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April 2006

The New Voice of the Customer
Most companies don't know that traditional customer inputs can undermine success, growth and innovation. If you want to ensure success at your next corporate event, it's time to think differently about what the customer wants.

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Source: Corporate EVENT, March 2006

Why Don't We Do it on the Road?
Read how JVC, the Batesville Casket Company, AMD, Pfaff USA, and the American Animal Hospital Association used mobile-marketing programs to increase awareness and sales.

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Source: Sales and Marketing Management, February 2006

How to Test Your Email Subject Lines
There are a couple of principles to follow with every email subject line to stay on the right side of the spam filter, such as don't use "bad" words like "FREE". Beyond that, you just have to test. This short article identifies some of those principles, as well as tips to testing subject lines to find the most effective one.

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Source: Melissa Data, 2006

6 Hardworking Headlines that Keep on Working
Since the headline is responsible for about 80 percent of your response, it is vital to write one that works. So here are six headline flavors that have been proven over and over in millions of print ads.

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Source: Melissa Data, 2006

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Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa - Palm Desert, CA
Located just 30 minutes from the Palm Springs Airport, the Desert Springs JW Marriott is a beautiful oasis located on 450 acres in the heart of Palm Desert. This Four Star, Four Diamond property is one of the largest resort and convention complexes in the southwestern United States. Large groups and conferences can easily be accommodated within 210,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and 884 sleeping rooms. All of the indoor meeting space was recently renovated and offers centralized audio/video and communication controls. There are two ballrooms over 21,000 square feet in size, which can be broken up into a total of 24 smaller rooms for breakout sessions and meetings. Ceiling heights range from 15 to 23 feet, depending upon which sections of the ballroom are utilized.

Unique features of the Desert Springs Resort include the expansive open-air atrium that makes up the main foyer, including resident parrots, and Venetian-like waterways with gondolas. Enjoy a relaxing cruise around the lake or use a gondola to transport you to one of the many restaurants on property.

Desert Springs also has an extremely talented team of chefs and F&B professionals at your disposal - they welcome the opportunity to create custom and themed menus for you in order to make your various meal functions a smash hit. Many of the resort's employees have been with Desert Springs since it opened in 1987 - customer service is top of mind and you can expect outstanding service and impeccable attention to detail.

Recent improvements to this expansive property include the largest Starbucks in the valley and a newly designed Porte Cochere. Future renovations planned for 2006 include the main lobby and a brand new spa facility, set to break ground at the end of June. These new features will only improve your attendees' experience as they enjoy the Desert Springs' two Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole champion golf courses, 20 tennis courts, three swimming pools, bike paths, and one of the largest resort gyms in the country.

Please visit Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa website at: http://www.desertspringsresort.com.

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My Hertitage - Upload a high res photo and see which celebrities you most resemble!
www.myhertitage.com

Interpretive Exhibits, Inc. - "Listening Lounge" - Interpretive Exhibits' podcast lounge where you can eavesdrop on event industry experts.
http://www.interpexhibits.com/listening_lounge.shtml

European Federation of Conference Towns - search over 90 destinations in 30 countries for your next conference.
http://www.efct.com/

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