Jul 14 2011
I was very young when the first Toy Story movie came out, but I still remember seeing it for the first time. The characters and incredible animation fascinated me.
Jul 1 2011
Do you ever see that funny looking little box with all the lines in all directions built inside a square? Kind of reminds you of a bar code, right? Well it is a two- dimensional barcode, but it probably won’t help you check out at a grocery store unless you have a smart phone.
Jun 24 2011
Q: What is one trend you have noticed in the industry?
A: There has been a shift in the marketing and advertising industry. Even though the marketing and advertising environment has become more complicated, more and more companies are trying to conquer their goals alone. Advertising and marketing firms exist to help be a resource of knowledge, and help relieve some of the pressure in promoting business.
Jun 17 2011
After college, we are faced with the question of where do we go from here? How can we apply our endless days of studying relentlessly to get into business world that doesn’t include textbooks and study guides? The answer is simple. Just network.
Apr 26 2011
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will let the creatures of the night take over this summer.
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is going dark this summer, but don't worry –- it's only so the bats feel more at home.
Vampire bats, frog-eyed geckos, emperor scorpions, flashlight fish and other creatures of the night form the basis of "In the Dark," the next exhibit at the river museum.
The exhibit opens Sunday, June 5, and replaces "Women & Spirit:
Catholic Sisters in America" in the second-floor Norman Changing Gallery
of the river museum's William Woodward Mississippi River Center.
Read the full article about "In the Dark" on TH Online.
Apr 21 2011
Adjusted gross revenue increases at Diamond Jo and Mystique.
After a few difficult months, Mystique Casino experienced stronger business levels in March.
In fact, all of the gambling markets in Iowa experienced growth last month, according to Jesús Aviles, president and CEO of Mystique Casino & Dubuque Greyhound Park.
Read the full article about Mystique Casino on TH Online.
Mar 28 2011
Mission Creative's work won 26 awards at 2010 ADDYS, held locally on Friday February 25, 2011, including ten Gold, and eight Silver ADDYs. Work created for MC clients was further recognized by receipt of eight of the Final Fifteen awards. In addition, the firm received the Best of Show ADDY® award for design and development of a public service, mixed-media campaign for Dubuque 2.0, located in Dubuque, Iowa. The Final Fifteen and Best of Show winners will advance to competition at the American Advertising Federation's 9th District level.
Feb 7 2011
The new creative director of Mission Creative carries the family trait of moving around, but with a twist.
At Mission Creative, Leon develops creative strategy and concepts for TV, radio, print and everything in between. Mission Creative and the Telegraph Herald are divisions of Woodward Communications Inc.
"I've found, what I've really kind of enjoyed is working at a smaller agency, at a smaller creative department and really kind of shaping it, developing it and really making a difference," he said.
Read the full article about Mike Leon on TH Online.
Jan 7 2011
You'll soon be able to enjoy a cup of Joe crafted from a blend from Dubuque's Verena Street Coffee Co.
Dec 23 2010
The river museum is introducing a technology called QR codes into its marketing efforts, with an eye toward expanded use throughout the Port of Dubuque facility.
Nov 23 2010
After a close race to gain 'likes' on Facebook, marketing directors at river museum and Blank Park Zoo are performing 'dirty jobs.
It looked like the scene from a horror movie.
Ryan Bickel, marketing director for Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo, thrust his hands into a writhing mulch pile to pluck out thumb-sized cockroaches that had burrowed their way deep inside.
"I think one almost got in your hair," said John Sutter, marketing director of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, as his counterpart dug deeper into the mulch for the frantically scurrying insects.
Oct 28 2010
About 20,000 people pedaled into the Port of Dubuque to end
RAGBRAI, and
many of them are thinking about coming back for a less strenuous visit.
Keith Rahe, director of the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau,
told
the Dubuque City Council Monday night that 2,500 more visitor guides
were requested from June through September 2010 than during the same
period in 2009. Read the full article at:
http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=297793
Oct 25 2010
The Dubuque Area received six awards today at the Iowa Tourism Conference, October 21 in Burlington, Iowa. Of the 21 awards presented for throughout the state, the Dubuque area was proudly awarded:
The Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau
- 2010 Tourism Community of the Year Award (population more than 10,000).
- 2010 Tourism Consumer Publication of the Year (population more than 10,000) for the Visitors Guide.
- 2010 Tourism Website of the Year for www.traveldubuque.com.
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- 2010 Green/Sustainable Award
"These organizations and individuals are incredible ambassadors for Iowa's tourism industry," said Iowa Tourism Office Manager Shawna Lode. "It is great to see them receive acknowledgement for their efforts."
The annual three-day conference, sponsored by the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa, brings together more than 200 industry representatives from across the state to network, attend educational sessions and discuss emerging industry trends.
Today, the 2009 Economic Impact of Travel on Iowa Counties Report was also released.It is a study prepared for the Iowa Department of Economic Development’s Iowa Tourism Office by the Research Department of the U.S. Travel Association in Washington, D.C.“This report is a key barometer for us. We are delighted that annual tourism expenditures continue to rise. It is a key statistic that is validation of the tremendous efforts of the Dubuque area to welcome tourists.” stated Kelley Schiesl, Vice President of Marketing at the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. In 2008, expenditures of $253.66 million were spent in tourism in Dubuque County. In 2009, the expenditures increased to $254.03 million.
Tourism is a $6.1 billion industry in Iowa, employing more than 63,000 people statewide and generating more than $312 million in state taxes. The Iowa Tourism Office is part of the Iowa Department of Economic Development. For more information about Iowa tourism, visit www.traveliowa.com or call 800.345.IOWA.
Aug 2 2010
For those who think cooking is an art, check out the blog They Draw and Cook: Recipe Renderings by Artists and Illustrators. Submit your favorite recipe - illustrated by you of course. This social media website has plans for a book showcasing the wonderful artwork and recipes uploaded to the site.
Site: www.theydrawandcook.com
Jul 26 2010
Greater Galena Marketing Initiative's website VisitGalena.org launched in the fall of 2009. The site was to provide a wide variety of business and event information to people living and visiting the Galena, Illinois area.
Visit www.visitgalena.org to view the site.
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