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With $10 billion in infrastructure investment and new dining, retail and entertainment districts such as OCVIBE, Anaheim, California, has embarked on what it has dubbed the "Golden Decade."Meetings Today caught up with Ronnie Collins, senior vice president of sales for Visit Anaheim, to learn the details, and also about mega events coming to the destination, a major property renovation project and a meetings incentive program named Meetings Momentum.
This week, Jason is joined by self-made real estate investor, author, and HGTV reality TV personality, Tarek El Moussa! Tarek gained recognition in the reality TV space after hosting Flip or Flop with his ex-wife from 2013 to 2022. Since then, Tarek has expanded his real estate and reality TV portfolio to new heights. He is now the star of HGTV's hit shows Flipping 101 and The Flipping El Moussas. In addition to successfully flipping close to 1,000+ properties and selling over a thousand homes, owning multiple apartment buildings and developing a self storage facility, Tarek is a successful entrepreneur, real estate expert and investor, and now author. In this episode, Tarek shares his expert insights on breaking into the house flipping business—from how to get started with little to no capital, to what makes a fast cash sale happen. He breaks down exactly what to look for in a listing, walks through his step-by-step flipping process, and explains why flipping isn't as easy as it looks. You'll learn how to calculate your breakeven point, set profit goals, and protect yourself when working with agents. Tarek also covers his personal negotiation strategies, how to spot quality renovation work, and what to know when buying a flipped property. Plus, he offers advice for buying a home in 2025, talks about his new book Flip Your Life, and shares the value of building the life you want—through consistency and actively making connections. Tarek reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Tarek El Moussa Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Nutrafol: Address your root causes of hair thinning with Nutrafol, the hair growth routine that keeps up with your life. For a limited time,you can get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping by going to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code TRADINGSECRETS Quince: Vacation season is nearly upon us. This year, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve with Quince's high-quality travel essentials at fair prices. Go to Quince.com/tradingsecrets for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. Photo Booth Supply: Weddings, parties, corporate events—photo booths are a must-have for every party! With PHOTOBOOTH SUPPLY CO, you get the hottest photo booths, step-by-step guides, and expert one-on-one coaching to help you get up and running fast! Curious how much you could make by running your own photo booth business? Check out their FREE Profit Calculator at STARTPHOTOBOOTH.com/SECRETS Visit Anaheim: With less than 100 days until summer, the countdown to summer break is on! Whether you're looking for a summer escape or want to surprise your family with an unexpected trip, we've got you covered. Save Up To $100 Off Select Anaheim Hotel Stays when you book now through June 20 at Visit Anaheim
This week, Jason is joined by self-made real estate investor, author, and HGTV reality TV personality, Tarek El Moussa! Tarek gained recognition in the reality TV space after hosting Flip or Flop with his ex-wife from 2013 to 2022. Since then, Tarek has expanded his real estate and reality TV portfolio to new heights. He is now the star of HGTV's hit shows Flipping 101 and The Flipping El Moussas. In addition to successfully flipping close to 1,000+ properties and selling over a thousand homes, owning multiple apartment buildings and developing a self storage facility, Tarek is a successful entrepreneur, real estate expert and investor, and now author. In this episode, Tarek shares his expert insights on breaking into the house flipping business—from how to get started with little to no capital, to what makes a fast cash sale happen. He breaks down exactly what to look for in a listing, walks through his step-by-step flipping process, and explains why flipping isn't as easy as it looks. You'll learn how to calculate your breakeven point, set profit goals, and protect yourself when working with agents. Tarek also covers his personal negotiation strategies, how to spot quality renovation work, and what to know when buying a flipped property. Plus, he offers advice for buying a home in 2025, talks about his new book Flip Your Life, and shares the value of building the life you want—through consistency and actively making connections. Tarek reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Tarek El Moussa Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast! Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Nutrafol: Address your root causes of hair thinning with Nutrafol, the hair growth routine that keeps up with your life. For a limited time,you can get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping by going to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code TRADINGSECRETS Quince: Vacation season is nearly upon us. This year, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve with Quince's high-quality travel essentials at fair prices. Go to Quince.com/tradingsecrets for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. Photo Booth Supply: Weddings, parties, corporate events—photo booths are a must-have for every party! With PHOTOBOOTH SUPPLY CO, you get the hottest photo booths, step-by-step guides, and expert one-on-one coaching to help you get up and running fast! Curious how much you could make by running your own photo booth business? Check out their FREE Profit Calculator at STARTPHOTOBOOTH.com/SECRETS Visit Anaheim: With less than 100 days until summer, the countdown to summer break is on! Whether you're looking for a summer escape or want to surprise your family with an unexpected trip, we've got you covered. Save Up To $100 Off Select Anaheim Hotel Stays when you book now through June 20 at Visit Anaheim
Join me as I recap my incredible hosted trip with Get Away Today and Visit Anaheim! One of the biggest surprises of the trip? I got to experience a Disneyland VIP Tour—something I had no idea was happening until the last minute! I'll take you behind the scenes of this unforgettable experience, sharing what it's really like to have a VIP guide, the perks that come with it. Plus, I toured amazing hotels, went to a Ducks game, and ate my way through some of the best foodie spots around Disneyland. Tune in for all the details!Hotels On Ball Road: https://mixinsomemagic.com/ball-road-hotels-for-your-disneyland-vacation/Discount Disney Vacations: https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=7842 Or call 1-855-GET-AWAY and tell them Mix In Some Magic sent you for the best rates.OC Baby Gear: https://oc-baby-gear-rentals.booqable.shop/Use code mixin5 for $5 off your rental!Audible: Audible affilate: https://www.audibletrial.com/mixinsomemagicMix In Some Magic Website: https://mixinsomemagic.com/ Check out my social media for Disney tips and fun! https://www.pinterest.com/mixinsomemagic https://www.facebook.com/mixinsomemagic https://www.instagram.com/mixinsomemagic
Donate to wildfire relief: https://bethenny.com/bstrong Donate to the Los Angeles Fire Department: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/ Resources - From NBC Los Angeles: Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who've been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25. Lyft: Lyft announced it will be offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. Use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion. Housing Airbnb: 211 LA is partnering with Airbnb to offer free temporary housing for people displaced from their homes due to wildfires. More info here. Queen Mary: The Queen Mary hotel in Long Beach announced that it will be pricing rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation will include a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. The reservation will also waive pet and Historical Preservation fees. Big Bear: The popular retreat spot has also offered evacuees a peaceful place to turn to for rest and regathering. A collection of vacation homes and hotels is listed on this page, which has been created specifically for the needs of fire evacuees. Visit Anaheim: People affected by the wildfires can visit Visit Anaheim's official website and find special hotel offers and assistance. Shelters: Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 E. Green St, Pasadena El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima Sepulveda Recreation Center: Address: 8825 Kester Avenue, Panorama City Utilities: AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes. Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free Wifi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters. Health: Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.
On today's episode of The Destination Marketing Podcast, Adam sits down with Scott Oklin, the new CMO of Visit Anaheim. Scott talks about how he found his way into this role after working at Travelzoo and how he's looking to use that prior experience in his new role. He also touches on his goal to make Visit Anaheim into a lifestyle brand and capitalize on the destination's incredible events and attractions, such as the upcoming Olympics, World Cup, and Disneyland. Later in the episode, Scott discusses some of the big tourism initiatives already in motion at Visit Anaheim, such as their partnership with the Anaheim Ducks and economic development investments like OCVIBE. "So we're really looking at it, I think, from this 360-degree holistic standpoint...it's nice and sexy to have your patch on a jersey, that's great. But how do you really have the impact of that in a tangible way?" - Scott Oklin Visit Anaheim If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Subscribe to our newsletter! The Destination Marketing Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Relic. If you are interested in any of Relic's services, please email adam@relicagency.com or visit www.relicagency.com. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit www.thedmpn.com. If you are interested in joining the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.
Want to learn how to create the ultimate Anaheim itinerary for your clients?I chat with Michael Cassis, our local expert and representative for Visit Anaheim, who shares insider tips on making the most of this iconic destination. Michael's knowledge will help you craft unforgettable itineraries including Disneyland and beyond, as well as discovering hidden gems and some of Michael's favourites.You'll learn how to pace the days, where to find the best food spots, and how to use Anaheim as a base to explore more of Southern California. Plus, we talk about exciting seasonal events like Halloween celebrations and events.Michael also shares his passion for the trade and how the 'Aussies in Anaheim' incentive encourages travel agents to engage as influencers. Tune in to discover how you can take advantage of this exciting opportunity.I'd love to hear your thoughts and how you're planning to incorporate these insights into your travel planning! Let me know on LinkedIn.References Mentioned in the ShowVisit Anaheim: https://www.visitanaheim.org/ Disneyland Resort: https://disneyland.disney.go.comKnott's Berry Farm: https://www.knotts.com/Universal Studios: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/ Anaheim Packing District: https://anaheimpackingdistrict.com/ Anaheim Ducks: https://www.nhl.com/ducks SeaWorld San Diego: https://seaworld.com/san-diego Warner Bros Studio Tour: https://www.wbstudiotour.com/ Destination Webinars: Visit Anaheim: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/library/vusa-visit-anaheim/ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/michael-cassis Visit Anaheim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitanaheim/ Connect with Destination Webinars:Charlie Trevena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/ Charlie's Email: charlie@destinationwebinars.com.au Destination Webinars Library: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/webinar-library/ Destination Webinars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinationwebinars Destination Webinars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/destination-webinars/
Are you a foodie planning a Disneyland vacation? Want to know some of the most unique local dining options? Today Jessica chats with Visit Anaheim about some of the best and most unique dining in Anaheim, California. All just a short distance from the Happiest Place On Earth. Foodies will love the Anaheim Packing District, rooftop lounges, and much more. Want Disneyland Discounts & More? Using the links below helps support our channel as we may earn a small commission. You still get amazing deals! Our listeners get the best Disneyland ticket deals by using our partners at Get Away Today You can unlock our exclusive pricing by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk OR by calling 855-438-2929 and asking for the Castle Talk Radio EXCLUSIVE pricing. Join the Castle Talk Radio Patreon for early access, input on future episodes and more https://patreon.com/castletalkradio Plan out your Disneyland visit with help from Jessica's AMAZING (per Becca) Park Strategy Plans. You can get one or more of them here: Disneyland Plans To Rock Your Vacation: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/17044/302110 About Becca & Jessica Becca Robins has been helping families create memories via her website This Crazy Adventure Called Life for more than 12 years. Her focus is on helping families plan vacations within their budget and lifestyle. Becca is an expert on all things SoCal Theme Parks as well as West Coast Travel, and is currently working to expand her coverage to the rest of the United States. Jessica Sanders has been helping guests navigate their Disneyland vacations for more than 10 years at The Happiest Blog On Earth. Jessica is a SoCal Disneyland gal at heart, even though she currently lives out of state. Jessica specializes in helping guests learn how to utilize Disneyland's ever-changing amenities such as Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes at Disneyland. Jessica is also our resident foodie and is able to help you plan what Disneyland food you must try for your visit.
Do you want to stand out from the crowd and sell more of what you love?In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, I'm joined by Anna Shannon from Travel Agent Finder to talk about destination specialist programs. Discover the top six reasons why these programs are game changers for you and your business. We discuss how these certifications not only boost your knowledge but also help you stand out, attract ideal clients and increase your sales.Learn practical tips on how to showcase your certifications, build relationships with destination representatives, and get access to exclusive resources and tools. Anna and I share personal experiences and insights, making it easy for you to see the tangible benefits of investing in destination training. Which specialist programs are your favourite? And which destination are you excited to specialise in next?Connect with me on LinkedIn to share your thoughts and let's continue the conversation! This episode is sponsored by Visit Anaheim, the Visit Anaheim Agent Resources page offers you the opportunity to learn about this vibrant one-of-a-kind destination, and will help you to plan and book amazing Anaheim holidays for your clients. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Visit Anaheim Agent Resources: https://www.visitanaheim.org/au-resources/Visit Anaheim website: https://www.visitanaheim.org/Michael Cassis, Visit Anaheim: michael@theometa.comTravel Agent Finder: https://www.travelagentfinder.com.au/Anna's Email: hello@travelagentfinder.com.auAnna Shannon LinkedIn: https:/www.linkedin.com/in/annashannon Connect with Charlie & Destination Webinars:Charlie Trevena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/Charlie's Email: charlie@destinationwebinars.com.auDestination Webinars Library: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/webinar-library/Destination Webinars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinationwebinarsDestination Webinars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/destination-webinars
I just got back from a whirlwind FAM trip with Visit Anaheim and Get Away Today! It was so much fun! I'm recapping all the details on this episode. I talk about a few hotels, rooftop bars, Newport Beach, the yacht I got to ride on, an Angels Baseball game, Disneyland of course and more! Plus, I touch briefly on the changes coming to Genie Plus. Click the link for the Disney deals, or call my travel partners at Get Away Today at 855- GET-AWAY and tell them Mix In Some Magic sent you for the best rates!: https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=7842 Courtyard Anaheim Resort / Convention Center Hyatt Regency Orange County The Westin Anaheim Resort JW Marriott Anaheim Resort Anaheim Resort Transportation RISE Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Anaheim Resort Newport Beach Sugar N' Spice Angels Parkestry at the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort Check out my YouTube videos! Mix In Some Magic Touring Plans Join the Mix In Some Magic Newsletter! Mix In Some Magic Website: https://mixinsomemagic.com/ Check out my social media for Disney tips and fun! https://www.pinterest.com/mixinsomemagic https://www.facebook.com/mixinsomemagic https://www.instagram.com/mixinsomemagic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mixinsomemagic/message
Jordan just got back from a whirlwind trip with Get Away Today and Visit Anaheim - visiting multiple hotels, heading to Newport Beach, enjoying lounges and restaurants all over the city, seeing an Angels game, and, of course, going to Disneyland! Most people will never do all he did in a single trip, but hopefully you get some ideas of things you can add to your Disneyland vacation nearby that your family will enjoy. Plus tons of news about Halloween, Oogie Boogie Bash and more. Save on your next trip through our friends at Get Away Today - https://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/disneyland-resort?referrerid=7594 Courtyard Anaheim Resort/Convention Center - https://www.getawaytoday.com/hotels/disneyland-resort/courtyard-anaheim-resortconvention-center?referrerid=7594 Hyatt Regency Orange County - https://www.getawaytoday.com/hotels/disneyland-resort/hyatt-regency-orange-county?referrerid=7594 The Westin Anaheim Resort - https://www.getawaytoday.com/hotels/disneyland-resort/thewestinanheimresort?referrerid=7594 JW Marriott Anaheim Resort - https://www.getawaytoday.com/hotels/disneyland-resort/jw-marriott-anaheim-resort?referrerid=7594 Visit Newport Beach - http://visitnewportbeach.com Subscribe and follow us for more! Facebook - @Disneyland4Ever Instagram - @disneylnd4evr Threads - @disneylnd4evr Like what you hear? Offer your support by buying us a churro: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/disneyland4ever
Uncover the secrets to elevating global events in the dynamic City of Anaheim as Mariles Krok, VP of Meeting & Partnership Sales at Visit Anaheim, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group. Join us for invaluable insights and strategies shaping unforgettable experiences. Listen now on EventUp! Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/innovatemkg/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-marketing-group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/eventup-podcast
Shannon is joined by Emmy Award-Winning journalist Gabriela Teissier and Sue O'Shea the Senior Director of Marketing at Visit Anaheim. Visit Anaheim has taken the unprecedented step to become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), which is a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialling and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). IBCCES awards this credential to organizations whose staff have completed specialized training and a certification process to better understand and assist autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors and their families. Visit Anaheim's designation as a Certified Autism Center signifies the organization's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can experience the magic of the destination is a top priority for the organization. The Visit Anaheim team completing the CAC program is the first step in Visit Anaheim's initiative to make Anaheim the next Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD), which means visitors have multiple trained and certified options to choose from when in the area, including entertainment, recreation and hospitality options. Visit Anaheim has partnered with IBCCES to involve key tourism, hospitality, and recreation organizations in the community to complete autism training and certification, helping earn the community designation to attract new visitors to the area and better serve residents. On February 14th Visit Anaheim will host a ReConnect Event: Autism and Sensory Needs Certification from 3-8pm at the Great Wolf Lodge. This event will help local businesses and attractions gain information about including and supporting individuals on the spectrum and their families as well as gaining certification. Gabriela Teissier will be the guest speaker for the event. Teisseir serves on the board of directors of Autism Care Today! Email kgrass@visitanaheim.org for more information. #visitanaheim #CertifiedAutismCenter
Kathy Nishimura (RPTA '11), Manager of Tourism Development for Visit Anaheim, talks with Dr. Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly Experience Industry Management) about her life and career to date.
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We are delighted to be speaking with another rock star in our industry today! Junior Tauvaa is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Visit Anaheim. Junior has had an amazing career! He shares some stories, ideas, and insights about how the CVB (Convention and Visitor Bureau) evolved to become the DMO (Destination Management Organization) and what today's younger generation is looking for in terms of marketing. He also gets into sales, marketing, and influencers. We hope you enjoy listening to our fascinating conversation with Junior Tauvaa today! Bio: Junior Tauvaa: Chief Sales Officer, Visit Anaheim Junior Tauvaa has served as Chief Sales Officer at Visit Anaheim since October 2013. Tauvaa leads sales and marketing teams for Visit Anaheim to increase Anaheim's market share and customer satisfaction in the meetings and leisure market. He also leads Orange County Sports Commission in positioning Anaheim/Orange County as a premier sports destination. Tauvaa is very involved with meetings and events industry on initiatives to ensure the Anaheim/Orange County brand continues to be a thought leader in the industry. Tauvaa was previously Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Meeting Professional International (MPI) and the MPI Foundation, the largest global meeting and event industry association for seven years. He was previously with Los Angeles Tourism Board for more than ten years and held several key leadership roles. Tauvaa held different volunteer leadership positions with Destination International (DI), Events Industry Council (EIC), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), and Meeting Professionals International Foundation (MPIF) as well as several technology companies throughout his career. He is currently serving in volunteer leadership positions at DI and EIC. Tauvaa earned a master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California Polytechnic University. Junior's story Junior started his career in the world of business consulting. One of his clients was Hilton Hotels, and he got introduced to the meeting and events industry when he got hired by Bob Moore, who had been with Hilton Hotels before taking a job with the LA Convention and Visitors Bureau (now known as the LA Tourism Bureau). LA Convention Bureau When Junior started working at the LA Convention Bureau, he grew to understand what CVBs were about, who their clients were, and how they made money. He spent almost eleven years working there and then moved over to MPI. MPI He spent about seven years at MPI, growing and expanding their chapter and membership site into the European, Asia-Pacific, and Latin American markets. Through MPI, he got to understand the business from a global perspective. Visit Anaheim Junior returned to California to head up the sales side of Visit Anaheim and eventually took on the marketing and sports commission sides too. He considered going to Visit Anaheim as coming home. Many professions There are many professions within our industry, from the management side to sales, marketing, finance, communication, social, and technology. Figuring things out When Junior was in Los Angeles, he wanted to figure out what the industry and business were all about. He also wanted to find out where he fit in and what got him going. Finding solutions Junior's approach to sales is all about finding solutions. He loves to connect with people, figure out their challenges, and connect them with others to help them find solutions. Diversity When trying to find solutions, it helps to have a variety of personalities and voices because they will offer diverse opinions and perspectives and make the conversation much richer. Evolution When Junior joined the industry, they were known as CVB (Convention and Visitor Bureau). Back then, most DMOs focused on marketing their destination and bringing visitors, meetings, and events there. Today, DMOs also look at destination development to make sure that their cities get developed in a way that works for both visitors and residents of the destination. Today's DMOs also work with local communities to help them understand the economic impact of visitors, meetings, and events and rally their support. The role of the DMO The role of the DMO is to communicate the uniqueness of every hotel and venue in its destination and inform visitors about what locals do for leisure and business. The role of DMOs DMOs ensure that every organization coming to their destination has a successful event. Their biggest role is to support the organizers and business leaders that bring people to their destination. (That also includes supporting their staff and local communities.) The pandemic Since the pandemic, re-staffing has become a big issue for DMOs, hotels, and many other areas across the industry. The benefits employees are looking for today differ from what they wanted before the pandemic, and employers today require different skill sets. Visit Anaheim Visit Anaheim is working with universities and using platforms like LinkedIn to promote the positions they are looking to fill. They understand that they need to work harder, from a management standpoint, to bring their teams together, communicate, and ensure that their culture and core values do not get lost when their team members work remotely. Marketing A lot has changed when it comes to marketing. In the past, Visit Anaheim did a lot of advertising. Today, they do less advertising, they have shifted to using video as a marketing component, and their content is all digital. Social media and working with influencers to bring their message to different generations have also become parts of their current marketing strategy. They also strive to get their message out via traditional media and be a thought-leader in the industry by sponsoring various industry-associated organizations. Selecting influencers They select authentic people, people connected to their destination, or those who understand their destination or event design as their influencers. Measuring the success of their influencers They measure the success of their influencers by looking at everything from impressions to followers to referrals and bookings. The right metric to measure the success of their influencers is evolving as technology improves. The metaverse A vendor will soon be talking to them about the metaverse. After that, they will know more about where the industry is going. Then they will decide where to put their resources to get their message out to the marketplace. 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Mariles Krok with Visit Anaheim met with Mark to discuss DMO/CVB Best Practices.
For the first time ever we are joined in the garage...I mean studio for our very first in person interview. We are joined by the talented producer/filmmaker/photographer and head of Kranbox production company Tessa Schutz. Sarah and Tessa talk about the joys of collaboration. We talk to Tessa about her journey, when and how she brings others others on board the team and more. Kranbox was founded in 2013 by Tessa. What started as a part-time business quickly became a full-time production company simply through word-of-mouth. The name "Kranbox" comes from Tessa's childhood nickname, derived from her maiden name "Kranz." Kranbox has a large repertoire of video and photography work with companies such as Visit Anaheim, Travel Costa Mesa, Aeries Software, Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, Victor School District, ACBSP, Exquadrum, NACUFS, Anaheim Resort Transportation, Karmel Shuttle, New Hope Network, Amanda Castro Band, Toyota, Nissan Canada, Off the Grid Brewery, and many others.See them in action behind the scenes!For more on Tessa's animation work, click here.To save $15 on applying as a Click Pro follow this link and enter promo code "SharedShutter." You can find out more about Sarah's Click Photoschool Breakout, Filmmaking For Photographers. Save money on a Soundstripe membership by entering promo code "SaveWithSarah." If you are interested in having Sarah mentor you click here for more information. And if you want a bit more Dan in your life, check out his long form interview podcast Dan's Interview Show.
What You Will Learn: How Gretchen's experiences working with PR firms all around gave her a clear client-side perspective that has informed how she runs Prim + Co How Gretchen spent six years building her organization toward seven figures, and how the toughest transition was focusing on working on, not in, the business Why Gretchen grew her team with intentionality, and why she chose to focus on bringing in high-level talent by paying them more than she was paying herself What important roles Gretchen needed to fill with talented employees to further the growth of Prim + Co How Gretchen created an intentional hiring process that puts the right people in the right roles and gives them a sense of ownership Why gratitude is a core leadership skill for Gretchen, and why she runs the business as a “coach” to a team rather than as a typical business How work-from-home during the pandemic has impacted Prim + Co, and why Gretchen lays down her expectations up front in the hiring process How Prim + Co creates organic media coverage for their clients that raises their profile and increases public awareness and credibility Why PR is a fantastic companion for digital marketing but doesn't replace marketing campaigns How Prim + Co helps their clients get into thought leadership and create relationships and “newsworthy opportunities” that can help further the growth of their business About Gretchen TeBockhorst: Gretchen TeBockhorst is an award-winning public relations and marketing communications expert. A recognized and respected leader in the hospitality and lifestyle industries, Gretchen's previous experience includes managing the in-house public relations and marketing for Adams Golf, 7-Up Group and Richard Sandoval Hospitality. During her time at Richard Sandoval Hospitality, she took the 45-unit international restaurant group to new heights by formulating brand strategies, launching a retail line, releasing the New Latin Flavors cookbook, and securing Chef Richard Sandoval as the face of Nestles Abuelita Chocolate. Her media relations efforts secured national attention from a variety of outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Food and Wine Magazine, Foodnetwork.com, TODAY, CBS This Morning, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Since launching Prim + Co, Gretchen has catapulted it into an award-winning PR firm with renowned clients such as SoulCycle, Floyd's 99 Barbershops, Kimpton Hotels, Visit Anaheim, and Sweetgreen. Over the past few years, Prim has been recognized as one of the Best PR Firms in Denver by Expertise.com and was included in ColoradoBiz Magazine's “Best of Colorado” issue for three years running. In 2020, Gretchen was awarded Public Relations Society of America's “PR Person of the Year.” Most impressively, Gretchen continually makes it a priority to give back. Her agency provides pro-bono work for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – Rocky Mountain Region, and Gretchen personally serves as the communications manager for nonprofit Les Dames de Escoffier Colorado. PR aside, Gretchen's true talent lies in the recruitment and establishment of a team that genuinely matches the caliber and service standards of her clientele. She feels incredibly fortunate to work beside such impressive women. Resources: Website: https://primtheagency.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-tebockhorst/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/prim-communications Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrimTheAgency Twitter: @PrimTheAgency Additional Resources: Elite Business Health Assessment: https://growwithelite.com/health Email: info@GrowWithElite.com Website: https://growwithelite.com/
This week, new rules when the parks reopen, dining location and menu updates, more mobile ordering locations, where to grab a great hotel deal, lightsabers might cost more, we talk to a friend of Mickey from Fantasmic!, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Some of the rules at the parks will be updated when they reopen. Most notably, Disney reserves the right to request a guest to leave if they are not wearing an approved face covering, violating any of the existing park rules, or for using profanity or offensive language towards Cast Members or other guests. This is in response to the guests that have caused altercations in Walt Disney World upon it’s reopening. – https://blogmickey.com/2021/04/following-guest-outbursts-at-disney-world-disneyland-warns-against-profanity-towards-cast-members/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/16/news-disney-will-kick-guests-out-for-using-profanity-towards-others/ With the parks reopening in just over a week, the Disney Parks Blog has posted their Dining Guide. Select locations will open for dining booking on April 22nd, with limited capacity. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance. For a complete list of the locations that will be open, with links to the menus, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/disney-parks-foodie-news-dining-guide-to-disneyland-resort-reopening/ One thing that the food guide does not explicitly touch on is the more limited menus when dining returns. Currently, the Plaza Inn only has fried chicken as an entree for example. Beignets are also disappearing from Cafe Orleans, making them only available at the Mint Julep Bar. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/19/no-beignets-there-are-some-major-menu-changes-at-this-disneyland-restaurant/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/20/we-hope-you-really-like-chicken-big-menu-changes-are-coming-to-this-disneyland-restaurant/ More locations are being added to the long list of locations accepting mobile ordering. The Tropical Hideaway, French Market Restaurant, and the Plaza Inn will now be mobile friendly. Studio Catering Company in DCA will also join this list. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/19/mobile-order-will-be-available-at-four-more-restaurants-when-disneyland-reopens/ Last minute dining reservations can now be secured through the mobile walk-up waitlist feature. This allows guests to get on a wait list for the location without having to interact with the host for the location. For now, it is only in place at Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/20/theres-a-new-way-to-get-last-minute-dining-reservations-at-disneyland-resort/ Dining locations at the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, including GCH Craftsman Bar, GCH Craftsman Grill, and Hearthstone Lounge, will be open for dining, but you must be a hotel guest to eat there. The hotel, along with these locations, is reopening on April 29th, one day before the parks return. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/04/16/disneyland-hotel-dining-will-be-open-to-a-select-group-upon-reopening/ With limitations being put on who can enter the hotel areas of the resort, scan in gates are being added to the Disneyland Hotel entrances. These scan in gates are expected to be used in the evenings after the grounds close to the public to allow hotel guests only onto the property. – https://wdwnt.com/2021/04/photos-disneyland-hotel-will-be-open-to-all-guests-during-the-day-scan-in-gates-to-be-available-for-hotel-guests-at-night/ Visit Anaheim has some great deals listed on their site for local hotels. Some of the promotions include Legacy Passholder rates, regular discounts, and a free limited-edition Disneyland Resort castle stainless steel water bottle. These deals seem to run until June 30th, but act fast as they are sure to book up fast! Visit the link in the show notes for all the locations and deals! – https://www.visitanaheim.org/hotel-spring-promotions/ Last week, we talked about the updates coming to the Haunted Mansion, including updates and additions to the pet cemetery. Disney Parks posted some closer looks at this area of the attraction on their TikTok account, which WDW News Today posted on their site. – https://wdwnt.com/2021/04/video-closer-look-at-refurbished-pet-cemetery-at-the-haunted-mansion-in-disneyland/ Force sensitive folks who want to build their own lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop may find the price has gone up. In Florida, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the price just increased from $199 to $219 per builder. The price at Disneyland is still listed at $199, but that could change before reopening. – https://wdwnt.com/2021/04/handbuilt-lightsaber-price-increased-at-savis-workshop-in-disneys-hollywood-studios/ One of the last holdouts in Downtown Disney has reopened for guests. Splitsville Luxury Lanes returned this past week with some new health and safety measures. Bowling is open with limited availability, and indoor and outdoor dining is open. Like most other locations, plexiglass has been installed where groups might be close together, face masks must be worn except for when eating and drinking, and a lot of sanitation will be utilized. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/04/photos-splitsville-luxury-lanes-reopens-with-enhanced-health-and-safety-measures-at-downtown-disney-district/ With April being Earth Month, Disney has announced that some of its classic dolls will be packaged without plastic, and instead use 100% recyclable packaging. The dolls with this packaging will be available at shopDisney, select Disney Stores, and Disney Parks. Also, someone in the comments noticed that they included a boy and a girl playing with the dolls, which helps to normalize those who wish to do so. – https://www.instagram.com/p/CN2bYIjjwum/ Discussion Topic: Original Fantasmic! Cast Member Vanessa
Once a sleepy orange grove, Anaheim has emerged into a major destination for travel and conventions. Much more than Disneyland, Anaheim has major-league spectator sports, including the baseball Angels and hockey Ducks, and even more participation sports because of the benign climate and geographic Southern California location. Hear more on Thursday, March 18, at 8p EDT when TRAVEL ITCH RADIO presents Lindsay Swanson of Visit Anaheim. She'll join Dan Schlossberg and Maryellen Nugent-Lee for a comprehensive 30-minute talk on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio.com. Another option: check out the archived show at any time on the TRAVEL ITCH RADIO Facebook page. This will be the 404th episode of TRAVEL ITCH RADIO, now in its 10th great season.
In 2019 1,500 U.K. citizens were polled in a survey commissioned by exclusiveprivatevillas.com. It found that one-fifth of couples who attempted to go on a holiday together prior to seven months ended up breaking up. What's more surprising is that of those people, 8 percent said they broke up before the trip was even over! So, what is the best length of time to be together before travelling as a team? A survey conducted by Visit Anaheim has found that 10 months is the perfect time to consider that romantic getaway. Can't wait that long? Before you make the jump and book that trip here are 4 things to consider before travelling with your partner.Welcome to episode 25 of Kayla on the Road:the podcast!Come hang out on facebook and instagram. Check out the full show notes here.Support the show (https://pod.fan/kayla-on-the-road-the-podcast)
Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson chats with Maribel Denner, director of sales marketing for the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, and Junior Tauvaa, chief sales officer for Visit Anaheim, about the impressive new JW and how it will add a tech-forward luxury hotel offering to a city that is seeing its meetings and conventions product grow by leaps and bounds in recent years. Listen now.
How does PR play a role in Experiential Marketing? What strategies can you use to best utilize data to drive your marketing efforts? This week I am joined the all around PR expert, by Lindsay Miller, Communication Manager, at Visit Anaheim. Lindsay shares how she utilized PR as a marketing channel not only for Visit Anaheim, but also key events occurring in the city, and some strategies on how she utilizes the data available to drive hyper targeted messaging and content! Please be sure to subscribe & leave a comment/rating to stay up to date with the top minds in the experiential marketing industry. Apple or Spotify or Amazon **Want access to additional content, & exclusive invites to strategy round tables? Check out the community page at www.robert-chain.com to join** @00:55 -How PR plays a key role with experiential marketing @2:00 -tTp trends in the media markets and social marketing @3:00 -Finding your target market & utilizing the tools available @5:00 Hyper targeting audiences & GBAC @6:40 -Utilizing data to drive marketing @8:20 -Using PR to promote attendee/experiential activations @11:40 -Final 4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-chain/support
Destinations International's Jack Johnson has been extolling the concept of DMOs becoming a "Shared Community Value" for over a year...and one would be hard pressed to find an organization that more exudes that philosophy than Visit Anaheim. Just before COVID-19 caused us all to pivot, CEO Jay Burress sat down with DMOU to discuss three breakthrough programs that address community needs while his DMO works tirelessly to attract the world. On this episode, you'll hear how Visit Anaheim works with meeting professionals to "give back" to local schools, how professional staff volunteers with local neighborhoods, how a local initiative became a $250 million City program and how the agency is inspiring high school students to consider hospitality and travel as a career. Want to blow your mind without hallucinogens? This is the episode for you.
Our show is on the road today from Southern California. We'll chat with the folks from Visit Anaheim and highlight the Hilton Anaheim. Plus we'll learn more about Orange County in general and Irvine, CA. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/
Our show is on the road today from Southern California. We'll chat with the folks from Visit Anaheim and highlight the Hilton Anaheim. Plus we'll learn more about Orange County in general and Irvine, CA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today' s guest Mariles Krok, CMP ironically began her career at the same Marriott hotel that I began my career, however, about 8 years apart! We discuss her career progression from beginning as a front desk clerk to her 1st opportunity in Sales with Marriott Hotels. She then transition to Los Angeles Tourism Board and now she is a Director of Meeting Sales with Visit Anaheim a Destination Marketing Organization. Mariles is also a past President of Meeting Professionals International Southern California Chapter. Contact Mariles Krok, CMP Senior Director Meeting Sales Email: mkrok@visitanahein.org Direct: 714-765-2870 visitanaheim.org
Stories covered this week include:American Families Spend Just 37 Minutes Of Quality Time Together Per Day, Survey FindsConsidering a recent survey that showed American adults spend up to three hours a day on social media, you may be disheartened to learn that the average family spends just a fraction of that time together each day. A new survey calculated that Americans are enjoying just 37 minutes of “quality time” as a family on weekdays.The study, commissioned by Visit Anaheim, the tourism organization for the Southern California city, tried to quantify the cost of increasingly jam-packed schedules for American families. After polling 2,000 parents of school-aged children, researchers found that 60% of those polled described their average, daily lives as “hectic.” A quarter of respondents admitted that lack of family time is a “problem.”---------Survey: 6 In 10 Americans Believe They’ve Seen A GhostConvinced that the glowing figure you saw down the hall that one time or the voice you swear you heard coming from your basement was something other-worldly? You’re actually in the majority. A new study finds that most Americans believe they’ve seen a ghost at some point in their lives.As Halloween approaches, Groupon sought to find out how many people feel they’ve had paranormal experiences. In a poll of 2,000 adults, researchers found that about six in 10 Americans say they’ve indeed encountered a ghost. Perhaps even more surprisingly, four in 10 respondents believe their pet has seen one too.As to what people did when they had the spooky encounter? Most admit they screamed and ran away. In fact, men were twice as likely as women to shriek and head for the hills, the survey showed, but women tended to scream much louder. Other respondents admit to crying, hiding, and even fainting when seeing a ghost.
Oh, if only we could read calendars! Well, we're podcasters, not weathermen. The Vocabulary Vixen is back, and we like movies and protesting and voice mail and all kinds of stuff. Listen to podcasts! Write to us at TheOscarsAreRigged@gritstoglitz.com!!! The Allusionist podcast makes the Vocabulary Vixen very happy! "La La Land" had nifty dance homages! The Big Listen is a podcast about podcasts! Visit Anaheim like Amy! Join an Indivisible group and protest like Bay!
Anaheim and NAMM have formed a great partnership that benefits NAMM attendees, citizens of Anaheim, the city of Anaheim, and NAMM. Mary Luehrsen and Jay Burress, President & CEO of Visit Anaheim, discuss this symphonic partnership.
Christa Dietzen, silver medalist in the 2012 Olympics, and Jay Burress with Visit Anaheim join Brian to talk about the benefits of USA Volleyball in Anaheim, and the greater effect of sports teams in Orange County. Having top teams housed in our community does a lot more than provide great entertainment. Brian dives into the economic and social benefits it brings as well. Be sure to catch this great episode!