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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

Smart Meetings

She has also held senior marketing positions with firms EY, Grant Thornton, PWC and SNR Denton, communications roles with Bank of New York and CIBC Melon, and interim global marketing stints with WTT Group and YTKO Group. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009.

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3 Huge Benefits of Sales and Marketing Teams Working Together

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Too many organizations view sales and marketing as two distinct and wholly independent departments. When marketing and sales teams work together, your organization can lower its cost per lead (CPL) while bringing in more quality leads. When both departments work together, communication with and to the customer improves.

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How to Organize a Golf Tournament in 7 Steps

Social Tables

Golf tournaments are great for most ages, allow participants to spend time outdoors getting to know one another, often raise money, and so much more, making them one of the most fun sports-related events to plan. Not sure how to organize a golf tournament for a charity, fundraising event, or social outing? Think big picture.

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Smart Meetings

Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests. Leverage Your Partner From initial planning through event day, communication is critical.

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Smart Moves in London, Miami and More

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Dillree has been with the organization since 2007 and has worked in numerous capacities, including as sales assistant, marketing communications coordinator, and most recently, digital marketing manager. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More

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Helman has been appointed director of Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (VBCVB) in Virginia and Townsend appointed its vice president of marketing and communications. For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative.

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Virginia Destination Management Organizations: An Interview With Local Director, Irene Kilmer

Solimar International

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