2008 Retail Container Traffic to be Lowest Since 2004
WASHINGTON, November 7, 2008 – Cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports fell again in October, and 2008 is now expected to be the slowest year since 2004 as the downturn in the nation’s economy continues, according to the monthly Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and IHS […]
Feature Article: Balloons Launch Baseball Season
Jacquie Sopko-Crolius sent me an interesting e-mail a short time ago with a cool photograph of a balloon release she created for the Cleveland Indians' (that's baseball!) home opener this season. I asked her if she could fill us in on the details and she was kind enough to oblige me. Here is her story. […]
Balloons Launch Baseball Season
Jacquie Sopko-Crolius sent me an interesting e-mail a short time ago with a cool photograph of a balloon release she created for the Cleveland Indians' (that's baseball!) home opener this season. I asked her if she could fill us in on the details and she was kind enough to oblige me. Here is her story. […]
Mark’s Rant: Helium Crises Explained
There I was, sitting in a convention hall in Las Vegas at the IBA meetings this year. I was pleasantly surprised the room was pretty full. Well over 150 people were there at the beginning of the meeting to hear an important discussion about the helium problem in our world today. Most unfortunately, by the […]
Creative Telephone Marketing, Part 3
Welcome back to the 21st Century Classroom my friends. Here is the place where you can be there even if you weren’t there! This brand new “column” from BALLOONS & Parties Magazine brings you complete classes from balloon events, conventions and open houses in the recent past. This is the final installment of Creative Telephone […]
Design Solutions: Enhancing Your Photos with PHOTO-PAINT
Uses For A Computer Graphics Suite in a Balloon Business Part 4: By Sean J. O’Kelly, Balloon Décor, Melbourne, Australia In this article I’d like to demonstrate how easy it is to harness the power of your computer to adjust and enhance your photographs for use in the marketing of your […]
I&I: IBA announces Annual Business Conference in Minneapolis
The International Balloon Association (IBA) announces Annual Business Conference in Minneapolis, MN September 18-20, 2008 Conference planned to be BEST EVER for Balloon Industry; featuring guest speakers, classes, Manufacturer’s Showcase and three days of networking opportunities with Industry leaders. Wichita, KS, June 2, 2008: The IBA’s Annual Business Conference for 2008 entitled “WINNING the WAR […]
I&I: Catch Steve & Robbie’s Deco-Twisting Tour
Sign up now for your chance to learn from deco-twisting greats Steve Jones and Robbie Furman as they cross the country during their first-ever 12-city tour, teaching their famous Party People and Lootles. Hosted by Pioneer Balloon Company and AeraDeco Video, these wild hands-on classes will provide a wealth of valuable information for decorators and […]
Feature Article: Lessons from the Luxury Buyer…
Lessons from the Luxury Buyer… What is happening to them? The affluent or luxury buyer is becoming much more conservative in their buying habits according to Pam Danziger, President of Unity Marketing. The interesting thing is that this is NOT because of a decline in affluent customers or any real economic reason… […]
Lessons from the Luxury Buyer…
Lessons from the Luxury Buyer… What is happening to them? The affluent or luxury buyer is becoming much more conservative in their buying habits according to Pam Danziger, President of Unity Marketing. The interesting thing is that this is NOT because of a decline in affluent customers or any real economic reason… […]