We like to think of summer as a time of rest and relaxation but for many small business owners, nothing could be further from the truth. Rather than lounging on lawn chairs, we're on the phone, online, on the move as changed schedules and vacations make it even tougher than...

I recently attended Destination Showcase in Chicago, a regional conference and expo organized by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). Of course, the expo provided an opportunity for planners to learn about what venues and activities are popular in various cities and resorts that were present. And several topics were covered...

Prior to the attention-draining capacity of the Internet, companies used taglines or slogans as a integral part of branding. It's difficult to forget the most memorable taglines of yesteryear including: "It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature." - Chiffon Margarine "When EF Hutton talks, people listen." - EF Hutton "Hey, Mikey...he likes it!"...