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	<title>direction tour marketing + promotion blog &#187; From the Corner Office</title>
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		<title>The Lost Art of Cinco w/ Dos Equis!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2010/05/the-lost-art-of-cinco-w-dos-equis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 17:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Most Interesting Man in the World]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For the past two weeks direction has been working with our good friends at Mirrorball to bring The Lost Art of Cinco to bars and venues throughout the Chicagoland area. We've been having a lot of fun leading these activations and coordinating the logistics for the Aztec Goddess of Cinco as she represents her tribe in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and Dos XX. The Aztec inspired promotion is travelling from bar to bar to 'open the skies' for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo with spiritual dancing and drumming.

Come Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and visit the Goddess and her maidens TONIGHT at Cactus, Tilted Kilt, Bull &#38; Bear, and The Boundary. We'll be making our stops starting at 5:30PM and will continue through the evening. Don't forget to ask one of our maidens for your own complimentary Dos Equis!]]></description>
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		<title>The 101 Dalmatians Musical @ Cadillac Palace Theatre</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2010/02/the-101-dalmatians-musical-cadillac-palace-theatre/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the world’s greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. Audiences will be transported to a slightly topsy-turvy, exciting, and altogether fantastic reality that gives grand license for song, dance and spectacle in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience!

Our good friends at Broadway in Chicago have shared a special offer with us this week for $50 main floor seats for selected shows. Just click here to purchase tickets and use the code CRUELLA when ordering.  101 Dalmatians not your flavor? Tickets are available and now on sale for An Evening w/ Patti &#38; Mandy, Billy Elliot, and Beauty and the Beast.


The 101 Dalmatians Musical opens TODAY and runs through February 28th!
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		<title>direction and Chris Jones 2009 Top 10 List</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2010/01/direction-and-chris-jones-2009-top-10-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were very excited this past week to learn that direction played a role in supporting six of Chris Jones top 10 picks of 2009. There is quite bit of competition in the city and we're so excited to be associated with such standouts! Congratulations to all of the top ten's producers, actors, and crew!

1. ) Lookingglass Theatre's Arabian Nights

3.) Next Theatre's The Overwhelming

4.) Victory Garden's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

5.) Victory Garden's Blackbird

7.) Court Theatre's The Mystery of Irma Vep

9.) Writers Theatre's Oh Coward!


Check out the full list here]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Holidays!!!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/12/happy-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the staff of direction tour marketing we would like to wish you a very happy holiday season and extend our best wishes for the new year. 2009 has been full of ups and downs which has made us stronger and made us even more appreciative of our wonderful clients over the year. Thank you for your patronage and thank you for creating and producing such wonderful events!
361 Experiential, A Red Orchid, Action Marketing Group, Advice Agency, Allied Live, American Theatre Company, Art Institute of Chicago, AWR Music, Back Garage, Beam Global Spirits, Blue Man Group, BMF Media, Broadway in Chicago, Carol Fox &#38; Associates, Chamber Opera Chicago, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago Dancing Festival, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago History Museum, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Chicago Improv Festival, Chicago Loop Alliance, Chicago Opera Theatre, Chicago Reader, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Cinema Chicago, Court Theatre, Eighth Blackbird, Empty Bottle, Giantstep Marketing, Goodman Theatre, Grant Park Music Festival, Ground Control Streetmarketing, Harris Theater for Music &#38; Dance, Hatchetman Presents, Hopera World, IMAX, Infamous Commonwealth Theatre, KAW Marketing &#38; Communications, KMA Management, League of Chicago Theatres, Lifeline Theatre, Lillstreet Arts Center, Live Nation, Lookingglass Theatre, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Mandalorian Marketing, Massimo Gallatto Productions, Media Consultants, Metro / Smart Bar, Millennium Park, Milwaukee Art Museum, Mirrorball, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Science &#38; Industry, My My My, Navy Pier, Newberry Library, Next Theatre, Noble Fools Theatricals, Northlight Theatre, Old Town School of Folk Music, Piccolo Theatre, Quad Communities Development Corp., Rainforest Learning Center, Remy Bumppo, River North Dance Company, Schubas, Second City, Shout Marketing, Steppenwolf Theatre, Stevens Adveritising, The Actors Gymnasium, The House Theatre, The Shrine, The Vitalist Theatre, Theatre Council Productions, Theatre Wit, Victory Gardens Theatre, Wilmette Theatre, Working Well Massage, World Science Festival, and Writers Theatre]]></description>
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		<title>Get your holidays all wrapped up!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/12/get-your-holidays-all-wrapped-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you happen to be in Salt Lake City over the next two weeks come visit us at Provo Towne Centre, South Towne Center, or Fashion Place Mall and have your holiday gifts wrapped by the Utah Jazz Dancers! We've teamed up with 361 Experiential and will be working with them to execute 3 mall activations in Salt Lake City on December 12th and December 13th.

Qwest Communications will be hosting the Utah Jazz Dancers who will be wrapping your Christmas gifts for a small donation to the South Valley Boys and Girls Club. While in line, Qwest is offering to review your bill to see if they can apply any savings on your account. Regardless if they find savings or not, you'll get a pair of tickets to an upcoming Utah Jazz game.

For more information log onto www.qwest.com/jazzupyourgifts.
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		<title>Did you know?</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/11/did-you-know-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/?p=2270</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Poster/flyer distribution and printing is probably the first thought when you think about direction tour marketing. However, we offer allot more services in a number of fields that you may not even know about. Did you know we serve as in-market support arms for a number of brands and agencies? Over the years, marketing agencies have reached out to direction and our street level experience to leverage local vendors, production support, brand ambassadors, and shipping logistics. Our years of experience and market knowledge can put your mind at ease before arriving in-market for an event or promotional activation.

Some of the agencies we regularly support include Mirrorball, Action Marketing Group, BMF Media Group,  and their brand clients range from adidas to Zumiez. Chicago serves as our home base but our network of market managers allows for execution across the country, just like our Bustelo activations this past weekend in South Beach! Need local solutions for an upcoming event or promotion, give us a call!




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		<title>Did you know?</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/11/did-you-know-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Drama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Millennium Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Polish Route]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Route Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theater]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/?p=2206</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know we have a free service in which we can build customized routes specifically for your project or production? This week Millennium Park inquired about our abilities in covering the Chicagoland Polish community to promote their show with Teatr Zar and their US premier of Caesarean Section. We quickly researched, confirmed, and built a route that includes locations that specifically cater to the Polish Community. We targeted over 100 locations in the south and northwest sides of the city in 9 neighborhoods including Archer Heights, Clearing, Garfield Ridge, Belmont Central, Avondale, and a number of others.



Give us a call to discuss how we can best reach your niche audiences.]]></description>
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		<title>direction printworks is on fire!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/10/direction-printworks-is-on-fire/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We're now two months into the launch of direction printworks and I couldn't be more pleased with the success and performance of the printworks team thus far. Our presses have been running almost nonstop since direction printworks inception and we've produced a lot of great pieces. A couple of direction printwork's clients include Allied Live, Carol Fox &#38; Associates, Live Nation, Jam Productions, The Shrine, and The House Theatre of Chicago.

Give us a ring to discuss pricing or to receive a package of samples!]]></description>
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		<title>Did you know?</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/10/did-you-know-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flyer Distribution]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Family and Children's route is quickly becoming our most active specialty route that we offer here at direction tour marketing. Our family and children is an excellent opportunity to reach moms, dads, and children to promote family oriented events and programs. Our route coverage includes day care centers, park districts, retail boutiques, kid friendly restaurants, and activity centers.  Our coverage includes over 100 locations and ranges from from Hyde Park to Lake Forest. Currently, we have a number of clients reaching out to our family and children route including Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Children's Theatre, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

Give us a call for a quote to reach children and families in the chicago area.]]></description>
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		<title>Family Days at the MCA</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/10/family-days-at-the-mca/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MCA Family Days kicked off last weekend and I took the opportunity to take my son for an afternoon of art appreciation and stimulating activities. Needless to say, it didn't work out that way  and I spent most of the afternoon trying to explain to a two year-old that he can't eat Goldfish snacks in the galleries. Otherwise, we had an excellent time. On Family Days, the MCA sets up a number of creation stations throughout the museum to allow children and parents to interact and create works of artistic genius.  The teachers at each station are great fun and Family Days allows for a fun , affordable (read: Free) day with the family.

MCA Family Days are the second Saturday of the month and the next upcoming date is Saturday, December 12th. Keep an eye out at your favorite family destination as we'll be distributing magnets with all of the dates listed.]]></description>
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		<title>Did you know?</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/10/did-you-know-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that direction tour marketing covers all of the major college campuses in the Chicago area? We have two levels of on-campus coverage including hand-to-hand distribution and campus-wide poster distribution which includes poster placement in student centers, academic buildings and campus kiosks.

We've found campus distributions that include  special student offers to be the most effective when generating on-campus awareness and our reach includes Columbia College, Depaul University, Loyola University, Northwestern University, Chicago State University, Roosevelt University, The Art Institute, etc. We also cover a number of suburban campuses including Lake Forest, Harper College and College of DuPage.

Give us a call and we'll put together a college distribution plan for your next promotional campaign!]]></description>
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		<title>Midnight in the Garden of Agave</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/09/midnight-in-the-garden-of-agave/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
We're at it again this week with Hornitos Tequila. Over the course of the summer, we've produced 9 Hornitos Mischieve parties at bars and clubs throughout the city. This Thursday, we'll be setting up at Roscoes's (3356 N. Halsted) from 10PM through 12AM. We'll be sampling a variety of fantastic Hornitos cocktails including my favorite, the Horni Wallbanger. The Horni Wallbanger is two parts Hornitos Plata, 4 parts OJ, and 1 part Galliano... Delish!
We'd love to have you come visit us and have some cocktails on us, end your RSVP to hornitos@directiontourmarketing.com]]></description>
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		<title>Blog-o-licious</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/09/blog-o-licious/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[From the Corner Office]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I've really gotten sucked into the blogosphere this past year and I find myself spending entirely too much time perusing my Google Reader. There are so many great blogs and bloggers that's it's nearly impossible to keep up. I thought I'd take a moment and share a couple of my favorites.
Adam Thurman's The Mission Paradox is an excellent and candid discussion of arts marketing. The Mission Paradox is frank and honest when it comes to non-profit marketing and has given me some great insights in honing my marketing chops.
Guerrilla Promos is also another favorite of mine. They feature brilliant examples of guerrilla marketing at it's finest. Unfortunately, alot of the best activations are in Europe but there are a couple if agencies in the states that really put together some awesome campaigns.
My last recommendation is There I Fixed It. There I fixed it is a personal pick and always good for a chuckle, the blog highlights bonehead and low rent "do-it-yourself" home improvments that typically involve duct tape and vise grips. I'm amazed by some of the genius fixes these folks come up with but at the same time I'm amazed that they bother to haphazardly fix them at all. Why not just fix it the right way the first time?]]></description>
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		<title>Our little secret&#8230; for now.</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/09/our-little-secret-for-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[From the Corner Office]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[direction printworks]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Keep an eye on your inboxes this week, we just got our latest endeavour operational this week and are excited to make a quiet announcement of the opening of direction printworks. direction will now be offering in-house, high-quality digital print services. We understand that large print shops grossly overcharge for small print runs and we're here to help. Keep an eye out for the full details and offerings coming out this week.]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s that time of year!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/09/its-that-time-of-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flyer Distribution]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
It's getting to be that time, the holiday season is quickly approaching and that means our Fall promotional season is starting to take shape. There are a number of great events coming up in the Chicago area that offer excellent opportunities for our street teams to reach consumers. Each year, our street teams are booked solid for Chicago's most popular holiday events.

Our street team offerings vary in size and can be scaled to reach nearly any budget and promotional needs. Take a look below at the upcoming events below and be sure to give us a call and mark your calendars!

- Celtic Fest Chicago (September 9 &#38; 12)
- Chinese National Day Parade (September 27)
- Country Music Festival (October 3 &#38; 4)
- State Street Halloween Happening (October 24)
- Northalsted Halloween Parade (October 31)
- Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (November 21)
- McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade (November 26)
- The 2nd Annual Snow Days (January 29-31)]]></description>
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		<title>Did you know?</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/08/did-you-know/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[From the Corner Office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guerrilla Marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that we visit over 6000 locations in 52 neighborhoods and 23 suburbs? We've spent over 10 years developing relationships with a variety of locations all over the city to best reach your patrons and customers. We also have 59 specialty routes that include locations not regularly visited on our standard routes. Specialty routes allow you to reach niche audiences and develop relationships with retailers who can become excellent promotional partners. Our most popular specialty routes include our GLBT Route, Hotel Concierge Route, and our Natural Living Route.

Not sure how to best reach your audience? Give us a call and we can help develop a plan to best reach your promotional (and budgetary) goals.]]></description>
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		<title>direction and Chicago Reader Develop Partnership</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/04/direction-and-chicago-reader-develop-partnership/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Inserts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We're very excited to announce a new partnership between direction tour marketing and the Chicago Reader. The Chicago Reader is                widely recognized as one of the leading alternative weeklies in                the U.S. It specializes in features rather than news, with emphasis                on urban issues and politics, arts and culture, and literary journalism                that seeks to capture the spirit of contemporary city life. The Reader is also well-known for its indispensable                guides to Chicago theater, film, arts, and music.
Most notably, our partnership includes specialty rates for inserted content in the weekly publication. Content can include season brochures, event handbills or festival maps that are inserted in over 100,000 papers on a weekly basis. Inserts are an excellent accompaniment to a poster distribution, and now with our specialty rates we can offer some fantastic promotional opportunities.
Weekly inserts can be scalable to meet nearly every budget and reach a very niche audience of young, educated, and event driven  individuals. Give us a shout to discuss and to request a rate sheet.]]></description>
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		<title>We&#8217;re on the Move!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2009/04/were-on-the-move/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[From the Corner Office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direction]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[

On Friday, March 27th, direction tour marketing relocated offices and has moved all of the way downstairs! Previously, direction headquarters was located in suite 602 and on Friday we moved  one floor down to suite 506. Please take a moment to update your contact information to reflect the change

Our phone number, e-mail addresses, and fax number will remain the same during the change. Thanks in advance for your patience and we appreciate you forwarding our message along to relevant staff, delivery personnel, and accounts payable.

direction tour marketing
213 W. Institute Pl., Suite 506
Chicago, IL 60610-3128
312.943.2202 phone]]></description>
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		<title>direction&#8217;s &#8220;Family Route&#8221; Gets Expansion for Laurie Berkner</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2008/11/directions-family-route-gets-expansion-for-laurie-berkner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeb Resman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[

For our upcoming promotion with the Laurie Berkner Band, we are excited to announce the expansion of our "Family Route". Our "Family Route" consists of family oriented boutiques, activity centers, and day cares in the Loop, Northside, and Near Southside. The expansion of our coverage area will now include family friendly locations in the following northwest suburbs:

	Arlington Heights
	Barrington
	Hoffman Estates
	Palatine
	Schaumburg

Not only will the expansion be helpful for this current promotion, but future family oriented projects as well. We're always looking to expand the territory we cover to better assist all of our clients.]]></description>
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		<title>direction-promo.com</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2008/10/direction-promocom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:12:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeb Resman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[From the Corner Office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direction]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Same look but with new and improved guts! We're proud to announce the relaunch of our website, direction-promo.com. This relaunch highlights the conversion to full HTML code. We're currently working on adding a number of new features to the site including new case studies and gallery images.]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome!!!</title>
		<link>http://blog.directiontourmarketing.com/2008/10/welcome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeb Resman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[From the Corner Office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Announcement]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the inaugural post of the direction tour marketing blog! This blog will serve as a forum for the latest in streetmarketing news, the activities of direction tour marketing, and most importantly, the shameless promotion of the many fantastic events we aid in promoting.

Please take the opportunity to subscribe to our RSS feed for regular updates, news, and announcements.]]></description>
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