Hospitality leaders debate technology strategy

Executives from major hospitality brands will discuss and debate technology strategy at the Hotel Distribution Event 2014. yBC will be attending the second annual Hotel Distribution Event this week. The event, run by href=”http://www.hotelanalyst.co.uk/”>Hotel Analyst, discusses technology strategy issues and looks at the impacts and opportunities created for the hospitality sector. We are looking forward to fascinating presentations from
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Business leaders wake up to disruption and new leadership competencies

TomorrowToday’s latest UK showcase discusses agile leadership competencies in a disruptive world Early Wednesday morning yBC joined smart thinking business leaders at to the top of London’s iconic building ‘The Gherkin’ for breakfast and a showcase hosted by TomorrowToday. The showcase discussed how leadership competencies can be learnt and teams can be built so they “know what to
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Disruptive thinking in Washington DC

Thought leaders from the leading edge present CIO’s with sharp thinking on business disruption and technology. CSC’s Leading Edge Forum (LEF) held its latest executive forum ‘Building your Firm from the Outside-In’ in Washington DC this month. Sixty of the top CIOs in the US sat together within view of the White House to hear
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Hospitality Channel conducts more interviews at AHIC

yBC recently took the opportunity to reach out to, and speak with, the hotel experts of the world at the recent Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, organised by our channel partners Bench Events. The plethora of world-class speakers was again seen at Bench’s conference in Dubai for the two-days. Delegates heard about the latest trends seen
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The content marketing explosion [Infographic]

The very talented team at BlueGlass created an infographic this month which pulls together some of the most up-to-date and salient facts, data and trends in content marketing.  If you need to get your head around what is happening in this area (which of course we all do), just take a look at this great
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Entrepreneur.com Chris Brogan advocates use of video in business

Chris Brogan, President of Human Business Works, recently was interviewed by Entrepreneur.com and spoke about the interesting things coming out of video and the brand experiences that can be developed in simply engaging with video. Find the link to the Entrepreneur.com interview here If you’ve not ever heard of Chris Brogan, he is an authority
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Leading industry analyst: spend more on engaging video, less on print, advertising, PR

There is certainly no lack of evidence and analysis which points to content and publishing, and particularly engaging video, as crucially important in the marketing mix in 2012.  In fact, many commentators are saying that brands must “be a publisher” to stand out and even to grow, and that engaging video is key to this.
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London’s greatest business event

yBC is delighted to have been announced as the official online media partner of the “greatest” business event to hit London in 2012. Taking place at the 02 Arena from 18-20 March 2012, Business 2012 is the brainchild of entrepreneur Vishal Mishal, a young entrepreneur with plenty of motivation and a track record in running
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Branson: Space Cadet or Dreamer?

Actually, both! We had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Branson last week in a private suite at the delightfully trendy Haymarket Hotel in Central London. Not surprisingly, he’s a very interesting man to spend time with. Hugely successful, known for breaking the rules and shaking up industries: he’s the ultimate entrepreneurial success story. He’s also
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yBC team at London Boat Show

Over the last few days, yBC has joined hundreds of other journalists, photographers and industry analysts, not to mention thousands of people with an interest in all things nautical, at the London Boat Show. Held at the Excel convention centre a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf, the show focuses on the latest products, innovations and
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