by amvandenhurk | Jan 7, 2016 | Customer Service, Newspaper Column, Restaurant Public Relations
In the new year, small businesses should focus on customers. As 2015 came to a close, small businesses look to 2016 as a new year for growth and opportunity. Budgets and plans are in the process of being finalized. Communicating and connecting with customers are... by amvandenhurk | Sep 28, 2015 | Monday Morning Ann-Sense, Restaurant Public Relations
Restaurant Marketing Reads for September 2015 I had the opportunity to attend the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Expo 2015 as well as join those in the hospitality industry and hear Chef Robert Irvine share his insights. I gathered quite a bit of good reading... by amvandenhurk | Aug 24, 2015 | Restaurant Public Relations, Social Media
Instagram Food Porn Violates Copyright Law German court recently ruled Instagram food porn violates copyright law. Essentially German copyright laws protect “elaborately arranged food.” While this has implications legally in Germany, it may have a ripple... by amvandenhurk | Aug 3, 2015 | Marketing, Public Relations, Restaurant Public Relations
Digital marketing for restaurants is as essential as good food. OK maybe not; however, digital plays a huge role in success of many restaurants. It is word of mouth on Red Bull. Digital Marketing for Restaurants Good Reads Recently I have come by some of really good... by amvandenhurk | Jul 29, 2015 | Newspaper Column, Restaurant Public Relations, Social Media
Is your business interested in connecting with young people? Snapchat could be the social platform to use in reaching this particular demographic. Because the Snapchat image disappears after a few seconds, Snapchat has a reputation as a messaging platform for... by amvandenhurk | Jul 8, 2015 | Crisis Communications, Restaurant Public Relations
It happens: people are getting ill after eating at your restaurant creating a food related crisis for your restaurant. Recently in North Carolina, cases of food borne illnesses have been in the news including hundreds of people sickened causing hospitalization...