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A Healf guide: Festival Season Summer festivals are in full swing, and Glastonbury is just around the corner. Making your wellbeing a priority can feel like a chore but is incredibly worthwhile. Festivals are powerful experiences for the MIND. Embrace the power of music, human connection and time spent with friends but if you're looking at what to pack to feel on top of your game, here's how. https://lnkd.in/ecNwmi4S

Tomorrow is 'Fat Tuesday,' the epicenter of the celebration of Mardi Gras. Those two words evoke a lot of imagery for a lot of different folks, but any of you who know me probably aren't surprised that, to me, it is all about the music. That quintessential sound of brass bands plying their trade with the unmistakable blend of New Orleans jazz and Dixieland conjuring the images of a second-line parade strutting through the Quarter... there's really nothing like it in the world (though we do have our own thing here in Philly which has a shared history with Mardi Gras, but that's a story for another day). So... what parallel can we draw from that to what we do in the technology space? Well, to me, it has a lot to do with the idea of a 'Second Line' parade. What is a Second Line? It is when a band, the grand marshal, and whoever they are honoring (whether a family for a Jazz funeral, a couple for a Wedding celebration, etc) form the 'first line' or the beginning part of the parade, and the 'second line' is full of all of the spectators actively joining with the band and parading behind them, dancing, strutting, and celebrating along with the music being played. So, what can I take away from this that's relevant for my day-to-day? In our industry, it is easy to get so caught-up in what we are doing, what is important to us, what new piece of technology is compelling and why 𝘸𝘦 think so, etc, etc, etc, that we forget that the only reason this stuff is important to begin with is to 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 - to make them a part of the process and help them to connect with the story we're telling, the solution we're selling, the thing for which we're trying to advocate. We want to try to make everyone 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, not spectators. As tech professionals, especially those of us in the 'Sales space,' we can't get 'caught with our head down in our music' and forget that, without an engaged audience, there is no performance at all. So, this Mardi Gras, I'm going to really try to remember to not only try to find the celebration in every day, but more importantly, never forget that, without the second line, there IS no parade. Let the good times roll!

😍 During the post-pandemic, Lasse i Parken, a famed restaurant celebrated for its free concerts featuring renowned bands, encountered the necessity to innovate and develop fresh ideas 💡. 👉 In the year 2022, the establishment took a bold step by discontinuing live free music and charged for concerts. What caught them by surprise was the realization that, despite this change, their income remained steady, but their expenses were markedly reduced. 👉 By conducting an in-depth examination of their Trivecs' POS past records, they discovered that nearly 25% of all attendees at the free concerts didn't make any purchases. When they compared this data with their present revenue, they ascertained that their financial performance remained consistent, but with the added benefit of reduced costs. #hospitality #foodtech #restaurantmanagement #restaurantpos #mobileordering #mobilepayments Read full story, link in comments 👇.

Instead, focus on creating a vibe that makes customers want to stay and play! 🎉 Think: lively music, friendly staff, and maybe a signature cocktail or two. 🍹 Want a packed house? We've got the know-how to keep your tables full and your guests happy. Let's chat! 📈 #VibrantAtmosphere #CustomerRetention #RestaurantSuccess #restaurantmarketing #restaurantmarketingtips #restaurantmarketingsuccess #restaurantmarketingagency #restaurantmarketingstrategies #restaurantmarketingadvice #restaurantmarketingcompany #restaurantmarketingexpert #restaurantmarketingguide #restaurantmarketinghelp #restaurantmarketinghacks #restaurantmarketingideas #restaurantmarketingstrategy #restaurantmarketingtip #restaurantadvertising

There’s just 10 days to go until The Bistro Live Business Club’s next networking lunch… ➤ Invitations sent ✅ ➤ Fab 2 course menu lined up ✅ ➤ Themed ice-breaker music quiz created ✅ AND… Euan Lockwood from Kerf is set for this month’s blatant plug too ✅ Would you like to meet a range of business leaders over a stunning 2 course lunch and make some brilliant connections? Are you free on Thursday 25th July? Just pop me a message for more info ✉️ #networking #networkingevents #leicester #leicestershire #leicesterbusiness

Feeling blessed as I wake up at 6AM for an early start to my day! This jam packed day has been fueled by some early morning Worship Music, breakfast with the Heights Chamber of Commerce, and a quick Pumpkin Chai from Starbucks! Share with me some tips on how you fuel your long days! I need some tips and tricks! #goodmorning #busyday #thursdaythoughts #propertymanagement #multifamily #houstontx #houstonrealestate #tipsandtricks

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Looking for an interesting read on statistics and data in regards to Oktoberfest? One of the largest folk festivals in Germany, Oktoberfest is mainly held in September despite the fact it originally was held in October. This page offers stats on October fest from number of attendees to liters of beer drunk at previous Oktoberfest festivals! Its a great way to celebrate a German festivel that promotes beer variations from around the world! Check out the link below! #statistics #data #oktoberfest

In the latest addition to my Festival Blog series for HEL's I've written my top tips and advice for staff when it comes to packing for a festival, based on my experience. Even if you're a seasoned festival-goer, the insights may offer valuable reminders, plus I've created a downloadable packing checklist 📋✅ You can read the post and download the checklist here: https://lnkd.in/erd4tKG2 I'd love to know your thoughts, any top tips you swear by, or if you think I've missed anything!

Going on year 2 of our partnership with the lovely folks at Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) as their Official #InStoreMusic provider. Though we have been providing music for stores, hotels, gyms and resorts since 2016, we've learned so much about this industry (post pandemic) because of this partnership - ushered in by the late, great Ms. Evelyn Salire. We've been really able to refine the platform and service that we offer in PH, and we strive to make it better and better as we sign new clients this year and beyond. If you or anyone you know have ever had to deal with the headache of: -sifting through thousands of songs every month or so -putting these songs on a USB (some retailers we have encountered still burn CDs!) then needing to ship them to all your branches -making sure your teams play the songs you prepared instead of their own playlists -having to figure out how to plug in your promos/announcements in there somehow (and having to produce/record said messages) -add to that: navigating the bewildering waters of FILSCAP and PRM ...then we can definitely help with our cloud-based, fully-digital, plug-and-play service. Our credo at HOMONYM PH is we make branded experiences #BetterWithSound, after all 🤘🏼 Watch out for us at your next PRA events. DM is the 🎼 #SoundStrategy #SoundEnhancedBrands #SoundMachine #RetailBranding #RetailMedia #RetailMarketing #BackgroundMusic #OverheadMusic