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Kicking off our Quirk's Media schedule talking research on a rooftop, we can’t wait! We’re off across the pond next week and would love to chat to our industry friends while we’re there. If you want to meet for a coffee and a talk about all things research and market insights, drop an email to our Managing Director Nicky at Nicky@Censuswide.com. #ResearchInsights #ConsumerResearch #MarketResearch

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? A good old street fair 🎠🎡 In this episode of Room For Revenue, I visited the Normal Heights Street Fair! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝐭𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: ➡️ Parking lots ➡️ The Taco Shop Theory ➡️ The Upsell during the pre-sale Did you know local community events like this not only help bring people into new communities but, can triple and even quadruple your city or venues revenue?! 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁? What themed event has generated your venue the most revenue? Just a heads-up: the views shared here are mine alone and not associated with the Normal Heights Street Fair. These are my opinions on where there is room for revenue at this particular location and not a reflection of other locations or the corporation. #roomforrevenue #sandiego #revenue #sales #hospitality

📣 Dublin Hospitality Sector Unites: Time for Change! As costs soar and businesses across Dublin struggle to keep their doors open, we at Yamamori are joining the call for action. Rising operational expenses are hitting the hospitality sector, a cornerstone of Dublin's vibrant culture. On October 15th, we’re standing with our fellow businesses to protest against unsustainable costs that are putting the future of our industry at risk. 🔴 What’s Happening? Skyrocketing costs—rent, energy, supplies—are making it increasingly difficult for restaurants, bars, and cafes to stay afloat. These pressures not only threaten jobs but also impact the amazing experiences we love bringing to our community. 💡 Why It Matters For local businesses like us, the current cost environment isn’t just a challenge—it’s unsustainable. Every menu you enjoy, every event you attend, and every meal we prepare depends on the balance between quality and affordability. Without relief, we may lose the heart of what makes Dublin’s hospitality scene so special. 🙌 Support Your Local! We’re asking our community to stand with us. This isn’t just about businesses—it’s about protecting the livelihoods of thousands of workers and ensuring that Dublin’s hospitality scene thrives. If you care about your favourite local spots, join us in raising your voice. Let’s work together for a sustainable future. 🔗 More Info https://lnkd.in/eHu2zenG #SupportHospitality #DublinProtest #TimeForChange #YamamoriCares

Alternating Currents is the kind of event that makes me proud to be a Quad Citizen. It's the type of festival that raises the bar in creativity and provides an authentic community experience. I've been fortunate to work on a lot of really cool projects in my career. AC is by far my favorite. It speaks to my soul because as a young girl, living in a small town, it would have meant the absolute world to me to have this type of access to arts activations in my community. The growth of this event is limitless but it's going to need more engagement from the business community. If your company is interested in quality of place initiatives for the Quad Cities, #ACQC is a great way to show support. It's the only bi-state, multi-city festival of its kind. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS: + Invest in an all-ages vibrant arts culture, inspiring young people to see the Quad Cities as an amenity-rich place where all can thrive. + Activate the heart of our cities; a critical component to the Quad Cities’ ability to attract and retain families, young professionals and workforce. + Support local small businesses by investing in activations that not only directly impact sales over the festival weekend, but provide greater visibility for new customer discovery. + Draw visitors from across the Midwest and beyond to spend money here and become advocates for the Quad Cities. + Foster growth and champion the next gen of local talent. A myriad of opportunities are available, showcasing how local businesses can align themselves with this dynamic festival to not only gain exposure but also contribute to the community's cultural enrichment. Shoot me a message if you'd like to learn more about how to get involved!

If you are near Cincinnati, you may have seen the name "America's River Roots" pop up recently. It's the region's newest and grandest festival, and it's coming up quick. 🎸 🦞 🍺 ⛴️ Something this big doesn't come out of nowhere. In less than a year, the banks of the Ohio River will transform into the ultimate four-day celebration—a music, food, and culture festival unlike anything this region has ever seen. America’s River Roots Festival will bring the sights, sounds, flavors, and riverboats of our river cities to life, right in the heart of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, as part of America’s 250th birthday festivities. 🎂   Launching a festival from the ground up is like assembling IKEA furniture without instructions or an Allen wrench. America's River Roots needed a captivating, fully functioning website that would not only build awareness and sell tickets, but set the tone for what this festival would feel like: immersive and inspiring. And they needed it fast.  The newly assembled America's River Roots team got word that USDP was the right digital partner to bring aboard for this journey, and our team didn't waste any time getting to work on the plan, designs, and code needed.    When time is short and stakes are high, you don’t overthink—you prioritize. Thanks to consistent collaboration and prioritization, the website launched in just two months. 👊 Here's how the team pulled it off:  - Rapid UX and design: We created templates that balanced beauty with functionality, building on the evolving event brand. - Sanity / Svelte build: A state-of-the-art "headless" website development framework was used to deliver the best experience. - Ticketing integration: We integrated and customized an advanced ticketing platform to make booking boat cruises a breeze.    When the site launched on November 15, the festival hit the ground running: 🎯 - Site traffic has been fantastic and continues to build excitement - Hundreds of thousands of dollars in riverboat cruise tickets have been sold in the first few weeks. Get'm while you can!   - Visitors are signing up for email announcements "We are building momentum in awareness, engagement, and revenue through our website with the implementation of a new design system and the ability to sell riverboat cruise tickets. The team's leadership, work ethic, and passion for the project were a huge asset as we reached our development goals in a very short period of time." 💥 – Chris Horn, Marketing Director Great work Chris and the team. We are grateful for the partnership. See their work in action and order your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/gN7eXR53

🛍️ SATURDAY MARKETS: In case you needed more reasons to check out City Walk Bham, these two monthly markets are worth checking out. 🤩 NowPartner #CityWalkBham #CityWalkArtMarket #TheModernGreenBook SMS #bhamnow

🎭 Notting Hill Carnival: Safety in Focus 🎭 The safety of major events is always a topic of significant interest to crowd professionals and recent discussions about Notting Hill Carnival highlight the complexity of delivering Europe's biggest street party. Thank you to Working With Crowds for bringing this important story to the forefront. A Police Federation report described the event as a ‘war zone,’ sparking debate over how best to manage its unique risks. With hundreds of thousands of attendees, Carnival brings together vibrant culture, music, and community—but also high risks, including large crowds, alcohol, drugs, and gang activity. Eric Stuart QPM, former UKCMA Chair, shared his perspective: “This event is high risk… it needs very careful planning and detailed delivery. This only happens when partners can trust each other and work closely together.” Eric also expressed confidence in the Metropolitan Police Service’s MO6 team, who work directly with Carnival organisers and local authorities to plan the event. As professionals in crowd management, these conversations remind us of the critical importance of partnership, planning, and trust in delivering safe, inclusive events. Let’s keep the dialogue going. Read more, here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZu3siVH #NottingHillCarnival #CrowdSafety #EventManagement #CollaborationIsKey #UK #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #StrongerTogether #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues

What does the process of reimaging your F&B operation look like? At Carousel Hospitality, we don't hear that term and simply pull out a can of paint and slap a new logo up, shuffle a half dozen menu items and call it a day. Careful, thoughtful impactful analysis is conducted. We have meaningful discussions with our partners on what the scope and scale of the project looks like, including of course cost, but most importantly, what is the desired outcome and ultimately, is that outcome moving the needle on guest satisfaction and taking the guest experience to the next level! When you're ready to evolve your guest experiences, let's discuss what reimaging your F&B operation and enhancing your total guest experience looks like. https://lnkd.in/eWWvVV2P Enhancing the total guest experience, one person at a time. #letsgo #partnership #business #guestexperience #vision

The earth-shattering, culturally unifying spectacle known as Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” came to an end Dec. 8 at Vancouver, British Columbia’s B.C. Place stadium. It was the 149th performance of a tour that spanned 51 cities, 19 countries and five continents.   Its sheer breadth and length — it ran nearly 21 months after its March 2023 start in Glendale, Arizona — would be reason enough for it to enter the annals of all-time cultural undertakings.   Then there’s the box-office returns, which were both expected and gobsmacking.    Pollstar estimated the tour’s gross at $2.2 billion on 10.055 million tickets. The per-show average of 67,487 broke the 13-year-old record set by U2 on the in-the-round “360 Tour.” Those estimates are based on extensive research including ticket price in each market, venue capacities, premium seating and comparable tour data.   Although, in fairness to our crack research team, there is no comparable tour. Not really.   “Eras” was, by some margin, the highest grossing tour of all time.   To read full article click link here: https://lnkd.in/e9HMPYey #Pollstar #TaylorSwift #ErasTour