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The Study Of Traditional And Non-Traditional Marketing Communications: Target Marketing In The Events Sector., Gordon Geraghty, Ann T. Conway
The Study Of Traditional And Non-Traditional Marketing Communications: Target Marketing In The Events Sector., Gordon Geraghty, Ann T. Conway
Conference papers
There is a vast array of information on marketing but there is little literature on event marketing, specifically target marketing for events. The event sector is one that is constantly changing; the need to reinvent, innovate and self-disrupt is part and parcel for a sector that seeks to constantly entertain and turn a profit, so too is the marketing sector.
The research was carried out using face-to-face in-depth interviews and 1 focus group, all of which were audio recorded with the consent of the participants. The sample comprises of event and marketing professionals. The analysis focused on research’s objectives and …
Exploring The Values Of Mobile Phone Technology In Tanzania Tourism Smes, Deirdre Lillis, Renatus Mushi
Exploring The Values Of Mobile Phone Technology In Tanzania Tourism Smes, Deirdre Lillis, Renatus Mushi
Conference papers
SMEs have been one of the reliable
sources of income and employment worldwide. Mobile
technologies have widely been used in performing a
number of activities for SMEs. Mobile phone
technology is maintained by a single or few operators
which leave endusers
with huge relief as they no longer
deal with technical issues. However, despite the notable
advantages of using mobile phone technology in SMEs,
their values have been explained in a generic way.
Specifics on direct and indirect benefits and concerns
on particular aspect and circumstances have not been
explored. The main challenge is that it is difficult to
single …
Teacherpreneurs: From Vocation To Innovation, Anthony Paul Buckley, Kisito Futonge
Teacherpreneurs: From Vocation To Innovation, Anthony Paul Buckley, Kisito Futonge
Conference papers
The global market for e-learning is projected to reach $255 billion by 2017 with a compound growth average of 23% since 2012 (GSV Advisors, 2012). The shift towards digital learning has attracted a wave of digital entrepreneurs who are creating e-learning content, learning platforms, educational apps and online marketplaces. Nowhere is this more evident than in the online 'K-12' market (50 per cent share of the global e-learning market). The term K-12 refers to 12 years of formal primary and secondary education from kindergarten (K) or nursery – essentially pre-university level education. The purpose of this paper is to investigate …
Augmented Reality And The Events Curriculum: The Students' Perspective, Mary O'Rawe, Alex Gibson
Augmented Reality And The Events Curriculum: The Students' Perspective, Mary O'Rawe, Alex Gibson
Conference papers
The emergence of Augmented Reality (AR) as a ground-breaking technology has transcended both business and academic sectors. Despite its rapid rise commercially, evidence of the benefits of AR in the classroom at higher education is slower to emerge, with only a limited focus to date on its specific relationship with curriculum development and learning outcomes. To respond to the changing characteristics of the higher education learning environment, and the shift towards mobile learning (M Learning) and ubiquitous learning (U Learning), it is clear that educators should reflect these trends in curriculum design and didactic methods. This paper presents the findings …