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Social Media prediction: Video is going to be bigger than ever this year

If you’re not producing video for social media, now might be the time to get started. At least according to online marketing expert and Entrepreneur.com contributor Jayson DeMers. In his recent article, “5 Social Media Trends Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know,” DeMers outlines five trends he thinks are going to...
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Personal branding 101 – thank you notes

In business, most of the gifts you receive aren’t tangible. Whenever someone gives you their time, advice, or a helping hand, it’s more than enough reason to genuinely thank them. For example, let’s say you’ve been courting a company for a few months and you feel an introduction to the...
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Sweets & Snacks Career Fair – a success

Thank you to the companies that participated in our Career Fair at Sweets & Snacks Expo: Blommer Chocolate, Capol LLC, Gimbal’s Fine Candies, The Hershey Company, Jelly Belly, Mondelez, Printpack Inc., Revere Group and Tap Packaging Solutions. Congratulations to the more than 80 students who attended our career fair. According...
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Mobile Beacons and Food Consumers

Three years in the online world drives about as much change as twenty years in the offline world. These days, promo codes are fairly passé and marketers are contemplating in-store messaging to drive their messages literally into the hands of shoppers. If you are one of the over 11 million...
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Hottest New Products and Trends Revealed at the Sweets & Snacks Expo

Broader food industry trends – including ancient grains, power foods, herbs and spices – and a resurgence of classic flavors like peanut butter and coconut abound in the candy and snack industries this year. Thousands of new confectionery and snack foods will be revealed May 20 – 22 during the...
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