I had a really intriguing brainstorming session with Paul Rosenfeld, President of Fanminder. His software allows you to build an opt-in list of people’s cell phones so that you can send mass text messages and also get replies. It’s proving to have an immediate impact on bringing in repeat custoemrs for small local businesses. We [...]
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We passed through San Luis Obispo today and I saw this bulletin board in Rockin’ Tacos there (great soup). They have four walkathons coming up. Go SLO!
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How will you keep your walkers entertained, especially if most of them are kids? A few walkathon entertainment ideas: Do things ahead of time to get the walkers engaged in what’s to come. For example, if you will have special event T Shirts, get your principal, pastor or another beloved figure to show up wearing [...]
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Check this out from today’s ABC News: “A young British schoolboy has raised more than 100,000 pounds ($160,000) Monday for Haiti’s relief effort by cycling round his local park.” Two thoughts for even the smallest walkathons (or bikeathons): Yes, you can do this! He took donations via a web page. Go online to maximize your [...]
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Do you have a walkathon volunteer who stands out in deserving recognition? Check out Run Walk Ride’s “Cash, Sweat and Tears” award opportunity. It’s free to apply, and applications are due tomorrow. Just by applying you will honor your volunteer. Every nominee will be honored with a Cash, Sweat and Tears Certificate of Merit and [...]
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