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Live Stream : Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
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❂ Artist Event : Tokyo International Film Festival
❂ Venue : Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Conversation Series at Asia Lounge
The Japan Foundation Asia Center & Tokyo International Film Festival
Marking its second installment since 2020, this year’s Conversation Series will again be advised by the committee members led by filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. Directors and actors from various countries and regions including Asia will gather at the Asia Lounge to engage in discussion with their Japanese counterparts.
This year’s theme will be “Crossing Borders”. Guests will share their thoughts and sentiments about film and filmmaking in terms of efforts and attempts to transcend borders. The festival will strive to invite as many international guests as possible to Japan so that they can engage in physical conversation and interaction at the Asia Lounge.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the festival venue in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day for eight days from October 31st to November 7th. Stay tuned!
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https://medium.com/@b.i.m.sa.la.bi.m.pro.k/live-stream-tokyo-international-film-festival-2021-full-stream-ea9d42946f09
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2021-10-30 14:03:32.616000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Film']
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Title Live Stream Tokyo International Film Festival 2021Content ❂ Artist Event Tokyo International Film Festival ❂ Venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo Japan ❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Asia Lounge Japan Foundation Asia Center Tokyo International Film Festival Marking second installment since 2020 year’s Conversation Series advised committee member led filmmaker Koreeda Hirokazu Directors actor various country region including Asia gather Asia Lounge engage discussion Japanese counterpart year’s theme “Crossing Borders” Guests share thought sentiment film filmmaking term effort attempt transcend border festival strive invite many international guest possible Japan engage physical conversation interaction Asia Lounge session broadcast live festival venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day eight day October 31st November 7th Stay tunedTags Festivals Film
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10GULMOHAR in partnership with IDEASHACKS Co. presents “Candy Canes Christmas Fair in The Aravalis”
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{Gurugram, 21/10/2021} — 10GULMOHAR presents The Candy Canes Christmas Fair taking place at 10GULMOHAR, Baliawas (behind Pathways School) on the 19th of December 2021, and featuring enjoyable day activities for children and also band performances and food in the spirit of christmas. This Christmas Market extravaganza is the ‘go to’ event if one is looking to have a fun time with their family in the midst of the Aravalis.
Organizing amazing meaningful events since 2016
10GULMOHAR is proud to bring Candy Canes Christmas Fair to Gurugram. Candy Canes Christmas Fair will feature performances by marquee artists like The ArtBox — Theatrical Performances and The Egnaro Project. This one day event will be open for visitors from 9 am to 5 pm on 19th December 2021 and will be the most scenic Christmas Fair in Delhi NCR. 10Gulmohar is quintessentially a picnic spot with unhindered views of the Aravalis close to Teri Gram, behind Pathways School, Baliawas
A day to remember
Activities for children include Storytelling by Harssha Paliwal, Tattoo Artist for kids, Santa’s Box Office: Movie Premiere, Pottery Classes, Christmas Photo Zone, Christmas Calligraphy Competition and Kids Experience Zone by Cheerfit World. There will also be stalls and food joints and performances by marquee artists. Do not miss Phulo Phalo India showcasing their Handmade Treasures like spices, nut mixes, pickles and knitwear, 3Dots Luxury Paintings by Alka Seth, Self Love — Handmade Soaps, Icons — True Life Lookbacks, Chaak Pottery, Happy Snaan Products — Handcrafted Soaps. For the foodies, Chinese Tree — Serving chinese dishes, Masala Mahal — Serving Indian Delicacies, My Love Triangle — Food Truck serving Italian and more.
Candy Canes Christmas Fair is in the middle of the Aravalis and curated keeping the little ones and their parents in mind. A Sunday spent in the spirit of Christmas with the loved ones in the scenic hills of Aravalis, is a day well spent. This day will start with Breakfast with Santa followed by storytelling, and amazing sounds of smooth Jazz, Rock and Roll and end with playful children frolicking around. This event is not to be missed and the right opportunity for parents to enjoy with their kids.
Some of the key sponsors through their CSR initiatives are Bharat Gears Ltd. (BGL), one of the world leaders in gears technology and India’s largest gear manufacturer and IDEASHACKS Co., the first sustainable co-working brand in the world, amongst others. Partners of this event are ecosystem giants like Daksh Foundation, Infinix Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Indian Arts Guild, Bharat Gears, Webfair Pvt. Ltd., and Robin Hood Army.
To know more about the event one can refer to
https://allevents.in/gurgaon/santa-and-his-elves-present-candy-canes-christmas-fair-10gulmohar-|-8448777687/80002657848794 and/or can reach out to +91 8448777687.
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https://medium.com/@arjun_74982/10gulmohar-in-partnership-with-ideashacks-co-presents-candy-canes-christmas-fair-in-the-aravalis-6cdfa8036b58
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['Arjun Veer Chadha']
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2021-12-11 19:45:58.797000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Festivals', 'Celebration', 'Ideashacks Coworking', 'Anniversary']
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Title 10GULMOHAR partnership IDEASHACKS Co present “Candy Canes Christmas Fair Aravalis”Content Gurugram 21102021 — 10GULMOHAR present Candy Canes Christmas Fair taking place 10GULMOHAR Baliawas behind Pathways School 19th December 2021 featuring enjoyable day activity child also band performance food spirit christmas Christmas Market extravaganza ‘go to’ event one looking fun time family midst Aravalis Organizing amazing meaningful event since 2016 10GULMOHAR proud bring Candy Canes Christmas Fair Gurugram Candy Canes Christmas Fair feature performance marquee artist like ArtBox — Theatrical Performances Egnaro Project one day event open visitor 9 5 pm 19th December 2021 scenic Christmas Fair Delhi NCR 10Gulmohar quintessentially picnic spot unhindered view Aravalis close Teri Gram behind Pathways School Baliawas day remember Activities child include Storytelling Harssha Paliwal Tattoo Artist kid Santa’s Box Office Movie Premiere Pottery Classes Christmas Photo Zone Christmas Calligraphy Competition Kids Experience Zone Cheerfit World also stall food joint performance marquee artist miss Phulo Phalo India showcasing Handmade Treasures like spice nut mix pickle knitwear 3Dots Luxury Paintings Alka Seth Self Love — Handmade Soaps Icons — True Life Lookbacks Chaak Pottery Happy Snaan Products — Handcrafted Soaps foodie Chinese Tree — Serving chinese dish Masala Mahal — Serving Indian Delicacies Love Triangle — Food Truck serving Italian Candy Canes Christmas Fair middle Aravalis curated keeping little one parent mind Sunday spent spirit Christmas loved one scenic hill Aravalis day well spent day start Breakfast Santa followed storytelling amazing sound smooth Jazz Rock Roll end playful child frolicking around event missed right opportunity parent enjoy kid key sponsor CSR initiative Bharat Gears Ltd BGL one world leader gear technology India’s largest gear manufacturer IDEASHACKS Co first sustainable coworking brand world amongst others Partners event ecosystem giant like Daksh Foundation Infinix Technologies Pvt Ltd Indian Arts Guild Bharat Gears Webfair Pvt Ltd Robin Hood Army know event one refer httpsalleventsingurgaonsantaandhiselvespresentcandycaneschristmasfair10gulmohar844877768780002657848794 andor reach 91 8448777687Tags Christmas Festivals Celebration Ideashacks Coworking Anniversary
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Digital Craft Festival 2021 Live Online 13 NOVEMBER 2021
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CLICK HERE-Digital Craft Festival 2021 Live
This online celebration of handmade contemporary craft is organised by the team from The Craft Festival as their 2020 events were postponed due to Covid 19.
Following the successes of last year’s Digital Craft Festivals, the online event will return in November and bring together makers from the events from Bovey Tracey and Cheltenham, along with an exciting range of live and recorded activities to celebrate contemporary craft.
As well as the opportunity to support makers and buy their work, you can take part in workshops online, watch Instagram live talks and demonstrations, enjoy pre-recorded interviews with groups of makers and even live yoga to capture the Craft Festival spirit!
Find all the details on the Digital Craft Festival website and be sure to follow @CraftFestival on social media to link in with all the news and live activities.
Printmaker Niamh Geraghty-Morris will be giving away a pack of her reproduction Christmas cards free with every print purchased from her collection during the Digital Craft Festival. No code needed. Shop from her collection here. Offer ends midnight Sunday 14th November.
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https://medium.com/@streambuzz/digital-craft-festival-2021-live-online-13-november-2021-2508179a5544
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2021-11-13 04:36:03.532000+00:00
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['Online', 'Festivals']
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Title Digital Craft Festival 2021 Live Online 13 NOVEMBER 2021Content CLICK HEREDigital Craft Festival 2021 Live online celebration handmade contemporary craft organised team Craft Festival 2020 event postponed due Covid 19 Following success last year’s Digital Craft Festivals online event return November bring together maker event Bovey Tracey Cheltenham along exciting range live recorded activity celebrate contemporary craft well opportunity support maker buy work take part workshop online watch Instagram live talk demonstration enjoy prerecorded interview group maker even live yoga capture Craft Festival spirit Find detail Digital Craft Festival website sure follow CraftFestival social medium link news live activity Printmaker Niamh GeraghtyMorris giving away pack reproduction Christmas card free every print purchased collection Digital Craft Festival code needed Shop collection Offer end midnight Sunday 14th NovemberTags Online Festivals
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+18 Best Halloween Adult Costumes You Should Try on This Halloween
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Halloween 2021 is just around the corner, and if you’re still scrambling to find an outfit for Halloween 2021 night, this list of the best Halloween 2021 costumes is just the thing you need. We’ve compiled a list of 22 Adult costumes that will be hard to top. From sexy cowgirls to adorable baker’s hats, these are some of our favorite costumes for dressing up in style this year.
These are the best Halloween 2021 costumes for this year.
1. Sexy Cowgirl Halloween 2021 Costume
With this costume, you can get your man to do all the farm work while you sit back and reap all of the benefits this Halloween 2021. The costume comes with a cute cowgirl hat, plaid shirt, flannel skirt, cow-print bra and matching panties. You’ll definitely have your cowboy tied up in knots when he sees you in this sexy cowgirl costume.
2. Sexy Vampire
For a Halloween 2021 costume, you really can’t top this sexy vampire costume. The black lace lingerie, matching cape and fangs make this a perfect Halloween 2021 outfit for a seductive vampire. This isn’t the only reason this costume will be hard to top, there are plenty of people out there who will wear this sexy vampire outfit without realizing that they’re channeling the popular character from the “Twilight” series.
3. Sexy Guitarist Lady
This is one of the best costumes for women on our list of best Halloween 2021 costumes because its idea was culled from what she really wanted to wear on her wedding day. This hot costume will definitely get you noticed, but it’s still very tasteful at the same time. The black dress zips up the front and is made of comfortable stretchy material that will let you dance all night long. The guitar strap can be worn either over your shoulders or around your neck.
4. Sexy Princess Leia Costume
This year, why not channel one of the most popular “Star Wars” characters in one of these sexy Princess Leia costumes? You can choose, whether to go with the white dress or gold bikini, but either way you’ll be looking like a royal treat in this hot costume.
5. Sexy Cowgirl Costume for Men
This sexy cowgirl men costume will really turn the heads of any man in sight, but it’s even better than just looking like a man in this super cute outfit. The costume doesn’t just look cute, it’s also comfy to wear thanks to the handy stretch parts that can be attached to the bottoms to make the pant legs longer when you want them to be. For men, these are essential so you don’t look like you’re wearing women’s clothes. The boots are also made of soft fabric so they won’t hurt your feet or give you blisters when walking around in them all day.
6. Sexy Biker Babe
Whether you’re a sexy biker who loves to brandish her big guns or just a shy girl who wants to have fun this Halloween, this sexy biker babe costume is perfect for you. This costume comes with the same tank top and short combo that you’d wear as your normal outfit now that it’s Halloween 2021; now all you need to do is pair those with the matching leather jacket and the high-heeled boots. The two little details like the studded gun and chaps complete this hot motorcycle outfit perfectly, making it even more tempting for men who want to spot some hot babes in their town on Halloween 2021 night.
7. Sexy Little Devil Costume
For Halloween 2021 this year, why not dress up like the most popular devil in the school? This sexy little devil costume comes with an black-and-red lace collar and matching skirt, so you can be ready to play the role of the devilish temptress in no time at all. You can wear this cute costume with or without a hat so you can show off your beautiful face when men are looking for sexy devils for Halloween 2021. It’s also one of the best costumes for women because it looks good with short hair too, even when you want to wear your hair down.
8. Sexy Sailor Costume Set for Women
This sexy sailor costume is pretty hot, especially since it comes with the matching hat. The hat is just the perfect addition to the outfit because it makes you look like a true sailor instead of a sexy hobo. This outfit will make you feel like you’re ready for battle when you take it out to trick-or-treat this Halloween 2021 night.
9. Sexy Ninja Chef
If there’s one thing women love, it’s a good boy band and this sexy ninja chef costume is perfect for them since it comes right from Japan. The costume is very versatile so you can wear it for all kinds of occasions, but it will be especially useful on Halloween 2021. The sexy ninja chef costume comes with a top, shorts, and thigh-high boots to make your legs look longer than they are. It would be best if you get some gloves to match this outfit or get some black gloves to wear over your real ones.
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2021-11-13 14:17:42.465000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Halloween 2021', 'Halloween 2021 Costumes', 'Costumes', 'Sexy Adult Costumes']
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Title 18 Best Halloween Adult Costumes Try HalloweenContent Halloween 2021 around corner you’re still scrambling find outfit Halloween 2021 night list best Halloween 2021 costume thing need We’ve compiled list 22 Adult costume hard top sexy cowgirl adorable baker’s hat favorite costume dressing style year best Halloween 2021 costume year 1 Sexy Cowgirl Halloween 2021 Costume costume get man farm work sit back reap benefit Halloween 2021 costume come cute cowgirl hat plaid shirt flannel skirt cowprint bra matching panty You’ll definitely cowboy tied knot see sexy cowgirl costume 2 Sexy Vampire Halloween 2021 costume really can’t top sexy vampire costume black lace lingerie matching cape fang make perfect Halloween 2021 outfit seductive vampire isn’t reason costume hard top plenty people wear sexy vampire outfit without realizing they’re channeling popular character “Twilight” series 3 Sexy Guitarist Lady one best costume woman list best Halloween 2021 costume idea culled really wanted wear wedding day hot costume definitely get noticed it’s still tasteful time black dress zip front made comfortable stretchy material let dance night long guitar strap worn either shoulder around neck 4 Sexy Princess Leia Costume year channel one popular “Star Wars” character one sexy Princess Leia costume choose whether go white dress gold bikini either way you’ll looking like royal treat hot costume 5 Sexy Cowgirl Costume Men sexy cowgirl men costume really turn head man sight it’s even better looking like man super cute outfit costume doesn’t look cute it’s also comfy wear thanks handy stretch part attached bottom make pant leg longer want men essential don’t look like you’re wearing women’s clothes boot also made soft fabric won’t hurt foot give blister walking around day 6 Sexy Biker Babe Whether you’re sexy biker love brandish big gun shy girl want fun Halloween sexy biker babe costume perfect costume come tank top short combo you’d wear normal outfit it’s Halloween 2021 need pair matching leather jacket highheeled boot two little detail like studded gun chap complete hot motorcycle outfit perfectly making even tempting men want spot hot babe town Halloween 2021 night 7 Sexy Little Devil Costume Halloween 2021 year dress like popular devil school sexy little devil costume come blackandred lace collar matching skirt ready play role devilish temptress time wear cute costume without hat show beautiful face men looking sexy devil Halloween 2021 It’s also one best costume woman look good short hair even want wear hair 8 Sexy Sailor Costume Set Women sexy sailor costume pretty hot especially since come matching hat hat perfect addition outfit make look like true sailor instead sexy hobo outfit make feel like you’re ready battle take trickortreat Halloween 2021 night 9 Sexy Ninja Chef there’s one thing woman love it’s good boy band sexy ninja chef costume perfect since come right Japan costume versatile wear kind occasion especially useful Halloween 2021 sexy ninja chef costume come top short thighhigh boot make leg look longer would best get glove match outfit get black glove wear real one Continue full storyTags Festivals Halloween 2021 Halloween 2021 Costumes Costumes Sexy Adult Costumes
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Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai Draws Attention to Purity of Urdu-Ness in Hindi Cinema
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Post Highlights
Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai is a classic book penned by Yassir Abbasi. He reminds us of the beauty of Indian cinema that won hearts because of the legacy and elegance of actors. #ThinkWithNiche
Yassir Abbasi, a skilled cinematographer, had his initial schooling in Gorakhpur and Lucknow. Abbasi had always kept himself on toes with filming documentaries and indie films since receiving his Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi in 2002, and his oeuvre has received multiple honors at a string of festivals. Yassir Abbasi’s heart-wrenching book Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai is about a period when fame and success were mostly linked with compassion than flamboyance. Once cleverly designed utterances had been confined for the camera, while the generosity of spirit reigned in real life. When the Urdu language was an essential component of India’s multilingualism instead of an extraterrestrial speech. If you want to rejuvenate your senses, this book is pretty much like therapy but from Hindi cinema! Intense depictions, reflective surfaces, and ruminations of yesteryear performers, filmmakers, authors, etc featured in a string of no-longer-living broadcasting and publishings in beautiful Urdu language. It was during that period once celebrities ostensibly expanded their horizons to cinema columnists, however genuinely embarked on self-promotional stints uncovering nothing of their imaginations. Portrayals of most of the era’s greatest talents have been created in the imaginations of moviegoers who’ve been major personalities already, rather than by reporters on the cinema genre. Inside YEH UN DINO KI BAAT HAI, the materials page explains everything: ‘Ashok and Kishore Kumar by Iftekhar,’ ‘Meena Kumari by Nargis,’ etc.
Meena — Maut Mubarak Ho!, the title of Nargis’ work, is a striking remark on the cinema: how well a celebrity revered by the people may be tortured by solitude and coldness. She expresses her condolences on Meena Kumari’s untimely demise. “A renowned Bengali director had once said with a malicious snigger: ‘His craving for publicity just doesn’t subside,” writes Javed Siddiqi of Satyajit Ray, giving a unique glimpse further into genius communication styles — and trips and falls within that piece of writing. Urdu cinema mags that were popular with the masses between the 1930s and 1990s — a period of 7 long-lasting generations — were filled with emotional testimonies and delightful tales. Nevertheless, as Urdu became increasingly sidelined in succeeding decades, these periodicals were rarely preserved, resulting in its eventual erasure from mainstream consciousness. Every one of these publications had vanished from the open area and public remembrance till Yasir Abbasi hunted out personal collections, which was like locating a diamond in the rough. He has skillfully sewn forth a narrative with the diamond that has extended countless decades to the epoch we believed had passed us by.
If you enjoy art, poetry, and the ancient essence of Hindi cinema, Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai should go on your weekend bucket list to brighten your mood and heart! Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai, a classic book, will take you on a tear-jerking emotional roller coaster that is perfect for a winter getaway. From reminiscing about iconic artists to starlets who inherent Marylin Monroe-like style, who Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai swept the screens with their purity, elegance, and beauty to soothe our minds.
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['Think With Niche']
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2021-12-22 06:17:26.089000+00:00
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['Cinema', 'Beauty', 'Festivals', 'Emotional', 'Success']
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Title Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai Draws Attention Purity UrduNess Hindi CinemaContent Post Highlights Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai classic book penned Yassir Abbasi reminds u beauty Indian cinema heart legacy elegance actor ThinkWithNiche Yassir Abbasi skilled cinematographer initial schooling Gorakhpur Lucknow Abbasi always kept toe filming documentary indie film since receiving Master’s degree Mass Communication Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi 2002 oeuvre received multiple honor string festival Yassir Abbasi’s heartwrenching book Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai period fame success mostly linked compassion flamboyance cleverly designed utterance confined camera generosity spirit reigned real life Urdu language essential component India’s multilingualism instead extraterrestrial speech want rejuvenate sens book pretty much like therapy Hindi cinema Intense depiction reflective surface rumination yesteryear performer filmmaker author etc featured string nolongerliving broadcasting publishing beautiful Urdu language period celebrity ostensibly expanded horizon cinema columnist however genuinely embarked selfpromotional stint uncovering nothing imagination Portrayals era’s greatest talent created imagination moviegoer who’ve major personality already rather reporter cinema genre Inside YEH UN DINO KI BAAT HAI material page explains everything ‘Ashok Kishore Kumar Iftekhar’ ‘Meena Kumari Nargis’ etc Meena — Maut Mubarak Ho title Nargis’ work striking remark cinema well celebrity revered people may tortured solitude coldness express condolence Meena Kumari’s untimely demise “A renowned Bengali director said malicious snigger ‘His craving publicity doesn’t subside” writes Javed Siddiqi Satyajit Ray giving unique glimpse genius communication style — trip fall within piece writing Urdu cinema mag popular mass 1930s 1990s — period 7 longlasting generation — filled emotional testimony delightful tale Nevertheless Urdu became increasingly sidelined succeeding decade periodical rarely preserved resulting eventual erasure mainstream consciousness Every one publication vanished open area public remembrance till Yasir Abbasi hunted personal collection like locating diamond rough skillfully sewn forth narrative diamond extended countless decade epoch believed passed u enjoy art poetry ancient essence Hindi cinema Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai go weekend bucket list brighten mood heart Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai classic book take tearjerking emotional roller coaster perfect winter getaway reminiscing iconic artist starlet inherent Marylin Monroelike style Yeh Un Dino Ki Baat Hai swept screen purity elegance beauty soothe mind Fun Articles Click HereTags Cinema Beauty Festivals Emotional Success
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What type of festival is Baisakhi?
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INTRODUCTION :
What type of festival is Baisakhi? Festivals have special significance in every religion. Festivals fill joy and excitement in everyone’s life. Each festival gives us some lessons that bring our life to the fullest.
The festival mainly celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year. It celebrated with great pomp in the Punjab region and other parts of the country. Baisakhi is a Sikh festival that symbolizes the New Year for the Sikh community. The people of the Hindu community also celebrate this festival. There is also a way to honor the Khalsa Panth of warriors under Guru Govind Singh. The Khalsa Panth has established in the year 1699 AD.
Baisakhi awaited by all sections, especially those belonging to the Sikh community, as it is one of their major festivals. This Baisakhi festival considered the first day of the year. This day is also a time to celebrate the harvesting of crops. The temple and gurudwara decorated with lights and flowers. All dress well and enjoy the food.
HOW WAS THE NAME BAISAKHI IN BAISAKHI FESTIVAL?
What type of festival is Baisakhi? Visakha Nakshatra is in the sky at the time of Baisakhi. This April month called Baisakhi due to Visakha Nakshatra being on a full moon. The first day of Vaishakh month called Baisakhi because, on this day, the Sun enters Aries. That is why it also called the Baisakhi festival as Miss Sakranti.
IMPORTANCE OF BAISAKHI FESTIVAL :
A. FOR HINDU COMMUNITY :
It believed that the heart of Baisakhi is traditional and the first day of the New Year. People of the Hindu community celebrate their New Year on this day by going to temples and praying, interacting with each other, and greeting their friends and relatives.
During this time, the harvest completed, and farmers all over the country celebrate the harvest on this day. Different names in different Indian states know the Baisakhi festival.
• Rongali Bihu in Assam.
•Maha Vishwa Sankranti in Odisha.
•Pohela Bosakh or Nab Bars in West Bengal and Tripura.
Baisakhi celebrated in Punjab as harvesting because Ravi crops are grown in Punjab at this time. The farmers thank God for the harvest and, in the future, also pray to God for his good harvest.
B. FOR THE SIKH COMMUNITY :
The festival of Baisakhi mainly considered as the festival of learning. Sikh Guru Amardas chose two other festivals for Sikhs, Deepavali and Makara Sakranti. Baisakhi, like Hinduism, signifies the beginning of the new year in Sikhism and is also a day to celebrate.
• Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
• Punthadu in Tamil Nadu.
•Visu in Kerala.
Some of these celebrated on the day of Baisakhi. Some celebrated only after a day or two.
The day also special for Sikhs because the Sikh order initiated on this day, after the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, who rejected the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s order to confess to Islam. After this, the coronation and Khalsa Panth of his tenth Guru formed.
Baisakhi festival in Golden Temple :
While Baisakhi fair and procession organized in many places worldwide, no celebration can match the celebration celebrated in the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is considered the most sacred place for the Sikh community. Sikhs from various parts of the world visit the Golden Temple to participate in the grand divine ceremony.
WHY IS THE FESTIVAL OF BAISAKHI CELEBRATES?
The festival of Baisakhi also celebrated in the joy of harvesting crops. Secondly, this festival also symbolizes the establishment of Sikhism. Because on this day, Guru Shri Govind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth, which also considered the beginning of Punjabi New Year.
BAISAKHI FESTIVAL :
What type of festival is Baisakhi? There are many reasons to celebrate this festival. It celebrated with great enthusiasm in different parts of the country. People sing sacred songs, burn firecrackers and distribute sweets, prayers offered, and people enjoy and celebrate this festival through this huge procession. Hindus celebrate this festival by taking a dip in holy rivers like Ganga, Kaveri, and Jhelum and visiting temples. They celebrate this festival and celebration together and enjoy it with their near and dear ones.
BAISAKHI FESTIVAL AROUND THE WORLD :
The festival of Baisakhi celebrated in India and celebrated loudly all over the world, which is like this.
1. PAKISTAN :
Many historical sites of Sikhs have been recognized in Pakistan, one of which said to be the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev, and they attract Sikhs and Hindu pilgrims on Baisakhi every year.
Baisakhi fair organized in Lahore after harvesting wheat crops. The Pakistan Muslim League banned kite flying. However, Baisakhi fairs still held in many Pakistani areas and some other places.
2. CANADA :
In Canada, there are many Sikhs who are celebrating the Baisakhi festival with great enthusiasm. It is one of the main festivals for him. Nagar Kirtan organized on this day, and a large number of people take part in it.
3. UNITED STATES :
The people of the Sikh community in Manhattan feed free food on this day and contribute to various works to improve society. Kirtan organized in Los Angeles, and a procession taken out to celebrate this fest festival.
4. UNITED KINGDOM :
There is also a large Sikh community in the United Kingdom. The city kirtans start from the gurdwaras in the city and end at the Baisakhi fair held at Handsworth Park. This year Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, participated in the Baisakhi parade of the gurdwara in Southall.
CONCLUSION :
This festival celebrated in different communities for various reasons. The festival of Baisakhi is the main festival of learning. That’s why people of the Sikh community celebrate it with pomp all over the world. People of the farming class thank God for a good harvest and celebrate the Baisakhi festival enthusiastically. Indians known for celebrating their festivals enthusiastically, and religion propagated by itself. Due to festivals, people of different religions also get drawn, and unity increases, and civil society develops.
To know more like this festival visit our website that is : https://gyanibalak.com/. Our website carries information about different festivals worldwide.
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https://medium.com/@gyanibalakji/what-type-of-festival-is-baisakhi-97dc39bd0b79
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['Rahul Modhgil']
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2021-12-20 12:41:06.356000+00:00
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['India', 'Festivals', 'Baisakhi', 'Indian', 'Baisakhi Quotes 2020']
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Title type festival BaisakhiContent INTRODUCTION type festival Baisakhi Festivals special significance every religion Festivals fill joy excitement everyone’s life festival give u lesson bring life fullest festival mainly celebrated 13 14 April every year celebrated great pomp Punjab region part country Baisakhi Sikh festival symbolizes New Year Sikh community people Hindu community also celebrate festival also way honor Khalsa Panth warrior Guru Govind Singh Khalsa Panth established year 1699 AD Baisakhi awaited section especially belonging Sikh community one major festival Baisakhi festival considered first day year day also time celebrate harvesting crop temple gurudwara decorated light flower dress well enjoy food NAME BAISAKHI BAISAKHI FESTIVAL type festival Baisakhi Visakha Nakshatra sky time Baisakhi April month called Baisakhi due Visakha Nakshatra full moon first day Vaishakh month called Baisakhi day Sun enters Aries also called Baisakhi festival Miss Sakranti IMPORTANCE BAISAKHI FESTIVAL HINDU COMMUNITY believed heart Baisakhi traditional first day New Year People Hindu community celebrate New Year day going temple praying interacting greeting friend relative time harvest completed farmer country celebrate harvest day Different name different Indian state know Baisakhi festival • Rongali Bihu Assam •Maha Vishwa Sankranti Odisha •Pohela Bosakh Nab Bars West Bengal Tripura Baisakhi celebrated Punjab harvesting Ravi crop grown Punjab time farmer thank God harvest future also pray God good harvest B SIKH COMMUNITY festival Baisakhi mainly considered festival learning Sikh Guru Amardas chose two festival Sikhs Deepavali Makara Sakranti Baisakhi like Hinduism signifies beginning new year Sikhism also day celebrate • Ugadi Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Telangana • Punthadu Tamil Nadu •Visu Kerala celebrated day Baisakhi celebrated day two day also special Sikhs Sikh order initiated day ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur rejected Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s order confess Islam coronation Khalsa Panth tenth Guru formed Baisakhi festival Golden Temple Baisakhi fair procession organized many place worldwide celebration match celebration celebrated Golden Temple Golden Temple also known Sri Harmandir Sahib considered sacred place Sikh community Sikhs various part world visit Golden Temple participate grand divine ceremony FESTIVAL BAISAKHI CELEBRATES festival Baisakhi also celebrated joy harvesting crop Secondly festival also symbolizes establishment Sikhism day Guru Shri Govind Singh Ji established Khalsa Panth also considered beginning Punjabi New Year BAISAKHI FESTIVAL type festival Baisakhi many reason celebrate festival celebrated great enthusiasm different part country People sing sacred song burn firecracker distribute sweet prayer offered people enjoy celebrate festival huge procession Hindus celebrate festival taking dip holy river like Ganga Kaveri Jhelum visiting temple celebrate festival celebration together enjoy near dear one BAISAKHI FESTIVAL AROUND WORLD festival Baisakhi celebrated India celebrated loudly world like 1 PAKISTAN Many historical site Sikhs recognized Pakistan one said birthplace Guru Nanak Dev attract Sikhs Hindu pilgrim Baisakhi every year Baisakhi fair organized Lahore harvesting wheat crop Pakistan Muslim League banned kite flying However Baisakhi fair still held many Pakistani area place 2 CANADA Canada many Sikhs celebrating Baisakhi festival great enthusiasm one main festival Nagar Kirtan organized day large number people take part 3 UNITED STATES people Sikh community Manhattan feed free food day contribute various work improve society Kirtan organized Los Angeles procession taken celebrate fest festival 4 UNITED KINGDOM also large Sikh community United Kingdom city kirtans start gurdwaras city end Baisakhi fair held Handsworth Park year Sadiq Khan Mayor London participated Baisakhi parade gurdwara Southall CONCLUSION festival celebrated different community various reason festival Baisakhi main festival learning That’s people Sikh community celebrate pomp world People farming class thank God good harvest celebrate Baisakhi festival enthusiastically Indians known celebrating festival enthusiastically religion propagated Due festival people different religion also get drawn unity increase civil society develops know like festival visit website httpsgyanibalakcom website carry information different festival worldwideTags India Festivals Baisakhi Indian Baisakhi Quotes 2020
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The Wildwood Irish Festival returns
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Residents of North Wildwood decorate their homes to celebrate the Irish Festival. (Photo by Amanda Hadad).
It is the end of September, and the sea breeze has an Autumn chill in it, yet many tourists find themselves at the Jersey Shore for one last hurrah before the end of the season.
A year after Covid-19 restrictions forced its cancellation, the Irish Fall Festival resumed this year without a hitch. “I am so happy the festival is back,” noted Philadelphia resident Billy Creagh. “Covid has been a real bummer, so it is nice to see everyone show up down here like before. From Sept. 21–24, thousands of tourists, like Creagh, flocked to North Wildwood, New Jersey, to attend the annual festival which celebrates Irish heritage.
Sponsored by James J. Reilly and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the event boasts something for people of all ages. From craft and food vendors to live musical performances, attendees and locals agree that it is the only way to end the summer season. “It’s actually my favorite holiday,” joked Creagh.
Starting at 8:00 am on Friday, the City of North Wildwood closes Old New Jersey Avenue to vehicular traffic for the weekend. Crowds decked out in shamrocks and Kelly green, pack the street and surrounding pubs. With over 100 vendors setup, attendees line up to shop. They can purchase a wide array of Irish goods from graphic t-shirts and jewelry to hand-made wood carvings.
“It is kind of a tradition for our family to buy the wildest shirt and then wear it to next year’s festival,” explained Swarthmore native Kellie Ferris. “Our family has been coming to the festival for 20 years. Except last year, of course, so this one is very special for us. Last year, we came, but none of this was here. Not the vendors or the music.”
Irish music and bagpipes echoed throughout the festival thanks to the return of live music. On Friday and Saturday, the outdoor stage on Chestnut Avenue hosted several Irish musical acts. This year’s lineup included The Natterjacks, Birmingham 6, and plenty of Celtic dancing. “It just feels normal again,” Ferris acknowledged.
This free concert allowed festival attendees to sample the Irish musical acts in town for scheduled performances at the local pubs. After 8 pm, Irish groups and bands perform at the surrounding pubs like Keenan’s, Flip Flopz, and The Inlet. These establishments offer entry to the over 21 crowds with a cover fee. They offer specialized menus, drinks, and live entertainment all night long.
Food vendors have become a staple of the festival. Located in the parking lot of The Inlet, various food vendors line up and serve folks throughout the day. The vendors include a Shish Kabob stand, a crab cake stand, a BBQ stand, and a fried food stand. “I am eating for two and taking advantage of it,” said Meghan Rush, a Cape May resident. “I got Butterfly fries with Cheese. The chicken kabob was good too.” Rush, a regular attendee of the festival, confessed that every year she samples the food, especially the chip fries. “The smell lures you here, doesn’t it?” It did.
On Sunday afternoon, the festival begins to wind down with a parade. This year’s Grand Marshal, Fox 29’s Bob Kelly, lead the procession of bagpipers and Irish dancers down Surf Avenue from 20th Street to Olde New Jersey Avenue. But as the crowds dispersed from the island, the planning begins for next year. Many were sad to see it end. Kellie Ferris notes, “For a lot of people, this is tradition. Many come down year after year and expect this. I don’t think we will ever take this for granted again.” The AOH announced that next year’s festival will take place from Sept. 22–26. Information regarding next year’s festival can be found on the official website of the Cape May County AOG at www.cmcaol.com/festival.
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['Amanda Hadad']
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2021-12-16 03:33:40.220000+00:00
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['Wildwood', 'Festivals', 'Irish', 'Journalism', 'Events']
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Title Wildwood Irish Festival returnsContent Residents North Wildwood decorate home celebrate Irish Festival Photo Amanda Hadad end September sea breeze Autumn chill yet many tourist find Jersey Shore one last hurrah end season year Covid19 restriction forced cancellation Irish Fall Festival resumed year without hitch “I happy festival back” noted Philadelphia resident Billy Creagh “Covid real bummer nice see everyone show like Sept 21–24 thousand tourist like Creagh flocked North Wildwood New Jersey attend annual festival celebrates Irish heritage Sponsored James J Reilly Ancient Order Hibernians event boast something people age craft food vendor live musical performance attendee local agree way end summer season “It’s actually favorite holiday” joked Creagh Starting 800 Friday City North Wildwood close Old New Jersey Avenue vehicular traffic weekend Crowds decked shamrock Kelly green pack street surrounding pub 100 vendor setup attendee line shop purchase wide array Irish good graphic tshirts jewelry handmade wood carving “It kind tradition family buy wildest shirt wear next year’s festival” explained Swarthmore native Kellie Ferris “Our family coming festival 20 year Except last year course one special u Last year came none vendor music” Irish music bagpipe echoed throughout festival thanks return live music Friday Saturday outdoor stage Chestnut Avenue hosted several Irish musical act year’s lineup included Natterjacks Birmingham 6 plenty Celtic dancing “It feel normal again” Ferris acknowledged free concert allowed festival attendee sample Irish musical act town scheduled performance local pub 8 pm Irish group band perform surrounding pub like Keenan’s Flip Flopz Inlet establishment offer entry 21 crowd cover fee offer specialized menu drink live entertainment night long Food vendor become staple festival Located parking lot Inlet various food vendor line serve folk throughout day vendor include Shish Kabob stand crab cake stand BBQ stand fried food stand “I eating two taking advantage it” said Meghan Rush Cape May resident “I got Butterfly fry Cheese chicken kabob good too” Rush regular attendee festival confessed every year sample food especially chip fry “The smell lure doesn’t it” Sunday afternoon festival begin wind parade year’s Grand Marshal Fox 29’s Bob Kelly lead procession bagpiper Irish dancer Surf Avenue 20th Street Olde New Jersey Avenue crowd dispersed island planning begin next year Many sad see end Kellie Ferris note “For lot people tradition Many come year year expect don’t think ever take granted again” AOH announced next year’s festival take place Sept 22–26 Information regarding next year’s festival found official website Cape May County AOG wwwcmcaolcomfestivalTags Wildwood Festivals Irish Journalism Events
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Lily Pads
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Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
Lily Pads #472
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202112111
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Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children’s Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.
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['Mike Kraus']
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2021-12-15 13:57:12.572000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Festivals', 'Gifts', 'New York', 'Events']
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Title Lily PadsContent Brightscapes Way Beauty Lily Pads 472 gouache paint Bristol paper 25 x 35 635 cm x 889 cm PRINT REPRODUCTION 202112111 © copyright Mike Kraus purchase please visit httpswwwetsycomlisting222439508lilypads472artisttradingcards25x HEY UPSTATE NEW YORK shipping delay empty shelf big box store making impossible find gift festivity begin local artist lot gift ready immediate purchase delivery pickup We’re make sure holiday joyful Join u httpswwwfacebookcomevents702712117374074 Fun COVID19 httpsmikekrausblogspotcompcovid19coronavirusresourceshtml Mike Kraus born industrial shoreline Muskegon Michigan earning Fine Arts Degree School Art Institute Chicago attended Grand Valley State University graduate degree gained varied experience Chicago Architecture Foundation Art Institute Chicago Hauenstein Center Presidential Studies Lollypop Farm Humane Society Children’s Memorial Foundation every place worked sketchbook found way actively creative 2014 Kraus became fulltime artist establishing Mike Kraus Art Since sold thousand painting displayed nearly every state dozen country Currently Kraus life Rochester New York beautiful wife goofy dog information custom order please visit Store MikeKrausArtetsycom Facebook httpwwwfacebookcomMikeKrausArt Pinterest httpwwwpinterestcomMikeKraus Instagram httpsinstagramcommikekrausart LinkedIn wwwlinkedincominmkraus Twitter httptwittercomMikeKrausBlogTags Christmas Festivals Gifts New York Events
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Bangladesh’s Oscar© 2022 Entry for Best International Feature: ‘Rehana’ by Abdullah Mohammad Saad
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Bangladesh’s Oscar© 2022 Entry for Best International Feature: ‘Rehana’ by Abdullah Mohammad Saad
Writer-Director Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ (aka ‘Rehana’) premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard. It is the first Bangladesh feature film to make it to Cannes’ official selection — 19 years after Tareque Masud’s Matir Moina (The Clay Bird) was in Directors’ Fortnight, a parallel section, in 2002. It is also Bangladesh’s official submission for Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature.
‘Rehana’s Lead Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon and Director, Abdullah Mohammad Saad in Cannes
Watch the trailer here: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2649277209?playlistId=tt14775748&ref_=tt_ov_vi
The title refers to a woman (brilliantly played by Azmeri Haque Badhon) who is most often seen in closeup in the icy blue, antiseptic and claustrophic setting of the medical college in which she teaches. Rehana is a serious woman, juggling her job as a teacher, doctor, single mother, sister and daughter. Her own daughter Emu is a free-spirited six year being raised in the household of her mother and father and occasionally by her brother and sister and her sister’s husband. She leads a life filled with many responsibilities to keep the family afloat and functioning.
The question this film poses is whether this is a feminist film or a film, made by an “equalist”, which in the end caves into the societal norms of inequality and perpetuates the unjust treatment of females.
There is a most interesting scene about three-quarters of the way into the film, perhaps the only one without Rehana taking center stage, where Rehana’s sister and brother-in-law have a discussion in which the husband calls the wife a “pseudo-feminst” and the wife calls the hysband a “pseudo-liberal”. This is probably the essence of the complex relationship between the sexes. Seeing the relationship between the man and wife as they have their conversation is capped by the husband’s summary of everyone in the end being guilty of splitting from each other and slitting one another’s throats.
We first encounter Rehana from behind as she walks through sterile halls of the medical college where she works, and we find her again as she supervises an exam from which she expels a female student for cheating. When another speaks up on her behalf, Rehana asks her name and tells her to be quiet or she too will be expelled from the room. This is our introduction to Annie, the second character around whom this drama turns.
As Rehana walks to her office, she hears a cry come from the office of her colleague-boss’s office and stops to hear more. She then sees Annie again, this time crying as she exits the boss’s office with her shirt’s button torn off. Rehana takes it upon herself to confront the issue of sexual impropriety which she has just witnessed to the shame of Annie, physically sick to the point of nausea at what has occurred.
At the same time that all of this is going on, Rehana is struggling to make sure her irresponsible brother picks up her daughter from school. Later her daughter’s school calls to report her daughter has bitten a classmate. Before punishing her daughter and making her apologize, she listens as her daughter’s tells her she bit the boy because he is always pinching her.
Faced with two injustices, both related to male privilege, Rehana proceeds to seek justice. She is not only alone in her introverted sense of right and wrong, she is alone because of Annie’s fears of ruining her reputation and facing societal punishment, of putting her family to shame, and failing at the school which costs her family so much sacrifice. Rehana’s lonely quest for justice becomes an obsession. She tells Annie that she will report the incident as happening to herself. And in turn, Annie betrays Rehana and Rehana realizes that perhaps Annie has been seeing the professor at other times as well. The female administrator of the school also is hesitant to make a report which will soil the school’s reputation and lists her reasons, all relating to male privilege and mistrust of female initiatives. Rehana becomes a singular target as she confronts the deeply embedded forces of patriarchy in Bangladeshi society.
As a counterpoint to her workplace harassment issues, she is at first proud of her daughter’s striking back in self-defense. But that too has consequences. If the child does not apologize to the boy she bit, she will be expelled. She is looking forward with great excitement at performing in front of the school when Rehana decides she will not apologize and therefore will not participate in the school performance.
In the end, Rehana uses force against her own child even though she understands the position of women as victims of such violent suppression. She perpetuates the violent repression of women by forbidding her daughter to perform the piece she has worked so hard to perfect. By not explaining to her daughter the reason she was not going to perform, she forces the child to learn that power rules over justice. And it leads to future mistrust among women which disallows the solidarity needed among them to fight sexual based injustice. It leaves the child with the same problem the mother is facing. And in the end, everyone, including Rehana is lying.
Thereafter, her daughter will resent her just as the students resent her for bringing a light upon the systemic repression of female students. Life would be easier if she would just ignore it, allow her daughter to perform in a treasured role in the school play after apologizing to the student, or if she would simply allow the young woman to hide her shame within herself rather than make it public.
On the other hand, something like the slap she gives Annie for betraying the cause of justice, or the proverbial slap a mother gives her daughter in some cultures when her menstrual period begins, as if to warn them that life will be a punishment for being born female, there is a consciousness which takes over in all parties of the injustice done. The lesson she is teaching her child may be a life-saving gesture for the child growing up in that society.
I wanted to know what led the male director and producer to this decidedly female story.
Writer-Director Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s answer:
“I always start with a character rather than a subject. I believe my protagonist eventually guides me to the subject. In this case, I have been obsessing about Rehana for quite some time. She is someone with whom I could personally connect. My three brilliant elder sisters had a huge influence on me while growing up. I have seen them closely as sisters, as daughters, as professionals, and as mothers. I guess I wanted to investigate and share that experience. Also, I have always been very interested in the complex relationship between women and men, and how we treat each other. Perhaps, all of these culminated into Rehana Maryam Noor.
Even though [establishing an equal status for women] has been real slow, but I think the scenario is changing. I am not a very optimistic person but I can see that the deep rooted distrust, fear and anxiety between men and women are getting narrower. Perhaps the greatest revolution of the human history would be to make everyone understand that we are all the same and we have to depend on each other and help each other to survive in this complex world, not the other way around.”
National award-winning critic and curator to festivals worldwide, journalist and the India and South Asia Delegate to the Berlin International Film Festival, Meenakshi Shedde, says, “Can’t wait for sub-continental audiences to see this film. Take a bow, Bangladesh!”
She also says,
“[Saad’s] screenplay is in the same class as Asghar Farhadi’s finest work, in terms of moral complexity. Also, it is rare and thrilling to see such powerful images of strong, financially independent Muslim women in South Asian feature films, especially single mothers; all the more daring for coming from a secular nation with Islam as its state religion.
Indian subcontinental cinema has a long history of male directors being ‘equalists,’ if not feminists. Saad delivers a masterstroke: [Rehana]’s protagonist is not the victim of rape, but a witness, thereby indicting all of us who may be witnesses or aware of rape, but unlike [Rehana], refuse to go all the way till justice is served. More importantly, creating sympathy for the victim or witness is a low-hanging fruit that doesn’t interest Saad. If anything, he goes out of his way to make it challenging for the audience to empathise with his protagonist, even though she is obviously fighting for the right thing. In doing so, Saad raises the bar incredibly high: [Rehana] is not only a fantastic film, it is also a demanding film, yet deeply rewarding, leaving you with a welter of morally complex positions on rape and consent. It is also painful to watch reality reflected: how swiftly women who call out rapists are punished, and in a perverse subcontinental specialisation, how manipulative men swiftly turn the tables, portraying the victims of rape as perpetrators of injustice against men. [Rehana] nearly destroys herself, as well as those around her, in her quest for justice.
As Variety says,
“While the film raises questions of truth and the difficulty of establishing it — especially within the entrenched system of an institution — Rehana herself comes under the moral microscope in terms of her conflicted relations with her students and with Emu. The chain of scenes in which this loving and committed mother engages with her lively, intelligent child (a sparky, winning and eventually troubling performance by young Afia Jahin Jaima) culminates in a closing moment that shows how the cycle of rage perpetuates itself, even when fuelled by noble social convictions.
Indeed, three top Bangladeshi directors have recently addressed #MeToo — Saad, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s web series Ladies & Gentlemen that dropped on Zee5 Global on July 9, and Rubaiyat Hossain’s Made in Bangladesh. One could consider them part of a Bangladeshi New Wave, along with several other directors. “
This searing investigation of a woman determined to seek justice raised more questions in my own mind about how and why the writer-director Saad came to filmmaking.
How did you learn to make movies?
I didn’t have formal training. I learned by watching films and reading about them. I also worked as a TV commercial director before I made my first film. It helped me to learn the technical side of filmmaking. I think his journey might encourage upcoming filmmakers in their own journeys.
Did you make many shorts before making a feature?
Yes, I made a couple of short films with my friends.
What brought you into making movies?
It’s hard to explain. I don’t think there was a single reason or incident. I didn’t grow up with movies. Watching films in theatre was not a common practice in my family. I tried to do a lot of other things in my life where I failed. I guess filmmaking grew into me slowly and eventually gave me a sense of purpose.
How did the Singapore Film Festival and meeting Jeremy Chua there change your life?
I will always be grateful to the Singapore Film Festival, especially to Zhang Wenjie. He was the program director of the festival at that time who selected Live from Dhaka. He inspired me a lot.
I met Jeremy [Chua] in the Singapore festival. He also had a film in the competition. We talked a little bit and found some similarities in our approach to screenwriting. After the festival, we began discussing a lot and decided to work together. He is very talented and passionate.
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Saad’s debut feature Live from Dhaka won best director and best actor at the Singapore International Film Festival in 2016, and went on to screen at other festivals including Rotterdam and Locarno.
Rehana was produced by Jeremy Chua of Singapore’s Potocol, in association with Bangladesh’s Metro Video. The project was made with the support of the Doha Film Institute Post Production Grant 2020 and the Busan Asian Cinema Fund. It is co-produced by Sensemakers (Bangladesh) and associate produced by Girelle Production (France). Rajib Mohajan, Saydul Khandaker Shabuj and Adnan Habib serve as co-producers, Ehsanul Haque Babu as executive producer and Johann Chapelan as associate producer.
I also wanted to know more about the producer Jeremy Chua and how he chose to become involved in this film. You can watch the uncut interview below.
Double-click on picture to bring up entire interview with jeremy chua and sydney levine
Below are excerpts from an interview Jeremy had previously with Variety, as quoted in text below.
https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/jeremy-chua-cannes-rehana-film-funding-1235012288/
Jeremy Chua is a Singaporean producer/writer based in Singapore and Paris. Since 2014, when he started his own company, Potocol, a company devoted to Asian auteur films, he has co-produced A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery by Lav Diaz (Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize, Berlinale Competition 2016), A Yellow Bird by K. Rajagopal (Cannes Critics Week 2016) and Brotherhood by Pepe Diokno (Karlovy Vary IFF 2016). Potocol is also developing Tomorrow is a Long Time by Jow Zhi Wei (Jerusalem Film Lab 2016), You Are There by Nicole Woodford (SEAFIC 2017), I See Waves by Abdullah Mohammad Saad (ACF Script Development Fund) and is in post-production for Family Events by Ying Liang. In 2017, he was selected as one of Berlinale Talents and was a finalist for the VFF Talent Highlight Award. He is also a programmer at the Pingyao International Film Festival.
Variety: What attracted you to Rehana? How did you meet Saad?
I think even in Asia, a lot of us do not have many chances to be exposed to independent or arthouse Bangladeshi films. But after I saw Saad’s first film, Live From Dhaka at the Singapore International Film Festival in 2016, I realized that there is a lot of talent in Bangladesh. The directing, the dialogues, the cinematography, the acting, the editing, the style; there is a new vision and energy that Saad and his team brought to the screen. I could tell that he understood a darker side of humanity, in both its beauty and vulnerability. Although his storytelling is minimal, his characters are layered with multiple complexities and this organically creates tension and drama. It has a similar sensibility to the kind of films I love. So it was exactly during the festival we discussed and decided to work together to develop and produce his second film.
Sydney Levine: What kind of films do you love?
I love the sort of film about people’s mysteries that occur in life. Today it is easy to get caught up in existence and life’s routines. Films can transform things one knows about but not really is aware of. How bleak reality pushes people to the edge of humanity, to extreme measures. In Singapore the intellectual concept o poverty exists, but we don’t really know it. The film showed a Bangladesh we did not know before though workers are in Singapore but are out of sight for us. The film humanizes them and builds a world where emotional reality becomes real.
The film was done on no budget and I wanted to work on a second film with better structure, getting international partners. Initially we thought it would take place in Thailand and we researched Thailand with the Busan Fund’s money. He had a script idea but when he returned he felt the film had to be about Dhaka. It was a 180 degree turn. It was about a woman who would never back down. She is brought to the edge. It was investigative at first but he got more nterested in knowing her frailty … as a mother as well as a professional.
Sydney: Why are many of your films about women?
It is coincidental. Characters I don’t understand interest me most. In Paris, many of the people I met were women. There are parallels with the feminine world, more honesty, more related to reality — women confront it more strongly, the emotional side…
Sydney: How did you become interested in film?
As a kid I had to struggle emotionally to connect with people; I didn’t understand feelings. Watching films showed feelings, otherwise I had a very inner world. Film was like an epiphany, a touching of God. I understood through them why people behave as they do. There was an emotional communication through film related to parents and friends with problems.
Sydney: When do you choose to work on a movie?
I want to know the characters and have a better understanding of them.
Variety: How did you go about financing the film?
There is no national commissioner in Bangladesh or regional funds around South Asia. At the start, Saad introduced me to a young and upcoming producer in Dhaka, Rajib Mohajan, and together our first step was to apply for the Asian Cinema Fund for Script Development from the Busan [International Film Festival], which we were awarded in 2017. We then spent many months researching and exploring different story ideas. By 2018, we had an advanced draft of the script and applied to participate in the Asian Project Market of Busan IFF. At the market, we met many producers, sales agents and programmers who gave us invaluable feedback; and found partners from France and Norway to apply for European financing. Unfortunately those bids were unsuccessful and we began searching for private equity in Bangladesh. We received a couple of offers but finally decided to work with executive producer Ehsanul Haque, who was extremely supportive of the artistic direction and gave us a lot of freedom to create. We were also supported by members of the crew, volunteers and sponsors. After production, we applied for post- production funding and were supported by the Doha Film Institute’s Post Production Grant 2020. Finally, our French associate producer Johann Chapelan covered our final expenses for deliverables.
Variety: What did the selection in Cannes mean to you?
Any film is a sacrifice and a devotion. It takes up a lot of creative energy, time, commitment, and of course money. So to me the Cannes selection in Un Certain Regard is a validation of Saad’s talent, the fire in his heart, for him to be living in a place that is extremely difficult to make independent films, especially over the last two years. It is a beautiful dream and reminds me to take nothing for granted. This can only be fuel for the next projects I’m working on.
Sydney: What would you like conveyed to the Women’s Conference of the Dhaka Film Festival?
I learned in Bangladesh that there was a very small percentage of women within the structures of power and I hope they will learn how to make changes. I feel the film may empower different aspect of social life. Women should not be defined by the structures that are hurtful, even if it is just impacting another person; to look away or not look away is an important decision. I hope it will allow women to take charge more. Even my own crews are mostly women; there are very few women. I hope younger people will mix
Production companies
· Doha Film Institute (support) — Qatar
· Girelle Production — France
· Metro Video — Bangladesh
· Sensemakers — Bangladesh
· Potocol — Singapore
International Sales Agent: Films Boutique
Distributors
· Grasshopper Film (2022) (USA) (all media)
· Gratitude (2022) (USA) (all media)
Festivals
France 7 July 2021 (Un Certain Regard)
Australia 17 August 2021 (Melbourne International Film Festival)
So. Korea 6 October (Busan Film Festival)
UK 10 October 2021 (BFI London Film Festival)
Saudi Arabia 7 December 2021 (Red Sea Film Festival)
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https://blogs.sydneysbuzz.com/bangladeshs-oscar-2022-entry-for-best-international-feature-rehana-by-abdullah-mohammad-saad-ec4a8143552d
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['Sydney Levine']
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2021-11-29 02:57:32.076000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Bangladesh', 'Oscars', 'Movies', 'International Film']
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Title Bangladesh’s Oscar© 2022 Entry Best International Feature ‘Rehana’ Abdullah Mohammad SaadContent Bangladesh’s Oscar© 2022 Entry Best International Feature ‘Rehana’ Abdullah Mohammad Saad WriterDirector Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ aka ‘Rehana’ premiered 2021 Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard first Bangladesh feature film make Cannes’ official selection — 19 year Tareque Masud’s Matir Moina Clay Bird Directors’ Fortnight parallel section 2002 also Bangladesh’s official submission Academy Award nomination Best International Feature ‘Rehana’s Lead Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon Director Abdullah Mohammad Saad Cannes Watch trailer httpswwwimdbcomvideovi2649277209playlistIdtt14775748refttovvi title refers woman brilliantly played Azmeri Haque Badhon often seen closeup icy blue antiseptic claustrophic setting medical college teach Rehana serious woman juggling job teacher doctor single mother sister daughter daughter Emu freespirited six year raised household mother father occasionally brother sister sister’s husband lead life filled many responsibility keep family afloat functioning question film pose whether feminist film film made “equalist” end cave societal norm inequality perpetuates unjust treatment female interesting scene threequarters way film perhaps one without Rehana taking center stage Rehana’s sister brotherinlaw discussion husband call wife “pseudofeminst” wife call hysband “pseudoliberal” probably essence complex relationship sex Seeing relationship man wife conversation capped husband’s summary everyone end guilty splitting slitting one another’s throat first encounter Rehana behind walk sterile hall medical college work find supervises exam expels female student cheating another speaks behalf Rehana asks name tell quiet expelled room introduction Annie second character around drama turn Rehana walk office hears cry come office colleagueboss’s office stop hear see Annie time cry exit boss’s office shirt’s button torn Rehana take upon confront issue sexual impropriety witnessed shame Annie physically sick point nausea occurred time going Rehana struggling make sure irresponsible brother pick daughter school Later daughter’s school call report daughter bitten classmate punishing daughter making apologize listens daughter’s tell bit boy always pinching Faced two injustice related male privilege Rehana proceeds seek justice alone introverted sense right wrong alone Annie’s fear ruining reputation facing societal punishment putting family shame failing school cost family much sacrifice Rehana’s lonely quest justice becomes obsession tell Annie report incident happening turn Annie betrays Rehana Rehana realizes perhaps Annie seeing professor time well female administrator school also hesitant make report soil school’s reputation list reason relating male privilege mistrust female initiative Rehana becomes singular target confronts deeply embedded force patriarchy Bangladeshi society counterpoint workplace harassment issue first proud daughter’s striking back selfdefense consequence child apologize boy bit expelled looking forward great excitement performing front school Rehana decides apologize therefore participate school performance end Rehana us force child even though understands position woman victim violent suppression perpetuates violent repression woman forbidding daughter perform piece worked hard perfect explaining daughter reason going perform force child learn power rule justice lead future mistrust among woman disallows solidarity needed among fight sexual based injustice leaf child problem mother facing end everyone including Rehana lying Thereafter daughter resent student resent bringing light upon systemic repression female student Life would easier would ignore allow daughter perform treasured role school play apologizing student would simply allow young woman hide shame within rather make public hand something like slap give Annie betraying cause justice proverbial slap mother give daughter culture menstrual period begin warn life punishment born female consciousness take party injustice done lesson teaching child may lifesaving gesture child growing society wanted know led male director producer decidedly female story WriterDirector Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s answer “I always start character rather subject believe protagonist eventually guide subject case obsessing Rehana quite time someone could personally connect three brilliant elder sister huge influence growing seen closely sister daughter professional mother guess wanted investigate share experience Also always interested complex relationship woman men treat Perhaps culminated Rehana Maryam Noor Even though establishing equal status woman real slow think scenario changing optimistic person see deep rooted distrust fear anxiety men woman getting narrower Perhaps greatest revolution human history would make everyone understand depend help survive complex world way around” National awardwinning critic curator festival worldwide journalist India South Asia Delegate Berlin International Film Festival Meenakshi Shedde say “Can’t wait subcontinental audience see film Take bow Bangladesh” also say “Saad’s screenplay class Asghar Farhadi’s finest work term moral complexity Also rare thrilling see powerful image strong financially independent Muslim woman South Asian feature film especially single mother daring coming secular nation Islam state religion Indian subcontinental cinema long history male director ‘equalists’ feminist Saad delivers masterstroke Rehana’s protagonist victim rape witness thereby indicting u may witness aware rape unlike Rehana refuse go way till justice served importantly creating sympathy victim witness lowhanging fruit doesn’t interest Saad anything go way make challenging audience empathise protagonist even though obviously fighting right thing Saad raise bar incredibly high Rehana fantastic film also demanding film yet deeply rewarding leaving welter morally complex position rape consent also painful watch reality reflected swiftly woman call rapist punished perverse subcontinental specialisation manipulative men swiftly turn table portraying victim rape perpetrator injustice men Rehana nearly destroys well around quest justice Variety say “While film raise question truth difficulty establishing — especially within entrenched system institution — Rehana come moral microscope term conflicted relation student Emu chain scene loving committed mother engages lively intelligent child sparky winning eventually troubling performance young Afia Jahin Jaima culminates closing moment show cycle rage perpetuates even fuelled noble social conviction Indeed three top Bangladeshi director recently addressed MeToo — Saad Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s web series Ladies Gentlemen dropped Zee5 Global July 9 Rubaiyat Hossain’s Made Bangladesh One could consider part Bangladeshi New Wave along several director “ searing investigation woman determined seek justice raised question mind writerdirector Saad came filmmaking learn make movie didn’t formal training learned watching film reading also worked TV commercial director made first film helped learn technical side filmmaking think journey might encourage upcoming filmmaker journey make many short making feature Yes made couple short film friend brought making movie It’s hard explain don’t think single reason incident didn’t grow movie Watching film theatre common practice family tried lot thing life failed guess filmmaking grew slowly eventually gave sense purpose Singapore Film Festival meeting Jeremy Chua change life always grateful Singapore Film Festival especially Zhang Wenjie program director festival time selected Live Dhaka inspired lot met Jeremy Chua Singapore festival also film competition talked little bit found similarity approach screenwriting festival began discussing lot decided work together talented passionate — Saad’s debut feature Live Dhaka best director best actor Singapore International Film Festival 2016 went screen festival including Rotterdam Locarno Rehana produced Jeremy Chua Singapore’s Potocol association Bangladesh’s Metro Video project made support Doha Film Institute Post Production Grant 2020 Busan Asian Cinema Fund coproduced Sensemakers Bangladesh associate produced Girelle Production France Rajib Mohajan Saydul Khandaker Shabuj Adnan Habib serve coproducers Ehsanul Haque Babu executive producer Johann Chapelan associate producer also wanted know producer Jeremy Chua chose become involved film watch uncut interview Doubleclick picture bring entire interview jeremy chua sydney levine excerpt interview Jeremy previously Variety quoted text httpsvarietycom2021filmfestivalsjeremychuacannesrehanafilmfunding1235012288 Jeremy Chua Singaporean producerwriter based Singapore Paris Since 2014 started company Potocol company devoted Asian auteur film coproduced Lullaby Sorrowful Mystery Lav Diaz Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize Berlinale Competition 2016 Yellow Bird K Rajagopal Cannes Critics Week 2016 Brotherhood Pepe Diokno Karlovy Vary IFF 2016 Potocol also developing Tomorrow Long Time Jow Zhi Wei Jerusalem Film Lab 2016 Nicole Woodford SEAFIC 2017 See Waves Abdullah Mohammad Saad ACF Script Development Fund postproduction Family Events Ying Liang 2017 selected one Berlinale Talents finalist VFF Talent Highlight Award also programmer Pingyao International Film Festival Variety attracted Rehana meet Saad think even Asia lot u many chance exposed independent arthouse Bangladeshi film saw Saad’s first film Live Dhaka Singapore International Film Festival 2016 realized lot talent Bangladesh directing dialogue cinematography acting editing style new vision energy Saad team brought screen could tell understood darker side humanity beauty vulnerability Although storytelling minimal character layered multiple complexity organically creates tension drama similar sensibility kind film love exactly festival discussed decided work together develop produce second film Sydney Levine kind film love love sort film people’s mystery occur life Today easy get caught existence life’s routine Films transform thing one know really aware bleak reality push people edge humanity extreme measure Singapore intellectual concept poverty exists don’t really know film showed Bangladesh know though worker Singapore sight u film humanizes build world emotional reality becomes real film done budget wanted work second film better structure getting international partner Initially thought would take place Thailand researched Thailand Busan Fund’s money script idea returned felt film Dhaka 180 degree turn woman would never back brought edge investigative first got nterested knowing frailty … mother well professional Sydney many film woman coincidental Characters don’t understand interest Paris many people met woman parallel feminine world honesty related reality — woman confront strongly emotional side… Sydney become interested film kid struggle emotionally connect people didn’t understand feeling Watching film showed feeling otherwise inner world Film like epiphany touching God understood people behave emotional communication film related parent friend problem Sydney choose work movie want know character better understanding Variety go financing film national commissioner Bangladesh regional fund around South Asia start Saad introduced young upcoming producer Dhaka Rajib Mohajan together first step apply Asian Cinema Fund Script Development Busan International Film Festival awarded 2017 spent many month researching exploring different story idea 2018 advanced draft script applied participate Asian Project Market Busan IFF market met many producer sale agent programmer gave u invaluable feedback found partner France Norway apply European financing Unfortunately bid unsuccessful began searching private equity Bangladesh received couple offer finally decided work executive producer Ehsanul Haque extremely supportive artistic direction gave u lot freedom create also supported member crew volunteer sponsor production applied post production funding supported Doha Film Institute’s Post Production Grant 2020 Finally French associate producer Johann Chapelan covered final expense deliverable Variety selection Cannes mean film sacrifice devotion take lot creative energy time commitment course money Cannes selection Un Certain Regard validation Saad’s talent fire heart living place extremely difficult make independent film especially last two year beautiful dream reminds take nothing granted fuel next project I’m working Sydney would like conveyed Women’s Conference Dhaka Film Festival learned Bangladesh small percentage woman within structure power hope learn make change feel film may empower different aspect social life Women defined structure hurtful even impacting another person look away look away important decision hope allow woman take charge Even crew mostly woman woman hope younger people mix Production company · Doha Film Institute support — Qatar · Girelle Production — France · Metro Video — Bangladesh · Sensemakers — Bangladesh · Potocol — Singapore International Sales Agent Films Boutique Distributors · Grasshopper Film 2022 USA medium · Gratitude 2022 USA medium Festivals France 7 July 2021 Un Certain Regard Australia 17 August 2021 Melbourne International Film Festival Korea 6 October Busan Film Festival UK 10 October 2021 BFI London Film Festival Saudi Arabia 7 December 2021 Red Sea Film FestivalTags Festivals Bangladesh Oscars Movies International Film
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Tokyo International Film Festival Live, 2021 In Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
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❂ Artist Event : Tokyo International Film Festival
❂ Venue : Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Conversation Series at Asia Lounge
The Japan Foundation Asia Center & Tokyo International Film Festival
Marking its second installment since 2020, this year’s Conversation Series will again be advised by the committee members led by filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. Directors and actors from various countries and regions including Asia will gather at the Asia Lounge to engage in discussion with their Japanese counterparts.
This year’s theme will be “Crossing Borders”. Guests will share their thoughts and sentiments about film and filmmaking in terms of efforts and attempts to transcend borders. The festival will strive to invite as many international guests as possible to Japan so that they can engage in physical conversation and interaction at the Asia Lounge.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the festival venue in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day for eight days from October 31st to November 7th. Stay tuned!
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2021-10-30 14:07:14.409000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Technology']
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Title Tokyo International Film Festival Live 2021 Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo JapanContent ❂ Artist Event Tokyo International Film Festival ❂ Venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo Japan ❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Asia Lounge Japan Foundation Asia Center Tokyo International Film Festival Marking second installment since 2020 year’s Conversation Series advised committee member led filmmaker Koreeda Hirokazu Directors actor various country region including Asia gather Asia Lounge engage discussion Japanese counterpart year’s theme “Crossing Borders” Guests share thought sentiment film filmmaking term effort attempt transcend border festival strive invite many international guest possible Japan engage physical conversation interaction Asia Lounge session broadcast live festival venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day eight day October 31st November 7th Stay tunedTags Festivals Technology
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December Global Holidays || A Complete List of all Events
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There is no doubt that December is surely the most celebratory month of every year. The month is set apart by all ways of Functions, occasions, celebrations, and events throughout the planet, including culture, religion. and also corporate events and occasions. Here is this article we will discuss those December Global holiday events and occasions.
It’s the last month of the year and learns to expect the unexpected. This last of something is reviving! From the comfortable winter to multitudinous year-end festivities, December brings a great deal to the table. Regardless of whether the remainder of the year has been recently OK, this month will be great essentially because it’s December!
Many reasons make this month the coolest month of the year. Cozy winters, Christmas, Gifts, Vacations, Winter Sales, and Bonfires are some of the main reasons that make this month the most beautiful month of the year. So without taking your time let’s move to the main topic of our Article. Let’s take a look at the December Global Holidays.
December Global Holidays
While Talking about the December holidays around every corner of the world. These are Regular holidays, national days, occasions, food days, observances, and celebrations in December. These Holidays are broken down into when they occur monthly. Every time the dates do not remain the same because Some event dates change year to year. Here you can check the December Global Holidays List :
List Of All Events, December Global Holidays & Functions
December Global Festivals
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2021-12-29 14:22:11.076000+00:00
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['Holidays', 'December', 'Holiday Season', 'Festivals', 'Events']
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Title December Global Holidays Complete List EventsContent doubt December surely celebratory month every year month set apart way Functions occasion celebration event throughout planet including culture religion also corporate event occasion article discus December Global holiday event occasion It’s last month year learns expect unexpected last something reviving comfortable winter multitudinous yearend festivity December brings great deal table Regardless whether remainder year recently OK month great essentially it’s December Many reason make month coolest month year Cozy winter Christmas Gifts Vacations Winter Sales Bonfires main reason make month beautiful month year without taking time let’s move main topic Article Let’s take look December Global Holidays December Global Holidays Talking December holiday around every corner world Regular holiday national day occasion food day observance celebration December Holidays broken occur monthly Every time date remain event date change year year check December Global Holidays List List Events December Global Holidays Functions December Global FestivalsTags Holidays December Holiday Season Festivals Events
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Village of Volvoi: The temples, the Zatra and the festivities
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With the winter setting in and the December nights becoming colder the Hindu community in Goa is busy celebrating the Zatras (annual temple festivals) in the temples of their Kul Devata (Family God), Gram Devata (ancestral village God) or the Gaonvchi Zatra (the festival of the temple in the town/village of their present residence). The end of the Diwali season in November heralds the beginning of the season of Zatras in all the temples across Goa.
All of us in Goa have heard of the well known Fatorpa Zatra and the Shirgaon Zatra, thanks to the Konkani song Jhila ani Lila (Jhila and Lila) by the renowned Goan actor and singer M. Boyer. In this song, Boyer and Sophiya croon to the melodious music by the world acclaimed musician Chris Perry, the beautiful lyrics about attending in unison the Zatras of Fatorpa and Shirgaon along with some other festivals in Goa.
For most of us, a Zatra means a temple festival when the Hindu devotees take darshan (paying obeisance) of the temple deity on that auspicious day, participate in the Rath (chariot) pulling ceremony or Palkhi (palanquin) ceremony of the deity. Besides this, the Zatra is also comprised of a feiri (village fair) in the temple premises with some stalls selling the tasty khaje (local sweet made from gram flour and sugarcane jaggery) and other stalls selling useful items and home appliances. But, recently I got to know, that in some specific village temples, for certain Hindu communities a Zatra is much more than what we all seem to know and there are many customs and traditions attached to the celebration.
Trupti Tari dressed in a kapod ( nine-yard saree) in the traditional style
On the 4th of December 2021, on my visit to our family friends Mr Tukaram Tari and his wife Trupti in Vasco, I saw Trupti dressed in a nine-yard saree, a kapod (cotton/ silk saree) in the age-old traditional way which is known as kashin nessop (the saree is draped like a dhoti). She had donned a fulanchi atti / fanthi (flowers plaited together) in her hair and was clad in jewellery. On asking Trupti the reason for being dressed up this way, I got to know from her about the Volvoi Zatra of Devi Gajant Laxmi (local village Goddess) and the various customs observed there. Volvoi is the ancestral village of Mr Tari and both of them had just arrived home after attending the Zatra of their Gram Devi (ancestral village Goddess). This Zatra was held on that very auspicious day of Kartiki Amavasya (the new moon night of the month of Kartika of the Hindu Shakya calendar). Mr Tukaram Tari told me that, on this Zatra day all the villagers of Volvoi not only take darshan (pay obeisance) of the Goddess Gajant Laxmi, but also pay a visit and respect to the local deities in the other temples of Goddess Sateri, Kulpurush Deol (temple of the ancestral head of each family) and Rampurush Deol (temple of the village Saviour).
The quaint village of Volvoi is close to the banks of the River Mandovi in Ponda taluka and about thirteen kilometres away from the main town of Ponda. Interesting folklore about this village is that it was created from separate regions of land which were getting flooded with the river water. These separate low lying regions were connected together by the building of bundhs (dams). This is locally known as vholl /vollh ghalop. Thus the village got the name Volvoi. Years later these bundhs developed khavte (cracks) and once again the village started getting flooded with water. At that time one of the Purvaj (ancestor) from the village approached a close relative in the neighbouring village of Betki for his advice to stop this problem. The said relative asked the Purvaj to offer human life as an offering/sacrifice (which was a practice of a traditional custom in that era) to the bundh to put a stop to the khavte (cracks). A local young lad was offered as a sacrifice to save the village and the problem is supposed to have got solved. Since then, this young Saviour of the village whose name was Ram began to be worshipped by the villagers. They built a small temple named Rampurush Deol (temple) in his memory close to the banks of the River Mandovi. During any of the religious festivals and on the day of the Volvoi Zatra, all the villagers pay their respect to this Rampurush as a form of gratitude.
The original natives of Volvoi belong to the Tari (boatmen) community. This Tari (boatmen) community, owned small boats and carried the trade of transporting logs of timber and other commodities and even people in their boats along the River Mandovi river to distant places. They would transport the commodities to places like Khandepar, Chodnem located on the river banks as well as to the various towns in the coastal areas in Goa which included Panaji and Vasco. Sometimes, two boats were tied together to form a sangodd in order to ferry more logs in a single trip. During the Portuguese regime (Goa was liberated from this regime in 1961) in Goa, a Tari Sociedad (society) was formed in Volvoi to carry out this business of timber transportation as it was the main source of income to the villagers.
Tukaram Tari narrated to me that it is believed that initially, only four main families of the Tari community resided in Volvoi. The heads of these four Tari families are the Kulpurush (main ancestors). These ancestral heads came to be known as Vhodlo (eldest one), Mhodlo (middle one), Dhaklo (youngest one) and the Bhandari Kulpurush. Four mini temples in the village have been dedicated to these Kulpurush. Tukaram Tari and his family members are the descendants of the Bhandari Kul and hence they pay obeisance in the temple of the Bhandari Kulpurush on various religious occasions which also includes the Volvoi Zatra.
[Note: This Bhandari Kulpurush is different from the Bhandari Samaj which is another special community amongst the Hindus in Goa.]
Just like most of the villages in Goa, Volvoi has a local ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Sateri. Sater means a roin (an anthill) which was worshipped by the early Goan ancestors and later on came to be known as Shantadurga in some places. It is this Goddess Sateri of Volvoi who gave shelter in her own vatar (area) to Goddess Gajant Laxmi who came to this village from some other distant land. The Goddess Gajant Laxmi is known by this name as the idol of Laxmi Devi is flanked by Gajas (elephants), one each on either side who are seen with raised trunks showering water on her.
The idol of the Goddess Gajant Laxmi is flanked by Elephants on either side. ( Copyright: The Facebook group of Shri Gajant Laxmi Saunsthan-Volvoi, Goa)
There are different folklore about the arrival of the Goddess Gajant Laxmi to this riverside village of Volvoi. Some folks believe that the original idol of this Goddess was found in one of the boats of a Tari, who came back to the village after delivering the timber to a neighbouring place. The villagers believed the idol to be of Goddess Kelbai and that she had come on her own to settle down in Volvoi. After noticing that the idol was not of Kelbai but was of Goddess Gajant Laxmi they built a temple for her in the village. Whereas Tukaram Tari has a different tale that has been narrated to him by his ancestors. According to his tale, Devi Gajant Laxmi was originally from a place named Unchgao in Kolhapur and is supposed to have been brought to Goa from that place. Initially, she was kept in a place named Rumad in Ponda taluka and later on brought to Volvoi. A temple was built for her by the Tari community of this village. The existing temple of the Goddess Gajant Laxmi is about 126 years old and since it was built by the Tari community, they are the Mahajans (owners) of it. Since then the Murthy Punarprathishthapan (ceremony of replacement of the idol of the Goddess) has been performed thrice. The last time this ceremony was performed was in May 1995 when the temple had completed a century.
Sticker issued by the temple committee dated 15th May 1995 commemorating the completion of 100 years of the temple and the third idol replacement ceremony ( Copyright: Shree Gajant Laxmi Saunsthan, Volvoi, Goa)
About a couple of years ago the existing original temple has been extended and a new Sabha Mandap (a meeting hall) and a grand entrance have been added to accommodate more people during the temple festivities. Also, the Kalash (dome) of the temple has been renovated.
The Gajant Laxmi temple in Volvoi with the extended Sabha Mandap on the left and the new Kalash (dome). (Copyright : Abhilash Halarnker )
Every year to honour and thank the Goddess Gajant Laxmi for having brought prosperity to the village on her arrival, the villagers of Volvoi celebrate the temple Zatra on the auspicious day of Kartiki Amavasya (full moon night in the month of Kartika). On this day, the Palkhi (palanquin) ceremony of the Goddess starts at seven-thirty in the morning. First, the aarti (religious ritual of worship) and the other rituals of the Goddess are performed and she is seated in the Palkhi which is carried by the Mahajans belonging to the Tari community. The Palkhi is taken out for paying respect to the other ancient temples located in the vicinity. This procession is accompanied by the Bhatt (temple priest), a Vajantri (band of local musical instruments) and hundreds of Savashins (married women) carrying a fully lit divaj. A divaj is a two-layered traditional tree lamp made from brass which used to be made from clay in the olden days.
[Note: Divaj is Goa’s official state symbol].
A brass divaj ( traditional two-layered tree lamp) with a handle for holding
For participating in the ritual of Divaja at the Zatra, all the Savashins (married women) are dressed in a kapad (a nine-yard saree) in the traditional kashin style. They are decked in gold jewellery and adorn their hair with a fulanchi fanthi (weaved flowers). Each of them comes with a divaj in the hand and oil to light it. This divaj is lit by a Mahajan and given to the Savashin. The Savashin first goes with the lighted divaj to her respective family Kulpurush (ancestor) temple to pay respect to him and comes back to join in the procession of the Palkhi going to the Sateri temple. On the way, all of them halt to pay respect at a Gram Purush (village ancestral head) temple. Then the Palkhi procession proceeds to the temple of Goddess Sateri to pay respect to her as a mark of gratitude for having given shelter to the Devi Gajant Laxmi. Near this temple, the newly married women join in the procession along with their husbands. These newlyweds are initiated by the Bhatt for the first time in the ritual of Divaja. Then the entire procession returns back to the temple of Gajant Laxmi where the Palkhi is kept in the temple hall for the rest of the devotees to pay obeisance while the Mahajans light the lamps on the Deepasthambha (tower for lamps) outside the temple. Each of the Savashins performs the aarti of the Goddess holding the divaj and takes five Pradakshina (circumvent) around the temple. After the Pradakshinas all of them go to pay their respect to the Rampurush temple which is located close to the banks of the river. They pluck small twigs of the Paripat (a small wild medicinal herb) shrubs growing there and adorn them in the hair as a symbolic token of completion of the annual Divaja ritual. After this, they all disburse to have their meals as they had been fasting and then indulge in some shopping in the mini feiri (fair) which is held in the area around temple premises.
Trupti Tari, who always attends the annual Zatra, says that all the Savashins have to observe an Upvas (a fast) right from the previous day (eve of Amavasya) in order to perform the ritual of Divjaa. They break the Upvas and have a proper meal only after the completion of the Divaja at the Zatra. Further, she explained the interesting initiation process of the newly married Savashin into this ritual of Divaja for whom it starts from the first Zatra soon after marriage. In the first year of marriage, the Savashin participates in the Divaja along with her husband and the couple is called Ghatval. The Ghatval couple joins the Palkhi procession at the Sateri temple only after the Bhatt performs some special initiation rituals and lights the divaj for them. The couple together holds the divaj and joins the Palkhi procession returning back to the temple of Gajant Laxmi where the husband moves out of the procession while the wife joins the rest of the Savashins in completing the Pradakshina and other rituals of Divaja. Subsequently, from the next year of marriage, the Savashin participates alone (not with the husband like the previous year) in the Divaja of the Zatra along with the other women.
The Savashins waiting in the temple of Devi Gajant Laxmi for participating in the Divaja ritual (Picture credit to Tejas Tukaram Tari)
This ritual of Divaja is performed by Savashins belonging to other Hindu communities too at some other temple Zatras across Goa celebrated on other auspicious days. The village temples of Amona, Alorna and Khandepar celebrate their annual Zatra with Divaja on the same day as the Volvoi Zatra. Trupti mentioned to me that all over Goa, twelve places including Volvoi celebrate their annual Zatra on this auspicious day of Kartiki Amavasya and it is known as the day of Bara Zatra(twelve Zatras).
On the night of the Volvoi Zatra, a Kalo festival is held near the Gajant Laxmi temple. The young men from the village along with the seniors participate in this Kalo, wherein a special stage is erected in the temple premises for conducting the same. At this stage, a scene known as Ganesh Vandana depicting Lord Ganesh with his two consorts Riddhi and Siddhi is enacted. This act is followed by the performance of a teen anki Pouranik Natak (a three-act play based on the Puranas which are the ancient scriptures of the Hindu religion). The entire village comes to see this Natak as it is a source of learning the Puranas and entertainment. The dramatists of Volvoi are well known far and wide for being good at performing on stage. Master Dattaram Walwaiker who belongs to the Tari community of Volvoi was well acclaimed in the theatre world in Mumbai. He was known for performing and directing plays in the Marathi language. Another dramatist named Narhari Volvoikar whose grandfather was a Tari from Volvoi also started his acting career over here before gaining fame far and wide. So one can conclude that the performance at the Natak (drama) in the Kalo at the Volvoi Zatra is a launchpad for the local dramatists to hone their acting skills.
Master Dinanath Walwaiker (Copyright: Akashwani Mumbai)
Besides having the honour of carrying the Palkhi of Devi Gajant Laxmi in the Volvoi Zatra, the men belonging to the Tari community in Volvoi enjoy the same honour in the Zatra of Devi Vijaya Durga at Keri, a village in the neighbourhood of Volvoi. A young and cheerful relative of mine named Geet Gaurish Naik, whose maternal Kuldevi (ancestral Goddess) is Vijay Durga in Keri, informed me about this Zatra held on the auspicious day of Dashmi, Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month (tenth day of the waxing moon of the Margashirsha). On this day the Tari community from Volvoi has been bestowed the special honour of carrying the Palkhi of Devi Vijaya Durga and all of them are served special food by the temple priest himself. This respect is given to them as a form of gratitude for having done the favour of ferrying the Goddess Vijay Durga to Keri village in ancient times. This year, the Keri Zatra was celebrated on the 13th of December 2021.
After the celebration of the Zatra of Gajant Laxmi this year, the entire family of Tukaram Tari and all the descendants of the Bhandari Kulpurush got the opportunity to celebrate the Nutan Murthi Pratisthapana Sohala (function of installation of new idol) of the Bhandari Kulpurush. This was held on the 25th and the 26th of December 2020 and comprised of a grand function of performing the religious rituals and worshipping of the new idol.
Trupti and Tukaram Tari told me that December was a month of total enjoyment for them as they participated in the festivities of Volvoi Zatra as well as the function of the Bhandari Kulpurush temple. Now they are looking forward to the unique Volvoi Gondall which will be held in the month of March. Meanwhile, for the rest of the Goan Hindus, the Zatra season will continue as they celebrate the forthcoming Zatras of their own Kul devatas (family Gods) and Gram devatas (village Gods).
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['Lara Pereira Naik']
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2022-01-24 06:02:55.629000+00:00
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['Zatra', 'Tari Commuunity', 'Goa', 'Festivals', 'Volvoi']
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Title Village Volvoi temple Zatra festivitiesContent winter setting December night becoming colder Hindu community Goa busy celebrating Zatras annual temple festival temple Kul Devata Family God Gram Devata ancestral village God Gaonvchi Zatra festival temple townvillage present residence end Diwali season November herald beginning season Zatras temple across Goa u Goa heard well known Fatorpa Zatra Shirgaon Zatra thanks Konkani song Jhila ani Lila Jhila Lila renowned Goan actor singer Boyer song Boyer Sophiya croon melodious music world acclaimed musician Chris Perry beautiful lyric attending unison Zatras Fatorpa Shirgaon along festival Goa u Zatra mean temple festival Hindu devotee take darshan paying obeisance temple deity auspicious day participate Rath chariot pulling ceremony Palkhi palanquin ceremony deity Besides Zatra also comprised feiri village fair temple premise stall selling tasty khaje local sweet made gram flour sugarcane jaggery stall selling useful item home appliance recently got know specific village temple certain Hindu community Zatra much seem know many custom tradition attached celebration Trupti Tari dressed kapod nineyard saree traditional style 4th December 2021 visit family friend Mr Tukaram Tari wife Trupti Vasco saw Trupti dressed nineyard saree kapod cotton silk saree ageold traditional way known kashin nessop saree draped like dhoti donned fulanchi atti fanthi flower plaited together hair clad jewellery asking Trupti reason dressed way got know Volvoi Zatra Devi Gajant Laxmi local village Goddess various custom observed Volvoi ancestral village Mr Tari arrived home attending Zatra Gram Devi ancestral village Goddess Zatra held auspicious day Kartiki Amavasya new moon night month Kartika Hindu Shakya calendar Mr Tukaram Tari told Zatra day villager Volvoi take darshan pay obeisance Goddess Gajant Laxmi also pay visit respect local deity temple Goddess Sateri Kulpurush Deol temple ancestral head family Rampurush Deol temple village Saviour quaint village Volvoi close bank River Mandovi Ponda taluka thirteen kilometre away main town Ponda Interesting folklore village created separate region land getting flooded river water separate low lying region connected together building bundhs dam locally known vholl vollh ghalop Thus village got name Volvoi Years later bundhs developed khavte crack village started getting flooded water time one Purvaj ancestor village approached close relative neighbouring village Betki advice stop problem said relative asked Purvaj offer human life offeringsacrifice practice traditional custom era bundh put stop khavte crack local young lad offered sacrifice save village problem supposed got solved Since young Saviour village whose name Ram began worshipped villager built small temple named Rampurush Deol temple memory close bank River Mandovi religious festival day Volvoi Zatra villager pay respect Rampurush form gratitude original native Volvoi belong Tari boatman community Tari boatman community owned small boat carried trade transporting log timber commodity even people boat along River Mandovi river distant place would transport commodity place like Khandepar Chodnem located river bank well various town coastal area Goa included Panaji Vasco Sometimes two boat tied together form sangodd order ferry log single trip Portuguese regime Goa liberated regime 1961 Goa Tari Sociedad society formed Volvoi carry business timber transportation main source income villager Tukaram Tari narrated believed initially four main family Tari community resided Volvoi head four Tari family Kulpurush main ancestor ancestral head came known Vhodlo eldest one Mhodlo middle one Dhaklo youngest one Bhandari Kulpurush Four mini temple village dedicated Kulpurush Tukaram Tari family member descendant Bhandari Kul hence pay obeisance temple Bhandari Kulpurush various religious occasion also includes Volvoi Zatra Note Bhandari Kulpurush different Bhandari Samaj another special community amongst Hindus Goa like village Goa Volvoi local ancient temple dedicated Goddess Sateri Sater mean roin anthill worshipped early Goan ancestor later came known Shantadurga place Goddess Sateri Volvoi gave shelter vatar area Goddess Gajant Laxmi came village distant land Goddess Gajant Laxmi known name idol Laxmi Devi flanked Gajas elephant one either side seen raised trunk showering water idol Goddess Gajant Laxmi flanked Elephants either side Copyright Facebook group Shri Gajant Laxmi SaunsthanVolvoi Goa different folklore arrival Goddess Gajant Laxmi riverside village Volvoi folk believe original idol Goddess found one boat Tari came back village delivering timber neighbouring place villager believed idol Goddess Kelbai come settle Volvoi noticing idol Kelbai Goddess Gajant Laxmi built temple village Whereas Tukaram Tari different tale narrated ancestor According tale Devi Gajant Laxmi originally place named Unchgao Kolhapur supposed brought Goa place Initially kept place named Rumad Ponda taluka later brought Volvoi temple built Tari community village existing temple Goddess Gajant Laxmi 126 year old since built Tari community Mahajans owner Since Murthy Punarprathishthapan ceremony replacement idol Goddess performed thrice last time ceremony performed May 1995 temple completed century Sticker issued temple committee dated 15th May 1995 commemorating completion 100 year temple third idol replacement ceremony Copyright Shree Gajant Laxmi Saunsthan Volvoi Goa couple year ago existing original temple extended new Sabha Mandap meeting hall grand entrance added accommodate people temple festivity Also Kalash dome temple renovated Gajant Laxmi temple Volvoi extended Sabha Mandap left new Kalash dome Copyright Abhilash Halarnker Every year honour thank Goddess Gajant Laxmi brought prosperity village arrival villager Volvoi celebrate temple Zatra auspicious day Kartiki Amavasya full moon night month Kartika day Palkhi palanquin ceremony Goddess start seventhirty morning First aarti religious ritual worship ritual Goddess performed seated Palkhi carried Mahajans belonging Tari community Palkhi taken paying respect ancient temple located vicinity procession accompanied Bhatt temple priest Vajantri band local musical instrument hundred Savashins married woman carrying fully lit divaj divaj twolayered traditional tree lamp made brass used made clay olden day Note Divaj Goa’s official state symbol brass divaj traditional twolayered tree lamp handle holding participating ritual Divaja Zatra Savashins married woman dressed kapad nineyard saree traditional kashin style decked gold jewellery adorn hair fulanchi fanthi weaved flower come divaj hand oil light divaj lit Mahajan given Savashin Savashin first go lighted divaj respective family Kulpurush ancestor temple pay respect come back join procession Palkhi going Sateri temple way halt pay respect Gram Purush village ancestral head temple Palkhi procession proceeds temple Goddess Sateri pay respect mark gratitude given shelter Devi Gajant Laxmi Near temple newly married woman join procession along husband newlywed initiated Bhatt first time ritual Divaja entire procession return back temple Gajant Laxmi Palkhi kept temple hall rest devotee pay obeisance Mahajans light lamp Deepasthambha tower lamp outside temple Savashins performs aarti Goddess holding divaj take five Pradakshina circumvent around temple Pradakshinas go pay respect Rampurush temple located close bank river pluck small twig Paripat small wild medicinal herb shrub growing adorn hair symbolic token completion annual Divaja ritual disburse meal fasting indulge shopping mini feiri fair held area around temple premise Trupti Tari always attends annual Zatra say Savashins observe Upvas fast right previous day eve Amavasya order perform ritual Divjaa break Upvas proper meal completion Divaja Zatra explained interesting initiation process newly married Savashin ritual Divaja start first Zatra soon marriage first year marriage Savashin participates Divaja along husband couple called Ghatval Ghatval couple join Palkhi procession Sateri temple Bhatt performs special initiation ritual light divaj couple together hold divaj join Palkhi procession returning back temple Gajant Laxmi husband move procession wife join rest Savashins completing Pradakshina ritual Divaja Subsequently next year marriage Savashin participates alone husband like previous year Divaja Zatra along woman Savashins waiting temple Devi Gajant Laxmi participating Divaja ritual Picture credit Tejas Tukaram Tari ritual Divaja performed Savashins belonging Hindu community temple Zatras across Goa celebrated auspicious day village temple Amona Alorna Khandepar celebrate annual Zatra Divaja day Volvoi Zatra Trupti mentioned Goa twelve place including Volvoi celebrate annual Zatra auspicious day Kartiki Amavasya known day Bara Zatratwelve Zatras night Volvoi Zatra Kalo festival held near Gajant Laxmi temple young men village along senior participate Kalo wherein special stage erected temple premise conducting stage scene known Ganesh Vandana depicting Lord Ganesh two consort Riddhi Siddhi enacted act followed performance teen anki Pouranik Natak threeact play based Puranas ancient scripture Hindu religion entire village come see Natak source learning Puranas entertainment dramatist Volvoi well known far wide good performing stage Master Dattaram Walwaiker belongs Tari community Volvoi well acclaimed theatre world Mumbai known performing directing play Marathi language Another dramatist named Narhari Volvoikar whose grandfather Tari Volvoi also started acting career gaining fame far wide one conclude performance Natak drama Kalo Volvoi Zatra launchpad local dramatist hone acting skill Master Dinanath Walwaiker Copyright Akashwani Mumbai Besides honour carrying Palkhi Devi Gajant Laxmi Volvoi Zatra men belonging Tari community Volvoi enjoy honour Zatra Devi Vijaya Durga Keri village neighbourhood Volvoi young cheerful relative mine named Geet Gaurish Naik whose maternal Kuldevi ancestral Goddess Vijay Durga Keri informed Zatra held auspicious day Dashmi Shukla Paksha Margashirsha month tenth day waxing moon Margashirsha day Tari community Volvoi bestowed special honour carrying Palkhi Devi Vijaya Durga served special food temple priest respect given form gratitude done favour ferrying Goddess Vijay Durga Keri village ancient time year Keri Zatra celebrated 13th December 2021 celebration Zatra Gajant Laxmi year entire family Tukaram Tari descendant Bhandari Kulpurush got opportunity celebrate Nutan Murthi Pratisthapana Sohala function installation new idol Bhandari Kulpurush held 25th 26th December 2020 comprised grand function performing religious ritual worshipping new idol Trupti Tukaram Tari told December month total enjoyment participated festivity Volvoi Zatra well function Bhandari Kulpurush temple looking forward unique Volvoi Gondall held month March Meanwhile rest Goan Hindus Zatra season continue celebrate forthcoming Zatras Kul devatas family Gods Gram devatas village GodsTags Zatra Tari Commuunity Goa Festivals Volvoi
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Festival of Lights — Diwali Festival
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Diwali is Known as the festival of lights in India. Traditionally , it is most famous occasions celebrated by Hindus in India. We celebrated these festival with lights , sweets , and crackers. Diwali, the festival of lights, sees millions go to Diwali Fireworks introductions, petitions, and celebratory events over the world each pre-winter. The festival is finished by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains for a grouping of reasons, regardless of the way that the fundamental purpose for every one of these is the victory of light completed murkiness and incredible over Evil.
Festival of Lights — Diwali Festival — GREEN INDIA LEAF
Laxmi Puja
Story of Diwali Festival
Diwali isn’t only a celebration, it means the Vijay of light over cleaning; the victory of good over evil. In folklore, it is accepted that on this day. Lord Rama with spouse Seeta Mata and sibling Laxman returned to Ayodhya from 14 years in length banwas . Individuals of Ayodhya beautified roads and their homes with diyas and Rangoli to invite them from that point forward we observe with lights.
For more information click on link.
Festival of Lights — Diwali Festival — GREEN INDIA LEAF
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2021-10-31 17:53:36.862000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'History', 'Diwali', 'Life', 'Tradition']
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Title Festival Lights — Diwali FestivalContent Diwali Known festival light India Traditionally famous occasion celebrated Hindus India celebrated festival light sweet cracker Diwali festival light see million go Diwali Fireworks introduction petition celebratory event world prewinter festival finished Hindus Sikhs Jains grouping reason regardless way fundamental purpose every one victory light completed murkiness incredible Evil Festival Lights — Diwali Festival — GREEN INDIA LEAF Laxmi Puja Story Diwali Festival Diwali isn’t celebration mean Vijay light cleaning victory good evil folklore accepted day Lord Rama spouse Seeta Mata sibling Laxman returned Ayodhya 14 year length banwas Individuals Ayodhya beautified road home diyas Rangoli invite point forward observe light information click link Festival Lights — Diwali Festival — GREEN INDIA LEAFTags Festivals History Diwali Life Tradition
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Experience ‘A Dazzling Christmas Celebration’ at the Curve
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‘Tis the season to be jolly at the Curve as the shopping mall gets into the festive spirit to celebrate the special time of the year, bringing an enchanting experience to delight Malaysians of all ages
From 4 Dec 2021 to 2 Jan 2022, the Curve will be a sight to behold as its Centre Court is transformed into A Dazzling Christmas Celebration complete with iconic British sights such as Big Ben, a classic London tram and the ubiquitous red telephone booth that served as the inspiration for this year’s theme. An elegant Christmas tree with twinkling fairy lights and cheery ornaments adds to the festive atmosphere, while the mall has recreated a sign for platform 9 ¾ from the popular Harry Potter series, which is now located at King’s Cross Station in London, for a touch of whimsy
A not-to-be-missed highlight is the much-anticipated festive season musical performance, which returns with a specially choreographed Christmas performance to warm the hearts of the Curve’s patrons. Themed Jingle Jangle Musical, the musical will be a vision of spectacular costumes, signature holiday tunes and contemporary dance moves performed every weekend and on public holidays at 2.00pm and 5.00pm.
Jazmi Kamarudin, Senior General Manager, Property Management & Investment, Boustead Properties Berhad, commented, “We are grateful to be able to celebrate this time of year with our patrons, together with their families and friends. With the many challenges that Malaysians have had to face, we wanted to create an atmosphere that brings the wonders of this season to the Curve, so everyone can gather joyfully and share cherished moments with their loved ones.”
In addition to the Christmas Tree at the Centre Court, over at the Piazza the public can find another towering 30-foot Christmas tree adorned with glittering ornaments and lights, perched prettily on top of a see-through ‘snow box’ featuring a miniature Christmas scene with ‘falling snow’ and Santa Claus riding through in his sleigh.
To add to the Christmas spirit, carollers will fill the air with evergreen Christmas classics that one can sing along to, while a marching band will perform every Saturday and on New Year’s Eve at 3.30pm.
Embracing the spirit of generosity, the mall also has online activities through its social media platforms including workshops and a weekly Secret Santa contest with attractive prizes to be won! Apart from that, shoppers can browse through the selection of apparels, accessories, toys, arts and crafts and mouth-watering snacks from various vendors at the Centre Court, Fashion Walk and The Street.
Throughout the campaign, shoppers who spend a minimum of RM150 at any outlet at the Curve are eligible to participate in the Spin and Win contest to win cash vouchers worth up to RM100 with one spin. Shoppers who spend more than RM350 and RM650 will be entitled 2 spins and 3 spins respectively. Shoppers who spend a minimum of RM50 in a single receipt will also get to redeem gift-wrapping paper on a first-come first-served basis.
In addition, three top spenders will be chosen on December 10, 20 and 30 to receive cash vouchers worth RM500. On top of that, at the end of the campaign, the Highest Spender will be awarded with a grand prize worth up to RM2,000, courtesy of the Curve! So don’t miss out, shop at the Curve now!
Find out more about the Curve’s Christmas campaign by calling 03-7710 6868 or visiting www.thecurve.com.my or the Curve’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theCurveShoppingMall or Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/thecurve_official/ (thecurve_official)
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https://medium.com/@siennylovesdrawing/experience-a-dazzling-christmas-celebration-at-the-curve-86751bade97c
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2021-12-23 08:58:21.740000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Celebration', 'Shopping', 'Lifestyle', 'Life']
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Title Experience ‘A Dazzling Christmas Celebration’ CurveContent ‘Tis season jolly Curve shopping mall get festive spirit celebrate special time year bringing enchanting experience delight Malaysians age 4 Dec 2021 2 Jan 2022 Curve sight behold Centre Court transformed Dazzling Christmas Celebration complete iconic British sight Big Ben classic London tram ubiquitous red telephone booth served inspiration year’s theme elegant Christmas tree twinkling fairy light cheery ornament add festive atmosphere mall recreated sign platform 9 ¾ popular Harry Potter series located King’s Cross Station London touch whimsy nottobemissed highlight muchanticipated festive season musical performance return specially choreographed Christmas performance warm heart Curve’s patron Themed Jingle Jangle Musical musical vision spectacular costume signature holiday tune contemporary dance move performed every weekend public holiday 200pm 500pm Jazmi Kamarudin Senior General Manager Property Management Investment Boustead Properties Berhad commented “We grateful able celebrate time year patron together family friend many challenge Malaysians face wanted create atmosphere brings wonder season Curve everyone gather joyfully share cherished moment loved ones” addition Christmas Tree Centre Court Piazza public find another towering 30foot Christmas tree adorned glittering ornament light perched prettily top seethrough ‘snow box’ featuring miniature Christmas scene ‘falling snow’ Santa Claus riding sleigh add Christmas spirit caroller fill air evergreen Christmas classic one sing along marching band perform every Saturday New Year’s Eve 330pm Embracing spirit generosity mall also online activity social medium platform including workshop weekly Secret Santa contest attractive prize Apart shopper browse selection apparel accessory toy art craft mouthwatering snack various vendor Centre Court Fashion Walk Street Throughout campaign shopper spend minimum RM150 outlet Curve eligible participate Spin Win contest win cash voucher worth RM100 one spin Shoppers spend RM350 RM650 entitled 2 spin 3 spin respectively Shoppers spend minimum RM50 single receipt also get redeem giftwrapping paper firstcome firstserved basis addition three top spender chosen December 10 20 30 receive cash voucher worth RM500 top end campaign Highest Spender awarded grand prize worth RM2000 courtesy Curve don’t miss shop Curve Find Curve’s Christmas campaign calling 037710 6868 visiting wwwthecurvecommy Curve’s Facebook page wwwfacebookcomtheCurveShoppingMall Instagram page httpswwwinstagramcomthecurveofficial thecurveofficialTags Festivals Celebration Shopping Lifestyle Life
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Live Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series: Online Show
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❂ Artist Event : Tokyo International Film Festival
❂ Venue : Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Conversation Series at Asia Lounge
The Japan Foundation Asia Center & Tokyo International Film Festival
Marking its second installment since 2020, this year’s Conversation Series will again be advised by the committee members led by filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. Directors and actors from various countries and regions including Asia will gather at the Asia Lounge to engage in discussion with their Japanese counterparts.
This year’s theme will be “Crossing Borders”. Guests will share their thoughts and sentiments about film and filmmaking in terms of efforts and attempts to transcend borders. The festival will strive to invite as many international guests as possible to Japan so that they can engage in physical conversation and interaction at the Asia Lounge.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the festival venue in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day for eight days from October 31st to November 7th. Stay tuned!
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https://medium.com/@b.i.m.sa.la.bi.m.pr.o.k/live-tokyo-international-film-festival-2021-conversation-series-online-show-b509df3b806e
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2021-10-30 14:19:21.349000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Technology']
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Title Live Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Online ShowContent ❂ Artist Event Tokyo International Film Festival ❂ Venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo Japan ❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Asia Lounge Japan Foundation Asia Center Tokyo International Film Festival Marking second installment since 2020 year’s Conversation Series advised committee member led filmmaker Koreeda Hirokazu Directors actor various country region including Asia gather Asia Lounge engage discussion Japanese counterpart year’s theme “Crossing Borders” Guests share thought sentiment film filmmaking term effort attempt transcend border festival strive invite many international guest possible Japan engage physical conversation interaction Asia Lounge session broadcast live festival venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day eight day October 31st November 7th Stay tunedTags Festivals Technology
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Rapper Travis Scott breaks silence on Astroworld tragedy: ‘I have a responsibility’ | Hip Hop News
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Rapper Travis Scott says he is “1000 percent” sure he did everything he could to help dying audience members during the Astroworld tragedy.
In Scott’s first interview since the Nov. 5 hip-hop festival that ended in the deaths of 10 people — including the youngest victim, 9-year-old Ezra Blount — the rapper claims he didn’t hear his Houston audience’s screams for help as the victims fell into peril.
“I just didn’t hear that,” 30-year-old Scott said Thursday during a tête-à-tête with Charlamagne tha God on “The Breakfast Club.”
When Charlamagne, 43, asked him if he did everything he could, an emotional Scott struggled to find words, saying, “Everything I physically [could], sure, yes. And, if knowing what was going on … you just wish you could have done something better. But, standing there, 1,000 percent.”
Travis Scott also insisted that “I’m that type of artist” who would have stopped his show if he were aware that concertgoers were in impending danger.
“Anytime you can hear something like that, you want to stop the show,” the “Sicko Mode” emcee continued, adding that he did stop the music a few times during the fateful event. “You want to make sure fans get the proper attention they need. I just go off the fans’ energy. But I just didn’t hear [screams].”
The Astroworld disaster — noted as one of the deadliest live-music crowd events in American history — has resulted in more than 140 lawsuits and a mass litigation suit by 1,500 show attendees against Travis Scott, Live Nation, Apple Music, Drake and others.
According to most of the lawsuits, per court documents, victims claim the “Antidote” rapper and his cohorts were “negligent” during the show, which attracted more than 50,000 crowd members, and stood to make huge sums of money from the concert.
Meantime, Scott recently denied responsibility for the deaths in legal documents — but now says his mission is to try to identify what factors contributed to the loss of so many lives during his live performance.
“Fans come to the show to have a good experience,” Scott explained to Charlamagne.
“I have a responsibility to figure out what happened here. I have a responsibility to find a solution,” he said. “Hopefully this takes a first step into us as artists having more insight as to what’s going on.”
“And the professionals to figure out what’s going on … in the future move forward in concert safety,” he added, referring to Live Nation and other defendants named in the suits.
Travis Scott blamed the media for fingering him as culpable for the tragedy.
“I’m the face of the festival,” the musician said. “I’m the artist. So yeah, the media wants to put it on me.”
But, his plea of innocence notwithstanding, Scott expressed remorse for the victims, identifying them as his “family.”
“I’m always here. I’m in this with you guys. I love you, and I always be there to help you guys heal through this,” he said.
“I understand that you guys are grieving right now. Finding understanding right now. And it’s not just a right now thing, it’s a forever thing,” the hip hop star continued.
“And these people that came to the show, they are my family. And I’ve always had a connection to the people that listen to the music or came to my shows. And it’s really hard on me. They lost their love ones. So it’s tough,” he went on to say before doubling down on his vow to “fix” the problems that led to the disaster.
“I’m going to fix this for the future people,” he added. “I’m going to fix this problem and find a solution to make sure that this doesn’t happen in the future and definitely be a number-one voice for this.”
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https://medium.com/@MediaMusicNews_/rapper-travis-scott-breaks-silence-on-astroworld-tragedy-i-have-a-responsibility-hip-hop-news-6c6d6132f9b1
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['Media Music News']
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2021-12-10 02:28:28.492000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Houston', 'Music', 'Hip Hop', 'News']
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Title Rapper Travis Scott break silence Astroworld tragedy ‘I responsibility’ Hip Hop NewsContent Rapper Travis Scott say “1000 percent” sure everything could help dying audience member Astroworld tragedy Scott’s first interview since Nov 5 hiphop festival ended death 10 people — including youngest victim 9yearold Ezra Blount — rapper claim didn’t hear Houston audience’s scream help victim fell peril “I didn’t hear that” 30yearold Scott said Thursday têteàtête Charlamagne tha God “The Breakfast Club” Charlamagne 43 asked everything could emotional Scott struggled find word saying “Everything physically could sure yes knowing going … wish could done something better standing 1000 percent” Travis Scott also insisted “I’m type artist” would stopped show aware concertgoers impending danger “Anytime hear something like want stop show” “Sicko Mode” emcee continued adding stop music time fateful event “You want make sure fan get proper attention need go fans’ energy didn’t hear screams” Astroworld disaster — noted one deadliest livemusic crowd event American history — resulted 140 lawsuit mass litigation suit 1500 show attendee Travis Scott Live Nation Apple Music Drake others According lawsuit per court document victim claim “Antidote” rapper cohort “negligent” show attracted 50000 crowd member stood make huge sum money concert Meantime Scott recently denied responsibility death legal document — say mission try identify factor contributed loss many life live performance “Fans come show good experience” Scott explained Charlamagne “I responsibility figure happened responsibility find solution” said “Hopefully take first step u artist insight what’s going on” “And professional figure what’s going … future move forward concert safety” added referring Live Nation defendant named suit Travis Scott blamed medium fingering culpable tragedy “I’m face festival” musician said “I’m artist yeah medium want put me” plea innocence notwithstanding Scott expressed remorse victim identifying “family” “I’m always I’m guy love always help guy heal this” said “I understand guy grieving right Finding understanding right it’s right thing it’s forever thing” hip hop star continued “And people came show family I’ve always connection people listen music came show it’s really hard lost love one it’s tough” went say doubling vow “fix” problem led disaster “I’m going fix future people” added “I’m going fix problem find solution make sure doesn’t happen future definitely numberone voice this”Tags Festivals Houston Music Hip Hop News
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This is Why Christmas is celebrated!
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Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe to be God’s Son.
The name ‘Christmas’ is derived from the Christ’s Mass. (or Jesus). A Mass service (also known as Communion or Eucharist) is a moment for Christians to remember that Jesus died for us and then rose again. The only ceremony that could take place after sunset (and before sunrise the next day) was the ‘Christ-Mass,’ therefore people had it at Midnight! As a result, we have the name Christ-Mass, which has been reduced to Christmas.
People all around the world, whether Christians or not, today celebrate Christmas. It’s a time when family and friends get together to celebrate their blessings. People, especially youngsters, enjoy Christmas because it is a time when they may give and receive gifts!
No one knows Jesus’ actual birthday! Why do we celebrate it on December 25th since the Bible doesn’t specify a date? There were a lot of debates among the early Christians over when it should be commemorated! Also, Jesus’ birth was most likely not in the year 1, but somewhere between 2 BCE/BC and 7 BCE/BC, possibly in 4 BCE/BC (there is no 0 — the years go from 1 BC/BCE to 1!).
Christmas was first observed on December 25th in the year 336, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine (he was the first Christian Roman Emperor). However, it was not a Roman state event at the time.
There are a variety of traditions and ideas as to why Christmas is observed on December 25th.
The day Mary was told she would have a very unique baby, Jesus (called the Annunciation) was on March 25th, according to early Christian tradition, and it is still honoured on that day today. The 25th of December is nine months after the 25th of March!
Some early Christians believed that the world was created on March 25th, as well as the day when Jesus died as an adult (Nisan 14 in the Jewish calendar), and that Jesus was conceived and died on the same day of the year.
The Winter Solstice is the day when the period between the sun rising and setting is the shortest. In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs on December 21st or 22nd. (The Summer Solstice occurs at this time in the Southern Hemisphere, whereas the Winter Solstice occurs in late June.)
To pagans, this indicated that the days would begin to get lighter and longer, while the nights would become shorter, signalling the start of a new season. People held a mid-winter party to commemorate the sun’s victory over winter’s darkness. Animals kept for food were typically killed at this time to avoid having to feed them throughout winter, and some liquids that had been brewing since the autumn/harvest would also be ready to consume.
As a result, it was a nice opportunity to host a party with food and drink before the remainder of the winter arrived. (We’re still having New Year’s Eve parties about this time!)
Yule is the name given to the period surrounding the Winter Solstice in Scandinavia and some other parts of northern Europe (although the word Yule only seems to date to about the year 300). Koleda is the name of the mid-winter festival in Eastern Europe.
Because Christians believe that Jesus is the light of the world, the early Christians believed that today was the appropriate time to commemorate Jesus’ birth. They also adopted several Winter Solstice customs, such as Holly, Mistletoe, and even Christmas Carols, and given them Christian meanings.
It is unknown what year Jesus was born. A monk named Dionysius Exiguus devised the current calendar system in the sixth century. He was actually attempting to devise a better method for determining when Easter should be observed, based on a new calendar that placed Jesus’ birth in the year 1. However, he made an arithmetic error and thereby miscalculated the likely year of Jesus’ birth!
The majority of experts today believe Jesus was born sometime between 2 and 7 BCE/BC, likely in 4 BCE/BC. Years were traditionally dated from the reigns of Roman Emperors before Dionysius’ revised calendars. From the 8th century, when the ‘Venerable Bede of Northumbria’ utilised it in his ‘new’ history book, the new calendar became more generally used!
So, everytime you celebrate Christmas, keep in mind that you’re commemorating a true event that occurred approximately 2000 years ago: God sent his Son into the world as a Christmas gift for everyone!
Around addition to Christmas and the Solstice, there are a number of additional events in late December. Jews celebrate Hanukkah, while some Africans and African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, which takes place from December 26th to January 1st.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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https://medium.com/@indranicosmetics/this-is-why-christmas-is-celebrated-d20928b89e99
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['Indrani Cosmetics']
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2021-12-25 14:42:23.204000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Christian Living', 'Festivals', 'Christianity']
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Title Christmas celebratedContent Christmas commemorates birth Jesus Christ Christians believe God’s Son name ‘Christmas’ derived Christ’s Mass Jesus Mass service also known Communion Eucharist moment Christians remember Jesus died u rose ceremony could take place sunset sunrise next day ‘ChristMass’ therefore people Midnight result name ChristMass reduced Christmas People around world whether Christians today celebrate Christmas It’s time family friend get together celebrate blessing People especially youngster enjoy Christmas time may give receive gift one know Jesus’ actual birthday celebrate December 25th since Bible doesn’t specify date lot debate among early Christians commemorated Also Jesus’ birth likely year 1 somewhere 2 BCEBC 7 BCEBC possibly 4 BCEBC 0 — year go 1 BCBCE 1 Christmas first observed December 25th year 336 reign Roman Emperor Constantine first Christian Roman Emperor However Roman state event time variety tradition idea Christmas observed December 25th day Mary told would unique baby Jesus called Annunciation March 25th according early Christian tradition still honoured day today 25th December nine month 25th March early Christians believed world created March 25th well day Jesus died adult Nisan 14 Jewish calendar Jesus conceived died day year Winter Solstice day period sun rising setting shortest Northern Hemisphere occurs December 21st 22nd Summer Solstice occurs time Southern Hemisphere whereas Winter Solstice occurs late June pagan indicated day would begin get lighter longer night would become shorter signalling start new season People held midwinter party commemorate sun’s victory winter’s darkness Animals kept food typically killed time avoid feed throughout winter liquid brewing since autumnharvest would also ready consume result nice opportunity host party food drink remainder winter arrived We’re still New Year’s Eve party time Yule name given period surrounding Winter Solstice Scandinavia part northern Europe although word Yule seems date year 300 Koleda name midwinter festival Eastern Europe Christians believe Jesus light world early Christians believed today appropriate time commemorate Jesus’ birth also adopted several Winter Solstice custom Holly Mistletoe even Christmas Carols given Christian meaning unknown year Jesus born monk named Dionysius Exiguus devised current calendar system sixth century actually attempting devise better method determining Easter observed based new calendar placed Jesus’ birth year 1 However made arithmetic error thereby miscalculated likely year Jesus’ birth majority expert today believe Jesus born sometime 2 7 BCEBC likely 4 BCEBC Years traditionally dated reign Roman Emperors Dionysius’ revised calendar 8th century ‘Venerable Bede Northumbria’ utilised ‘new’ history book new calendar became generally used everytime celebrate Christmas keep mind you’re commemorating true event occurred approximately 2000 year ago God sent Son world Christmas gift everyone Around addition Christmas Solstice number additional event late December Jews celebrate Hanukkah Africans African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa take place December 26th January 1st MERRY CHRISTMASTags Christmas Christian Living Festivals Christianity
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Ezra Blount, Age 9, Becomes 10th Person to Die
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A tenth person has died from injuries suffered at last weekend’s Astroworld Festival. Nine-year-old Ezra Blount passed away Sunday, according to a statement released by his family’s attorney.
“The Blount family tonight is grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son,” the Blount family attorney Ben Crump said in a statement. “This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert, what should have been a joyful celebration. Ezra’s death is absolutely heartbreaking. We are committed to seeking answers and justice for the Blount family. But tonight we stand in solidarity with the family, in grief, and in prayer.”
Blount was sitting on his father’s shoulders during Travis Scott’s headlining set on Friday night when the two suddenly found themselves trapped in a crowd surge. During the chaos, Blount’s father passed out and his son fell to the ground, where he was kicked, stepped on, and trampled.
Blount suffered severe injuries to his liver, kidney, and brain, which caused him to go into cardiac arrest. Doctors put the boy into a medically induced coma to minimize brain and heart function with the hope of reducing swelling. Unfortunately, the boy succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.
Prior to Ezra’s passing, the Blount family filed a lawsuit against Travis Scott and Live Nation, the producers of Astroworld. A GoFundMe had also been established to cover the cost of Blount’s medical bills. As of Sunday evening, the family had raised close to $70,000 in donations.
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the crowd surge, which took the lives of nine other people, ranging in age from 14 to 27. Earlier this week, Bharti Shahani, a 22-year-old Texas A&M University student, became the ninth victim to pass away.
Travis Scott has offered to cover funeral costs for all of the victims, and is providing free counseling for those festival-goers impacted by the tragedy.
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https://medium.com/@veronasiglerztf80/ezra-blount-age-9-becomes-10th-person-to-die-eacbce9d151c
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2021-11-15 14:29:03.253000+00:00
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['Death', 'Houston', 'Festivals', 'Astroworld', 'News']
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Title Ezra Blount Age 9 Becomes 10th Person DieContent tenth person died injury suffered last weekend’s Astroworld Festival Nineyearold Ezra Blount passed away Sunday according statement released family’s attorney “The Blount family tonight grieving incomprehensible loss precious young son” Blount family attorney Ben Crump said statement “This outcome taking son concert joyful celebration Ezra’s death absolutely heartbreaking committed seeking answer justice Blount family tonight stand solidarity family grief prayer” Blount sitting father’s shoulder Travis Scott’s headlining set Friday night two suddenly found trapped crowd surge chaos Blount’s father passed son fell ground kicked stepped trampled Blount suffered severe injury liver kidney brain caused go cardiac arrest Doctors put boy medically induced coma minimize brain heart function hope reducing swelling Unfortunately boy succumbed injury Sunday Prior Ezra’s passing Blount family filed lawsuit Travis Scott Live Nation producer Astroworld GoFundMe also established cover cost Blount’s medical bill Sunday evening family raised close 70000 donation Police investigating circumstance led crowd surge took life nine people ranging age 14 27 Earlier week Bharti Shahani 22yearold Texas University student became ninth victim pas away Travis Scott offered cover funeral cost victim providing free counseling festivalgoers impacted tragedyTags Death Houston Festivals Astroworld News
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[LIVE] 2021 SBS Super Concert In Daegu | Full Show “Online”
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2021 SBS Super Concert In Daegu, October 31, Sunday, 7 PM KST
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Event : 2021 SBS Super Concert In Daegu
Venue : Daegu World Cup Stadium, Daegu
Date/Time : October 31, Sunday, 7 PM KST
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An action story is similar to adventure, and the protagonist usually takes a risky turn, which leads to desperate scenarios (including explosions, fight scenes, daring escapes, etc.). Action and adventure usually are categorized together (sometimes even while “action-adventure”) because they have much in common, and many stories are categorized as both genres simultaneously (for instance, the James Bond series can be classified as both).
Continuing their survival through an age of a Zombie-apocalypse as a makeshift family, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abagail Breslin) have found their balance as a team, settling into the now vacant White House to spend some safe quality time with one another as they figure out their next move. However, spend time at the Presidential residents raise some uncertainty as Columbus proposes to Wichita, which freaks out the independent, lone warrior out, while Little Rock starts to feel the need to be on her own. The women suddenly decide to escape in the middle of the night, leaving the men concerned about Little Rock, who’s quickly joined by Berkley (Avan Jogia), a hitchhiking hippie on his way to place called Babylon, a fortified commune that’s supposed to be safe haven against the zombies of the land. Hitting the road to retrieved their loved one, Tallahassee and Columbus meet Madison (Zoey Deutch), a dim-witted survivor who takes an immediate liking to Columbus, complicating his relationship with Wichita.
✅ ANALYZER GOOD / BAD ✅
To be honest, I didn’t catch Zombieland when it first got released (in theaters) back in 2009. Of course, the movie pre-dated a lot of the pop culture phenomenon of the usage of zombies-esque as the main antagonist (i.e Game of Thrones, The Maze Runner trilogy, The Walking Dead, World War Z, The Last of Us, etc.), but I’ve never been keen on the whole “Zombie” craze as others are. So, despite the comedy talents on the project, I didn’t see Zombieland….until it came to TV a year or so later. Surprisingly, however, I did like it. Naturally, the zombie apocalypse thing was fine (just wasn’t my thing), but I really enjoyed the film’s humor-based comedy throughout much of the feature. With the exception of 2008’s Shaun of the Dead, majority of the past (and future) endeavors of this narrative have always been serious, so it was kind of refreshing to see comedic levity being brought into the mix. Plus, the film’s cast was great, with the four main leads being one of the film’s greatest assets. As mentioned above, Zombieland didn’t make much of a huge splash at the box office, but certainly gained a strong cult following, including myself, in the following years.
Flash forward a decade after its release and Zombieland finally got a sequel with Zombieland: Double Tap, the central focus of this review post. Given how the original film ended, it was clear that a sequel to the 2009 movie was indeed possible, but it seemed like it was in no rush as the years kept passing by. So, I was quite surprised to hear that Zombieland was getting a sequel, but also a bit not surprised as well as Hollywood’s recent endeavors have been of the “belated sequels” variety; finding mixed results on each of these projects. I did see the film’s movie trailer, which definitely was what I was looking for in this Zombieland 2 movie, with Eisenberg, Harrelson, Stone, Breslin returning to reprise their respective characters again. I knew I wasn’t expecting anything drastically different from the 2009 movie, so I entered Double Tap with good frame of my mind and somewhat eagerly expecting to catch up with this dysfunctional zombie killing family. Unfortunately, while I did see the movie a week after its release, my review for it fell to the wayside as my life in retail got a hold of me during the holidays as well as being sick for a good week and half after seeing the movie. So, with me still playing “catch up” I finally have the time to share my opinions on Zombieland: Double Tap. And what are they? Well, to be honest, my opinions on the film was good. Despite some problems here and there, Zombieland: Double Tap is definitely a fun sequel that’s worth the decade long wait. It doesn’t “redefine” the Zombie genre interest or outmatch its predecessor, but this next chapter of Zombieland still provides an entertaining entry….and that’s all that matters.
Returning to the director’s chair is director Ruben Fleischer, who helmed the first Zombieland movie as well as other film projects such as 30 Minutes or Less, Gangster Squad, and Venom. Thus, given his previous knowledge of shaping the first film, it seems quite suitable (and obvious) for Fleischer to direct this movie and (to that affect), Double Tap succeeds. Of course, with the first film being a “cult classic” of sorts, Fleischer probably knew that it wasn’t going to be easy to replicate the same formula in this sequel, especially since the 10-year gap between the films. Luckily, Fleischer certainly excels in bringing the same type of comedic nuances and cinematic aspects that made the first Zombieland enjoyable to Double Tap; creating a second installment that has plenty of fun and entertainment throughout. A lot of the familiar / likeable aspects of the first film, including the witty banter between four main lead characters, continues to be at the forefront of this sequel; touching upon each character in a amusing way, with plenty of nods and winks to the original 2009 film that’s done skillfully and not so much unnecessarily ham-fisted. Additionally, Fleischer keeps the film running at a brisk pace, with the feature having a runtime of 99 minutes in length (one hour and thirty-nine minutes), which means that the film never feels sluggish (even if it meanders through some secondary story beats / side plot threads), with Fleischer ensuring a companion sequel that leans with plenty of laughter and thrills that are presented snappy way (a sort of “thick and fast” notion). Speaking of which, the comedic aspect of the first Zombieland movie is well-represented in Double Tap, with Fleischer still utilizing its cast (more on that below) in a smart and hilarious by mixing comedic personalities / personas with something as serious / gravitas as fighting endless hordes of zombies every where they go. Basically, if you were a fan of the first Zombieland flick, you’ll definitely find Double Tap to your liking.
In terms of production quality, Double Tap is a good feature. Granted, much like the last film, I knew that the overall setting and background layouts weren’t going to be something elaborate and / or expansive. Thus, my opinion of this subject of the movie’s technical presentation isn’t that critical. Taking that into account, Double Tap does (at least) does have that standard “post-apocalyptic” setting of an abandoned building, cityscapes, and roads throughout the feature; littered with unmanned vehicles and rubbish. It certainly has that “look and feel” of the post-zombie world, so Double Tap’s visual aesthetics gets a solid industry standard in my book. Thus, a lot of the other areas that I usually mentioned (i.e set decorations, costumes, cinematography, etc.) fit into that same category as meeting the standards for a 202 movie. Thus, as a whole, the movie’s background nuances and presentation is good, but nothing grand as I didn’t expect to be “wowed” over it. So, it sort of breaks even. This also extends to the film’s score, which was done by David Sardy, which provides a good musical composition for the feature’s various scenes as well as a musical song selection thrown into the mix; interjecting the various zombie and humor bits equally well.
There are some problems that are bit glaring that Double Tap, while effectively fun and entertaining, can’t overcome, which hinders the film from overtaking its predecessor. Perhaps one of the most notable criticism that the movie can’t get right is the narrative being told. Of course, the narrative in the first Zombieland wasn’t exactly the best, but still combined zombie-killing action with its combination of group dynamics between its lead characters. Double Tap, however, is fun, but messy at the same time; creating a frustrating narrative that sounds good on paper, but thinly written when executed. Thus, problem lies within the movie’s script, which was penned by Dave Callaham, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick, which is a bit thinly sketched in certain areas of the story, including a side-story involving Tallahassee wanting to head to Graceland, which involves some of the movie’s new supporting characters. It’s fun sequence of events that follows, but adds little to the main narrative and ultimately could’ve been cut completely. Thus, I kind of wanted see Double Tap have more a substance within its narrative. Heck, they even had a decade long gap to come up with a new yarn to spin for this sequel…and it looks like they came up a bit shorter than expected.
Another point of criticism that I have about this is that there aren’t enough zombie action bits as there were in the first Zombieland movie. Much like the Walking Dead series as become, Double Tap seems more focused on its characters (and the dynamics that they share with each other) rather than the group facing the sparse groupings of mindless zombies. However, that was some of the fun of the first movie and Double Tap takes away that element. Yes, there are zombies in the movie and the gang is ready to take care of them (in gruesome fashion), but these mindless beings sort take a back seat for much of the film, with the script and Fleischer seemed more focused on showcasing witty banter between Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of course, the ending climatic piece in the third act gives us the best zombie action scenes of the feature, but it feels a bit “too little, too late” in my opinion. To be honest, this big sequence is a little manufactured and not as fun and unique as the final battle scene in the first film. I know that sounds a bit contrive and weird, but, while the third act big fight seems more polished and staged well, it sort of feels more restricted and doesn’t flow cohesively with the rest of the film’s flow (in matter of speaking).
What’s certainly elevates these points of criticism is the film’s cast, with the main quartet lead acting talents returning to reprise their roles in Double Tap, which is absolutely the “hands down” best part of this sequel. Naturally, I’m talking about the talents of Jessie Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin in their respective roles Zombieland character roles of Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of the four, Harrelson, known for his roles in Cheers, True Detective, and War for the Planet of the Apes, shines as the brightest in the movie, with dialogue lines of Tallahassee proving to be the most hilarious comedy stuff on the sequel. Harrelson certainly knows how to lay it on “thick and fast” with the character and the s**t he says in the movie is definitely funny (regardless if the joke is slightly or dated). Behind him, Eisenberg, known for his roles in The Art of Self-Defense, The Social Network, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, is somewhere in the middle of pack, but still continues to act as the somewhat main protagonist of the feature, including being a narrator for us (the viewers) in this post-zombie apocalypse world. Of course, Eisenberg’s nervous voice and twitchy body movements certainly help the character of Columbus to be likeable and does have a few comedic timing / bits with each of co-stars. Stone, known for her roles in The Help, Superbad, and La La Land, and Breslin, known for her roles in Signs, Little Miss Sunshine, and Definitely, Maybe, round out the quartet; providing some more grown-up / mature character of the group, with Wichita and Little Rock trying to find their place in the world and how they must deal with some of the party members on a personal level. Collectively, these four are what certainly the first movie fun and hilarious and their overall camaraderie / screen-presence with each other hasn’t diminished in the decade long absence. To be it simply, these four are simply riot in the Zombieland and are again in Double Tap.
With the movie keeping the focus on the main quartet of lead Zombieland characters, the one newcomer that certainly takes the spotlight is actress Zoey Deutch, who plays the character of Madison, a dim-witted blonde who joins the group and takes a liking to Columbus. Known for her roles in Before I Fall, The Politician, and Set It Up, Deutch is a somewhat “breath of fresh air” by acting as the tagalong team member to the quartet in a humorous way. Though there isn’t much insight or depth to the character of Madison, Deutch’s ditzy / air-head portrayal of her is quite hilarious and is fun when she’s making comments to Harrelson’s Tallahassee (again, he’s just a riot in the movie).
The rest of the cast, including actor Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse and Shaft) as Berkeley, a pacifist hippie that quickly befriends Little Rock on her journey, actress Rosario Dawson (Rent and Sin City) as Nevada, the owner of a Elvis-themed motel who Tallahassee quickly takes a shine to, and actors Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde and Old School) and Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie) as Albuquerque and Flagstaff, two traveling zombie-killing partners that are mimic reflections of Tallahassee and Columbus, are in minor supporting roles in Double Tap. While all of these acting talents are good and definitely bring a certain humorous quality to their characters, the characters themselves could’ve been easily expanded upon, with many just being thinly written caricatures. Of course, the movie focuses heavily on the Zombieland quartet (and newcomer Madison), but I wished that these characters could’ve been fleshed out a bit.
Lastly, be sure to still around for the film’s ending credits, with Double Tap offering up two Easter Eggs scenes (one mid-credits and one post-credit scenes). While I won’t spoil them, I do have mention that they are pretty hilarious.
✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅
It’s been awhile, but the Zombieland gang is back and are ready to hit the road once again in the movie Zombieland: Double Tap. Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film sees the return the dysfunctional zombie-killing makeshift family of survivors for another round of bickering, banting, and trying to find their way in a post-apocalyptic world. While the movie’s narrative is a bit messy and could’ve been refined in the storyboarding process as well as having a bit more zombie action, the rest of the feature provides to be a fun endeavor, especially with Fleischer returning to direct the project, the snappy / witty banter amongst its characters, a breezy runtime, and the four lead returning acting talents. Personally, I liked this movie. I definitely found it to my liking as I laugh many times throughout the movie, with the main principal cast lending their screen presence in this post-apocalyptic zombie movie. Thus, my recommendation for this movie is favorable “recommended” as I’m sure it will please many fans of the first movie as well as to the uninitiated (the film is quite easy to follow for newcomers). While the movie doesn’t redefine what was previous done back in 2009, Zombieland: Double Tap still provides a riot of laughs with this make-shift quartet of zombie survivors; giving us give us (the viewers) fun and entertaining companion sequel to the original feature.
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https://medium.com/@2021SBSSuperConcertDaegu/live-2021-sbs-super-concert-in-daegu-full-show-online-2751a2f4822f
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['Sbs Super Concert In Daegu']
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2021-10-31 01:14:24.922000+00:00
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['Concerts', 'Festivals', 'Music', 'Daegu', 'Kpop']
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Title LIVE 2021 SBS Super Concert Daegu Full Show “Online”Content 2021 SBS Super Concert Daegu October 31 Sunday 7 PM KST WATCH LIVE LINK httpscuttly1RXlyda Details Event 2021 SBS Super Concert Daegu Venue Daegu World Cup Stadium Daegu DateTime October 31 Sunday 7 PM KST ❖ CATEGORY WATCHTED ❖ action story similar adventure protagonist usually take risky turn lead desperate scenario including explosion fight scene daring escape etc Action adventure usually categorized together sometimes even “actionadventure” much common many story categorized genre simultaneously instance James Bond series classified Continuing survival age Zombieapocalypse makeshift family Columbus Jesse Eisenberg Tallahassee Woody Harrelson Wichita Emma Stone Little Rock Abagail Breslin found balance team settling vacant White House spend safe quality time one another figure next move However spend time Presidential resident raise uncertainty Columbus proposes Wichita freak independent lone warrior Little Rock start feel need woman suddenly decide escape middle night leaving men concerned Little Rock who’s quickly joined Berkley Avan Jogia hitchhiking hippie way place called Babylon fortified commune that’s supposed safe zombie land Hitting road retrieved loved one Tallahassee Columbus meet Madison Zoey Deutch dimwitted survivor take immediate liking Columbus complicating relationship Wichita ✅ ANALYZER GOOD BAD ✅ honest didn’t catch Zombieland first got released theater back 2009 course movie predated lot pop culture phenomenon usage zombiesesque main antagonist ie Game Thrones Maze Runner trilogy Walking Dead World War Z Last Us etc I’ve never keen whole “Zombie” craze others despite comedy talent project didn’t see Zombieland…until came TV year later Surprisingly however like Naturally zombie apocalypse thing fine wasn’t thing really enjoyed film’s humorbased comedy throughout much feature exception 2008’s Shaun Dead majority past future endeavor narrative always serious kind refreshing see comedic levity brought mix Plus film’s cast great four main lead one film’s greatest asset mentioned Zombieland didn’t make much huge splash box office certainly gained strong cult following including following year Flash forward decade release Zombieland finally got sequel Zombieland Double Tap central focus review post Given original film ended clear sequel 2009 movie indeed possible seemed like rush year kept passing quite surprised hear Zombieland getting sequel also bit surprised well Hollywood’s recent endeavor “belated sequels” variety finding mixed result project see film’s movie trailer definitely looking Zombieland 2 movie Eisenberg Harrelson Stone Breslin returning reprise respective character knew wasn’t expecting anything drastically different 2009 movie entered Double Tap good frame mind somewhat eagerly expecting catch dysfunctional zombie killing family Unfortunately see movie week release review fell wayside life retail got hold holiday well sick good week half seeing movie still playing “catch up” finally time share opinion Zombieland Double Tap Well honest opinion film good Despite problem Zombieland Double Tap definitely fun sequel that’s worth decade long wait doesn’t “redefine” Zombie genre interest outmatch predecessor next chapter Zombieland still provides entertaining entry…and that’s matter Returning director’s chair director Ruben Fleischer helmed first Zombieland movie well film project 30 Minutes Less Gangster Squad Venom Thus given previous knowledge shaping first film seems quite suitable obvious Fleischer direct movie affect Double Tap succeeds course first film “cult classic” sort Fleischer probably knew wasn’t going easy replicate formula sequel especially since 10year gap film Luckily Fleischer certainly excels bringing type comedic nuance cinematic aspect made first Zombieland enjoyable Double Tap creating second installment plenty fun entertainment throughout lot familiar likeable aspect first film including witty banter four main lead character continues forefront sequel touching upon character amusing way plenty nod wink original 2009 film that’s done skillfully much unnecessarily hamfisted Additionally Fleischer keep film running brisk pace feature runtime 99 minute length one hour thirtynine minute mean film never feel sluggish even meander secondary story beat side plot thread Fleischer ensuring companion sequel lean plenty laughter thrill presented snappy way sort “thick fast” notion Speaking comedic aspect first Zombieland movie wellrepresented Double Tap Fleischer still utilizing cast smart hilarious mixing comedic personality persona something serious gravitas fighting endless horde zombie every go Basically fan first Zombieland flick you’ll definitely find Double Tap liking term production quality Double Tap good feature Granted much like last film knew overall setting background layout weren’t going something elaborate expansive Thus opinion subject movie’s technical presentation isn’t critical Taking account Double Tap least standard “postapocalyptic” setting abandoned building cityscape road throughout feature littered unmanned vehicle rubbish certainly “look feel” postzombie world Double Tap’s visual aesthetic get solid industry standard book Thus lot area usually mentioned ie set decoration costume cinematography etc fit category meeting standard 202 movie Thus whole movie’s background nuance presentation good nothing grand didn’t expect “wowed” sort break even also extends film’s score done David Sardy provides good musical composition feature’s various scene well musical song selection thrown mix interjecting various zombie humor bit equally well problem bit glaring Double Tap effectively fun entertaining can’t overcome hinders film overtaking predecessor Perhaps one notable criticism movie can’t get right narrative told course narrative first Zombieland wasn’t exactly best still combined zombiekilling action combination group dynamic lead character Double Tap however fun messy time creating frustrating narrative sound good paper thinly written executed Thus problem lie within movie’s script penned Dave Callaham Rhett Reese Paul Wernick bit thinly sketched certain area story including sidestory involving Tallahassee wanting head Graceland involves movie’s new supporting character It’s fun sequence event follows add little main narrative ultimately could’ve cut completely Thus kind wanted see Double Tap substance within narrative Heck even decade long gap come new yarn spin sequel…and look like came bit shorter expected Another point criticism aren’t enough zombie action bit first Zombieland movie Much like Walking Dead series become Double Tap seems focused character dynamic share rather group facing sparse grouping mindless zombie However fun first movie Double Tap take away element Yes zombie movie gang ready take care gruesome fashion mindless being sort take back seat much film script Fleischer seemed focused showcasing witty banter Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock course ending climatic piece third act give u best zombie action scene feature feel bit “too little late” opinion honest big sequence little manufactured fun unique final battle scene first film know sound bit contrive weird third act big fight seems polished staged well sort feel restricted doesn’t flow cohesively rest film’s flow matter speaking What’s certainly elevates point criticism film’s cast main quartet lead acting talent returning reprise role Double Tap absolutely “hands down” best part sequel Naturally I’m talking talent Jessie Eisenberg Woody Harrelson Emma Stone Abigail Breslin respective role Zombieland character role Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock four Harrelson known role Cheers True Detective War Planet Apes shine brightest movie dialogue line Tallahassee proving hilarious comedy stuff sequel Harrelson certainly know lay “thick fast” character st say movie definitely funny regardless joke slightly dated Behind Eisenberg known role Art SelfDefense Social Network Batman v Superman Dawn Justice somewhere middle pack still continues act somewhat main protagonist feature including narrator u viewer postzombie apocalypse world course Eisenberg’s nervous voice twitchy body movement certainly help character Columbus likeable comedic timing bit costars Stone known role Help Superbad La La Land Breslin known role Signs Little Miss Sunshine Definitely Maybe round quartet providing grownup mature character group Wichita Little Rock trying find place world must deal party member personal level Collectively four certainly first movie fun hilarious overall camaraderie screenpresence hasn’t diminished decade long absence simply four simply riot Zombieland Double Tap movie keeping focus main quartet lead Zombieland character one newcomer certainly take spotlight actress Zoey Deutch play character Madison dimwitted blonde join group take liking Columbus Known role Fall Politician Set Deutch somewhat “breath fresh air” acting tagalong team member quartet humorous way Though isn’t much insight depth character Madison Deutch’s ditzy airhead portrayal quite hilarious fun she’s making comment Harrelson’s Tallahassee he’s riot movie rest cast including actor Avan Jogia Apocalypse Shaft Berkeley pacifist hippie quickly befriends Little Rock journey actress Rosario Dawson Rent Sin City Nevada owner Elvisthemed motel Tallahassee quickly take shine actor Luke Wilson Legally Blonde Old School Thomas Middleditch Silicon Valley Captain Underpants First Epic Movie Albuquerque Flagstaff two traveling zombiekilling partner mimic reflection Tallahassee Columbus minor supporting role Double Tap acting talent good definitely bring certain humorous quality character character could’ve easily expanded upon many thinly written caricature course movie focus heavily Zombieland quartet newcomer Madison wished character could’ve fleshed bit Lastly sure still around film’s ending credit Double Tap offering two Easter Eggs scene one midcredits one postcredit scene won’t spoil mention pretty hilarious ✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅ It’s awhile Zombieland gang back ready hit road movie Zombieland Double Tap Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film see return dysfunctional zombiekilling makeshift family survivor another round bickering banting trying find way postapocalyptic world movie’s narrative bit messy could’ve refined storyboarding process well bit zombie action rest feature provides fun endeavor especially Fleischer returning direct project snappy witty banter amongst character breezy runtime four lead returning acting talent Personally liked movie definitely found liking laugh many time throughout movie main principal cast lending screen presence postapocalyptic zombie movie Thus recommendation movie favorable “recommended” I’m sure please many fan first movie well uninitiated film quite easy follow newcomer movie doesn’t redefine previous done back 2009 Zombieland Double Tap still provides riot laugh makeshift quartet zombie survivor giving u give u viewer fun entertaining companion sequel original featureTags Concerts Festivals Music Daegu Kpop
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[LIVE] NCT 127 “NEO CITY: THE LINK” World Tour | Full Show “Online”
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NCT 127 “NEO CITY: THE LINK” World Tour, at Seoul (Gocheok Sky Dome), 17–18–19 December 2021
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Event : NCT 127 “NEO CITY: THE LINK” World Tour
Date/Time : December 17, Friday, 7 PM KST, December 18, Saturday, 6 PM KST, December 19, Sunday, 5 PM KST
Venue : Seoul (Gocheok Sky Dome)
NCT 127 will be going on a world tour starting in Seoul. There is also an online option for one of the concerts. Stay tuned to this article to find out which cities they will perform in. You don’t want to miss it!
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An action story is similar to adventure, and the protagonist usually takes a risky turn, which leads to desperate scenarios (including explosions, fight scenes, daring escapes, etc.). Action and adventure usually are categorized together (sometimes even while “action-adventure”) because they have much in common, and many stories are categorized as both genres simultaneously (for instance, the James Bond series can be classified as both).
Continuing their survival through an age of a Zombie-apocalypse as a makeshift family, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abagail Breslin) have found their balance as a team, settling into the now vacant White House to spend some safe quality time with one another as they figure out their next move. However, spend time at the Presidential residents raise some uncertainty as Columbus proposes to Wichita, which freaks out the independent, lone warrior out, while Little Rock starts to feel the need to be on her own. The women suddenly decide to escape in the middle of the night, leaving the men concerned about Little Rock, who’s quickly joined by Berkley (Avan Jogia), a hitchhiking hippie on his way to place called Babylon, a fortified commune that’s supposed to be safe haven against the zombies of the land. Hitting the road to retrieved their loved one, Tallahassee and Columbus meet Madison (Zoey Deutch), a dim-witted survivor who takes an immediate liking to Columbus, complicating his relationship with Wichita.
✅ ANALYZER GOOD / BAD ✅
To be honest, I didn’t catch Zombieland when it first got released (in theaters) back in 2009. Of course, the movie pre-dated a lot of the pop culture phenomenon of the usage of zombies-esque as the main antagonist (i.e Game of Thrones, The Maze Runner trilogy, The Walking Dead, World War Z, The Last of Us, etc.), but I’ve never been keen on the whole “Zombie” craze as others are. So, despite the comedy talents on the project, I didn’t see Zombieland….until it came to TV a year or so later. Surprisingly, however, I did like it. Naturally, the zombie apocalypse thing was fine (just wasn’t my thing), but I really enjoyed the film’s humor-based comedy throughout much of the feature. With the exception of 2008’s Shaun of the Dead, majority of the past (and future) endeavors of this narrative have always been serious, so it was kind of refreshing to see comedic levity being brought into the mix. Plus, the film’s cast was great, with the four main leads being one of the film’s greatest assets. As mentioned above, Zombieland didn’t make much of a huge splash at the box office, but certainly gained a strong cult following, including myself, in the following years.
Flash forward a decade after its release and Zombieland finally got a sequel with Zombieland: Double Tap, the central focus of this review post. Given how the original film ended, it was clear that a sequel to the 2009 movie was indeed possible, but it seemed like it was in no rush as the years kept passing by. So, I was quite surprised to hear that Zombieland was getting a sequel, but also a bit not surprised as well as Hollywood’s recent endeavors have been of the “belated sequels” variety; finding mixed results on each of these projects. I did see the film’s movie trailer, which definitely was what I was looking for in this Zombieland 2 movie, with Eisenberg, Harrelson, Stone, Breslin returning to reprise their respective characters again. I knew I wasn’t expecting anything drastically different from the 2009 movie, so I entered Double Tap with good frame of my mind and somewhat eagerly expecting to catch up with this dysfunctional zombie killing family. Unfortunately, while I did see the movie a week after its release, my review for it fell to the wayside as my life in retail got a hold of me during the holidays as well as being sick for a good week and half after seeing the movie. So, with me still playing “catch up” I finally have the time to share my opinions on Zombieland: Double Tap. And what are they? Well, to be honest, my opinions on the film was good. Despite some problems here and there, Zombieland: Double Tap is definitely a fun sequel that’s worth the decade long wait. It doesn’t “redefine” the Zombie genre interest or outmatch its predecessor, but this next chapter of Zombieland still provides an entertaining entry….and that’s all that matters.
Returning to the director’s chair is director Ruben Fleischer, who helmed the first Zombieland movie as well as other film projects such as 30 Minutes or Less, Gangster Squad, and Venom. Thus, given his previous knowledge of shaping the first film, it seems quite suitable (and obvious) for Fleischer to direct this movie and (to that affect), Double Tap succeeds. Of course, with the first film being a “cult classic” of sorts, Fleischer probably knew that it wasn’t going to be easy to replicate the same formula in this sequel, especially since the 10-year gap between the films. Luckily, Fleischer certainly excels in bringing the same type of comedic nuances and cinematic aspects that made the first Zombieland enjoyable to Double Tap; creating a second installment that has plenty of fun and entertainment throughout. A lot of the familiar / likeable aspects of the first film, including the witty banter between four main lead characters, continues to be at the forefront of this sequel; touching upon each character in a amusing way, with plenty of nods and winks to the original 2009 film that’s done skillfully and not so much unnecessarily ham-fisted. Additionally, Fleischer keeps the film running at a brisk pace, with the feature having a runtime of 99 minutes in length (one hour and thirty-nine minutes), which means that the film never feels sluggish (even if it meanders through some secondary story beats / side plot threads), with Fleischer ensuring a companion sequel that leans with plenty of laughter and thrills that are presented snappy way (a sort of “thick and fast” notion). Speaking of which, the comedic aspect of the first Zombieland movie is well-represented in Double Tap, with Fleischer still utilizing its cast (more on that below) in a smart and hilarious by mixing comedic personalities / personas with something as serious / gravitas as fighting endless hordes of zombies every where they go. Basically, if you were a fan of the first Zombieland flick, you’ll definitely find Double Tap to your liking.
In terms of production quality, Double Tap is a good feature. Granted, much like the last film, I knew that the overall setting and background layouts weren’t going to be something elaborate and / or expansive. Thus, my opinion of this subject of the movie’s technical presentation isn’t that critical. Taking that into account, Double Tap does (at least) does have that standard “post-apocalyptic” setting of an abandoned building, cityscapes, and roads throughout the feature; littered with unmanned vehicles and rubbish. It certainly has that “look and feel” of the post-zombie world, so Double Tap’s visual aesthetics gets a solid industry standard in my book. Thus, a lot of the other areas that I usually mentioned (i.e set decorations, costumes, cinematography, etc.) fit into that same category as meeting the standards for a 202 movie. Thus, as a whole, the movie’s background nuances and presentation is good, but nothing grand as I didn’t expect to be “wowed” over it. So, it sort of breaks even. This also extends to the film’s score, which was done by David Sardy, which provides a good musical composition for the feature’s various scenes as well as a musical song selection thrown into the mix; interjecting the various zombie and humor bits equally well.
There are some problems that are bit glaring that Double Tap, while effectively fun and entertaining, can’t overcome, which hinders the film from overtaking its predecessor. Perhaps one of the most notable criticism that the movie can’t get right is the narrative being told. Of course, the narrative in the first Zombieland wasn’t exactly the best, but still combined zombie-killing action with its combination of group dynamics between its lead characters. Double Tap, however, is fun, but messy at the same time; creating a frustrating narrative that sounds good on paper, but thinly written when executed. Thus, problem lies within the movie’s script, which was penned by Dave Callaham, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick, which is a bit thinly sketched in certain areas of the story, including a side-story involving Tallahassee wanting to head to Graceland, which involves some of the movie’s new supporting characters. It’s fun sequence of events that follows, but adds little to the main narrative and ultimately could’ve been cut completely. Thus, I kind of wanted see Double Tap have more a substance within its narrative. Heck, they even had a decade long gap to come up with a new yarn to spin for this sequel…and it looks like they came up a bit shorter than expected.
Another point of criticism that I have about this is that there aren’t enough zombie action bits as there were in the first Zombieland movie. Much like the Walking Dead series as become, Double Tap seems more focused on its characters (and the dynamics that they share with each other) rather than the group facing the sparse groupings of mindless zombies. However, that was some of the fun of the first movie and Double Tap takes away that element. Yes, there are zombies in the movie and the gang is ready to take care of them (in gruesome fashion), but these mindless beings sort take a back seat for much of the film, with the script and Fleischer seemed more focused on showcasing witty banter between Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of course, the ending climatic piece in the third act gives us the best zombie action scenes of the feature, but it feels a bit “too little, too late” in my opinion. To be honest, this big sequence is a little manufactured and not as fun and unique as the final battle scene in the first film. I know that sounds a bit contrive and weird, but, while the third act big fight seems more polished and staged well, it sort of feels more restricted and doesn’t flow cohesively with the rest of the film’s flow (in matter of speaking).
What’s certainly elevates these points of criticism is the film’s cast, with the main quartet lead acting talents returning to reprise their roles in Double Tap, which is absolutely the “hands down” best part of this sequel. Naturally, I’m talking about the talents of Jessie Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin in their respective roles Zombieland character roles of Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of the four, Harrelson, known for his roles in Cheers, True Detective, and War for the Planet of the Apes, shines as the brightest in the movie, with dialogue lines of Tallahassee proving to be the most hilarious comedy stuff on the sequel. Harrelson certainly knows how to lay it on “thick and fast” with the character and the s**t he says in the movie is definitely funny (regardless if the joke is slightly or dated). Behind him, Eisenberg, known for his roles in The Art of Self-Defense, The Social Network, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, is somewhere in the middle of pack, but still continues to act as the somewhat main protagonist of the feature, including being a narrator for us (the viewers) in this post-zombie apocalypse world. Of course, Eisenberg’s nervous voice and twitchy body movements certainly help the character of Columbus to be likeable and does have a few comedic timing / bits with each of co-stars. Stone, known for her roles in The Help, Superbad, and La La Land, and Breslin, known for her roles in Signs, Little Miss Sunshine, and Definitely, Maybe, round out the quartet; providing some more grown-up / mature character of the group, with Wichita and Little Rock trying to find their place in the world and how they must deal with some of the party members on a personal level. Collectively, these four are what certainly the first movie fun and hilarious and their overall camaraderie / screen-presence with each other hasn’t diminished in the decade long absence. To be it simply, these four are simply riot in the Zombieland and are again in Double Tap.
With the movie keeping the focus on the main quartet of lead Zombieland characters, the one newcomer that certainly takes the spotlight is actress Zoey Deutch, who plays the character of Madison, a dim-witted blonde who joins the group and takes a liking to Columbus. Known for her roles in Before I Fall, The Politician, and Set It Up, Deutch is a somewhat “breath of fresh air” by acting as the tagalong team member to the quartet in a humorous way. Though there isn’t much insight or depth to the character of Madison, Deutch’s ditzy / air-head portrayal of her is quite hilarious and is fun when she’s making comments to Harrelson’s Tallahassee (again, he’s just a riot in the movie).
The rest of the cast, including actor Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse and Shaft) as Berkeley, a pacifist hippie that quickly befriends Little Rock on her journey, actress Rosario Dawson (Rent and Sin City) as Nevada, the owner of a Elvis-themed motel who Tallahassee quickly takes a shine to, and actors Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde and Old School) and Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie) as Albuquerque and Flagstaff, two traveling zombie-killing partners that are mimic reflections of Tallahassee and Columbus, are in minor supporting roles in Double Tap. While all of these acting talents are good and definitely bring a certain humorous quality to their characters, the characters themselves could’ve been easily expanded upon, with many just being thinly written caricatures. Of course, the movie focuses heavily on the Zombieland quartet (and newcomer Madison), but I wished that these characters could’ve been fleshed out a bit.
Lastly, be sure to still around for the film’s ending credits, with Double Tap offering up two Easter Eggs scenes (one mid-credits and one post-credit scenes). While I won’t spoil them, I do have mention that they are pretty hilarious.
✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅
It’s been awhile, but the Zombieland gang is back and are ready to hit the road once again in the movie Zombieland: Double Tap. Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film sees the return the dysfunctional zombie-killing makeshift family of survivors for another round of bickering, banting, and trying to find their way in a post-apocalyptic world. While the movie’s narrative is a bit messy and could’ve been refined in the storyboarding process as well as having a bit more zombie action, the rest of the feature provides to be a fun endeavor, especially with Fleischer returning to direct the project, the snappy / witty banter amongst its characters, a breezy runtime, and the four lead returning acting talents. Personally, I liked this movie. I definitely found it to my liking as I laugh many times throughout the movie, with the main principal cast lending their screen presence in this post-apocalyptic zombie movie. Thus, my recommendation for this movie is favorable “recommended” as I’m sure it will please many fans of the first movie as well as to the uninitiated (the film is quite easy to follow for newcomers). While the movie doesn’t redefine what was previous done back in 2009, Zombieland: Double Tap still provides a riot of laughs with this make-shift quartet of zombie survivors; giving us give us (the viewers) fun and entertaining companion sequel to the original feature.
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https://medium.com/@nct127neocity-livestream/live-nct-127-neo-city-the-link-world-tour-full-show-online-5739ab2a3a59
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['Nct Neo City', 'The Link World Tour Live Stream']
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2021-12-14 13:59:57.802000+00:00
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['Concerts', 'Nct', 'Festivals', 'Nct 127', 'Kpop']
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Title LIVE NCT 127 “NEO CITY LINK” World Tour Full Show “Online”Content NCT 127 “NEO CITY LINK” World Tour Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome 17–18–19 December 2021 WATCH LIVE ▶▶ httpscuttly5YLNLSV SHOW INFO Event NCT 127 “NEO CITY LINK” World Tour DateTime December 17 Friday 7 PM KST December 18 Saturday 6 PM KST December 19 Sunday 5 PM KST Venue Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome NCT 127 going world tour starting Seoul also online option one concert Stay tuned article find city perform don’t want miss ❖ CATEGORY WATCHTED ❖ action story similar adventure protagonist usually take risky turn lead desperate scenario including explosion fight scene daring escape etc Action adventure usually categorized together sometimes even “actionadventure” much common many story categorized genre simultaneously instance James Bond series classified Continuing survival age Zombieapocalypse makeshift family Columbus Jesse Eisenberg Tallahassee Woody Harrelson Wichita Emma Stone Little Rock Abagail Breslin found balance team settling vacant White House spend safe quality time one another figure next move However spend time Presidential resident raise uncertainty Columbus proposes Wichita freak independent lone warrior Little Rock start feel need woman suddenly decide escape middle night leaving men concerned Little Rock who’s quickly joined Berkley Avan Jogia hitchhiking hippie way place called Babylon fortified commune that’s supposed safe zombie land Hitting road retrieved loved one Tallahassee Columbus meet Madison Zoey Deutch dimwitted survivor take immediate liking Columbus complicating relationship Wichita ✅ ANALYZER GOOD BAD ✅ honest didn’t catch Zombieland first got released theater back 2009 course movie predated lot pop culture phenomenon usage zombiesesque main antagonist ie Game Thrones Maze Runner trilogy Walking Dead World War Z Last Us etc I’ve never keen whole “Zombie” craze others despite comedy talent project didn’t see Zombieland…until came TV year later Surprisingly however like Naturally zombie apocalypse thing fine wasn’t thing really enjoyed film’s humorbased comedy throughout much feature exception 2008’s Shaun Dead majority past future endeavor narrative always serious kind refreshing see comedic levity brought mix Plus film’s cast great four main lead one film’s greatest asset mentioned Zombieland didn’t make much huge splash box office certainly gained strong cult following including following year Flash forward decade release Zombieland finally got sequel Zombieland Double Tap central focus review post Given original film ended clear sequel 2009 movie indeed possible seemed like rush year kept passing quite surprised hear Zombieland getting sequel also bit surprised well Hollywood’s recent endeavor “belated sequels” variety finding mixed result project see film’s movie trailer definitely looking Zombieland 2 movie Eisenberg Harrelson Stone Breslin returning reprise respective character knew wasn’t expecting anything drastically different 2009 movie entered Double Tap good frame mind somewhat eagerly expecting catch dysfunctional zombie killing family Unfortunately see movie week release review fell wayside life retail got hold holiday well sick good week half seeing movie still playing “catch up” finally time share opinion Zombieland Double Tap Well honest opinion film good Despite problem Zombieland Double Tap definitely fun sequel that’s worth decade long wait doesn’t “redefine” Zombie genre interest outmatch predecessor next chapter Zombieland still provides entertaining entry…and that’s matter Returning director’s chair director Ruben Fleischer helmed first Zombieland movie well film project 30 Minutes Less Gangster Squad Venom Thus given previous knowledge shaping first film seems quite suitable obvious Fleischer direct movie affect Double Tap succeeds course first film “cult classic” sort Fleischer probably knew wasn’t going easy replicate formula sequel especially since 10year gap film Luckily Fleischer certainly excels bringing type comedic nuance cinematic aspect made first Zombieland enjoyable Double Tap creating second installment plenty fun entertainment throughout lot familiar likeable aspect first film including witty banter four main lead character continues forefront sequel touching upon character amusing way plenty nod wink original 2009 film that’s done skillfully much unnecessarily hamfisted Additionally Fleischer keep film running brisk pace feature runtime 99 minute length one hour thirtynine minute mean film never feel sluggish even meander secondary story beat side plot thread Fleischer ensuring companion sequel lean plenty laughter thrill presented snappy way sort “thick fast” notion Speaking comedic aspect first Zombieland movie wellrepresented Double Tap Fleischer still utilizing cast smart hilarious mixing comedic personality persona something serious gravitas fighting endless horde zombie every go Basically fan first Zombieland flick you’ll definitely find Double Tap liking term production quality Double Tap good feature Granted much like last film knew overall setting background layout weren’t going something elaborate expansive Thus opinion subject movie’s technical presentation isn’t critical Taking account Double Tap least standard “postapocalyptic” setting abandoned building cityscape road throughout feature littered unmanned vehicle rubbish certainly “look feel” postzombie world Double Tap’s visual aesthetic get solid industry standard book Thus lot area usually mentioned ie set decoration costume cinematography etc fit category meeting standard 202 movie Thus whole movie’s background nuance presentation good nothing grand didn’t expect “wowed” sort break even also extends film’s score done David Sardy provides good musical composition feature’s various scene well musical song selection thrown mix interjecting various zombie humor bit equally well problem bit glaring Double Tap effectively fun entertaining can’t overcome hinders film overtaking predecessor Perhaps one notable criticism movie can’t get right narrative told course narrative first Zombieland wasn’t exactly best still combined zombiekilling action combination group dynamic lead character Double Tap however fun messy time creating frustrating narrative sound good paper thinly written executed Thus problem lie within movie’s script penned Dave Callaham Rhett Reese Paul Wernick bit thinly sketched certain area story including sidestory involving Tallahassee wanting head Graceland involves movie’s new supporting character It’s fun sequence event follows add little main narrative ultimately could’ve cut completely Thus kind wanted see Double Tap substance within narrative Heck even decade long gap come new yarn spin sequel…and look like came bit shorter expected Another point criticism aren’t enough zombie action bit first Zombieland movie Much like Walking Dead series become Double Tap seems focused character dynamic share rather group facing sparse grouping mindless zombie However fun first movie Double Tap take away element Yes zombie movie gang ready take care gruesome fashion mindless being sort take back seat much film script Fleischer seemed focused showcasing witty banter Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock course ending climatic piece third act give u best zombie action scene feature feel bit “too little late” opinion honest big sequence little manufactured fun unique final battle scene first film know sound bit contrive weird third act big fight seems polished staged well sort feel restricted doesn’t flow cohesively rest film’s flow matter speaking What’s certainly elevates point criticism film’s cast main quartet lead acting talent returning reprise role Double Tap absolutely “hands down” best part sequel Naturally I’m talking talent Jessie Eisenberg Woody Harrelson Emma Stone Abigail Breslin respective role Zombieland character role Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock four Harrelson known role Cheers True Detective War Planet Apes shine brightest movie dialogue line Tallahassee proving hilarious comedy stuff sequel Harrelson certainly know lay “thick fast” character st say movie definitely funny regardless joke slightly dated Behind Eisenberg known role Art SelfDefense Social Network Batman v Superman Dawn Justice somewhere middle pack still continues act somewhat main protagonist feature including narrator u viewer postzombie apocalypse world course Eisenberg’s nervous voice twitchy body movement certainly help character Columbus likeable comedic timing bit costars Stone known role Help Superbad La La Land Breslin known role Signs Little Miss Sunshine Definitely Maybe round quartet providing grownup mature character group Wichita Little Rock trying find place world must deal party member personal level Collectively four certainly first movie fun hilarious overall camaraderie screenpresence hasn’t diminished decade long absence simply four simply riot Zombieland Double Tap movie keeping focus main quartet lead Zombieland character one newcomer certainly take spotlight actress Zoey Deutch play character Madison dimwitted blonde join group take liking Columbus Known role Fall Politician Set Deutch somewhat “breath fresh air” acting tagalong team member quartet humorous way Though isn’t much insight depth character Madison Deutch’s ditzy airhead portrayal quite hilarious fun she’s making comment Harrelson’s Tallahassee he’s riot movie rest cast including actor Avan Jogia Apocalypse Shaft Berkeley pacifist hippie quickly befriends Little Rock journey actress Rosario Dawson Rent Sin City Nevada owner Elvisthemed motel Tallahassee quickly take shine actor Luke Wilson Legally Blonde Old School Thomas Middleditch Silicon Valley Captain Underpants First Epic Movie Albuquerque Flagstaff two traveling zombiekilling partner mimic reflection Tallahassee Columbus minor supporting role Double Tap acting talent good definitely bring certain humorous quality character character could’ve easily expanded upon many thinly written caricature course movie focus heavily Zombieland quartet newcomer Madison wished character could’ve fleshed bit Lastly sure still around film’s ending credit Double Tap offering two Easter Eggs scene one midcredits one postcredit scene won’t spoil mention pretty hilarious ✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅ It’s awhile Zombieland gang back ready hit road movie Zombieland Double Tap Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film see return dysfunctional zombiekilling makeshift family survivor another round bickering banting trying find way postapocalyptic world movie’s narrative bit messy could’ve refined storyboarding process well bit zombie action rest feature provides fun endeavor especially Fleischer returning direct project snappy witty banter amongst character breezy runtime four lead returning acting talent Personally liked movie definitely found liking laugh many time throughout movie main principal cast lending screen presence postapocalyptic zombie movie Thus recommendation movie favorable “recommended” I’m sure please many fan first movie well uninitiated film quite easy follow newcomer movie doesn’t redefine previous done back 2009 Zombieland Double Tap still provides riot laugh makeshift quartet zombie survivor giving u give u viewer fun entertaining companion sequel original featureTags Concerts Nct Festivals Nct 127 Kpop
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Behind the Scenes of Singles’ Day, China’s Biggest Shopping Festival — Interest Outfit
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Singles’ Day is China’s spending event of the year, with sales reaching a record $115 billion in 2020.
As consumers shop, ecommerce employees and delivery companies work overtime to keep the spree going.
Distribution centers bear the brunt of the workload and have to move billions of packages in days.
Singles’ Day proper started in China on Thursday, marking the beginning of the country’s largest online spending fest.
While this year’s event included a discount period on November 1, the true 24-hour sales frenzy traditionally launches on November 11, when consumers flood online shopping platforms like Alibaba’s Taobao and its rival JD.com.
Despite a crackdown this year from Beijing on lavish spending and consumer waste, reports creeping in from local media indicate Singles’ Day is still going strong, with 382 brands each hitting $15 million in sales since the start of this year’s event.
Here are some photos that show how China moves billions of packages to hundreds of cities on its biggest spending day.
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https://medium.com/@rustyprotinfvh79/behind-the-scenes-of-singles-day-china-s-biggest-shopping-festival-interest-outfit-9ad3a5040c1e
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['Read C. E']
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2021-11-11 17:49:45.814000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'China', 'Shopping', 'Singles Day', 'Sales']
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Title Behind Scenes Singles’ Day China’s Biggest Shopping Festival — Interest OutfitContent Singles’ Day China’s spending event year sale reaching record 115 billion 2020 consumer shop ecommerce employee delivery company work overtime keep spree going Distribution center bear brunt workload move billion package day Singles’ Day proper started China Thursday marking beginning country’s largest online spending fest year’s event included discount period November 1 true 24hour sale frenzy traditionally launch November 11 consumer flood online shopping platform like Alibaba’s Taobao rival JDcom Despite crackdown year Beijing lavish spending consumer waste report creeping local medium indicate Singles’ Day still going strong 382 brand hitting 15 million sale since start year’s event photo show China move billion package hundred city biggest spending dayTags Festivals China Shopping Singles Day Sales
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Get ready for Qatar’s biggest Arabian horse festival
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Are you an equestrian enthusiast? If so you’ll want to mark your calendar for this year’s Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF).
The world-class event, will beheld under the patronage of Qatar’s Amir from February 2 to 6, 2022, and in partnership with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and Qatar Equestrian Federation.
It aims to promote the “uniqueness of Purebred Arabian horses at various local and international platforms,” Katara said in a statement.
Horses have long been a significant part of Gulf culture, and thousands of people take extreme pride in showcasing their top-tier horse collections to the public. Horse prices can easily reach to one million dollars, depending on the breed and its characteristics.
The festival will include various programmes that promise a one-of-a-kind experience for all viewers, including what’s being described as a magestic Arabian Peninsula Horse Show from February 3 to 5, an Arabian Horse Auction on February 7 and a Title Show from February 9 to 12.
Prize money will be distributed for the following three competition categories:
* Yearlings (1 Year Old): the prizes are QR250,000 for first place, QR 150,000 for second and QR100,000 for third.
* Junior (2 -3 Years Old): QR800,000 for first place, QR 430,000 for second and QR 250,000 for third.
* Senior (4 Years Old and above): QR 1,000,000 for first place, QR 600,000 for second and QR300,000 for third.
A panel of 11 judges will evaluate the classes, rotating in groups of nine. Horses will be judged based on five criteria, including type, head and neck, body and top-line, legs, and movement.
Meanwhile, the ‘finest’ auction aims to provide horse owners, breeders and equine enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase superior purebred Arabian horses.
Registration for the festival has kicked off and will remain open until December 31, Katara stated.
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https://medium.com/@tezzup/get-ready-for-qatars-biggest-arabian-horse-festival-d80e090b2151
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['Tezzup', 'Worldwide']
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2021-12-30 05:30:34.069000+00:00
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['Travel', 'Qatar', 'Festivals', 'Doha', 'Horses']
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Title Get ready Qatar’s biggest Arabian horse festivalContent equestrian enthusiast you’ll want mark calendar year’s Katara International Arabian Horse Festival KIAHF worldclass event beheld patronage Qatar’s Amir February 2 6 2022 partnership Qatar Racing Equestrian Club Qatar Equestrian Federation aim promote “uniqueness Purebred Arabian horse various local international platforms” Katara said statement Horses long significant part Gulf culture thousand people take extreme pride showcasing toptier horse collection public Horse price easily reach one million dollar depending breed characteristic festival include various programme promise oneofakind experience viewer including what’s described magestic Arabian Peninsula Horse Show February 3 5 Arabian Horse Auction February 7 Title Show February 9 12 Prize money distributed following three competition category Yearlings 1 Year Old prize QR250000 first place QR 150000 second QR100000 third Junior 2 3 Years Old QR800000 first place QR 430000 second QR 250000 third Senior 4 Years Old QR 1000000 first place QR 600000 second QR300000 third panel 11 judge evaluate class rotating group nine Horses judged based five criterion including type head neck body topline leg movement Meanwhile ‘finest’ auction aim provide horse owner breeder equine enthusiast opportunity purchase superior purebred Arabian horse Registration festival kicked remain open December 31 Katara statedTags Travel Qatar Festivals Doha Horses
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Why do we have Easter day Holiday?
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Why do we have Easter day Holiday? Orthodox Easter Day in Russia is a holiday that is so important that people celebrated it even during the atheist Soviet period. To this day, Russians discover many Easter traditions, just the way their forefathers did.
Easter is a time when the faithful and atheists alike, young and old, city citizens, and country folk attend Easter Mass. But Easter in Russia is a lot more than just a celebration of the renewal of Jesus Christ. It’s a long and robust tradition that even the communists couldn’t get rid of. Easter cleanses souls and thoughts, bringing peace, joy, and hope. And it’s a period when Russians look ahead to a happy family dinner with lots of exceptional Easter food like Easter bread, traditional cheesecake, Easter eggs, and other tasty treats.
Easter in Russia is calling as Paskha. The name probably develops from the Jewish holiday of Pesach, which dedicates to the rescue of Jews from Egyptian slavery. The word indicates transitioning with Christ from death to eternity and from earth to heaven by Christian tradition.
It’s a shifting holiday.
Russian Easter changes yearly because it falls on the first Sunday after the first religious full moon. Paskha usually is celebrates later than Catholic Easter because the Russian Orthodox Church attends the old Julian calendar, unlike the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, which have been using the Gregorian calendar since the 16th century.
People fast before Easter.
Paskha comes before 40 days of Great Lent, the most important event in the Orthodox church year. Those who examine it are not supposed to eat meat, dairy, and, on some days, even vegetable oils. No food or drink should be eaten until the evening on the final Friday before Easter (Good Friday).
Preparation
Russians suppose to do all their pre-Easter tasks during the last week before the holiday, also known as the Holy Week. Houses should be clean entirely before “Clean Thursday, “when Russians color and decorate eggs. On Saturdays, everyone cooks popular Easter food and those who fast do not taste it while cooking. It is also popular to honor the food at church during the night ceremony.
Easter customs
There’s a church ceremony at night
In Russia, the Easter church ceremony starts on Saturday evening and lasts until daylight. This usually a stunning ceremony with candle lights and liturgical chants, attended even by those who don’t attend mass frequently. At midnight, the bells jingle to announce the renewal of Christ. In history, only men were allow to ring church bells. Bell-ringing could hear everywhere, creating a joyful environment. There was a lot of playing coming to pass.
Church of Christ the Saviour at night
Eggs are more important than you think
Easter eggs are an essential part of the holiday. Hard-boiled eggs traditionally paint red using onion skins; they signify renewal and new life. Eggs exchanging are one of the most popular Easter customs. The following small standard process keeps the eggs until Easter, which supposedly helps protect the house from floods, fires, and other natural disasters.
Easter Cake
Traditional food is still popular
On Easter morning, most families in Russia, no matter how religious they are, will maybe enjoy a traditional breakfast of eggs, kulich, a special kind of yeast bread, and Paskha, a pyramid-formed cake made of cottage cheese and raisins. Many food shops give ready-made kulichi and paskhas, but people like to make them using family recipes approved from generation to generation.
There’s a special greeting.
Russians hardly stay at home on Easter; this holiday is all about family gatherings and festive dinners. So that the day people exchange Easter eggs, kiss each other on the cheek three times.
Easter Eggs
Painted eggs are an international Easter symbol. In Russia, Easter eggs believe in maintaining magic powers. They suppose to protect crops against rain damage, keep cattle healthy and prevent evil spirits. An Easter egg hidden in the organization of a house would bring the landlords happiness and success. It should even be likely to make yourself look younger by rolling an Easter egg over the face. So it’s no surprise that painted and blessed Easter eggs kept as lucky charms for a long time. The most wonderful ones probably the Great Easter Eggs designed by the world-famous jeweler for the Russian Royal Family.
Traditional Easter eggs are red. As it is not compulsory to use red, it is also possible to use other colors. In Russia, eggs are always cooked together with onion skins or wrapped in colorful fabric remnants. Spinach colors egg green, and beetroot gives them a red color. Easter eggs get an excellent glow if rubbed with vegetable oil.
Easter has its games. Russian Easter celebrations include various games, which unsurprisingly involve Easter eggs. The most popular one is rolling the eggs along the floor or down a slope, and the one that reaches the base without breaking wins. People also try to hurt each other’s eggs, and the one whose egg breaks down last is the winner.
Easter lasts 40 days.
The first week after Easter, they were supposed to be holy. During this period, church services were held with their holy doors open, symbolizing Christ opening the kingdom of heaven to all people. The 40 days between Easter and Ascension Day refer to as paschal.
The trumpet fanfares heard multiple times throughout, adding to the overall excitement in the Easter holiday musical description. Easter also applied to as ‘The Bright Holiday’ in Russia, as it offers hope to those who may need it. This is a familiar feeling throughout the Russian Easter Festival Overture, particularly at the end, where the whole costume comes together to create a vast celebratory sound to represent the ending, if you will, of the Easter holiday.
To know more like this festival visit our website that is https://gyanibalak.com/. Our website carries information about different types of festivals worldwide.
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['Rahul Modhgil']
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2021-12-28 08:18:03.145000+00:00
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['Easter Egg', 'Easter', 'Eastern Europe', 'Festivals', 'Europe']
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Title Easter day HolidayContent Easter day Holiday Orthodox Easter Day Russia holiday important people celebrated even atheist Soviet period day Russians discover many Easter tradition way forefather Easter time faithful atheist alike young old city citizen country folk attend Easter Mass Easter Russia lot celebration renewal Jesus Christ It’s long robust tradition even communist couldn’t get rid Easter clean soul thought bringing peace joy hope it’s period Russians look ahead happy family dinner lot exceptional Easter food like Easter bread traditional cheesecake Easter egg tasty treat Easter Russia calling Paskha name probably develops Jewish holiday Pesach dedicates rescue Jews Egyptian slavery word indicates transitioning Christ death eternity earth heaven Christian tradition It’s shifting holiday Russian Easter change yearly fall first Sunday first religious full moon Paskha usually celebrates later Catholic Easter Russian Orthodox Church attends old Julian calendar unlike Roman Catholic Protestant church using Gregorian calendar since 16th century People fast Easter Paskha come 40 day Great Lent important event Orthodox church year examine supposed eat meat dairy day even vegetable oil food drink eaten evening final Friday Easter Good Friday Preparation Russians suppose preEaster task last week holiday also known Holy Week Houses clean entirely “Clean Thursday “when Russians color decorate egg Saturdays everyone cook popular Easter food fast taste cooking also popular honor food church night ceremony Easter custom There’s church ceremony night Russia Easter church ceremony start Saturday evening last daylight usually stunning ceremony candle light liturgical chant attended even don’t attend mass frequently midnight bell jingle announce renewal Christ history men allow ring church bell Bellringing could hear everywhere creating joyful environment lot playing coming pas Church Christ Saviour night Eggs important think Easter egg essential part holiday Hardboiled egg traditionally paint red using onion skin signify renewal new life Eggs exchanging one popular Easter custom following small standard process keep egg Easter supposedly help protect house flood fire natural disaster Easter Cake Traditional food still popular Easter morning family Russia matter religious maybe enjoy traditional breakfast egg kulich special kind yeast bread Paskha pyramidformed cake made cottage cheese raisin Many food shop give readymade kulichi paskhas people like make using family recipe approved generation generation There’s special greeting Russians hardly stay home Easter holiday family gathering festive dinner day people exchange Easter egg kiss cheek three time Easter Eggs Painted egg international Easter symbol Russia Easter egg believe maintaining magic power suppose protect crop rain damage keep cattle healthy prevent evil spirit Easter egg hidden organization house would bring landlord happiness success even likely make look younger rolling Easter egg face it’s surprise painted blessed Easter egg kept lucky charm long time wonderful one probably Great Easter Eggs designed worldfamous jeweler Russian Royal Family Traditional Easter egg red compulsory use red also possible use color Russia egg always cooked together onion skin wrapped colorful fabric remnant Spinach color egg green beetroot give red color Easter egg get excellent glow rubbed vegetable oil Easter game Russian Easter celebration include various game unsurprisingly involve Easter egg popular one rolling egg along floor slope one reach base without breaking win People also try hurt other’s egg one whose egg break last winner Easter last 40 day first week Easter supposed holy period church service held holy door open symbolizing Christ opening kingdom heaven people 40 day Easter Ascension Day refer paschal trumpet fanfare heard multiple time throughout adding overall excitement Easter holiday musical description Easter also applied ‘The Bright Holiday’ Russia offer hope may need familiar feeling throughout Russian Easter Festival Overture particularly end whole costume come together create vast celebratory sound represent ending Easter holiday know like festival visit website httpsgyanibalakcom website carry information different type festival worldwideTags Easter Egg Easter Eastern Europe Festivals Europe
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Welcome to Fyre Festival
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LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Life at the festival is all about partying at the main stage and relaxing on the beach during the day. We also know that where you lay your head at night is super important. The more you rest, the more you can enjoy the activities that are waiting for you at Fyre Festival.
What are the housing options at Fyre Festival?
There are a variety of accommodations available at Fyre Festival. The most common lodging will be our tents with additional options to upgrade to villas or hire yachts for the weekend.
What are the tents like?
Our tented structures are geodesic domes built out of incredibly sturdy, yet lightweight material. All tents are furnished with real beds (think mattresses and bed frames), fresh linens, pillows, and simple considerations that match our island life. Panels of the tents can be opened like windows to allow in ocean breezes or closed if things get chilly. Fyre Festival is about unplugging, which means our tents are lit with solar-powered bulbs and do not have running electricity. The tents are meant to be unfussy retreats to rest with much of the festival life taking place at our venues. As such, the tents provide the bare necessities to our guests while offering simple comforts. Note, the pictures in this post show our domes just after instillation, we’re excited to share interior photos which show their eco-contemporary aesthetic.
What if I need to charge a phone?
Every guest will have complimentary access to portable power chargers at their local Concierge Desk. We’ll have a large supply of tools to help you stay as connected as you want to be.
What’s the Concierge Desk?
Every lodging village has a unique Concierge Desk, staffed all day and all night by our best Fyre Festival staffers and security. The Concierge Desk is the heart of each village, providing advice, support, and help however and whenever you need it. Stop by with questions, requests, or just to say hi.
Do the tents have locks on them?
Our tented structures (i.e. Like the Retreat, The Duo, The Nest, and the Lodge) do not have locks on them, but all our tents are located in distinct neighborhoods serviced by 24-hour security details at our local Concierge Desks. With this in mind, we recommend only bringing your absolutely necessary valuables. We recommend leaving your computer at home. We take your safety very, very seriously and we’re making sure festival staff are always available and on call to help you.
What should I do with my valuables?
Every guest will have complimentary access to secure lockers at their local Concierge Desk to lock away any valuables. Fyre Festival is an island event, so we recommend packing for island life and only bringing absolutely necessary valuables. This would be a good time to leave the computer at home.
What if I need something not already in the tent?
Every tent neighborhood will be serviced by a 24-hour Concierge Desk to assist with any question or request you have. Just walk over and ask and we’ll do everything we can to help. We’ve also opened a Fyre Festival Convenience Store stocked with all kinds of essentials to help you stay cool and stay safe at the festival.
What are the villas like?
The villas are private residences located right around Rokers Point. Think of them as private residences similar to an island AirBnB. We’ll provide complimentary transportation to and from the Villas.
What are the yachts like?
The yachts vary in class and size, but all of them provide comfy sleeping accommodations for larger groups, as well as a full crew, private catering, and fuel considerations. Our larger yachts also have sundecks and other island amenities to help you unwind.
What is included in housing accommodations?
All housing comes with a comfortable bed for each guest, pillows, soft linens, and various furnishings. Communal restrooms and charging stations will be available in all of our tented neighborhoods.
Are there public bathrooms?
Yes, shared communal bathrooms with showers will be accessible throughout the island. Please note, there will be no private bathrooms.
Will there be laundry facilities?
No, there will be no laundry facilities available on the island. That means you should consider bringing extra towels, simple necessities, and enough clothing to last your duration of your stay. Please pack accordingly.
What do I need to bring with me to the island?
Less than you think. Fyre Festival is a place to unwind, unplug, and be present. Pack only what you’d need for a tropical island getaway. Sunscreen and (non-aerosol) bug repellent are highly recommended.
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https://medium.com/@fyrefestival/welcome-to-fyre-festival-c8a565cd401
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['Fyre Festival']
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2017-04-21 16:11:43.193000+00:00
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['Travel', 'Festivalexperience', 'Festivals', 'Travel Tips']
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Title Welcome Fyre FestivalContent LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS Life festival partying main stage relaxing beach day also know lay head night super important rest enjoy activity waiting Fyre Festival housing option Fyre Festival variety accommodation available Fyre Festival common lodging tent additional option upgrade villa hire yacht weekend tent like tented structure geodesic dome built incredibly sturdy yet lightweight material tent furnished real bed think mattress bed frame fresh linen pillow simple consideration match island life Panels tent opened like window allow ocean breeze closed thing get chilly Fyre Festival unplugging mean tent lit solarpowered bulb running electricity tent meant unfussy retreat rest much festival life taking place venue tent provide bare necessity guest offering simple comfort Note picture post show dome instillation we’re excited share interior photo show ecocontemporary aesthetic need charge phone Every guest complimentary access portable power charger local Concierge Desk We’ll large supply tool help stay connected want What’s Concierge Desk Every lodging village unique Concierge Desk staffed day night best Fyre Festival staffer security Concierge Desk heart village providing advice support help however whenever need Stop question request say hi tent lock tented structure ie Like Retreat Duo Nest Lodge lock tent located distinct neighborhood serviced 24hour security detail local Concierge Desks mind recommend bringing absolutely necessary valuable recommend leaving computer home take safety seriously we’re making sure festival staff always available call help valuable Every guest complimentary access secure locker local Concierge Desk lock away valuable Fyre Festival island event recommend packing island life bringing absolutely necessary valuable would good time leave computer home need something already tent Every tent neighborhood serviced 24hour Concierge Desk assist question request walk ask we’ll everything help We’ve also opened Fyre Festival Convenience Store stocked kind essential help stay cool stay safe festival villa like villa private residence located right around Rokers Point Think private residence similar island AirBnB We’ll provide complimentary transportation Villas yacht like yacht vary class size provide comfy sleeping accommodation larger group well full crew private catering fuel consideration larger yacht also sundecks island amenity help unwind included housing accommodation housing come comfortable bed guest pillow soft linen various furnishing Communal restroom charging station available tented neighborhood public bathroom Yes shared communal bathroom shower accessible throughout island Please note private bathroom laundry facility laundry facility available island mean consider bringing extra towel simple necessity enough clothing last duration stay Please pack accordingly need bring island Less think Fyre Festival place unwind unplug present Pack you’d need tropical island getaway Sunscreen nonaerosol bug repellent highly recommendedTags Travel Festivalexperience Festivals Travel Tips
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How to escape social gatherings this festive season?
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Dear Friend,
I hope you are doing well, I know I don’t know that for sure but hey, you can always email me at [email protected] if you need a friend. I’m here. That’s the reason I always start with — Dear Friend.
So, guess what? Holiday season is here, just around the corner. Can you believe it? Another year has gone.
But this year isn’t actually over, not without those festival gatherings right? For some of us, it’s painful, really painful. I get that, due to lockdown, I know many of us have developed anxiety, nervousness and what not.
After not actually meeting people for so long, it’s hard to communicate with them face to face. And some of us even want an escape from all those gatherings because let’s be real, the people in those gatherings can be too much sometimes, let it be acquaintances, friends or relatives.
And those of you who can play the fall sick card, you people are lucky! I can never play that card so perfectly and even if I did, I had to attend those gatherings because staying home is not an option.
Now, the main question — HOW to ESCAPE those painful FESTIVAL GATHERINGS?
To be honest, if you are already in the gathering, there’s no way out and might as well endure it. But here’s a trick that has helped me.
ARRIVE AT A DECENT TIME
Ahn, arrive at a decent time, a time when you know that everyone will probably be there.
GREET THEM BEFORE THEY GREET YOU
Yes, greet them. Geez, don’t get mad, just read the full point.
I know you don’t even probably want to talk to these people but, if you go up to them and greet them first, then they won’t have any reason to come to you afterwards. Because there are so many people a person has to meet that most of them don’t have much time and you can always pretend that you saw someone you know and go to the next person.
Beware, if you let people greet you, conversation is going to be a lot longer. That’s why greet them first!
Believe me, if you do this first, you’ll feel sooooooooo relieved.
STUFF YOUR FACE WITH FOOD
After you are done with the first step, then it’s time for the food! These gatherings have a lot of good food, don’t miss out on it. And the fun fact is, if people see that you are busy with your food they won’t disturb you.
Even if you don’t do the first and second step, this step will still help you. For extreme measures, you can act like a really messy eater.
Now that you are done with those steps, you are kind of relaxed and pleased. Your nerves have released the stress and you feel light.
You can find yourself a spot, plugin your earbuds, listen to a song and act like you are talking to someone with all those hand gestures and stuff.
OR
You can go ahead and actually talk to people. There might be someone you like at that party or gathering. After all, you did greet them and know what kind of vibe a person has. Moreover, festival gatherings are the only time you meet so many people. And you may find someone you can relate to. Go ahead and talk to them! Because at first, it may seem intimidating and scary but once you start you won’t feel stressed.
Because at the end of the day, it’s all in your mind, it’s a psychological thing right? We think it’s intimidating, that’s why it becomes intimidating. BUT if you follow the steps I have told you then, I’m pretty sure, a lot of time will have passed and you will probably be very relaxed and chill, which will put you in a good mood.
And, these things MAY work and MAY NOT.
You MAY find someone you can relate to or you MAY NOT.
But that’s a choice/a decision you have to make, because that’s how life is, it gives you choices and you have to choose.
And if you don’t choose then maybe someday you’ll regret it or maybe not. In the end, it’s all on you.
So, enjoy! I know you need that. So, let go of yourself and enjoy! After everything that’s been going on in the world, it’s time to enjoy!
Enjoy all those drinks, food, awkward moments, the nervousness, all of them.
Who knows, maybe in the future, you might be telling someone special all about these things.
Love
AGNA
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2021-12-21 07:45:12.718000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Festivals', 'Life Lessons', 'Self Improvement', 'Life']
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Title escape social gathering festive seasonContent Dear Friend hope well know don’t know sure hey always email agna1920gmailcom need friend I’m That’s reason always start — Dear Friend guess Holiday season around corner believe Another year gone year isn’t actually without festival gathering right u it’s painful really painful get due lockdown know many u developed anxiety nervousness actually meeting people long it’s hard communicate face face u even want escape gathering let’s real people gathering much sometimes let acquaintance friend relative play fall sick card people lucky never play card perfectly even attend gathering staying home option main question — ESCAPE painful FESTIVAL GATHERINGS honest already gathering there’s way might well endure here’s trick helped ARRIVE DECENT TIME Ahn arrive decent time time know everyone probably GREET GREET Yes greet Geez don’t get mad read full point know don’t even probably want talk people go greet first won’t reason come afterwards many people person meet don’t much time always pretend saw someone know go next person Beware let people greet conversation going lot longer That’s greet first Believe first you’ll feel sooooooooo relieved STUFF FACE FOOD done first step it’s time food gathering lot good food don’t miss fun fact people see busy food won’t disturb Even don’t first second step step still help extreme measure act like really messy eater done step kind relaxed pleased nerve released stress feel light find spot plugin earbuds listen song act like talking someone hand gesture stuff go ahead actually talk people might someone like party gathering greet know kind vibe person Moreover festival gathering time meet many people may find someone relate Go ahead talk first may seem intimidating scary start won’t feel stressed end day it’s mind it’s psychological thing right think it’s intimidating that’s becomes intimidating follow step told I’m pretty sure lot time passed probably relaxed chill put good mood thing MAY work MAY MAY find someone relate MAY that’s choicea decision make that’s life give choice choose don’t choose maybe someday you’ll regret maybe end it’s enjoy know need let go enjoy everything that’s going world it’s time enjoy Enjoy drink food awkward moment nervousness know maybe future might telling someone special thing Love AGNATags Christmas Festivals Life Lessons Self Improvement Life
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How is mahashivratri celebrated in India?
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INTRODUCTION :
How is mahashivratri celebrated in India? The festival of Mahashivratri is very important. According to Vedas mythological texts, Shiva is the beginning and the end. Shiva has been called the ultimate father, and Parvati mother has been called Jagat Janani. Shiva is the father of all 33 crore vagaries.
There are 33 crore Goddesses of Hindus in India, whom they believe, always worship, but the central place among them is Lord Shiva.
It is said that not all God is happy so soon. As soon as God is there, that’s why Lord Shiva is also called Bholenath. Shiva and Shakti, i.e. Mother Parvati, are always together. Shiva becomes a body without power. Shiva is unborn, formless, and is everywhere.
HOW WAS MAHASHIVRATRI NAMED?
How is mahashivratri celebrated in India? According to Shivaratri, Lord Shiva is the lord and dictator of all living creatures. All these creatures, animals and insects, perform all kinds of tasks and behaviour with the will of Lord Shiva. Shiva’s will determines the life cycle of any creature.
According to Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva resides in austerity by staying on Mount Kailash for six months in a year and after staying for six months from Mount Kailash and residing in the crematorium on earth. On their earth, “Paraya falls on the Trayodashi date of the Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. On the day of Mahashivaratri, there is a lot of rain.
When the incarnation of Shiva takes place in the earth, that is, the death world, this day is very encouraging for all beings, and all the devotees call this day Maha Shivaratri. This day is celebrated as the festival of Maha Shivaratri.
IMPORTANCE OF MAHA SHIVARATRI :
How is mahashivratri celebrated in India? Maha Shivaratri is the festival of worship of Lord Bholenath. When religious lovers worship Mahadev with ceremonial rituals and receive blessings from them, on this day, a large number of people gather in the temple of Shiva, and all the devotees see themselves and consider themselves fortunate.
Every festival shows the path of all people to choose the right path and walk on the path of truth. The festival leaves a deep impression on our lives. The worship of Shiva is the worship of God from whom all have originated.
Shiva is himself an Aghori. He has no attachment to respect nor any place of Shiva’s ghost. The vampire, Aghori, Gana phantom always stays with him. The creation of the universe originated from Lord Shiva, and when the time comes, they also end the creation. No one is different from God Shiva, the Supreme Father God. We are all part of the living world, half of all creatures, small or big.
Ganga-bathing is also of special importance on Mahashivaratri, as it is believed that Lord Shiva, by holding the rapid flow of Ganga on his head, slowly left the earth to salvation this dead land.
METHOD OF WORSHIPING MAHADEV :
Shiva temples are very well decorated on the day of Mahashivaratri. Devotees fast for the whole day and stay fast. According to their convenience, they go to Shiva temples in the evening with fruits, plum, milk, etc. There, milk-mixed bathes the Shivling with pure water. After that, fruits, flowers, plum, and milk are offered to the Shivling. It is considered very virtuous to do so. Along with this, Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva, is also worshipped on this night.
DIFFERENT NAMES OF MAHADEV :
How is mahashivratri celebrated in India? According to the mythological texts and Vedas, there are 108 names of the Gods of Gods. There is a special story attached to each name of Mahadev. Mahadev’s name is also found in him because he is the father of all the Gods, the father of birth and the solution to all problems.
The name Chandrashekhar had to be worn on his head to save him from the end of the moon. Because of which he was called Chandrasekhar.
The name Neelkanth was attributed to him drinking the most deadly poison to protect the whole creation.
By the way, Shiva has many names like Pashupatinath, Trikaldarshi, Parvati Nath, Trilochan, Trinetradhari, Mahakal, Parampita, etc. He is also called Gangadhar.
He was also named Gangadhar because of holding Ganga on his head, because when Ganga “died to save the people, Ganga was very strong due to which the entire death would be destroyed so to save it from destruction.” Lord Mahadev put on his hair and saved the world.
INTERESTING STORY OF SHIVARATRI :
In the past times, Chitrabhanu was a hunter. He used to run his family by hunting. He was a moneylender’s debtor but could not repay his loan in time. The angry moneylender caught the hunter once and made him Shivmath Mehi prisoner. Coincidentally it was Shivratri that day. The hunter was listening very carefully to all the religious things related to Shiva. He also heard the story of Shivaratri fast to the Chaturdi, and soon after evening, the moneylender called him and asked him to repay the loan, then the hunter got free of the bond by promising to return the loan the next day.
The next day, like his daily routine, he went hunting in the forest. But due to being on a captive planet throughout the day, he started to get disturbed by hunger and thirst. He went far away in search of prey. When it started getting dark, he thought that I would have to spend the night in the forest only when he saw the vine tree on the banks of the lake, he climbed on that tree and waited for the night to pass, and the Shivling was under the vine tree, which was covered with bell papers.
The hunter did not even know that the branches he broke while making a halt Coincidentally fell on the Shivling. In this way, fasting and thirsty hunters also fasted throughout the day, and bell-sheets were also installed on the Shivling. At one o’clock in the night, a deer hunter came near the pond and started taunting that Hirani said, “Stop, I am pregnant.” You will not know one or two. You will feel guilty. So the hunter left him, and while entering Varan, some Bellapatra fell on the Shivling. Thus worshipped the hunter’s first watch.
At last of the Story
After a while, a deer came again. Then the hunter gave his word. This time Hirani said, “I come now to meet my husband, then you kill me. When the hunter came inside, then some bell letters fell on the Shivling. Also worshipped The hunter’s second watch. He has completed The worship of the three guards of this type of hunter for one reason or another. Due to this, he fasted and worshipped him on the pretext of hunting and awakening. In this way, he obtained salvation by worshipping Shiva, and when he died, he was being taken to Yama Lok. That the Shivagans sent him to Shiva Lok. With the grace of Shiva, in this birth of his life, King Chitrabhanu was able to remember his previous life and worshipped the importance of Mahashivaratri and also followed it in his next life.
Conclusion :
On the day of Mahashivaratri, the person who worships Shiva with compassion attains salvation. Anyway, neither have spoken, they are happy soon. The worship of Mahadev is celebrated with great pomp throughout India. Therefore, we should also have compassion for others in our minds. We should worship Shiva so that we can request to end all our sufferings.
To know more like this festival visit our website that is : https://gyanibalak.com/. our website carries information about different types of festivals worldwide.
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https://medium.com/@gyanibalakji/how-is-mahashivratri-celebrated-in-india-8b33b39a4f8d
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['Rahul Modhgil']
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2021-12-19 11:02:35.537000+00:00
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['Mahashivratri Pooja', 'Festivals', 'Mahashivratri Status', 'Mahashivtatri', 'Indian']
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Title mahashivratri celebrated IndiaContent INTRODUCTION mahashivratri celebrated India festival Mahashivratri important According Vedas mythological text Shiva beginning end Shiva called ultimate father Parvati mother called Jagat Janani Shiva father 33 crore vagary 33 crore Goddesses Hindus India believe always worship central place among Lord Shiva said God happy soon soon God that’s Lord Shiva also called Bholenath Shiva Shakti ie Mother Parvati always together Shiva becomes body without power Shiva unborn formless everywhere MAHASHIVRATRI NAMED mahashivratri celebrated India According Shivaratri Lord Shiva lord dictator living creature creature animal insect perform kind task behaviour Lord Shiva Shiva’s determines life cycle creature According Shiva Purana Lord Shiva resides austerity staying Mount Kailash six month year staying six month Mount Kailash residing crematorium earth earth “Paraya fall Trayodashi date Krishna Paksha Phalgun month day Mahashivaratri lot rain incarnation Shiva take place earth death world day encouraging being devotee call day Maha Shivaratri day celebrated festival Maha Shivaratri IMPORTANCE MAHA SHIVARATRI mahashivratri celebrated India Maha Shivaratri festival worship Lord Bholenath religious lover worship Mahadev ceremonial ritual receive blessing day large number people gather temple Shiva devotee see consider fortunate Every festival show path people choose right path walk path truth festival leaf deep impression life worship Shiva worship God originated Shiva Aghori attachment respect place Shiva’s ghost vampire Aghori Gana phantom always stay creation universe originated Lord Shiva time come also end creation one different God Shiva Supreme Father God part living world half creature small big Gangabathing also special importance Mahashivaratri believed Lord Shiva holding rapid flow Ganga head slowly left earth salvation dead land METHOD WORSHIPING MAHADEV Shiva temple well decorated day Mahashivaratri Devotees fast whole day stay fast According convenience go Shiva temple evening fruit plum milk etc milkmixed bathe Shivling pure water fruit flower plum milk offered Shivling considered virtuous Along Nandi vehicle Lord Shiva also worshipped night DIFFERENT NAMES MAHADEV mahashivratri celebrated India According mythological text Vedas 108 name Gods Gods special story attached name Mahadev Mahadev’s name also found father Gods father birth solution problem name Chandrashekhar worn head save end moon called Chandrasekhar name Neelkanth attributed drinking deadly poison protect whole creation way Shiva many name like Pashupatinath Trikaldarshi Parvati Nath Trilochan Trinetradhari Mahakal Parampita etc also called Gangadhar also named Gangadhar holding Ganga head Ganga “died save people Ganga strong due entire death would destroyed save destruction” Lord Mahadev put hair saved world INTERESTING STORY SHIVARATRI past time Chitrabhanu hunter used run family hunting moneylender’s debtor could repay loan time angry moneylender caught hunter made Shivmath Mehi prisoner Coincidentally Shivratri day hunter listening carefully religious thing related Shiva also heard story Shivaratri fast Chaturdi soon evening moneylender called asked repay loan hunter got free bond promising return loan next day next day like daily routine went hunting forest due captive planet throughout day started get disturbed hunger thirst went far away search prey started getting dark thought would spend night forest saw vine tree bank lake climbed tree waited night pas Shivling vine tree covered bell paper hunter even know branch broke making halt Coincidentally fell Shivling way fasting thirsty hunter also fasted throughout day bellsheets also installed Shivling one o’clock night deer hunter came near pond started taunting Hirani said “Stop pregnant” know one two feel guilty hunter left entering Varan Bellapatra fell Shivling Thus worshipped hunter’s first watch last Story deer came hunter gave word time Hirani said “I come meet husband kill hunter came inside bell letter fell Shivling Also worshipped hunter’s second watch completed worship three guard type hunter one reason another Due fasted worshipped pretext hunting awakening way obtained salvation worshipping Shiva died taken Yama Lok Shivagans sent Shiva Lok grace Shiva birth life King Chitrabhanu able remember previous life worshipped importance Mahashivaratri also followed next life Conclusion day Mahashivaratri person worship Shiva compassion attains salvation Anyway neither spoken happy soon worship Mahadev celebrated great pomp throughout India Therefore also compassion others mind worship Shiva request end suffering know like festival visit website httpsgyanibalakcom website carry information different type festival worldwideTags Mahashivratri Pooja Festivals Mahashivratri Status Mahashivtatri Indian
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Halloween, Diwali and Other Stories (originally published on October 24th)
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I’ve always loved the month of November to be honest with y’all. It has been one of my favorite months of the year. December is in its own place, but November is juuuuust so grand, isn’t it? There’s Halloween on 31st October, of course. But in India, we’ve got some festivals in November as well. Well, we just had Durga Puja and Dussehra in October, now we have Diwali, there’s Dhanteras, and there’s Halloween at the end of October! Diwali has always held a special place in my heart, I’ll tell you why.
So, most of my friends are Bengali, in our tower, there aren’t many non-Bengalis. But in the 2nd tower, there are so many non-Bengali friends of mine. During Diwali, I can see the whole tower decorated with lights, lamps on the balconies and diyas in the terrace from my room’s window. It is, of course, a splendid treat to my eyes, but you know what’s better? The laddoos and gulab jamuns received. Many of my friends invite us, as in USA (Useless Singles’ Association, the name of my friend group 😐) to their house on Diwali, and of course, we happily agree. Then comes the grand part. First you enter, there are so many people inside, so you feel a little nervous and awkward while your mind still hasn’t forgotten the beautiful rangoli in front of the door. But soon, all the awkwardness flies out of the window as all the Aunty who invited you comes running towards you and asks you what you want. Then, without waiting for your reply, she brings you a glass of Coke and a plate of sweets. As you are eating, your friend shoves a Cadbury Celebrations box in your arms and says, “Enjoying?”. Now of course, you’ve received a Cadbury box, you can’t say “No”, so you say “Yes”, and honestly so. All the other Uncles and Aunties are chatting, there are children as well, some good, some annoying. Some Auntie or Uncle ask how you are, how your studies are going, how your family is and all, they ask if you’re enjoying and you repeat the “Yes” with a wide grin on your face. Someone compliments your hair, or maybe or dress, or your shoes, or your smile, or your single life, and you compliment them back, or just smile shyly, oh modest you! You don’t know half the people, but you feel very at home. The children’s group has been divided into 4. categories. 1. The very small children, they’re in their parents’ laps. 2. The little children, they are playing around. 3. The 12–14 group, they are debating over BTS, and 4. The 14+ group, they are discussing the importance of such festivals. You belong in the third group now, but you’re not speaking much, you’re listening. The Grandma and Grandpas are divided into 2 categories. 1. The ones talking about their times. 2. The ones eating laddoos and telling stories. Beside you is someone of the first category, who is getting a little boring, and you want to go sit beside the storyteller Grandma, but you can’t because the Old-Is-Gold Grandma is good too! So anyways, you stay in your place, and within a few minutes, you receive a cupcake which proves that you aren’t any special as the other children got it too. Yes. Its being distributed among kids. You swallow the muffin whole, but you can’t ask for another as you’re awkward. Worry not honey, Reema Aunty has understood what you want by just taking a glance at your face, and there there, you have your second cupcake right in front of you! Amazing, isn’t it? You have, by the way, already finished the Coke and sweets. Time flies without letting you know anything, and soon, its time for dinner. Delicacies, delicacies. Veg, non-veg, kheer, gulab jamun, everything’s there on the table. Uncle asks you to sit, you sit with a modest smile. Beside you, your sister’s gobbling everything up like a hungry wolf, so you too start helping yourself to the delicacies. Half the table is busy gossiping, while the other half is talking about the party. Admit it or not, you know you’re gonna miss it until next year. After dinner, you stay for the kheer and everything before Reena Aunty hands you an additional Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk and bids you a jolly goodbye. With a heavy heart and a full stomach, you head towards home, hoping for another sweet party like this next year too.
That was the Diwali story. Let’s move on to Halloween.
The moon looks eerier, black cats are meowing more often, their eyes look greener, trees are shedding their leaves, and nights are darker. What is it? Halloween, of course! Halloween isn’t celebrated in our compound like other festivals, not very grand. Christmas is, but Halloween isn’t as grandly celebrated as Christmas. But anyways, it is celebrated. Not in our compound, but two blocks away. You’re invited, and you go. You’re kinda creeped out, looking at the black balloons, as you enter. But nevermind. There are carved pumpkins with lights in them lying around, and you kinda like them. Inside, there’s a great business going on. Cocktails, spooky looking cocktails, pastries, pies with eerie symbols on it. Debate is going on whether Conjuring 2 or Poltergeist will play. You’re on Conjuring 2’s side, for you somewhat like the jump scares. You’re handed a box of candies (its Halloween after all), and you receive it with a really big smile. There’s a spooky music playing in the background, and the lights are sending chills down your spine. No, you’re actually enjoying. Halloween is Halloween, it is a vibe itself.
Trick or treat, its Halloween!
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Bhai dooj is also a mood. I don’t have a biological brother, but there are many brothers in our housing. Bhai dooj is more like a gift-collecting day for me and my sister, y’know. You wake up early in the morning, take a bath, wear your fancy clothes and go out. Everyone looks like your brother, even your crush. Celebration begins. One chocolate box per brother. At first, it feels like business. Then, the awkwardness goes, and emotions take over. The small chocolate box pleases you just as much as the big one does. My Mom is a single child of my grandparents, but she has a cousin sister, who is one of my best friends. She never had a brother, but I’ve heard from my Aunt that all their friends and friends of friends used to gather for this, and even though they didn’t collect gifts (really? Yes, really.), they used to have fun. Sometimes I wonder what it’d be like if I had a brother of my own, but then, when I look at my sister and her antics, I thank God for letting me be with only a sister.
Some days back, we had Lakshmi Puja, and trust me, I really loved the coconut sweets. They’re one of my favorite sweets actually, and this year I had my father make them (you’d be surprised to know that my father turned out to be a great confectioner) for me and my sister. My Mom was in the hospital (no no, nothing bad, she’s a doctor), so we saved some for her. We do celebrate Lakshmi Puja here though. You can call it grand, for I personally feel that it is grand. While we were planning for Durga Puja, we made a plan for Lakshmi Puja too. I stayed busy all morning, the Puja took place in the evening, and after the Puja, I sat eating coconut sweets and watching a Sherlock Holmes movie. The movie was good, but what’s better was the coconut sweets! How I wish I could share them with y’all.
Festivals come, festivals go. This post was about some of my favorite festivals that fall on one of my favorite months of the year. Do let me know how you liked it.
Till then, bai bai.
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https://medium.com/@nishacupboard/halloween-diwali-and-other-stories-originally-on-october-24th-cde5b63bc933
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2021-11-24 14:54:40.319000+00:00
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['Halloween', 'Festivals', 'Diwali']
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Title Halloween Diwali Stories originally published October 24thContent I’ve always loved month November honest y’all one favorite month year December place November juuuuust grand isn’t There’s Halloween 31st October course India we’ve got festival November well Well Durga Puja Dussehra October Diwali there’s Dhanteras there’s Halloween end October Diwali always held special place heart I’ll tell friend Bengali tower aren’t many nonBengalis 2nd tower many nonBengali friend mine Diwali see whole tower decorated light lamp balcony diyas terrace room’s window course splendid treat eye know what’s better laddoos gulab jamuns received Many friend invite u USA Useless Singles’ Association name friend group 😐 house Diwali course happily agree come grand part First enter many people inside feel little nervous awkward mind still hasn’t forgotten beautiful rangoli front door soon awkwardness fly window Aunty invited come running towards asks want without waiting reply brings glass Coke plate sweet eating friend shove Cadbury Celebrations box arm say “Enjoying” course you’ve received Cadbury box can’t say “No” say “Yes” honestly Uncles Aunties chatting child well good annoying Auntie Uncle ask study going family ask you’re enjoying repeat “Yes” wide grin face Someone compliment hair maybe dress shoe smile single life compliment back smile shyly oh modest don’t know half people feel home children’s group divided 4 category 1 small child they’re parents’ lap 2 little child playing around 3 12–14 group debating BTS 4 14 group discussing importance festival belong third group you’re speaking much you’re listening Grandma Grandpas divided 2 category 1 one talking time 2 one eating laddoos telling story Beside someone first category getting little boring want go sit beside storyteller Grandma can’t OldIsGold Grandma good anyways stay place within minute receive cupcake prof aren’t special child got Yes distributed among kid swallow muffin whole can’t ask another you’re awkward Worry honey Reema Aunty understood want taking glance face second cupcake right front Amazing isn’t way already finished Coke sweet Time fly without letting know anything soon time dinner Delicacies delicacy Veg nonveg kheer gulab jamun everything’s table Uncle asks sit sit modest smile Beside sister’s gobbling everything like hungry wolf start helping delicacy Half table busy gossiping half talking party Admit know you’re gonna miss next year dinner stay kheer everything Reena Aunty hand additional Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk bid jolly goodbye heavy heart full stomach head towards home hoping another sweet party like next year Diwali story Let’s move Halloween moon look eerier black cat meowing often eye look greener tree shedding leaf night darker Halloween course Halloween isn’t celebrated compound like festival grand Christmas Halloween isn’t grandly celebrated Christmas anyways celebrated compound two block away You’re invited go You’re kinda creeped looking black balloon enter nevermind carved pumpkin light lying around kinda like Inside there’s great business going Cocktails spooky looking cocktail pastry pie eerie symbol Debate going whether Conjuring 2 Poltergeist play You’re Conjuring 2’s side somewhat like jump scare You’re handed box candy Halloween receive really big smile There’s spooky music playing background light sending chill spine you’re actually enjoying Halloween Halloween vibe Trick treat Halloween Stories Bhai dooj also mood don’t biological brother many brother housing Bhai dooj like giftcollecting day sister y’know wake early morning take bath wear fancy clothes go Everyone look like brother even crush Celebration begin One chocolate box per brother first feel like business awkwardness go emotion take small chocolate box plea much big one Mom single child grandparent cousin sister one best friend never brother I’ve heard Aunt friend friend friend used gather even though didn’t collect gift really Yes really used fun Sometimes wonder it’d like brother look sister antic thank God letting sister day back Lakshmi Puja trust really loved coconut sweet They’re one favorite sweet actually year father make you’d surprised know father turned great confectioner sister Mom hospital nothing bad she’s doctor saved celebrate Lakshmi Puja though call grand personally feel grand planning Durga Puja made plan Lakshmi Puja stayed busy morning Puja took place evening Puja sat eating coconut sweet watching Sherlock Holmes movie movie good what’s better coconut sweet wish could share y’all Festivals come festival go post favorite festival fall one favorite month year let know liked Till bai baiTags Halloween Festivals Diwali
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DIWALI
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Diwali is the festival of lights,prosperity, and peace . Diwali is one of famous festival of India. It is celebrated in the month of October and November according to the Hindu calendar. It falls on the purnima of kartika . It is known for the victory of truth over evils . The true meaning of Diwali is hidden behind its word . Diwali is the sacred festival of Hindus . Diwali is a festivals where evils are ended . The truly Diwali meaning is the festivals of brightness.
Meaning of word diwali :
Diwali is made up of two sanskrit words “Deep “ and “Awali” collectively makes word diwali. Here deep means lamp and awali means mala ( neclase ) . Sanskrit meaning “ The neclase of lamps”.
History :
The History behind diwali is the return of Lord rame to his home. On that day Lord Rama returned to his home town “ Ayodhya” After fourteen years of exile . So , on the occasion of returning of Lord rama to ayodhya ,the people of ayodhya make the “ deepmala” .
In Sikhs, diwali is celebrated on the return of sixth guru “ shri guru hargobind Singh ji” from the prison of shahjahan. So, on the return of guru hargobind to amritsar Sikh people also makes “deep mala “ to show the happiness .
In jain , on the day of diwali jainese guru “ Mahavir swami “ soul got the moksha . So,on that they celebrated the diwali
In all religion there are different views and customs on diwali .
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https://medium.com/@shardadevi8461299/diwali-e6519b1bbbe1
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['Honey Kumar']
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2021-11-20 09:34:39.765000+00:00
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['India', 'Festivals', 'UK', 'Diwali', 'Indian']
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Title DIWALIContent Diwali festival lightsprosperity peace Diwali one famous festival India celebrated month October November according Hindu calendar fall purnima kartika known victory truth evil true meaning Diwali hidden behind word Diwali sacred festival Hindus Diwali festival evil ended truly Diwali meaning festival brightness Meaning word diwali Diwali made two sanskrit word “Deep “ “Awali” collectively make word diwali deep mean lamp awali mean mala neclase Sanskrit meaning “ neclase lamps” History History behind diwali return Lord rame home day Lord Rama returned home town “ Ayodhya” fourteen year exile occasion returning Lord rama ayodhya people ayodhya make “ deepmala” Sikhs diwali celebrated return sixth guru “ shri guru hargobind Singh ji” prison shahjahan return guru hargobind amritsar Sikh people also make “deep mala “ show happiness jain day diwali jainese guru “ Mahavir swami “ soul got moksha Soon celebrated diwali religion different view custom diwali VIEW FULL ARTICLE httpsscienceworld12344blogspotcom VIEW DIWALI ARTICLE httpsscienceworld12344blogspotcom202110diwalihtmlTags India Festivals UK Diwali Indian
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Live Streaming : BTS Permission To Dance On Stage — LA “2021”
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An action story is similar to adventure, and the protagonist usually takes a risky turn, which leads to desperate scenarios (including explosions, fight scenes, daring escapes, etc.). Action and adventure usually are categorized together (sometimes even while “action-adventure”) because they have much in common, and many stories are categorized as both genres simultaneously (for instance, the James Bond series can be classified as both).
Continuing their survival through an age of a Zombie-apocalypse as a makeshift family, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abagail Breslin) have found their balance as a team, settling into the now vacant White House to spend some safe quality time with one another as they figure out their next move. However, spend time at the Presidential residents raise some uncertainty as Columbus proposes to Wichita, which freaks out the independent, lone warrior out, while Little Rock starts to feel the need to be on her own. The women suddenly decide to escape in the middle of the night, leaving the men concerned about Little Rock, who’s quickly joined by Berkley (Avan Jogia), a hitchhiking hippie on his way to place called Babylon, a fortified commune that’s supposed to be safe haven against the zombies of the land. Hitting the road to retrieved their loved one, Tallahassee and Columbus meet Madison (Zoey Deutch), a dim-witted survivor who takes an immediate liking to Columbus, complicating his relationship with Wichita.
✅ ANALYZER GOOD / BAD ✅
To be honest, I didn’t catch Zombieland when it first got released (in theaters) back in 2009. Of course, the movie pre-dated a lot of the pop culture phenomenon of the usage of zombies-esque as the main antagonist (i.e Game of Thrones, The Maze Runner trilogy, The Walking Dead, World War Z, The Last of Us, etc.), but I’ve never been keen on the whole “Zombie” craze as others are. So, despite the comedy talents on the project, I didn’t see Zombieland….until it came to TV a year or so later. Surprisingly, however, I did like it. Naturally, the zombie apocalypse thing was fine (just wasn’t my thing), but I really enjoyed the film’s humor-based comedy throughout much of the feature. With the exception of 2008’s Shaun of the Dead, majority of the past (and future) endeavors of this narrative have always been serious, so it was kind of refreshing to see comedic levity being brought into the mix. Plus, the film’s cast was great, with the four main leads being one of the film’s greatest assets. As mentioned above, Zombieland didn’t make much of a huge splash at the box office, but certainly gained a strong cult following, including myself, in the following years.
Flash forward a decade after its release and Zombieland finally got a sequel with Zombieland: Double Tap, the central focus of this review post. Given how the original film ended, it was clear that a sequel to the 2009 movie was indeed possible, but it seemed like it was in no rush as the years kept passing by. So, I was quite surprised to hear that Zombieland was getting a sequel, but also a bit not surprised as well as Hollywood’s recent endeavors have been of the “belated sequels” variety; finding mixed results on each of these projects. I did see the film’s movie trailer, which definitely was what I was looking for in this Zombieland 2 movie, with Eisenberg, Harrelson, Stone, Breslin returning to reprise their respective characters again. I knew I wasn’t expecting anything drastically different from the 2009 movie, so I entered Double Tap with good frame of my mind and somewhat eagerly expecting to catch up with this dysfunctional zombie killing family. Unfortunately, while I did see the movie a week after its release, my review for it fell to the wayside as my life in retail got a hold of me during the holidays as well as being sick for a good week and half after seeing the movie. So, with me still playing “catch up” I finally have the time to share my opinions on Zombieland: Double Tap. And what are they? Well, to be honest, my opinions on the film was good. Despite some problems here and there, Zombieland: Double Tap is definitely a fun sequel that’s worth the decade long wait. It doesn’t “redefine” the Zombie genre interest or outmatch its predecessor, but this next chapter of Zombieland still provides an entertaining entry….and that’s all that matters.
Returning to the director’s chair is director Ruben Fleischer, who helmed the first Zombieland movie as well as other film projects such as 30 Minutes or Less, Gangster Squad, and Venom. Thus, given his previous knowledge of shaping the first film, it seems quite suitable (and obvious) for Fleischer to direct this movie and (to that affect), Double Tap succeeds. Of course, with the first film being a “cult classic” of sorts, Fleischer probably knew that it wasn’t going to be easy to replicate the same formula in this sequel, especially since the 10-year gap between the films. Luckily, Fleischer certainly excels in bringing the same type of comedic nuances and cinematic aspects that made the first Zombieland enjoyable to Double Tap; creating a second installment that has plenty of fun and entertainment throughout. A lot of the familiar / likeable aspects of the first film, including the witty banter between four main lead characters, continues to be at the forefront of this sequel; touching upon each character in a amusing way, with plenty of nods and winks to the original 2009 film that’s done skillfully and not so much unnecessarily ham-fisted. Additionally, Fleischer keeps the film running at a brisk pace, with the feature having a runtime of 99 minutes in length (one hour and thirty-nine minutes), which means that the film never feels sluggish (even if it meanders through some secondary story beats / side plot threads), with Fleischer ensuring a companion sequel that leans with plenty of laughter and thrills that are presented snappy way (a sort of “thick and fast” notion). Speaking of which, the comedic aspect of the first Zombieland movie is well-represented in Double Tap, with Fleischer still utilizing its cast (more on that below) in a smart and hilarious by mixing comedic personalities / personas with something as serious / gravitas as fighting endless hordes of zombies every where they go. Basically, if you were a fan of the first Zombieland flick, you’ll definitely find Double Tap to your liking.
In terms of production quality, Double Tap is a good feature. Granted, much like the last film, I knew that the overall setting and background layouts weren’t going to be something elaborate and / or expansive. Thus, my opinion of this subject of the movie’s technical presentation isn’t that critical. Taking that into account, Double Tap does (at least) does have that standard “post-apocalyptic” setting of an abandoned building, cityscapes, and roads throughout the feature; littered with unmanned vehicles and rubbish. It certainly has that “look and feel” of the post-zombie world, so Double Tap’s visual aesthetics gets a solid industry standard in my book. Thus, a lot of the other areas that I usually mentioned (i.e set decorations, costumes, cinematography, etc.) fit into that same category as meeting the standards for a 202 movie. Thus, as a whole, the movie’s background nuances and presentation is good, but nothing grand as I didn’t expect to be “wowed” over it. So, it sort of breaks even. This also extends to the film’s score, which was done by David Sardy, which provides a good musical composition for the feature’s various scenes as well as a musical song selection thrown into the mix; interjecting the various zombie and humor bits equally well.
There are some problems that are bit glaring that Double Tap, while effectively fun and entertaining, can’t overcome, which hinders the film from overtaking its predecessor. Perhaps one of the most notable criticism that the movie can’t get right is the narrative being told. Of course, the narrative in the first Zombieland wasn’t exactly the best, but still combined zombie-killing action with its combination of group dynamics between its lead characters. Double Tap, however, is fun, but messy at the same time; creating a frustrating narrative that sounds good on paper, but thinly written when executed. Thus, problem lies within the movie’s script, which was penned by Dave Callaham, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick, which is a bit thinly sketched in certain areas of the story, including a side-story involving Tallahassee wanting to head to Graceland, which involves some of the movie’s new supporting characters. It’s fun sequence of events that follows, but adds little to the main narrative and ultimately could’ve been cut completely. Thus, I kind of wanted see Double Tap have more a substance within its narrative. Heck, they even had a decade long gap to come up with a new yarn to spin for this sequel…and it looks like they came up a bit shorter than expected.
Another point of criticism that I have about this is that there aren’t enough zombie action bits as there were in the first Zombieland movie. Much like the Walking Dead series as become, Double Tap seems more focused on its characters (and the dynamics that they share with each other) rather than the group facing the sparse groupings of mindless zombies. However, that was some of the fun of the first movie and Double Tap takes away that element. Yes, there are zombies in the movie and the gang is ready to take care of them (in gruesome fashion), but these mindless beings sort take a back seat for much of the film, with the script and Fleischer seemed more focused on showcasing witty banter between Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of course, the ending climatic piece in the third act gives us the best zombie action scenes of the feature, but it feels a bit “too little, too late” in my opinion. To be honest, this big sequence is a little manufactured and not as fun and unique as the final battle scene in the first film. I know that sounds a bit contrive and weird, but, while the third act big fight seems more polished and staged well, it sort of feels more restricted and doesn’t flow cohesively with the rest of the film’s flow (in matter of speaking).
What’s certainly elevates these points of criticism is the film’s cast, with the main quartet lead acting talents returning to reprise their roles in Double Tap, which is absolutely the “hands down” best part of this sequel. Naturally, I’m talking about the talents of Jessie Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin in their respective roles Zombieland character roles of Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of the four, Harrelson, known for his roles in Cheers, True Detective, and War for the Planet of the Apes, shines as the brightest in the movie, with dialogue lines of Tallahassee proving to be the most hilarious comedy stuff on the sequel. Harrelson certainly knows how to lay it on “thick and fast” with the character and the s**t he says in the movie is definitely funny (regardless if the joke is slightly or dated). Behind him, Eisenberg, known for his roles in The Art of Self-Defense, The Social Network, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, is somewhere in the middle of pack, but still continues to act as the somewhat main protagonist of the feature, including being a narrator for us (the viewers) in this post-zombie apocalypse world. Of course, Eisenberg’s nervous voice and twitchy body movements certainly help the character of Columbus to be likeable and does have a few comedic timing / bits with each of co-stars. Stone, known for her roles in The Help, Superbad, and La La Land, and Breslin, known for her roles in Signs, Little Miss Sunshine, and Definitely, Maybe, round out the quartet; providing some more grown-up / mature character of the group, with Wichita and Little Rock trying to find their place in the world and how they must deal with some of the party members on a personal level. Collectively, these four are what certainly the first movie fun and hilarious and their overall camaraderie / screen-presence with each other hasn’t diminished in the decade long absence. To be it simply, these four are simply riot in the Zombieland and are again in Double Tap.
With the movie keeping the focus on the main quartet of lead Zombieland characters, the one newcomer that certainly takes the spotlight is actress Zoey Deutch, who plays the character of Madison, a dim-witted blonde who joins the group and takes a liking to Columbus. Known for her roles in Before I Fall, The Politician, and Set It Up, Deutch is a somewhat “breath of fresh air” by acting as the tagalong team member to the quartet in a humorous way. Though there isn’t much insight or depth to the character of Madison, Deutch’s ditzy / air-head portrayal of her is quite hilarious and is fun when she’s making comments to Harrelson’s Tallahassee (again, he’s just a riot in the movie).
The rest of the cast, including actor Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse and Shaft) as Berkeley, a pacifist hippie that quickly befriends Little Rock on her journey, actress Rosario Dawson (Rent and Sin City) as Nevada, the owner of a Elvis-themed motel who Tallahassee quickly takes a shine to, and actors Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde and Old School) and Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie) as Albuquerque and Flagstaff, two traveling zombie-killing partners that are mimic reflections of Tallahassee and Columbus, are in minor supporting roles in Double Tap. While all of these acting talents are good and definitely bring a certain humorous quality to their characters, the characters themselves could’ve been easily expanded upon, with many just being thinly written caricatures. Of course, the movie focuses heavily on the Zombieland quartet (and newcomer Madison), but I wished that these characters could’ve been fleshed out a bit.
Lastly, be sure to still around for the film’s ending credits, with Double Tap offering up two Easter Eggs scenes (one mid-credits and one post-credit scenes). While I won’t spoil them, I do have mention that they are pretty hilarious.
✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅
It’s been awhile, but the Zombieland gang is back and are ready to hit the road once again in the movie Zombieland: Double Tap. Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film sees the return the dysfunctional zombie-killing makeshift family of survivors for another round of bickering, banting, and trying to find their way in a post-apocalyptic world. While the movie’s narrative is a bit messy and could’ve been refined in the storyboarding process as well as having a bit more zombie action, the rest of the feature provides to be a fun endeavor, especially with Fleischer returning to direct the project, the snappy / witty banter amongst its characters, a breezy runtime, and the four lead returning acting talents. Personally, I liked this movie. I definitely found it to my liking as I laugh many times throughout the movie, with the main principal cast lending their screen presence in this post-apocalyptic zombie movie. Thus, my recommendation for this movie is favorable “recommended” as I’m sure it will please many fans of the first movie as well as to the uninitiated (the film is quite easy to follow for newcomers). While the movie doesn’t redefine what was previous done back in 2009, Zombieland: Double Tap still provides a riot of laughs with this make-shift quartet of zombie survivors; giving us give us (the viewers) fun and entertaining companion sequel to the original feature.
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https://medium.com/@bts-live-concert-la/live-streaming-bts-permission-to-dance-on-stage-la-2021-full-online-5c33717e017e
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['Bts Permission To Dance On Stage', 'La', 'Full Show']
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2021-11-24 14:56:24.771000+00:00
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['Bts Army', 'Concerts', 'Bts', 'Festivals', 'Music']
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Title Live Streaming BTS Permission Dance Stage — LA “2021”Content Live Streaming BTS Permission Dance Stage — LA “2021” Full Online WATCH LIVE LINK httpscuttlyATLmn8s Concert Information ▶ Title Concert BTS PERMISSION DANCE STAGE — LA ▶ Total 4 round — November 27 Sat November 28 Sun December 1 Wed December 2 Thu 2021 ▶ SoFi Stadium LA look forward continued interest BTS PERMISSION DANCE STAGE — LA Additional detail Doors open 1930 BTS PERMISSION DANCE STAGE inperson offline concert held LA US Holding inperson concert midst COVID19 easy looking opportunity able hold concert United States taking national regional health regulation circumstance consideration concert first time ever BTS ARMY meet face face since 2019 BTS WORLD TOUR LOVE SPEAK FINAL especially valuable event held difficult circumstance best bring allnew phenomenal concert keeping health artist fan top priority ❖ CATEGORY WATCHTED ❖ action story similar adventure protagonist usually take risky turn lead desperate scenario including explosion fight scene daring escape etc Action adventure usually categorized together sometimes even “actionadventure” much common many story categorized genre simultaneously instance James Bond series classified Continuing survival age Zombieapocalypse makeshift family Columbus Jesse Eisenberg Tallahassee Woody Harrelson Wichita Emma Stone Little Rock Abagail Breslin found balance team settling vacant White House spend safe quality time one another figure next move However spend time Presidential resident raise uncertainty Columbus proposes Wichita freak independent lone warrior Little Rock start feel need woman suddenly decide escape middle night leaving men concerned Little Rock who’s quickly joined Berkley Avan Jogia hitchhiking hippie way place called Babylon fortified commune that’s supposed safe zombie land Hitting road retrieved loved one Tallahassee Columbus meet Madison Zoey Deutch dimwitted survivor take immediate liking Columbus complicating relationship Wichita ✅ ANALYZER GOOD BAD ✅ honest didn’t catch Zombieland first got released theater back 2009 course movie predated lot pop culture phenomenon usage zombiesesque main antagonist ie Game Thrones Maze Runner trilogy Walking Dead World War Z Last Us etc I’ve never keen whole “Zombie” craze others despite comedy talent project didn’t see Zombieland…until came TV year later Surprisingly however like Naturally zombie apocalypse thing fine wasn’t thing really enjoyed film’s humorbased comedy throughout much feature exception 2008’s Shaun Dead majority past future endeavor narrative always serious kind refreshing see comedic levity brought mix Plus film’s cast great four main lead one film’s greatest asset mentioned Zombieland didn’t make much huge splash box office certainly gained strong cult following including following year Flash forward decade release Zombieland finally got sequel Zombieland Double Tap central focus review post Given original film ended clear sequel 2009 movie indeed possible seemed like rush year kept passing quite surprised hear Zombieland getting sequel also bit surprised well Hollywood’s recent endeavor “belated sequels” variety finding mixed result project see film’s movie trailer definitely looking Zombieland 2 movie Eisenberg Harrelson Stone Breslin returning reprise respective character knew wasn’t expecting anything drastically different 2009 movie entered Double Tap good frame mind somewhat eagerly expecting catch dysfunctional zombie killing family Unfortunately see movie week release review fell wayside life retail got hold holiday well sick good week half seeing movie still playing “catch up” finally time share opinion Zombieland Double Tap Well honest opinion film good Despite problem Zombieland Double Tap definitely fun sequel that’s worth decade long wait doesn’t “redefine” Zombie genre interest outmatch predecessor next chapter Zombieland still provides entertaining entry…and that’s matter Returning director’s chair director Ruben Fleischer helmed first Zombieland movie well film project 30 Minutes Less Gangster Squad Venom Thus given previous knowledge shaping first film seems quite suitable obvious Fleischer direct movie affect Double Tap succeeds course first film “cult classic” sort Fleischer probably knew wasn’t going easy replicate formula sequel especially since 10year gap film Luckily Fleischer certainly excels bringing type comedic nuance cinematic aspect made first Zombieland enjoyable Double Tap creating second installment plenty fun entertainment throughout lot familiar likeable aspect first film including witty banter four main lead character continues forefront sequel touching upon character amusing way plenty nod wink original 2009 film that’s done skillfully much unnecessarily hamfisted Additionally Fleischer keep film running brisk pace feature runtime 99 minute length one hour thirtynine minute mean film never feel sluggish even meander secondary story beat side plot thread Fleischer ensuring companion sequel lean plenty laughter thrill presented snappy way sort “thick fast” notion Speaking comedic aspect first Zombieland movie wellrepresented Double Tap Fleischer still utilizing cast smart hilarious mixing comedic personality persona something serious gravitas fighting endless horde zombie every go Basically fan first Zombieland flick you’ll definitely find Double Tap liking term production quality Double Tap good feature Granted much like last film knew overall setting background layout weren’t going something elaborate expansive Thus opinion subject movie’s technical presentation isn’t critical Taking account Double Tap least standard “postapocalyptic” setting abandoned building cityscape road throughout feature littered unmanned vehicle rubbish certainly “look feel” postzombie world Double Tap’s visual aesthetic get solid industry standard book Thus lot area usually mentioned ie set decoration costume cinematography etc fit category meeting standard 202 movie Thus whole movie’s background nuance presentation good nothing grand didn’t expect “wowed” sort break even also extends film’s score done David Sardy provides good musical composition feature’s various scene well musical song selection thrown mix interjecting various zombie humor bit equally well problem bit glaring Double Tap effectively fun entertaining can’t overcome hinders film overtaking predecessor Perhaps one notable criticism movie can’t get right narrative told course narrative first Zombieland wasn’t exactly best still combined zombiekilling action combination group dynamic lead character Double Tap however fun messy time creating frustrating narrative sound good paper thinly written executed Thus problem lie within movie’s script penned Dave Callaham Rhett Reese Paul Wernick bit thinly sketched certain area story including sidestory involving Tallahassee wanting head Graceland involves movie’s new supporting character It’s fun sequence event follows add little main narrative ultimately could’ve cut completely Thus kind wanted see Double Tap substance within narrative Heck even decade long gap come new yarn spin sequel…and look like came bit shorter expected Another point criticism aren’t enough zombie action bit first Zombieland movie Much like Walking Dead series become Double Tap seems focused character dynamic share rather group facing sparse grouping mindless zombie However fun first movie Double Tap take away element Yes zombie movie gang ready take care gruesome fashion mindless being sort take back seat much film script Fleischer seemed focused showcasing witty banter Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock course ending climatic piece third act give u best zombie action scene feature feel bit “too little late” opinion honest big sequence little manufactured fun unique final battle scene first film know sound bit contrive weird third act big fight seems polished staged well sort feel restricted doesn’t flow cohesively rest film’s flow matter speaking What’s certainly elevates point criticism film’s cast main quartet lead acting talent returning reprise role Double Tap absolutely “hands down” best part sequel Naturally I’m talking talent Jessie Eisenberg Woody Harrelson Emma Stone Abigail Breslin respective role Zombieland character role Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock four Harrelson known role Cheers True Detective War Planet Apes shine brightest movie dialogue line Tallahassee proving hilarious comedy stuff sequel Harrelson certainly know lay “thick fast” character st say movie definitely funny regardless joke slightly dated Behind Eisenberg known role Art SelfDefense Social Network Batman v Superman Dawn Justice somewhere middle pack still continues act somewhat main protagonist feature including narrator u viewer postzombie apocalypse world course Eisenberg’s nervous voice twitchy body movement certainly help character Columbus likeable comedic timing bit costars Stone known role Help Superbad La La Land Breslin known role Signs Little Miss Sunshine Definitely Maybe round quartet providing grownup mature character group Wichita Little Rock trying find place world must deal party member personal level Collectively four certainly first movie fun hilarious overall camaraderie screenpresence hasn’t diminished decade long absence simply four simply riot Zombieland Double Tap movie keeping focus main quartet lead Zombieland character one newcomer certainly take spotlight actress Zoey Deutch play character Madison dimwitted blonde join group take liking Columbus Known role Fall Politician Set Deutch somewhat “breath fresh air” acting tagalong team member quartet humorous way Though isn’t much insight depth character Madison Deutch’s ditzy airhead portrayal quite hilarious fun she’s making comment Harrelson’s Tallahassee he’s riot movie rest cast including actor Avan Jogia Apocalypse Shaft Berkeley pacifist hippie quickly befriends Little Rock journey actress Rosario Dawson Rent Sin City Nevada owner Elvisthemed motel Tallahassee quickly take shine actor Luke Wilson Legally Blonde Old School Thomas Middleditch Silicon Valley Captain Underpants First Epic Movie Albuquerque Flagstaff two traveling zombiekilling partner mimic reflection Tallahassee Columbus minor supporting role Double Tap acting talent good definitely bring certain humorous quality character character could’ve easily expanded upon many thinly written caricature course movie focus heavily Zombieland quartet newcomer Madison wished character could’ve fleshed bit Lastly sure still around film’s ending credit Double Tap offering two Easter Eggs scene one midcredits one postcredit scene won’t spoil mention pretty hilarious ✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅ It’s awhile Zombieland gang back ready hit road movie Zombieland Double Tap Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film see return dysfunctional zombiekilling makeshift family survivor another round bickering banting trying find way postapocalyptic world movie’s narrative bit messy could’ve refined storyboarding process well bit zombie action rest feature provides fun endeavor especially Fleischer returning direct project snappy witty banter amongst character breezy runtime four lead returning acting talent Personally liked movie definitely found liking laugh many time throughout movie main principal cast lending screen presence postapocalyptic zombie movie Thus recommendation movie favorable “recommended” I’m sure please many fan first movie well uninitiated film quite easy follow newcomer movie doesn’t redefine previous done back 2009 Zombieland Double Tap still provides riot laugh makeshift quartet zombie survivor giving u give u viewer fun entertaining companion sequel original featureTags Bts Army Concerts Bts Festivals Music
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Janus, the Roman New Year Deity
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‘Janus’ 1st is an arbitrary New Year, according to the Gregorian calendar, a Christianized version based on the solar Roman Julian calendar. Ancient Pagan Celtic New Year was at Samhain, All Hallows Eve followed by All Hallows Day — All Saints Day in the current Christian calendar, and started off the new Year Wheel with the ‘birth’ tree (Beith/Berkana/Birch) of the thirteen Celtic lunar calendar of trees (28-day-moon/months equaling 364 days, plus one day=365 days to equilibrate with the solar year).
That was the time when the shamanic ‘saviour’/hero/heroine (Arthur/Psyche/Orpheus, etc.) made the Underworld Descent to rescue or ‘redeem’ the soul of the solar harvest divine child/year-king across the ancient northern hemispheric world (Arthur, Christ, Attis, Mithras, Tamuz, Damuzi, etc., etc.) or maiden aspect of the harvest goddess (Kore, Persephone, Psyche, Lilith, Ereshkigal, etc., etc.), and bring it back to the world above ground at the winter solstice, in or as the incipient life of Spring and the growing light.
But a globally observed, wholly artificially constructed ‘New Year’s Day’ is still pretty remarkable, even as it stands for the near-complete Eurocentric cultural domination of the world, having started with the West, with its essentially Roman notions of ceremonial time.
In the pre-Christian tribal world of Western Europe, today was the 6th Day of Alder Moon, Alder being the third month of the 13-month-and-a-day Celtic lunar calendar. It was a day given to local versions of the Fates, or Lares, when the hearth fires were nourished, the light encouraged, and individual and collective destinies envisioned.
Celtic New Year was Samhain (All Hallows Day), observed as the first last quarter moon after the fall equinox, or Mabon, marking the winnowing harvest festival of Mabon ap Modron (‘Son of Mother’) and his descent into the Underworld prior to his advent back onto the (Northern hemisphere) stage as triumphant light at the spring equinox at Oestre, having been reborn at midwinter solstice and nurtured into brightness at Brigit Day festival of lights — lunar/solar temporal symbiosis here too, just with a different point of the wheel as the starting point for the turning of the year.
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https://medium.com/@yewtree2/janus-the-roman-new-year-deity-c22b32584064
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['Yvonne Owens']
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2021-12-31 18:31:24.359000+00:00
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['Mythology', 'Religion', 'Festivals', 'Roman', 'Time']
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Title Janus Roman New Year DeityContent ‘Janus’ 1st arbitrary New Year according Gregorian calendar Christianized version based solar Roman Julian calendar Ancient Pagan Celtic New Year Samhain Hallows Eve followed Hallows Day — Saints Day current Christian calendar started new Year Wheel ‘birth’ tree BeithBerkanaBirch thirteen Celtic lunar calendar tree 28daymoonmonths equaling 364 day plus one day365 day equilibrate solar year time shamanic ‘saviour’heroheroine ArthurPsycheOrpheus etc made Underworld Descent rescue ‘redeem’ soul solar harvest divine childyearking across ancient northern hemispheric world Arthur Christ Attis Mithras Tamuz Damuzi etc etc maiden aspect harvest goddess Kore Persephone Psyche Lilith Ereshkigal etc etc bring back world ground winter solstice incipient life Spring growing light globally observed wholly artificially constructed ‘New Year’s Day’ still pretty remarkable even stand nearcomplete Eurocentric cultural domination world started West essentially Roman notion ceremonial time preChristian tribal world Western Europe today 6th Day Alder Moon Alder third month 13monthandaday Celtic lunar calendar day given local version Fates Lares hearth fire nourished light encouraged individual collective destiny envisioned Celtic New Year Samhain Hallows Day observed first last quarter moon fall equinox Mabon marking winnowing harvest festival Mabon ap Modron ‘Son Mother’ descent Underworld prior advent back onto Northern hemisphere stage triumphant light spring equinox Oestre reborn midwinter solstice nurtured brightness Brigit Day festival light — lunarsolar temporal symbiosis different point wheel starting point turning yearTags Mythology Religion Festivals Roman Time
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Live : 2021 Soul Train Music Awards
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❖ ALL CATEGORY WATCHTED ❖
An action story is similar to adventure, and the protagonist usually takes a risky turn, which leads to desperate scenarios (including explosions, fight scenes, daring escapes, etc.). Action and adventure usually are categorized together (sometimes even while “action-adventure”) because they have much in common, and many stories are categorized as both genres simultaneously (for instance, the James Bond series can be classified as both).
Continuing their survival through an age of a Zombie-apocalypse as a makeshift family, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abagail Breslin) have found their balance as a team, settling into the now vacant White House to spend some safe quality time with one another as they figure out their next move. However, spend time at the Presidential residents raise some uncertainty as Columbus proposes to Wichita, which freaks out the independent, lone warrior out, while Little Rock starts to feel the need to be on her own. The women suddenly decide to escape in the middle of the night, leaving the men concerned about Little Rock, who’s quickly joined by Berkley (Avan Jogia), a hitchhiking hippie on his way to place called Babylon, a fortified commune that’s supposed to be safe haven against the zombies of the land. Hitting the road to retrieved their loved one, Tallahassee and Columbus meet Madison (Zoey Deutch), a dim-witted survivor who takes an immediate liking to Columbus, complicating his relationship with Wichita.
✅ ANALYZER GOOD / BAD ✅
To be honest, I didn’t catch Zombieland when it first got released (in theaters) back in 2009. Of course, the movie pre-dated a lot of the pop culture phenomenon of the usage of zombies-esque as the main antagonist (i.e Game of Thrones, The Maze Runner trilogy, The Walking Dead, World War Z, The Last of Us, etc.), but I’ve never been keen on the whole “Zombie” craze as others are. So, despite the comedy talents on the project, I didn’t see Zombieland….until it came to TV a year or so later. Surprisingly, however, I did like it. Naturally, the zombie apocalypse thing was fine (just wasn’t my thing), but I really enjoyed the film’s humor-based comedy throughout much of the feature. With the exception of 2008’s Shaun of the Dead, majority of the past (and future) endeavors of this narrative have always been serious, so it was kind of refreshing to see comedic levity being brought into the mix. Plus, the film’s cast was great, with the four main leads being one of the film’s greatest assets. As mentioned above, Zombieland didn’t make much of a huge splash at the box office, but certainly gained a strong cult following, including myself, in the following years.
Flash forward a decade after its release and Zombieland finally got a sequel with Zombieland: Double Tap, the central focus of this review post. Given how the original film ended, it was clear that a sequel to the 2009 movie was indeed possible, but it seemed like it was in no rush as the years kept passing by. So, I was quite surprised to hear that Zombieland was getting a sequel, but also a bit not surprised as well as Hollywood’s recent endeavors have been of the “belated sequels” variety; finding mixed results on each of these projects. I did see the film’s movie trailer, which definitely was what I was looking for in this Zombieland 2 movie, with Eisenberg, Harrelson, Stone, Breslin returning to reprise their respective characters again. I knew I wasn’t expecting anything drastically different from the 2009 movie, so I entered Double Tap with good frame of my mind and somewhat eagerly expecting to catch up with this dysfunctional zombie killing family. Unfortunately, while I did see the movie a week after its release, my review for it fell to the wayside as my life in retail got a hold of me during the holidays as well as being sick for a good week and half after seeing the movie. So, with me still playing “catch up” I finally have the time to share my opinions on Zombieland: Double Tap. And what are they? Well, to be honest, my opinions on the film was good. Despite some problems here and there, Zombieland: Double Tap is definitely a fun sequel that’s worth the decade long wait. It doesn’t “redefine” the Zombie genre interest or outmatch its predecessor, but this next chapter of Zombieland still provides an entertaining entry….and that’s all that matters.
Returning to the director’s chair is director Ruben Fleischer, who helmed the first Zombieland movie as well as other film projects such as 30 Minutes or Less, Gangster Squad, and Venom. Thus, given his previous knowledge of shaping the first film, it seems quite suitable (and obvious) for Fleischer to direct this movie and (to that affect), Double Tap succeeds. Of course, with the first film being a “cult classic” of sorts, Fleischer probably knew that it wasn’t going to be easy to replicate the same formula in this sequel, especially since the 10-year gap between the films. Luckily, Fleischer certainly excels in bringing the same type of comedic nuances and cinematic aspects that made the first Zombieland enjoyable to Double Tap; creating a second installment that has plenty of fun and entertainment throughout. A lot of the familiar / likeable aspects of the first film, including the witty banter between four main lead characters, continues to be at the forefront of this sequel; touching upon each character in a amusing way, with plenty of nods and winks to the original 2009 film that’s done skillfully and not so much unnecessarily ham-fisted. Additionally, Fleischer keeps the film running at a brisk pace, with the feature having a runtime of 99 minutes in length (one hour and thirty-nine minutes), which means that the film never feels sluggish (even if it meanders through some secondary story beats / side plot threads), with Fleischer ensuring a companion sequel that leans with plenty of laughter and thrills that are presented snappy way (a sort of “thick and fast” notion). Speaking of which, the comedic aspect of the first Zombieland movie is well-represented in Double Tap, with Fleischer still utilizing its cast (more on that below) in a smart and hilarious by mixing comedic personalities / personas with something as serious / gravitas as fighting endless hordes of zombies every where they go. Basically, if you were a fan of the first Zombieland flick, you’ll definitely find Double Tap to your liking.
In terms of production quality, Double Tap is a good feature. Granted, much like the last film, I knew that the overall setting and background layouts weren’t going to be something elaborate and / or expansive. Thus, my opinion of this subject of the movie’s technical presentation isn’t that critical. Taking that into account, Double Tap does (at least) does have that standard “post-apocalyptic” setting of an abandoned building, cityscapes, and roads throughout the feature; littered with unmanned vehicles and rubbish. It certainly has that “look and feel” of the post-zombie world, so Double Tap’s visual aesthetics gets a solid industry standard in my book. Thus, a lot of the other areas that I usually mentioned (i.e set decorations, costumes, cinematography, etc.) fit into that same category as meeting the standards for a 202 movie. Thus, as a whole, the movie’s background nuances and presentation is good, but nothing grand as I didn’t expect to be “wowed” over it. So, it sort of breaks even. This also extends to the film’s score, which was done by David Sardy, which provides a good musical composition for the feature’s various scenes as well as a musical song selection thrown into the mix; interjecting the various zombie and humor bits equally well.
There are some problems that are bit glaring that Double Tap, while effectively fun and entertaining, can’t overcome, which hinders the film from overtaking its predecessor. Perhaps one of the most notable criticism that the movie can’t get right is the narrative being told. Of course, the narrative in the first Zombieland wasn’t exactly the best, but still combined zombie-killing action with its combination of group dynamics between its lead characters. Double Tap, however, is fun, but messy at the same time; creating a frustrating narrative that sounds good on paper, but thinly written when executed. Thus, problem lies within the movie’s script, which was penned by Dave Callaham, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick, which is a bit thinly sketched in certain areas of the story, including a side-story involving Tallahassee wanting to head to Graceland, which involves some of the movie’s new supporting characters. It’s fun sequence of events that follows, but adds little to the main narrative and ultimately could’ve been cut completely. Thus, I kind of wanted see Double Tap have more a substance within its narrative. Heck, they even had a decade long gap to come up with a new yarn to spin for this sequel…and it looks like they came up a bit shorter than expected.
Another point of criticism that I have about this is that there aren’t enough zombie action bits as there were in the first Zombieland movie. Much like the Walking Dead series as become, Double Tap seems more focused on its characters (and the dynamics that they share with each other) rather than the group facing the sparse groupings of mindless zombies. However, that was some of the fun of the first movie and Double Tap takes away that element. Yes, there are zombies in the movie and the gang is ready to take care of them (in gruesome fashion), but these mindless beings sort take a back seat for much of the film, with the script and Fleischer seemed more focused on showcasing witty banter between Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of course, the ending climatic piece in the third act gives us the best zombie action scenes of the feature, but it feels a bit “too little, too late” in my opinion. To be honest, this big sequence is a little manufactured and not as fun and unique as the final battle scene in the first film. I know that sounds a bit contrive and weird, but, while the third act big fight seems more polished and staged well, it sort of feels more restricted and doesn’t flow cohesively with the rest of the film’s flow (in matter of speaking).
What’s certainly elevates these points of criticism is the film’s cast, with the main quartet lead acting talents returning to reprise their roles in Double Tap, which is absolutely the “hands down” best part of this sequel. Naturally, I’m talking about the talents of Jessie Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin in their respective roles Zombieland character roles of Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock. Of the four, Harrelson, known for his roles in Cheers, True Detective, and War for the Planet of the Apes, shines as the brightest in the movie, with dialogue lines of Tallahassee proving to be the most hilarious comedy stuff on the sequel. Harrelson certainly knows how to lay it on “thick and fast” with the character and the s**t he says in the movie is definitely funny (regardless if the joke is slightly or dated). Behind him, Eisenberg, known for his roles in The Art of Self-Defense, The Social Network, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, is somewhere in the middle of pack, but still continues to act as the somewhat main protagonist of the feature, including being a narrator for us (the viewers) in this post-zombie apocalypse world. Of course, Eisenberg’s nervous voice and twitchy body movements certainly help the character of Columbus to be likeable and does have a few comedic timing / bits with each of co-stars. Stone, known for her roles in The Help, Superbad, and La La Land, and Breslin, known for her roles in Signs, Little Miss Sunshine, and Definitely, Maybe, round out the quartet; providing some more grown-up / mature character of the group, with Wichita and Little Rock trying to find their place in the world and how they must deal with some of the party members on a personal level. Collectively, these four are what certainly the first movie fun and hilarious and their overall camaraderie / screen-presence with each other hasn’t diminished in the decade long absence. To be it simply, these four are simply riot in the Zombieland and are again in Double Tap.
With the movie keeping the focus on the main quartet of lead Zombieland characters, the one newcomer that certainly takes the spotlight is actress Zoey Deutch, who plays the character of Madison, a dim-witted blonde who joins the group and takes a liking to Columbus. Known for her roles in Before I Fall, The Politician, and Set It Up, Deutch is a somewhat “breath of fresh air” by acting as the tagalong team member to the quartet in a humorous way. Though there isn’t much insight or depth to the character of Madison, Deutch’s ditzy / air-head portrayal of her is quite hilarious and is fun when she’s making comments to Harrelson’s Tallahassee (again, he’s just a riot in the movie).
The rest of the cast, including actor Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse and Shaft) as Berkeley, a pacifist hippie that quickly befriends Little Rock on her journey, actress Rosario Dawson (Rent and Sin City) as Nevada, the owner of a Elvis-themed motel who Tallahassee quickly takes a shine to, and actors Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde and Old School) and Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie) as Albuquerque and Flagstaff, two traveling zombie-killing partners that are mimic reflections of Tallahassee and Columbus, are in minor supporting roles in Double Tap. While all of these acting talents are good and definitely bring a certain humorous quality to their characters, the characters themselves could’ve been easily expanded upon, with many just being thinly written caricatures. Of course, the movie focuses heavily on the Zombieland quartet (and newcomer Madison), but I wished that these characters could’ve been fleshed out a bit.
Lastly, be sure to still around for the film’s ending credits, with Double Tap offering up two Easter Eggs scenes (one mid-credits and one post-credit scenes). While I won’t spoil them, I do have mention that they are pretty hilarious.
✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅
It’s been awhile, but the Zombieland gang is back and are ready to hit the road once again in the movie Zombieland: Double Tap. Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film sees the return the dysfunctional zombie-killing makeshift family of survivors for another round of bickering, banting, and trying to find their way in a post-apocalyptic world. While the movie’s narrative is a bit messy and could’ve been refined in the storyboarding process as well as having a bit more zombie action, the rest of the feature provides to be a fun endeavor, especially with Fleischer returning to direct the project, the snappy / witty banter amongst its characters, a breezy runtime, and the four lead returning acting talents. Personally, I liked this movie. I definitely found it to my liking as I laugh many times throughout the movie, with the main principal cast lending their screen presence in this post-apocalyptic zombie movie. Thus, my recommendation for this movie is favorable “recommended” as I’m sure it will please many fans of the first movie as well as to the uninitiated (the film is quite easy to follow for newcomers). While the movie doesn’t redefine what was previous done back in 2009, Zombieland: Double Tap still provides a riot of laughs with this make-shift quartet of zombie survivors; giving us give us (the viewers) fun and entertaining companion sequel to the original feature.
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https://medium.com/@2021_Soul-Train-Music-Awards/live-2021-soul-train-music-awards-full-show-2021-2bdd2ee646
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['Soul Train Music Awards', 'Full Show']
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2021-11-28 11:53:28.949000+00:00
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['Awards', 'Technology', 'Festivals', 'Music', 'Bussiness']
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Title Live 2021 Soul Train Music AwardsContent ❖ CATEGORY WATCHTED ❖ action story similar adventure protagonist usually take risky turn lead desperate scenario including explosion fight scene daring escape etc Action adventure usually categorized together sometimes even “actionadventure” much common many story categorized genre simultaneously instance James Bond series classified Continuing survival age Zombieapocalypse makeshift family Columbus Jesse Eisenberg Tallahassee Woody Harrelson Wichita Emma Stone Little Rock Abagail Breslin found balance team settling vacant White House spend safe quality time one another figure next move However spend time Presidential resident raise uncertainty Columbus proposes Wichita freak independent lone warrior Little Rock start feel need woman suddenly decide escape middle night leaving men concerned Little Rock who’s quickly joined Berkley Avan Jogia hitchhiking hippie way place called Babylon fortified commune that’s supposed safe zombie land Hitting road retrieved loved one Tallahassee Columbus meet Madison Zoey Deutch dimwitted survivor take immediate liking Columbus complicating relationship Wichita ✅ ANALYZER GOOD BAD ✅ honest didn’t catch Zombieland first got released theater back 2009 course movie predated lot pop culture phenomenon usage zombiesesque main antagonist ie Game Thrones Maze Runner trilogy Walking Dead World War Z Last Us etc I’ve never keen whole “Zombie” craze others despite comedy talent project didn’t see Zombieland…until came TV year later Surprisingly however like Naturally zombie apocalypse thing fine wasn’t thing really enjoyed film’s humorbased comedy throughout much feature exception 2008’s Shaun Dead majority past future endeavor narrative always serious kind refreshing see comedic levity brought mix Plus film’s cast great four main lead one film’s greatest asset mentioned Zombieland didn’t make much huge splash box office certainly gained strong cult following including following year Flash forward decade release Zombieland finally got sequel Zombieland Double Tap central focus review post Given original film ended clear sequel 2009 movie indeed possible seemed like rush year kept passing quite surprised hear Zombieland getting sequel also bit surprised well Hollywood’s recent endeavor “belated sequels” variety finding mixed result project see film’s movie trailer definitely looking Zombieland 2 movie Eisenberg Harrelson Stone Breslin returning reprise respective character knew wasn’t expecting anything drastically different 2009 movie entered Double Tap good frame mind somewhat eagerly expecting catch dysfunctional zombie killing family Unfortunately see movie week release review fell wayside life retail got hold holiday well sick good week half seeing movie still playing “catch up” finally time share opinion Zombieland Double Tap Well honest opinion film good Despite problem Zombieland Double Tap definitely fun sequel that’s worth decade long wait doesn’t “redefine” Zombie genre interest outmatch predecessor next chapter Zombieland still provides entertaining entry…and that’s matter Returning director’s chair director Ruben Fleischer helmed first Zombieland movie well film project 30 Minutes Less Gangster Squad Venom Thus given previous knowledge shaping first film seems quite suitable obvious Fleischer direct movie affect Double Tap succeeds course first film “cult classic” sort Fleischer probably knew wasn’t going easy replicate formula sequel especially since 10year gap film Luckily Fleischer certainly excels bringing type comedic nuance cinematic aspect made first Zombieland enjoyable Double Tap creating second installment plenty fun entertainment throughout lot familiar likeable aspect first film including witty banter four main lead character continues forefront sequel touching upon character amusing way plenty nod wink original 2009 film that’s done skillfully much unnecessarily hamfisted Additionally Fleischer keep film running brisk pace feature runtime 99 minute length one hour thirtynine minute mean film never feel sluggish even meander secondary story beat side plot thread Fleischer ensuring companion sequel lean plenty laughter thrill presented snappy way sort “thick fast” notion Speaking comedic aspect first Zombieland movie wellrepresented Double Tap Fleischer still utilizing cast smart hilarious mixing comedic personality persona something serious gravitas fighting endless horde zombie every go Basically fan first Zombieland flick you’ll definitely find Double Tap liking term production quality Double Tap good feature Granted much like last film knew overall setting background layout weren’t going something elaborate expansive Thus opinion subject movie’s technical presentation isn’t critical Taking account Double Tap least standard “postapocalyptic” setting abandoned building cityscape road throughout feature littered unmanned vehicle rubbish certainly “look feel” postzombie world Double Tap’s visual aesthetic get solid industry standard book Thus lot area usually mentioned ie set decoration costume cinematography etc fit category meeting standard 202 movie Thus whole movie’s background nuance presentation good nothing grand didn’t expect “wowed” sort break even also extends film’s score done David Sardy provides good musical composition feature’s various scene well musical song selection thrown mix interjecting various zombie humor bit equally well problem bit glaring Double Tap effectively fun entertaining can’t overcome hinders film overtaking predecessor Perhaps one notable criticism movie can’t get right narrative told course narrative first Zombieland wasn’t exactly best still combined zombiekilling action combination group dynamic lead character Double Tap however fun messy time creating frustrating narrative sound good paper thinly written executed Thus problem lie within movie’s script penned Dave Callaham Rhett Reese Paul Wernick bit thinly sketched certain area story including sidestory involving Tallahassee wanting head Graceland involves movie’s new supporting character It’s fun sequence event follows add little main narrative ultimately could’ve cut completely Thus kind wanted see Double Tap substance within narrative Heck even decade long gap come new yarn spin sequel…and look like came bit shorter expected Another point criticism aren’t enough zombie action bit first Zombieland movie Much like Walking Dead series become Double Tap seems focused character dynamic share rather group facing sparse grouping mindless zombie However fun first movie Double Tap take away element Yes zombie movie gang ready take care gruesome fashion mindless being sort take back seat much film script Fleischer seemed focused showcasing witty banter Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock course ending climatic piece third act give u best zombie action scene feature feel bit “too little late” opinion honest big sequence little manufactured fun unique final battle scene first film know sound bit contrive weird third act big fight seems polished staged well sort feel restricted doesn’t flow cohesively rest film’s flow matter speaking What’s certainly elevates point criticism film’s cast main quartet lead acting talent returning reprise role Double Tap absolutely “hands down” best part sequel Naturally I’m talking talent Jessie Eisenberg Woody Harrelson Emma Stone Abigail Breslin respective role Zombieland character role Columbus Tallahassee Wichita Little Rock four Harrelson known role Cheers True Detective War Planet Apes shine brightest movie dialogue line Tallahassee proving hilarious comedy stuff sequel Harrelson certainly know lay “thick fast” character st say movie definitely funny regardless joke slightly dated Behind Eisenberg known role Art SelfDefense Social Network Batman v Superman Dawn Justice somewhere middle pack still continues act somewhat main protagonist feature including narrator u viewer postzombie apocalypse world course Eisenberg’s nervous voice twitchy body movement certainly help character Columbus likeable comedic timing bit costars Stone known role Help Superbad La La Land Breslin known role Signs Little Miss Sunshine Definitely Maybe round quartet providing grownup mature character group Wichita Little Rock trying find place world must deal party member personal level Collectively four certainly first movie fun hilarious overall camaraderie screenpresence hasn’t diminished decade long absence simply four simply riot Zombieland Double Tap movie keeping focus main quartet lead Zombieland character one newcomer certainly take spotlight actress Zoey Deutch play character Madison dimwitted blonde join group take liking Columbus Known role Fall Politician Set Deutch somewhat “breath fresh air” acting tagalong team member quartet humorous way Though isn’t much insight depth character Madison Deutch’s ditzy airhead portrayal quite hilarious fun she’s making comment Harrelson’s Tallahassee he’s riot movie rest cast including actor Avan Jogia Apocalypse Shaft Berkeley pacifist hippie quickly befriends Little Rock journey actress Rosario Dawson Rent Sin City Nevada owner Elvisthemed motel Tallahassee quickly take shine actor Luke Wilson Legally Blonde Old School Thomas Middleditch Silicon Valley Captain Underpants First Epic Movie Albuquerque Flagstaff two traveling zombiekilling partner mimic reflection Tallahassee Columbus minor supporting role Double Tap acting talent good definitely bring certain humorous quality character character could’ve easily expanded upon many thinly written caricature course movie focus heavily Zombieland quartet newcomer Madison wished character could’ve fleshed bit Lastly sure still around film’s ending credit Double Tap offering two Easter Eggs scene one midcredits one postcredit scene won’t spoil mention pretty hilarious ✅ FINAL THOUGHTS ✅ It’s awhile Zombieland gang back ready hit road movie Zombieland Double Tap Director Reuben Fleischer’s latest film see return dysfunctional zombiekilling makeshift family survivor another round bickering banting trying find way postapocalyptic world movie’s narrative bit messy could’ve refined storyboarding process well bit zombie action rest feature provides fun endeavor especially Fleischer returning direct project snappy witty banter amongst character breezy runtime four lead returning acting talent Personally liked movie definitely found liking laugh many time throughout movie main principal cast lending screen presence postapocalyptic zombie movie Thus recommendation movie favorable “recommended” I’m sure please many fan first movie well uninitiated film quite easy follow newcomer movie doesn’t redefine previous done back 2009 Zombieland Double Tap still provides riot laugh makeshift quartet zombie survivor giving u give u viewer fun entertaining companion sequel original featureTags Awards Technology Festivals Music Bussiness
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Streaming! Tokyo International Film Festival Live, in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
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❂ Artist Event : Tokyo International Film Festival
❂ Venue : Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Conversation Series at Asia Lounge
The Japan Foundation Asia Center & Tokyo International Film Festival
Marking its second installment since 2020, this year’s Conversation Series will again be advised by the committee members led by filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. Directors and actors from various countries and regions including Asia will gather at the Asia Lounge to engage in discussion with their Japanese counterparts.
This year’s theme will be “Crossing Borders”. Guests will share their thoughts and sentiments about film and filmmaking in terms of efforts and attempts to transcend borders. The festival will strive to invite as many international guests as possible to Japan so that they can engage in physical conversation and interaction at the Asia Lounge.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the festival venue in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day for eight days from October 31st to November 7th. Stay tuned!
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https://medium.com/@b.i.m.sa.la.bi.mp.r.o.k/streaming-tokyo-international-film-festival-live-in-tokyo-midtown-hibiya-tokyo-japan-8ea3bcaa6247
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2021-10-30 14:02:02.106000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Film']
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Title Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival Live Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo JapanContent ❂ Artist Event Tokyo International Film Festival ❂ Venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo Japan ❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Asia Lounge Japan Foundation Asia Center Tokyo International Film Festival Marking second installment since 2020 year’s Conversation Series advised committee member led filmmaker Koreeda Hirokazu Directors actor various country region including Asia gather Asia Lounge engage discussion Japanese counterpart year’s theme “Crossing Borders” Guests share thought sentiment film filmmaking term effort attempt transcend border festival strive invite many international guest possible Japan engage physical conversation interaction Asia Lounge session broadcast live festival venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day eight day October 31st November 7th Stay tunedTags Festivals Film
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The Westside Carnival 2021 solidifies Takoradi’s reputation as Africa’s Christmas destination.
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In 2021, the much-anticipated two-day packed Christmas festival in Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana’s Western Region did not disappoint.
The Westside Carnival, an annual Christmas celebration held to exhibit the masquerader’s culture in the twin city, was gigantic and bigger this year, attracting millions of people both physically and online from all over the world.
View more pictures and videos…
The event, which has been organized by Skyy Power 93.5FM and MTN Ghana for the past 18 years, featured 23 solid masquerade groups in a fashion parade on December 25th, 2021, showcasing their uniqueness, tradition, and culture, as well as informing the world about some of their social intervention projects and plans for the new year.
Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Western Regional Minister, Mr Asaah Mensah, Mpohor District Chief Executive (DCE), and executives from the Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) and MTN Ghana were also in attendance.
Masquerade groups also announced their social intervention programs, including scholarships for members and the less fortunate in society, Technical Vocation and Educational Training (TVET) for members, and donations to special schools and orphanages.
View more pictures and videos…
Takoradi, on the other hand, has become the news of the globe as attendees were enthralled by the event’s culture, uniqueness, and tradition this year. Of course, there were other events going on, but anyone who attended the Carnival will vouch to the atmosphere, groove, and enthusiasm.
We can’t talk about the Westside Carnival without mentioning the event’s economic importance in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Hotels were sold out, and merchants in Takoradi’s downtown business center praised the event’s organizers for increasing sales.
According to the vendors, sales have been poor throughout the year, and the demolition of the Takoradi Market Circle for redevelopment purposes has also contributed to low patronage. They were grateful to the event organizers for bringing optimism to their businesses.
View more pictures and videos…
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https://medium.com/@mensah.george09/in-2021-the-much-anticipated-two-day-packed-christmas-festival-in-sekondi-takoradi-in-ghanas-4e5ee4c4da96
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[]
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2021-12-27 20:49:40.012000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Carnival', 'Festivals']
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Title Westside Carnival 2021 solidifies Takoradi’s reputation Africa’s Christmas destinationContent 2021 muchanticipated twoday packed Christmas festival SekondiTakoradi Ghana’s Western Region disappoint Westside Carnival annual Christmas celebration held exhibit masquerader’s culture twin city gigantic bigger year attracting million people physically online world View picture videos… event organized Skyy Power 935FM MTN Ghana past 18 year featured 23 solid masquerade group fashion parade December 25th 2021 showcasing uniqueness tradition culture well informing world social intervention project plan new year Mr Kwabena Okyere DarkoMensah Western Regional Minister Mr Asaah Mensah Mpohor District Chief Executive DCE executive Ghana National Petroleum Commission GNPC MTN Ghana also attendance Masquerade group also announced social intervention program including scholarship member le fortunate society Technical Vocation Educational Training TVET member donation special school orphanage View picture videos… Takoradi hand become news globe attendee enthralled event’s culture uniqueness tradition year course event going anyone attended Carnival vouch atmosphere groove enthusiasm can’t talk Westside Carnival without mentioning event’s economic importance SekondiTakoradi Metropolis Hotels sold merchant Takoradi’s downtown business center praised event’s organizer increasing sale According vendor sale poor throughout year demolition Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment purpose also contributed low patronage grateful event organizer bringing optimism business View picture videos…Tags Christmas Carnival Festivals
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Hacks for choosing the right curtains
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Have you recently shifted to a new home but are still confused regarding what kind of curtains will suit the interior? If yes then your search ends here as we are here with an article that will guide you on choosing the right curtains. Well, curtains make a room look appealing but this is true only when picked correctly. In addition to this, curtains not only provide privacy but also add beauty to your living rooms. So, it’s pretty obvious to get stuck while choosing the right curtains.
So, let’s start and follow the hacks stated below that will help you choose the perfect curtains for your new home.
Always Pick Contrasting Colors
If you want to add a unique and different vibe to your room then it’s better to go for contrasting colors. Such colors always match themes like eclectic, vintage, and modern. You can try the sheer curtains if you want more light to surge beautifully with a light wind. In case you want more privacy and light control then you can pick the lined drapes. Moreover, if you consider the room, wall colors, and ambiance of your home while choosing the color then you will surely get a great aesthetic appeal.
Heavier Fabrics Should Be Your Choice
Fabric plays an important role while selecting the curtains because the material will dictate how expertly your curtains hold up over time and function. The reason behind this is that they provide privacy, obstruct light, and keep cold air out in winters. However, if in case you wish to have a more casual appearance then linen is the best fabric to opt for.
Home Washing or Dry Cleaning
How you want to maintain your curtains is another essential thing that you must consider while choosing the right curtains for your space. Does the dry wash option sound appealing to you or you are looking for a more affordable option of machine wash material? Well, the premium quality curtains that are used for living rooms need to be dry cleaned as they can get ruined quickly if washed at home. Apart from this, the cotton and other daily use curtains can easily be washed at home. So, it’s up to you what sort of maintenance you choose.
Readymade Curtains Are Now Available
Are you in search of readymade curtains? If yes then we’re delighted to tell you that ready-made curtains are now available in a plethora of materials and designs. Since these curtains are stitched as per the standard dimensions, therefore, buying and altering them with custom curtains works perfectly with every apartment and home and is highly reasonable.
Privacy and Views
Choosing the right curtains is not only about beauty and form alone. But in fact, the key purpose of window curtains is to block the view from any peeping eyes while providing the ease to shift between unending views. So, always remember not to choose the sheer curtains as they might look great but incorporate visual lightness, which ultimately fails to provide privacy. Conversely, choose the ones that can block the view and offer you complete privacy.
Decide On the Length
When you are picking the right curtains for your home, length is the major factor to consider. Generally, there are five curtain lengths i.e. 63 inches, 84 inches, 95 inches, 108 inches, and 120 inches. The decision of how long you go entirely depends on the look that you are trying to create and the height of ceilings and windows. The lengths of the curtains are often determined by measuring from the rod pocket to the bottom of the curtain fabric.
Decide on Hanging Style and Hardware
From rod-pockets and pleated styles to more modern grommets, curtains regularly come in plenty of hanging styles. In case you are willing to showcase your hardware and add a few inches of height to the curtains then rings are a perfect fit. This style is typically transitional to perfectly fit any decorating style. You can always add accessories like finials and tiebacks to your curtains in order to add flair to window hardware.
The Bottom Line
Hopefully, you might now be ready to beautify your home with curtains that perfectly match the ambiance of your home. The right curtains will definitely bring an amazing feeling, long-term benefits, and out-of-the-box decor. So, get ready to follow this listicle and you will end up choosing the right curtains for your home.
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https://medium.com/@abverma189/hacks-for-choosing-the-right-curtains-54e9a652128
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['Abhi Verma']
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2021-12-27 12:59:05.630000+00:00
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['Curtains', 'Festivals', 'Home', 'Home Decor', 'Resilience']
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Title Hacks choosing right curtainsContent recently shifted new home still confused regarding kind curtain suit interior yes search end article guide choosing right curtain Well curtain make room look appealing true picked correctly addition curtain provide privacy also add beauty living room it’s pretty obvious get stuck choosing right curtain let’s start follow hack stated help choose perfect curtain new home Always Pick Contrasting Colors want add unique different vibe room it’s better go contrasting color color always match theme like eclectic vintage modern try sheer curtain want light surge beautifully light wind case want privacy light control pick lined drape Moreover consider room wall color ambiance home choosing color surely get great aesthetic appeal Heavier Fabrics Choice Fabric play important role selecting curtain material dictate expertly curtain hold time function reason behind provide privacy obstruct light keep cold air winter However case wish casual appearance linen best fabric opt Home Washing Dry Cleaning want maintain curtain another essential thing must consider choosing right curtain space dry wash option sound appealing looking affordable option machine wash material Well premium quality curtain used living room need dry cleaned get ruined quickly washed home Apart cotton daily use curtain easily washed home it’s sort maintenance choose Readymade Curtains Available search readymade curtain yes we’re delighted tell readymade curtain available plethora material design Since curtain stitched per standard dimension therefore buying altering custom curtain work perfectly every apartment home highly reasonable Privacy Views Choosing right curtain beauty form alone fact key purpose window curtain block view peeping eye providing ease shift unending view always remember choose sheer curtain might look great incorporate visual lightness ultimately fails provide privacy Conversely choose one block view offer complete privacy Decide Length picking right curtain home length major factor consider Generally five curtain length ie 63 inch 84 inch 95 inch 108 inch 120 inch decision long go entirely depends look trying create height ceiling window length curtain often determined measuring rod pocket bottom curtain fabric Decide Hanging Style Hardware rodpockets pleated style modern grommet curtain regularly come plenty hanging style case willing showcase hardware add inch height curtain ring perfect fit style typically transitional perfectly fit decorating style always add accessory like finial tieback curtain order add flair window hardware Bottom Line Hopefully might ready beautify home curtain perfectly match ambiance home right curtain definitely bring amazing feeling longterm benefit outofthebox decor get ready follow listicle end choosing right curtain homeTags Curtains Festivals Home Home Decor Resilience
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Behind the Scenes of Singles’ Day, China’s Biggest Shopping Festival — Interest Outfit
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Singles’ Day is China’s spending event of the year, with sales reaching a record $115 billion in 2020.
As consumers shop, ecommerce employees and delivery companies work overtime to keep the spree going.
Distribution centers bear the brunt of the workload and have to move billions of packages in days.
Singles’ Day proper started in China on Thursday, marking the beginning of the country’s largest online spending fest.
While this year’s event included a discount period on November 1, the true 24-hour sales frenzy traditionally launches on November 11, when consumers flood online shopping platforms like Alibaba’s Taobao and its rival JD.com.
Despite a crackdown this year from Beijing on lavish spending and consumer waste, reports creeping in from local media indicate Singles’ Day is still going strong, with 382 brands each hitting $15 million in sales since the start of this year’s event.
Here are some photos that show how China moves billions of packages to hundreds of cities on its biggest spending day.
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https://medium.com/@lindsaytdavis3/behind-the-scenes-of-singles-day-china-s-biggest-shopping-festival-interest-outfit-56e98e98c4cf
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['Lindsay Davis']
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2021-11-11 17:58:09.270000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'China', 'Shopping', 'Singles Day', 'Sales']
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Title Behind Scenes Singles’ Day China’s Biggest Shopping Festival — Interest OutfitContent Singles’ Day China’s spending event year sale reaching record 115 billion 2020 consumer shop ecommerce employee delivery company work overtime keep spree going Distribution center bear brunt workload move billion package day Singles’ Day proper started China Thursday marking beginning country’s largest online spending fest year’s event included discount period November 1 true 24hour sale frenzy traditionally launch November 11 consumer flood online shopping platform like Alibaba’s Taobao rival JDcom Despite crackdown year Beijing lavish spending consumer waste report creeping local medium indicate Singles’ Day still going strong 382 brand hitting 15 million sale since start year’s event photo show China move billion package hundred city biggest spending dayTags Festivals China Shopping Singles Day Sales
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A Christmas Tale
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My Love for Christmas:
I loved Christmas when I was a kid, but I never once celebrated it. Sounds kind of funny, right? I stayed in a small town in India, where the festival didn’t garner much attention outside of being a school holiday. If you went around, It would be impossible to see a Christmas tree and decorations.
Yet, I was in love with the idea of Christmas. The shows, movies, and cartoons I watched had made me fall in love with the festival.
One of my cherished memories was watching “How Grinch stoled The Christmas!” It taught me that the festival was more than decors, trees, and gifts. It was more about the feeling of coming together with your loved ones and friends. The sense of giving and that made the movie so special for me.
Apart from that, I would binge the entire day watching “Home Alone,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” etc., at home. Despite never celebrating the festival, I would be in my holiday spirit during that time.
Losing the Magic:
Christmas didn’t have the same impact on me as I grew with time. I saw its commercial nature, especially when I moved out of my small town for university. I could see how brands and businesses used the festival to market new things to spend more.
At that time, I became more and more cynical about it. To me, it had become like countless other festivals that we have in a year — a chance to take time off from work but nothing more.
Even though now I could fulfill my childhood dream of getting a Christmas tree and decorating it, I didn’t want to do it. Why should I give money to all these establishments?
So I started forgetting about the festival altogether. It became another holiday on the calendar and a reminder that the year was about to complete.
Rediscovering The Magic Again:
That’s why this year was all more special to me. Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to get a Christmas tree, decorate it and watch movies that highlighted the Christmas spirit again.
Yet, after getting disillusioned, I kept putting it off. Even though I could make my dream come true, I never felt the urge to do it.
Part of the reason was that I didn’t want to celebrate Christmas alone.
This year though, I wasn’t alone, and my partner decided to fulfill my childhood dream. We bought a Christmas tree, decorated it to our heart’s content, bought some gingerbread cookies and a cake, and planned to watch some Christmas shows and movies to relive our yesteryears.
When the tree was decorated and lit up this week, I could feel the magic again. It seemed like I had a turn into a 10-year-old who loved Christmas and had a special place in my heart.
Sometimes life can make you cynical, but those close to you can always turn that around if you let them.
With that, I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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https://byrslf.co/a-christmas-tale-6826af83b5a9
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['Smit Shah']
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2021-12-23 13:47:17.895000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Beyourself', 'Happiness', 'Festivals', 'Life Lessons']
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Title Christmas TaleContent Love Christmas loved Christmas kid never celebrated Sounds kind funny right stayed small town India festival didn’t garner much attention outside school holiday went around would impossible see Christmas tree decoration Yet love idea Christmas show movie cartoon watched made fall love festival One cherished memory watching “How Grinch stoled Christmas” taught festival decor tree gift feeling coming together loved one friend sense giving made movie special Apart would binge entire day watching “Home Alone” “It’s Wonderful Life” etc home Despite never celebrating festival would holiday spirit time Losing Magic Christmas didn’t impact grew time saw commercial nature especially moved small town university could see brand business used festival market new thing spend time became cynical become like countless festival year — chance take time work nothing Even though could fulfill childhood dream getting Christmas tree decorating didn’t want give money establishment started forgetting festival altogether became another holiday calendar reminder year complete Rediscovering Magic That’s year special Ever since kid wanted get Christmas tree decorate watch movie highlighted Christmas spirit Yet getting disillusioned kept putting Even though could make dream come true never felt urge Part reason didn’t want celebrate Christmas alone year though wasn’t alone partner decided fulfill childhood dream bought Christmas tree decorated heart’s content bought gingerbread cooky cake planned watch Christmas show movie relive yesteryear tree decorated lit week could feel magic seemed like turn 10yearold loved Christmas special place heart Sometimes life make cynical close always turn around let wish merry Christmas happy new yearTags Christmas Beyourself Happiness Festivals Life Lessons
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A tale of two cities
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‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’
So wrote Charles Dickens, Victorian serialist and general caricature of nineteenth century figures, in opening ‘A Tale of Two Cities’. The novel was set in the 1790s to the tumultuous upheaval of the French Revolution tearing through country’s cultural fabric and political hierarchy. And with apologies to Mr Dickens and geographers, this week I have experienced conversations in two cities with vastly different trajectories.
At the start of the week, I attended an excellent event hosted by OnePlanet as part of the COP26 fringe. Mulling over the tone of statements and commitments thus far released at COP, the mood of panellists was not overly buoyant. The focus of discussion was very much on the necessary tasks of adapting to a 2, 3 or even 4 degrees rise in mean global temperatures. Conversation topics ranged but often settled on a few core topics: a paucity of leadership, an inflection of responsibility back onto civil society to mobilise action; and the scale of challenge that required re-imagining our tools and systems in preparation.
This felt like the worst of times. COP26 had huge expectations for delivery and leaving Glasgow in the late afternoon mist, the metaphorical fog that enveloped my optimism felt hard to lift.
The following morning, I wondered whether the pale azure skies of Tayside signalled better days. The Design for Planet festival convened by Design Council, held at the phenomenal V&A Dundee, brought together over 100 participants and over 5000 contributors online from most design sectors across two days to explore designing with climate and nature.
Design for Planet Festival delegates gather outside of V&A Dundee to mark the launch of the two-day event.
This melting pot of practice, expertise and insights, may have been a cacophony of competing voices talking excitedly across one another. However, my reflection is that there emerged a core and cadre of practice and practitioners who somehow fused a common purpose to establish something tangible and transformative, with an appetite to continue this collective mission. This was far bigger than a single design discipline, or even a collective focus, such as placemaking. For me, these signals might be summarised in a few big ideas centring on people which emerged across the days’ diverse talks and workshops.
Agency. Put simply, if you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem. A host of existing practices, which you may think were good enough, need revision and improvement. Kate Raworth and Indy Johar were inspirational keynotes, signalling a fundamental need to be empowered agents in overhauling all aspects of our practice to sit within the constraints of planetary thresholds. It means questioning concepts of consumption and growth and revising the fundamentals of governance, finance and ownership on which they are based. Remake yourself, your practice, your community; this is the innovation we need.
Systemic. The clear need for systemic, integrated action and intervention. Everything is connected. Indy introduced us to a useful concept of ‘entanglement’, which resonated through all subsequent sessions. This is useful both to see the implications of our choices from multiple perspectives and understand the different frames of value that coincide within the same things, be those a product, a tree or our health. So we must design for entanglement, not single value outcomes.
Equity. Treating each other as equals is clearly not something the global system does well. Nor at a local level can we honestly say that design has addressed imbalances comprehensively. But contributions from Payal Arora, Immy Kaur, Dr Rhiannon Jones and many others illustrated the ways to address this; in generating the opportunity space for people to have respect, trust and control in making the decisions affecting their lives, livelihoods and localities. Inverting top-down with neighbourhood-oriented leadership is fundamental to mobilising action.
Lifeflow. Simply, as Leyla Acaroglu said, good design transforms ‘life into life’. We can talk in technical detail about carbon emissions or measure impacts with life cycle analysis but as biologists and ecologists know, life is a constant, regenerative flow. It is our responsibility as designers to work with and be inspired by natural systems’ bounded circularity, not against it.
Leyla Acaroglu’s rousing closing speech.
Underneath these big concepts time and again we saw interventions where design’s known strengths were illustrated and reinforced key qualities for change-making, especially when focusing on working with lots of diverse needs.
· Trust and relationships. Put people central to making informed choices to do the right thing and creating the space to be able to make those choices together.
· Care and empathy. Explore origins, journeys and endings: of people’s lived experiences; of materials’ and artefacts’ life cycles. These insights are invaluable in questioning what is valuable and what needs to change.
· Visual and narrative. Craft the stories which help translate the significance of and emotional attachment to the transformation in what can otherwise be a discourse on climate framed by more abstract scientific and technical perspectives.
This event did something special. We may not consider this as the ‘best of times’ but thinking and doing together created a shared feeling of optimism and action. The transformation ahead is of a significantly greater magnitude than anything preceding it. But let’s take one lesson from history, a movement of people based on the ideas of the Enlightenment, transformed multiple societies the world over. If that degree of upheaval was possible in pre-industrial eighteenth century France, then we can have hope for our future by rethinking ourselves and our relationship with each other, products, places and the planet.
With heads spinning, we turn to the challenge of the next step. The scale of the problem may induce paralysis, but inaction is not an option. Faced with that task, what are the practical takeaways? There are many but might I suggest three:
- Challenge the brief and ask the uncomfortable questions
- Work together not apart to build collective momentum
- Share emergent tools and approaches to design for multiple value outcomes
And even more simply… just, start, somewhere.
Edward Hobson, Director of Place
You can watch the Design for Planet festival talks again here.
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https://medium.com/design-council/a-tale-of-two-cities-25f673ee6763
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['Design Council']
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2021-11-16 10:12:27.557000+00:00
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['Design', 'Climate Change', 'Sustainability', 'Festivals']
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My Favorite Sets of 2021
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It has been a really messed up past few years that has affected so much of our lives. While not the most important by any means, the effect COVID has had on live music has been devastating. In addition to all the other insanity around things, it did really hurt not to be able to go to live shows and just let loose. While things are nowhere near back to normal, and while I’m writing this I just cancelled going to a show due to a new COVID surge, I at least did get to see a lot of good music in the second half of 2021 and thats at least something.
Like the last few years, except last year…, I’ve decided to make a list of my favorite sets of the year. These were sets that I appreciated more than ever, having not seen music for over a year and realizing just how precious the experience can be.
10. Aurora — Terminal 5
I only started listening to Aurora this year and had never even heard of her prior. But I’ve been getting really into her music over the last few months and then realized she was coming to NYC just days before her concert.
The show was actually the first large indoor show I’ve seen since the pandemic and with that came some anxieties. People are too close to me, I want to wear my mask the entire time but its hot and my glasses are fogging up. It just feels a bit overwhelming. But when Aurora was on stage none of that mattered. She had this ethereal quality about her, almost magical.
She put on an amazing show with a diverse set of songs, some slow, some getting the whole crowd dancing. It was one of the most beautiful sets I have seen, and just elicited pure happiness
9. Alesso — Electric Zoo
I have been a huge fan of Alesso for years now and have loved to see him live, ever since he was the first artist I saw at my first EDC. The previous show I saw him at was a shit show at Bill Graham where it was overcrowded and it was too insane to be fun. With that I was a bit worried what this show would be like, especially in the face on the pandemic still being a reality.
Thankfully this show had a ton of room and was an amazing set. He played most of the
hits I would hope for but the reason this set is so high up is really due to two moments in particular. The first was when he played Under Control. This is one of my all time favorite songs, and getting to hear it live at my first festival in 2 years with a crowd going nuts was unreal. I couldn’t stop smiling, dancing, and just being in awe of the experience.
The other moment was when he played Calling. Honestly if the entire rest of the set had been garbage it all wouldn’t have mattered, as long there was just this one song. I have rarely experienced the crowd excitement on the buildup of this song. It felt like every person in the crowd was singing along, including to the parts with no words. When the drop hit it felt like a moment of pure happiness. That in all the insanity of the world, all the awfulness of the last few years, everything, was just gone and it was all ok. In that moment I truly understood the power of music and the power of being at a show with others.
8. Chainsmokers — EDC
I really didn’t know what to expect with this Chainsmokers set. I got insanely into The Chainsmokers in 2016 and wanted to see them live at Coachella but the crowd was so massive we couldn’t even get close. Then I got to see them a few months later at EDC and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The set was unreal and set the expectations high for future EDCs to come.
Then The Chainsmokers started changing. First with Closer which I loved, but then with
progressively poppy songs and their album which was terrible. After that they did release some songs I loved, but they just held a different place. I saw them at Chase Center which was fun but was not quite the same thing as the rave that blew my mind.
All that is to say, I didn’t know what the set would be like, could it possibly live up to the last time I saw them at EDC. The answer was pretty much yes. They went extremely hard, played amazing songs, and put on a ridiculous show. Other than a few moments of Drew singing which were unnecessary they really still had it and proved they could still go hard and make me fall in love with them again like it was 2016.
7. Jason Ross — EDC
I saw Jason Ross a few years earlier for the first time at EZOO when I didn’t really know who he was. I knew he was associated with Seven Lions and had a couple of songs I liked but that was it. I was pleasantly surprised by his set but it was early in the evening and it wasn’t anything special to me.
Since then I have gotten significantly more into Jason Ross. I devour each new release he puts out and he has produced some of my favorite songs both solo and in collabs with others. I was quite excited to see him now since it would be with a new appreciation.
His set at Kinetic Field really blew me away. Every song he played was insane and the crowd was going wild. I was standing behind a group of 4 people that were dancing and jumping harder than anyone and I was happy to be part of that energy. His set was early on in the night but it really helped set the energy for an amazing day of EDC.
6. Nicky Romero — EDC
I had never seen Nicky Romero live and hadn’t thought too much about him. He’s been a DJ I really liked but never someone I considered my favorite, or had a song that was like my fav of the year. When I looked back at my spotify though I realized that I loved many more songs of his than I realized and it got me really excited for the set.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a Nicky Romero set. I was expecting a lot of progressive house, buy beyond that I wasn’t sure what he would play. The set turned into just like the greatest hits of progressive house/big room and I couldn’t love it more.
I was loving the entire set but there was a certain point where literally every song he played was one of my favorite songs of all time. He played Clarity, which makes me so happy every time I hear. After that he started playing Titanium, an all time EDM classic. I was kind of freaking out just experiencing all the hits live and then he played the drop of Calling. Calling is by far my favorite drop ever and just like getting that in the middle of Titanium was hard to process.
He ended by playing Axwell ^ Ingrosso, his collab with Avicii, and Martin Garrix. It was honestly like he tailored his set just for me and I couldn’t get enough.
5. KSHMR — Electric Zoo
I had been waiting for so long for a set to just completely wow me after the long years away from shows and festivals. Earlier in the summer I had seen Zedd and Gareth Emery who were both solid, and then the night before I saw Alesso who I mentioned earlier in this list. All were great but nothing really fully hit until KSHMR.
KSHMR has been a favorite of mine live since I first saw him at EDC years before. I didn’t know too much about him then but his set was insane (and he had a EDM mix of Hava Nagila which was unbelievable). Since then I’ve seen him a few times and every time was better then the last.
His entire set at EZOO was out of control good. I was jumping and dancing insanely and his songs were exactly what I was looking for. The absolute highlight for me was when he played Power, a favorite of mine and something I forgot he worked on almost (I associated it more with Hardwell). The thing that took it to the next level was for the second drop he put in Tsunami. Tsunami is one of the most classic EDM songs and something that got me into EDM itself. I even listened to the Pitch Perfect 2 version of Tsunami a ton. Getting that live in the midst of another song I like was just perfect.
4. Martin Garrix — EDC
Martin Garrix is probably my favorite overall producer and one of the people I’ve been looking forward to seeing live the most. He doesn’t tour the US nearly as much as most of the people on this list so its been hard to see him and the last time I did was during some crazy wind at EDC and I didn’t get to fully appreciate the set.
So when I saw Martin Garrix was at EDC I knew I had to go and that this was likely going to be my favorite set of the weekend. The anticipation that night was getting to me, wanting to make that set as good as possible. I was worried about the crowds, especially in a COVID environment.
Thankfully everything worked out well for the set. The crowds weren’t too bad at all, we got a great spot and eventually found a larger friend group as well. Martin Garrix was unbelievable, playing an absurd amount of good songs and getting me insanely hyped. The only part that didn’t work so well was that he had an Area21 (his rap band) live performance for 10 minutes and it didn’t really fit for what I was looking for.
Still though the set was ridiculously good and basically all I could have asked for. I left the set sure that it would be my number one set of the year, and was shocked when it became not even my favorite set of the evening.
3. CHVRCHES — Terminal 5
CHVRCHES are my favorite band, basically since I first heard of them back as their first album was coming out. I had seen them live 6 times already, with each time being better and better as they have more and more amazing songs.
This year I even decided to get a tattoo (an ephemeral one that lasts a year) of the logo from their first album. I had been thinking of a tattoo for a while and unsure what to get and realized that the logo would be a perfect thing, to keep with me what the band has meant to me over the years.
CHVRCHES’ latest album is possibly even their best one and so I was super excited to see them play it live, especially after a prolonged drought due to COVID. They put on a ridiculously good show that got me and the crowd absurdly pumped.
The new songs they played were amazing to hear live, especially my favorites of How Not to Drown and Violent Delights. It felt unreal being there, like I almost wanted to cry with how happy I was.
Like every CHVRCHES show the highlight was when they played Clearest Blue. My all time favorite song from them that I’ve listened to consistently since it came out. Experiencing it live though is a completely different thing. The song builds and builds until it gets to this absolutely cathartic drop in which the entire crowd starts jumping. Getting that moment after such a fucked up few years felt extra cathartic and I never wanted it to end. I’ve now seen CHVRCHES seven times and I can’t wait to see them seven more.
2. KSHMR — EDC
As noted above, KSHMR puts on amazing show. So amazing that he has taken two spots in my top five. While I was super excited to see him, I had just seen an amazing set from him a little more than a month back so wasn’t expecting it to blow my mind again. I was very wrong.
I was a bit down on the evening after Martin Garrix just because that was such a high. There was no one after that I really cared about so we saw DJ snake, who I really did not care for. I kinda just felt tired and wanting to go home but was hoping KSHMR would pull me out of that. Thankfully he went way beyond those expectations.
The entire set was exactly what I needed. Songs that made the entire crowd jump and dance. The absolute highlight though was his Squid Game remix. Almost every DJ had some sort of squid game thing going on so the inclusion of it was nothing special. What made this one go above and beyond was that he actually turned it into a Red Light Green Light game. The entire crowd stopped moving and went dead silent on “Red Light”, and went absolutely nuts on “Green Light”. It was one of the most fun experiences at a show I had ever had.
In addition to that amazing experience the rest of the set was fantastic too. It was getting really late (post 4am) and part of me wanted to leave, but I just couldn’t. Like I was physically stuck at the stage. I decided I would leave after he played Power, Tsunami, and Secrets, probably my three favorite songs from him. He actually played those all in a row to end the set though so we stayed until the end. But having those three powerhouse songs to end everything was unforgettable, just like the entire set.
Zedd — EDC
People that know me well won’t be shocked to see Zedd as my number one of the year, but I was a bit shocked myself. I have seen Zedd more than any other artist by a wide margin (17 times) and with that experienced a lot of what he has done in the past. I had even seen him to start out the summer for my first show since COVID hit. That was a fun time, but he basically just played his same set from before.
Going into EDC I was even saying maybe I would skip part of Zedd and see Kygo instead. I had only seen Kygo twice and he was fantastic both times and figured maybe a change of pace would be nice. If Zedd was really going to play his same set from the past few years I didn’t need to see it again.
Thankfully I decided to see Zedd that night because it was one of the best times of my life. The show started with another squid game remix, this one lead into Do It To It and was ridiculous. The crowd went nuts and I knew it was going to be an awesome set.
The entire set was new (outside of the staples produced by Zedd) and every song he played was fantastic. The set had the perfect mix of bouncy jumpy songs and songs to just go crazy and dance to.
I was already feeling that the set was one of the best I had ever seen and then I realized Zedd was starting to play Tremor, an all time favorite of mine to hear live. Then seconds later he brought out Martin Garrix which made me even more excited. It was like this perfect moment. Immediately after he played Beautiful Now, another unbelievable song and I was in this moment of exhaustion from jumping so much but also pure bliss from how good everything was.
The entire set I couldn’t help thinking how amazing this was and how glad I was to be there. I was mad at myself for even considering not seeing Zedd. After this I will never consider that again.
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['Matthew Wagner']
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2021-12-23 21:06:21.918000+00:00
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['Top 10', 'Festivals', 'Concerts', 'Music']
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Title Favorite Sets 2021Content really messed past year affected much life important mean effect COVID live music devastating addition insanity around thing really hurt able go live show let loose thing nowhere near back normal I’m writing cancelled going show due new COVID surge least get see lot good music second half 2021 thats least something Like last year except last year… I’ve decided make list favorite set year set appreciated ever seen music year realizing precious experience 10 Aurora — Terminal 5 started listening Aurora year never even heard prior I’ve getting really music last month realized coming NYC day concert show actually first large indoor show I’ve seen since pandemic came anxiety People close want wear mask entire time hot glass fogging feel bit overwhelming Aurora stage none mattered ethereal quality almost magical put amazing show diverse set song slow getting whole crowd dancing one beautiful set seen elicited pure happiness 9 Alesso — Electric Zoo huge fan Alesso year loved see live ever since first artist saw first EDC previous show saw shit show Bill Graham overcrowded insane fun bit worried show would like especially face pandemic still reality Thankfully show ton room amazing set played hit would hope reason set high really due two moment particular first played Control one time favorite song getting hear live first festival 2 year crowd going nut unreal couldn’t stop smiling dancing awe experience moment played Calling Honestly entire rest set garbage wouldn’t mattered long one song rarely experienced crowd excitement buildup song felt like every person crowd singing along including part word drop hit felt like moment pure happiness insanity world awfulness last year everything gone ok moment truly understood power music power show others 8 Chainsmokers — EDC really didn’t know expect Chainsmokers set got insanely Chainsmokers 2016 wanted see live Coachella crowd massive couldn’t even get close got see month later EDC one greatest experience life set unreal set expectation high future EDCs come Chainsmokers started changing First Closer loved progressively poppy song album terrible release song loved held different place saw Chase Center fun quite thing rave blew mind say didn’t know set would like could possibly live last time saw EDC answer pretty much yes went extremely hard played amazing song put ridiculous show moment Drew singing unnecessary really still proved could still go hard make fall love like 2016 7 Jason Ross — EDC saw Jason Ross year earlier first time EZOO didn’t really know knew associated Seven Lions couple song liked pleasantly surprised set early evening wasn’t anything special Since gotten significantly Jason Ross devour new release put produced favorite song solo collabs others quite excited see since would new appreciation set Kinetic Field really blew away Every song played insane crowd going wild standing behind group 4 people dancing jumping harder anyone happy part energy set early night really helped set energy amazing day EDC 6 Nicky Romero — EDC never seen Nicky Romero live hadn’t thought much He’s DJ really liked never someone considered favorite song like fav year looked back spotify though realized loved many song realized got really excited set wasn’t quite sure expect Nicky Romero set expecting lot progressive house buy beyond wasn’t sure would play set turned like greatest hit progressive housebig room couldn’t love loving entire set certain point literally every song played one favorite song time played Clarity make happy every time hear started playing Titanium time EDM classic kind freaking experiencing hit live played drop Calling Calling far favorite drop ever like getting middle Titanium hard process ended playing Axwell Ingrosso collab Avicii Martin Garrix honestly like tailored set couldn’t get enough 5 KSHMR — Electric Zoo waiting long set completely wow long year away show festival Earlier summer seen Zedd Gareth Emery solid night saw Alesso mentioned earlier list great nothing really fully hit KSHMR KSHMR favorite mine live since first saw EDC year didn’t know much set insane EDM mix Hava Nagila unbelievable Since I’ve seen time every time better last entire set EZOO control good jumping dancing insanely song exactly looking absolute highlight played Power favorite mine something forgot worked almost associated Hardwell thing took next level second drop put Tsunami Tsunami one classic EDM song something got EDM even listened Pitch Perfect 2 version Tsunami ton Getting live midst another song like perfect 4 Martin Garrix — EDC Martin Garrix probably favorite overall producer one people I’ve looking forward seeing live doesn’t tour US nearly much people list hard see last time crazy wind EDC didn’t get fully appreciate set saw Martin Garrix EDC knew go likely going favorite set weekend anticipation night getting wanting make set good possible worried crowd especially COVID environment Thankfully everything worked well set crowd weren’t bad got great spot eventually found larger friend group well Martin Garrix unbelievable playing absurd amount good song getting insanely hyped part didn’t work well Area21 rap band live performance 10 minute didn’t really fit looking Still though set ridiculously good basically could asked left set sure would number one set year shocked became even favorite set evening 3 CHVRCHES — Terminal 5 CHVRCHES favorite band basically since first heard back first album coming seen live 6 time already time better better amazing song year even decided get tattoo ephemeral one last year logo first album thinking tattoo unsure get realized logo would perfect thing keep band meant year CHVRCHES’ latest album possibly even best one super excited see play live especially prolonged drought due COVID put ridiculously good show got crowd absurdly pumped new song played amazing hear live especially favorite Drown Violent Delights felt unreal like almost wanted cry happy Like every CHVRCHES show highlight played Clearest Blue time favorite song I’ve listened consistently since came Experiencing live though completely different thing song build build get absolutely cathartic drop entire crowd start jumping Getting moment fucked year felt extra cathartic never wanted end I’ve seen CHVRCHES seven time can’t wait see seven 2 KSHMR — EDC noted KSHMR put amazing show amazing taken two spot top five super excited see seen amazing set little month back wasn’t expecting blow mind wrong bit evening Martin Garrix high one really cared saw DJ snake really care kinda felt tired wanting go home hoping KSHMR would pull Thankfully went way beyond expectation entire set exactly needed Songs made entire crowd jump dance absolute highlight though Squid Game remix Almost every DJ sort squid game thing going inclusion nothing special made one go beyond actually turned Red Light Green Light game entire crowd stopped moving went dead silent “Red Light” went absolutely nut “Green Light” one fun experience show ever addition amazing experience rest set fantastic getting really late post 4am part wanted leave couldn’t Like physically stuck stage decided would leave played Power Tsunami Secrets probably three favorite song actually played row end set though stayed end three powerhouse song end everything unforgettable like entire set Zedd — EDC People know well won’t shocked see Zedd number one year bit shocked seen Zedd artist wide margin 17 time experienced lot done past even seen start summer first show since COVID hit fun time basically played set Going EDC even saying maybe would skip part Zedd see Kygo instead seen Kygo twice fantastic time figured maybe change pace would nice Zedd really going play set past year didn’t need see Thankfully decided see Zedd night one best time life show started another squid game remix one lead ridiculous crowd went nut knew going awesome set entire set new outside staple produced Zedd every song played fantastic set perfect mix bouncy jumpy song song go crazy dance already feeling set one best ever seen realized Zedd starting play Tremor time favorite mine hear live second later brought Martin Garrix made even excited like perfect moment Immediately played Beautiful another unbelievable song moment exhaustion jumping much also pure bliss good everything entire set couldn’t help thinking amazing glad mad even considering seeing Zedd never consider againTags Top 10 Festivals Concerts Music
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Watch | American Music Awards 0f 2021 [Full Show]
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['American Music Awards Live Streaming']
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2021-11-17 06:17:04.083000+00:00
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['Awards', 'Festivals', 'Music', 'American Music Awards', 'America']
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Title Watch American Music Awards 0f 2021 Full ShowContent WATCH LIVE LINK httpscuttlyeTnWZr0 Details Event American Music Awards 2021 DateTime Sunday November 21 2021 08 PM Venue Microsoft Theater USA ✓ song Image credit go It’s Awesome Subscribe Share friend channel See video want say ‘thank you’ friend television show often simply TV show content produced broadcast via overtheair satellite cable internet typically viewed television set excluding breaking news advertisement trailer typically placed show Television show often scheduled well ahead time appear electronic guide TV listing television show might also called television program British English programme especially lack narrative structure television series usually released episode follow narrative usually divided season US Canada series UK — yearly semiannual set new episode show limited number episode may called miniseries serial limited series onetime show may called “special” television film “madeforTV movie” “television 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Christmas Night is Coming
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Christmas Night is Coming
Christmas Night is coming In some days. Christmas Night, You heard it right. And you have to unite. Every time you close your eyes. There is paradise.
Author’s video of few facts about Christmas
Life goes on and so heavy, You have to surrender in front of the universe. To heal all the sufferings, And to reunite here all. Among the chaos created by narcissistic ruling people. Winters are falling. Dark days with brighter nights
Illusion another illusion.
The sound of those carols
My Christmas night,
I thought I was just out of reach
Finding myself
between the spaces
of mind and body
And I have heard we can feel something
where mind and body meet
Emotions they are ~
Christmas Night, I remember, how we used to sing carols. Standing in the corner and singing and participating in school days. There could be no better reason.
I also remember going to churches and lighting a candle and having a piece of brownie at last. And there could be no better night. We will sing carols again.
Flow that love,
Flow that energy
And we are not here to work for someone like bots,
Close your eyes and see
Wait everything is an adventure
And everything is the mystery,
Feel this together
Now, I am able to locate my soul friends in 2021. Pigeons, Sparrows, and other animals. Feeding them helps me in grounding, These are my fans
And I won’t give up on them.
When emotions flow, We Replace the moon with the sun. Balance your left and right part of the brain.
Woohoo, Wohhoooo Wohoooo Wohhhooooo.
It could be another paradise,
Woohoo, Wohhoooo Wohoooo Wohhhooooo!!
Christmas Night, all will be meeting and greeting. Million people with the same voice will get lost with the now. There will be no noise only voice. And I want to be lost with this moment forever.
There could be no better day. Look out the day. Wake up with birds. I love sparrows. And I will flow with the universe. Solving another mystery. Take me to church again, It’s been a long time I went there.
Go on, Go on, Go on for more than one reason…….
Let’s feel this together. And I won’t stop. We will vibrate together. With synchronicities to make our space a better place. All I think every festival is telling us to get lost in the present. I waited for so long to walk with the present. I am shouting.
Lighting your room and decorating trees.
we don’t need words, we love instruments
For a million people we express emotions,
We will be celebrating each day
With happiness and joy.
Playing with now,
We are people from another planet.
There is no noise
Only one voice
Stop spreading lower vibrating emotions on this earth.
On this earth
Close your eyes and see there is paradise
And we are people from another planet.
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I asked from Santa,
Where we are heading now can you tell me
With this approach can we save the earth?
Santa’s message is out:
Humanity is in severe crisis. Something more is going on this planet and you know universe portals are opened for you to awaken to the reality of different dimensions.
People have free will to choose If they want to bring low vibrating frequencies on this planet earth.
or
Vibrate on another dimension with higher vibrating frequencies. We cannot force anyone. This has been happening so long but it will not continue for so long. Have faith.
We are energy and we should not allow anyone to deplete our energy portals.
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References:
https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/christmas-and-advent/what-is-christmas-understanding-the-history-and-origin.html)
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https://medium.com/weeds-wildflowers/christmas-night-is-coming-e82c0b8d045b
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['Rishab Batra']
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2021-12-16 15:36:04.107000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Holidays', 'Festivals', 'Facts', 'Joy']
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Title Christmas Night ComingContent Christmas Night Coming Christmas Night coming day Christmas Night heard right unite Every time close eye paradise Author’s video fact Christmas Life go heavy surrender front universe heal suffering reunite Among chaos created narcissistic ruling people Winters falling Dark day brighter night Illusion another illusion sound carol Christmas night thought reach Finding space mind body heard feel something mind body meet Emotions Christmas Night remember used sing carol Standing corner singing participating school day could better reason also remember going church lighting candle piece brownie last could better night sing carol Flow love Flow energy work someone like bot Close eye see Wait everything adventure everything mystery Feel together able locate soul friend 2021 Pigeons Sparrows animal Feeding help grounding fan won’t give emotion flow Replace moon sun Balance left right part brain Woohoo Wohhoooo Wohoooo Wohhhooooo could another paradise Woohoo Wohhoooo Wohoooo Wohhhooooo Christmas Night meeting greeting Million people voice get lost noise voice want lost moment forever could better day Look day Wake bird love sparrow flow universe Solving another mystery Take church It’s long time went Go Go Go one reason…… Let’s feel together won’t stop vibrate together synchronicity make space better place think every festival telling u get lost present waited long walk present shouting Lighting room decorating tree don’t need word love instrument million people express emotion celebrating day happiness joy Playing people another planet noise one voice Stop spreading lower vibrating emotion earth earth Close eye see paradise people another planet — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — asked Santa heading tell approach save earth Santa’s message Humanity severe crisis Something going planet know universe portal opened awaken reality different dimension People free choose want bring low vibrating frequency planet earth Vibrate another dimension higher vibrating frequency cannot force anyone happening long continue long faith energy allow anyone deplete energy portal — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Hey 👋 Rishab Cosmos started publishing substack also try share researchbased healthy content misleading check httpsrishabbatrasubstackcompsoundhealingdowonderforchronic Medium Partner program available place created account buy coffee References httpswwwcrosswalkcomspecialcoveragechristmasandadventwhatischristmasunderstandingthehistoryandoriginhtmlTags Christmas Holidays Festivals Facts Joy
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The International Alba White Truffle Festival: How it works
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by Karla Palma, November 2021
We’d heard of the annual “Fiera del Tartufo” festival in Alba, Italy for a few years and this year we decided to attend. In it’s 91st year, it takes place over the course of two months (early October through December) when the white truffles are in harvest. The festival is set up in the historic town center of Alba, surrounded by small local shops, churches and restaurants.
Alba resides in the county of Piedmont. Designated a UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) world heritage site in 2017, the area boasts an incredible array of wine producers and local food offerings. Alba has specifically been designated a Creative City of Gastronomy. The region is credited with the creation of the Slow Food movement, led by Carlo Petrini in the 1980’s, with the initial aim to defend regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slower pace of life
The purpose of the festival is to showcase the white truffles that grow in the region, specific to the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero areas. These truffles are notorious for growing under very specific conditions which adds to their rarity and has earned them the nickname of the “diamonds” of the culinary world.
White Alba Truffles are prized for their pungent aroma and distinct flavor. Truffle vendors at the festival showcase their truffles and a panel of judges helps determine the winners of the best truffles in the region. There is a daily price set for the truffles, based on the age old rule of supply and demand.
TRUFFLE VENDORS
As you make your way through the charming cobblestone streets to the festival entrance, you’ll be welcomed by the wonderful scent of truffle wafting through the air. You’ll find the small shops surrounding the festival set up with outdoor tables where you can simply walk up, inspect and purchase your truffles.
THE FESTIVAL
The majority of events happen on the weekends, where you can participate in a variety of activities ranging from truffle sensory analysis workshops to cooking demonstrations with world-renowned chefs. They have a calendar posted with the various activities and costs.
To enter the festival, you’ll need an admission ticket to the grounds. The basic daily general admission ticket provides you access to the festival itself. The cost for the ticket when we attended was 4,79 euros.
If you want to enjoy the wine tastings buy the entrance and wine tasting ticket that will cost you 14.54 euros. That ticket includes three wine tasting tickets, a wine glass and a handy little wine glass pouch that hangs around your neck. There are also a variety of wineries that are set up as vendors, selling their bottles and providing tastings without a ticket.
Once inside you’ll get to peruse the truffle vendors in the market, along with a variety of wine and food vendors that sell everything from truffle cheese to delicious cinnamon glazed hazelnuts that are local to the region.
EVENTS & DEMONSTRATIONS
There are numerous events that happen throughout the festival’s two months, led by chefs and experts from around the world. We attended a few cooking demonstrations which require a separate ticket and are limited to small groups of about 40 people.
During the demonstrations a chef and their assistants, they create a signature dish that pairs well with white truffle. The dishes are prepared so that the truffle is the star of the show;and they are served at the end of the demonstration.
The cooking demonstrations take place in a separate area, when you arrive you’ll be seated at a designated table with your name. The table is adorned with goodies from some of the local Italian sponsors, in our case San Bernardo water and Galup.
Once the session begins, you are served an appetizer and a wine pairing to enjoy as you watch the demonstration. We were served delicious prosciutto Crudo de Cuneo and a local sparkling wine.
You can then raise your trusty “truffle paddle” to alert the staff that you’d like to add truffle to your dish. This is an additional cost and the rate is set daily by the truffle committee. At the time of our attendance, the daily rate was 50 euros per shaving.
If you are planning to attend one of these events, ensure you purchase your tickets in advance as they sell out quickly. We paid approximately 41 euros per class.
Another event we attended was the Barolo Wine Tasting. A local sommelier walked us through the rich history of Piedmont and we sampled three varietals from local producers.
Overall, a wonderful way to spend a weekend in Alba. I’ll have a few forthcoming posts with with some additional recommendations for Italy. Ciao!
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https://medium.com/@Ms.Kpalma/the-alba-international-white-truffle-festival-how-it-works-b5a1a27c5a1d
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['Karla Palma']
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2021-11-29 00:55:29.975000+00:00
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['Travel', 'Italy', 'Alba', 'Festivals', 'Truffle']
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Title International Alba White Truffle Festival worksContent Karla Palma November 2021 We’d heard annual “Fiera del Tartufo” festival Alba Italy year year decided attend it’s 91st year take place course two month early October December white truffle harvest festival set historic town center Alba surrounded small local shop church restaurant Alba resides county Piedmont Designated UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization world heritage site 2017 area boast incredible array wine producer local food offering Alba specifically designated Creative City Gastronomy region credited creation Slow Food movement led Carlo Petrini 1980’s initial aim defend regional tradition good food gastronomic pleasure slower pace life purpose festival showcase white truffle grow region specific Langhe Monferrato Roero area truffle notorious growing specific condition add rarity earned nickname “diamonds” culinary world White Alba Truffles prized pungent aroma distinct flavor Truffle vendor festival showcase truffle panel judge help determine winner best truffle region daily price set truffle based age old rule supply demand TRUFFLE VENDORS make way charming cobblestone street festival entrance you’ll welcomed wonderful scent truffle wafting air You’ll find small shop surrounding festival set outdoor table simply walk inspect purchase truffle FESTIVAL majority event happen weekend participate variety activity ranging truffle sensory analysis workshop cooking demonstration worldrenowned chef calendar posted various activity cost enter festival you’ll need admission ticket ground basic daily general admission ticket provides access festival cost ticket attended 479 euro want enjoy wine tasting buy entrance wine tasting ticket cost 1454 euro ticket includes three wine tasting ticket wine glass handy little wine glass pouch hang around neck also variety winery set vendor selling bottle providing tasting without ticket inside you’ll get peruse truffle vendor market along variety wine food vendor sell everything truffle cheese delicious cinnamon glazed hazelnut local region EVENTS DEMONSTRATIONS numerous event happen throughout festival’s two month led chef expert around world attended cooking demonstration require separate ticket limited small group 40 people demonstration chef assistant create signature dish pair well white truffle dish prepared truffle star showand served end demonstration cooking demonstration take place separate area arrive you’ll seated designated table name table adorned goody local Italian sponsor case San Bernardo water Galup session begin served appetizer wine pairing enjoy watch demonstration served delicious prosciutto Crudo de Cuneo local sparkling wine raise trusty “truffle paddle” alert staff you’d like add truffle dish additional cost rate set daily truffle committee time attendance daily rate 50 euro per shaving planning attend one event ensure purchase ticket advance sell quickly paid approximately 41 euro per class Another event attended Barolo Wine Tasting local sommelier walked u rich history Piedmont sampled three varietal local producer Overall wonderful way spend weekend Alba I’ll forthcoming post additional recommendation Italy CiaoTags Travel Italy Alba Festivals Truffle
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Decorate home this Christmas
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Iconic Holiday Figures
Regardless of the decoration you’ve selected, you’ll want to add a little flair by picking a design to highlight. Many times, this is in the form of a famous holiday figure or motif. Look for wreaths that feature these designs, ornaments, or even ribbon printed with one of these famous icons. Traditional Christmas decoration motifs include:
Choosing Color Schemes for Christmas Decorations
Most people prefer to choose a color scheme for their Christmas decorations. Some favorites include, red and green, blue and silver, and gold and red. However, if you’re looking for something a bit more unique, there are plenty of unusual Christmas decoration options and great ways to decorate a fireplace mantel and other places around your home.
Ways to Decorate With Christmas Candles
You can incorporate plain, scented or novelty candles in your holiday décor. Choose the colors that go best with your other decorations. Add candles to the mantel, dining table, guest bathroom, foyer, and living room coffee table.
• Candlesticks can be decorated with candle rings.
• Electric candles in the window and candle tree lights are classic Christmas candle decorations.
• Flameless candles are a great addition to any Christmas decorations with for holiday safety concerns.
Christmas Garlands
A Christmas garland can immediately transform a room or front door. There are many artificial designs that look very realistic. You may prefer live greenery. Just expect to pay more for live greenery. You may decide artificial garlands are more cost effective since they can be used each year.
Decorating With Holiday Roping
You may decide to use a pearl-like beaded roping on your Christmas tree. A gold roping can be intertwined with garland greenery for a mantel, to frame a doorway or draped along a staircase.
Christmas Swags
The romantic touch of a Christmas swag can transform a plain area into a festive nook. Choose from live and artificial greenery. Many swags are lighted with wireless strings of light. Others are decorated similarly to wreaths.
Where to Use Swags
You can use a Christmas swag in place of a wreath for the front door or above the mantel. If you have wall sconces, you can hang a swag of greenery underneath the light fixture. You may decide to spruce up your mailbox with a holiday swag.
Festive Ribbons
Ribbons are a wonderful Christmas embellishment for your holiday decorations. You can select ribbons that complement your holiday décor color scheme. For example, if you choose Mardi Gras colors gold, green and purple, select one of the colors for your decorative ribbons.
Tying With Festive Ribbons
A garland draped across your mantel is a perfect candidate for festive holiday ribbons. Don’t forget to add one to your wreath on the front door. You can add a ribbon on each end of your porch swing, walkway lamp post or mailbox post. You can use ribbon for tree garland and wrap your tree in ribbon streamers.
Red, White or Pink Poinsettias
Nothing says Christmas is here better than a red, white or pink poinsettia. These iconic symbols of the holiday season usually come with their pots covered in red, green or gold foil paper.
Where to Place Poinsettias
You can place a grouping of three or five poinsettias around the fireplace hearth. You may decide to set a pair inside the front door to greet guests or on each end of a console table or sideboard. A grouping of poinsettias can be place underneath or around the Christmas tree. Several poinsettias on the staircase might be just the festive touch needed.
Christmas Tree Ornaments
When it comes to Christmas tree ornaments, you have thousands of choices. You can go with traditional round glass balls, novelty ornaments made of resin or elegant hand-blown ornaments guaranteed to be heirlooms.
How to Decorate With Ornaments
The key to a successful Christmas tree are the decorations. You want to use a mixture of over-sized, large and medium sized ornaments. Select either silver or gold colored ornament hangers for continuity and to ensure each ornament hangs perfectly on the Christmas tree.
Live and Artificial Christmas Wreaths
Wreaths are great Christmas decorations that say, “Welcome” and “Merry Christmas” to guests. This symbol of infinity was originally used to decorate Christmas trees and later moved to grace front doors. Wreaths come in such a wide range of choices you won’t have a problem finding one. You may opt for living wreaths or find more versatility in artificial wreaths designs.
Where to Place Christmas Wreaths
The most common placement for a Christmas wreath is the front door. Some people also place a wreath over the mantel. People often use smaller wreaths to place on their front windows. Some people even decorate the front of their vehicles with a Christmas wreath!
Best Time to Decorate for Christmas
As far as decorating your home, the most popular day to begin putting up your Christmas decorations is the day or weekend after Thanksgiving, though many are starting earlier. When taking down decorations, some people start on December 26, while others wait until New Year’s Day. However, there are no hard and fast rules regarding Christmas decorations-as long as you have them up before Christmas and taken down by Valentine’s Day!
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https://medium.com/@sampurndigit/most-popular-christmas-decorations-b561e3cd7b66
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['Paramjit Singh']
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2021-12-13 10:29:31.229000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Decoration', 'Holiday', 'Festival', 'Home']
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Title Decorate home ChristmasContent Iconic Holiday Figures Regardless decoration you’ve selected you’ll want add little flair picking design highlight Many time form famous holiday figure motif Look wreath feature design ornament even ribbon printed one famous icon Traditional Christmas decoration motif include Choosing Color Schemes Christmas Decorations people prefer choose color scheme Christmas decoration favorite include red green blue silver gold red However you’re looking something bit unique plenty unusual Christmas decoration option great way decorate fireplace mantel place around home Ways Decorate Christmas Candles incorporate plain scented novelty candle holiday décor Choose color go best decoration Add candle mantel dining table guest bathroom foyer living room coffee table • Candlesticks decorated candle ring • Electric candle window candle tree light classic Christmas candle decoration • Flameless candle great addition Christmas decoration holiday safety concern Christmas Garlands Christmas garland immediately transform room front door many artificial design look realistic may prefer live greenery expect pay live greenery may decide artificial garland cost effective since used year Decorating Holiday Roping may decide use pearllike beaded roping Christmas tree gold roping intertwined garland greenery mantel frame doorway draped along staircase Christmas Swags romantic touch Christmas swag transform plain area festive nook Choose live artificial greenery Many swag lighted wireless string light Others decorated similarly wreath Use Swags use Christmas swag place wreath front door mantel wall sconce hang swag greenery underneath light fixture may decide spruce mailbox holiday swag Festive Ribbons Ribbons wonderful Christmas embellishment holiday decoration select ribbon complement holiday décor color scheme example choose Mardi Gras color gold green purple select one color decorative ribbon Tying Festive Ribbons garland draped across mantel perfect candidate festive holiday ribbon Don’t forget add one wreath front door add ribbon end porch swing walkway lamp post mailbox post use ribbon tree garland wrap tree ribbon streamer Red White Pink Poinsettias Nothing say Christmas better red white pink poinsettia iconic symbol holiday season usually come pot covered red green gold foil paper Place Poinsettias place grouping three five poinsettia around fireplace hearth may decide set pair inside front door greet guest end console table sideboard grouping poinsettia place underneath around Christmas tree Several poinsettia staircase might festive touch needed Christmas Tree Ornaments come Christmas tree ornament thousand choice go traditional round glass ball novelty ornament made resin elegant handblown ornament guaranteed heirloom Decorate Ornaments key successful Christmas tree decoration want use mixture oversized large medium sized ornament Select either silver gold colored ornament hanger continuity ensure ornament hang perfectly Christmas tree Live Artificial Christmas Wreaths Wreaths great Christmas decoration say “Welcome” “Merry Christmas” guest symbol infinity originally used decorate Christmas tree later moved grace front door Wreaths come wide range choice won’t problem finding one may opt living wreath find versatility artificial wreath design Place Christmas Wreaths common placement Christmas wreath front door people also place wreath mantel People often use smaller wreath place front window people even decorate front vehicle Christmas wreath Best Time Decorate Christmas far decorating home popular day begin putting Christmas decoration day weekend Thanksgiving though many starting earlier taking decoration people start December 26 others wait New Year’s Day However hard fast rule regarding Christmas decorationsas long Christmas taken Valentine’s DayTags Christmas Decoration Holiday Festival Home
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Full Stream Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 | Full Show
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❂ Artist Event : Tokyo International Film Festival
❂ Venue : Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Conversation Series at Asia Lounge
The Japan Foundation Asia Center & Tokyo International Film Festival
Marking its second installment since 2020, this year’s Conversation Series will again be advised by the committee members led by filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. Directors and actors from various countries and regions including Asia will gather at the Asia Lounge to engage in discussion with their Japanese counterparts.
This year’s theme will be “Crossing Borders”. Guests will share their thoughts and sentiments about film and filmmaking in terms of efforts and attempts to transcend borders. The festival will strive to invite as many international guests as possible to Japan so that they can engage in physical conversation and interaction at the Asia Lounge.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the festival venue in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day for eight days from October 31st to November 7th. Stay tuned!
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https://medium.com/@b.i.m.sa.la.bi.mp.rok/full-stream-tokyo-international-film-festival-2021-full-show-613199d428f9
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[]
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2021-10-30 14:19:33.706000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Technology']
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Title Full Stream Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Full ShowContent ❂ Artist Event Tokyo International Film Festival ❂ Venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo Japan ❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Asia Lounge Japan Foundation Asia Center Tokyo International Film Festival Marking second installment since 2020 year’s Conversation Series advised committee member led filmmaker Koreeda Hirokazu Directors actor various country region including Asia gather Asia Lounge engage discussion Japanese counterpart year’s theme “Crossing Borders” Guests share thought sentiment film filmmaking term effort attempt transcend border festival strive invite many international guest possible Japan engage physical conversation interaction Asia Lounge session broadcast live festival venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day eight day October 31st November 7th Stay tunedTags Festivals Technology
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Kukkur Tihar: A Celebration Of Dogs
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What is life if not a multitude of celebrations appreciating the myriad ways it serves us in. From celebrating the blossoming of spring season to acknowledging the importance of truth, from thanking the Sun God for abundant yield to appreciating the companionship of dogs, festivals remain an inseparable part of our lives.
One such festival we’re going to delve into is Kukkur Tihar and in a flash, you’ll learn about this Nepalese festival that celebrates dogs.
WHAT IS ‘TIHAR’
The word ‘tihar’ means celebration or festival. Tihar is the second greatest, five days long festival celebrated in Nepal. Just like Diwali in India, Tihar is a festival of lights celebrated after Dashain by Hindus of Nepal. Celebrated around October or November, the Nepalese honor crows, dogs, bulls and Goddess Lakshmi during the 5 days of the festival.
The first day of the festival is called Kaag Tihar and the Nepalese honor crows believing them to be the messenger of Death according to the Hindu mythology. The crows are offered different types of grains, seeds, and sweets to ward evil or death off from the family.
Kukkur Tihar is celebrated on the second day to worship dogs and appreciate their companionship. The pet and stray dogs are adorned with flower garlands around their necks and are worshipped with a tilak on their heads made with kumkum, rice and yoghurt. Worshippers offer them treats like meat, milk, eggs and dog food while those who disrespect a dog on this day are considered to be the sinners.
Cows are considered to be sacred in the Hindu mythology and thus, are worshipped on the third day called the Gaai Tihar. Later that day, Goddess Lakshmi, considered to be the Goddess of wealth, is worshipped to invite prosperity in the house.
The fourth day, called Calleja, is reserved to worship and respect the ox. The ox is seen as an analogue to the cow in Hindu mythology, as the ox provides manual labor which is essential for Nepal, an agriculture-reliant country.
Finally, the last day, called Kija Puja or Bhai Tika, is celebrated with much fanfare across the country to mark the special bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, brothers and sisters worship each other for their long life and prosperity.
FACTS ABOUT KUKKUR TIHAR:
EXAMPLE TO THE WORLD
Kukkur Tihar celebrates the unconditional love and services of dogs to humankind. It is the celebration of the special bond between dogs and humans. Countries like Mexico and Australia also admire and celebrate Kukkur Tihar to honor and worship the dogs for their loyalty.
MYTHOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE
The mythological reference of celebrating a dog’s loyalty comes from the epic tale of Mahabharat. The Pandavas and their wife, Draupadi, while on their way to Heaven, climbed the Himalayas but the eldest brother, Yudhishthir and his dog were left perishing along the way. Later, when Lord Indra welcomes him to Heaven but tells him that he has to leave his dog behind, Yudhishthir refuses the offer and insists on returning to Earth. The dog is then replaced by Yama, the God of Death and Indra, impressed by Yudhishthir, opens the gates of Heaven for him. This tale purely depicts the bond dogs and humans share.
Besides, dogs are worshipped to please Yama as they are considered to be his messengers. It is believed that the two dogs of Yama — Shyam and Sadal guard the doors of Hell. Those who worship dogs begin to have a positive perspective towards death and hope that dogs will guard them against the torture in Hell.
SAY NO TO ANIMAL CRUELTY
Guangxi, a Chinese province, celebrates the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in which festival-goers eat dog meat and lychees. Reportedly, over a period of 10 days, thousands of dogs are consumed. Many animal rights activists condemn and are against this ritual. In such a scenario, Kukkur Tihar can restore our faith in humanity and make us feel hopeful again.
In conclusion, Kukkur Tihar, the second day of Tihar festival, is one of the most important and popular festivals of Nepal. Giving rise to several charity events and awareness programs, this festival helps restore faith in humanity. Lastly, we believe, celebrating dogs and their undying love and loyalty is not a one-day event; they deserve our love and warmth all year long. So, keep showering your love on the little fur-babies and make this world a better place to live in.
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https://medium.com/@sm.saumyamishra2001/kukkur-tihar-a-celebration-of-dogs-7200583e412c
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['Saumya Mishra']
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2021-11-11 07:27:45.641000+00:00
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['Nepal', 'Festivals', 'Dogs', 'Pets', 'Animals']
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Title Kukkur Tihar Celebration DogsContent life multitude celebration appreciating myriad way serf u celebrating blossoming spring season acknowledging importance truth thanking Sun God abundant yield appreciating companionship dog festival remain inseparable part life One festival we’re going delve Kukkur Tihar flash you’ll learn Nepalese festival celebrates dog ‘TIHAR’ word ‘tihar’ mean celebration festival Tihar second greatest five day long festival celebrated Nepal like Diwali India Tihar festival light celebrated Dashain Hindus Nepal Celebrated around October November Nepalese honor crow dog bull Goddess Lakshmi 5 day festival first day festival called Kaag Tihar Nepalese honor crow believing messenger Death according Hindu mythology crow offered different type grain seed sweet ward evil death family Kukkur Tihar celebrated second day worship dog appreciate companionship pet stray dog adorned flower garland around neck worshipped tilak head made kumkum rice yoghurt Worshippers offer treat like meat milk egg dog food disrespect dog day considered sinner Cows considered sacred Hindu mythology thus worshipped third day called Gaai Tihar Later day Goddess Lakshmi considered Goddess wealth worshipped invite prosperity house fourth day called Calleja reserved worship respect ox ox seen analogue cow Hindu mythology ox provides manual labor essential Nepal agriculturereliant country Finally last day called Kija Puja Bhai Tika celebrated much fanfare across country mark special bond brother sister day brother sister worship long life prosperity FACTS KUKKUR TIHAR EXAMPLE WORLD Kukkur Tihar celebrates unconditional love service dog humankind celebration special bond dog human Countries like Mexico Australia also admire celebrate Kukkur Tihar honor worship dog loyalty MYTHOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE mythological reference celebrating dog’s loyalty come epic tale Mahabharat Pandavas wife Draupadi way Heaven climbed Himalayas eldest brother Yudhishthir dog left perishing along way Later Lord Indra welcome Heaven tell leave dog behind Yudhishthir refuse offer insists returning Earth dog replaced Yama God Death Indra impressed Yudhishthir open gate Heaven tale purely depicts bond dog human share Besides dog worshipped please Yama considered messenger believed two dog Yama — Shyam Sadal guard door Hell worship dog begin positive perspective towards death hope dog guard torture Hell SAY ANIMAL CRUELTY Guangxi Chinese province celebrates Lychee Dog Meat Festival festivalgoers eat dog meat lychee Reportedly period 10 day thousand dog consumed Many animal right activist condemn ritual scenario Kukkur Tihar restore faith humanity make u feel hopeful conclusion Kukkur Tihar second day Tihar festival one important popular festival Nepal Giving rise several charity event awareness program festival help restore faith humanity Lastly believe celebrating dog undying love loyalty oneday event deserve love warmth year long keep showering love little furbabies make world better place live inTags Nepal Festivals Dogs Pets Animals
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Live Show Tokyo International Film Festival (2021) | Full Show
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❂ Artist Event : Tokyo International Film Festival
❂ Venue : Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021
Conversation Series at Asia Lounge
The Japan Foundation Asia Center & Tokyo International Film Festival
Marking its second installment since 2020, this year’s Conversation Series will again be advised by the committee members led by filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. Directors and actors from various countries and regions including Asia will gather at the Asia Lounge to engage in discussion with their Japanese counterparts.
This year’s theme will be “Crossing Borders”. Guests will share their thoughts and sentiments about film and filmmaking in terms of efforts and attempts to transcend borders. The festival will strive to invite as many international guests as possible to Japan so that they can engage in physical conversation and interaction at the Asia Lounge.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the festival venue in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day for eight days from October 31st to November 7th. Stay tuned!
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https://medium.com/@b.i.m.sa.la.bi.mp.r.ok/live-show-tokyo-international-film-festival-2021-full-show-fea05d1b4aa9
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2021-10-30 14:03:46.256000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Film']
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Title Live Show Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Full ShowContent ❂ Artist Event Tokyo International Film Festival ❂ Venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Tokyo Japan ❂ Live Streaming Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 Conversation Series Asia Lounge Japan Foundation Asia Center Tokyo International Film Festival Marking second installment since 2020 year’s Conversation Series advised committee member led filmmaker Koreeda Hirokazu Directors actor various country region including Asia gather Asia Lounge engage discussion Japanese counterpart year’s theme “Crossing Borders” Guests share thought sentiment film filmmaking term effort attempt transcend border festival strive invite many international guest possible Japan engage physical conversation interaction Asia Lounge session broadcast live festival venue Tokyo Midtown Hibiya every day eight day October 31st November 7th Stay tunedTags Festivals Film
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Start a Rawthentic 2022 with us!
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Announcing the 2022 CODAME ART+TECH Festival with a Mantra of honest connection & interaction. We call it 『 RAWTHENTIC 』
RAWTHENTIC: Mantra of honest connection & interaction.
As facades fall away we have an opportunity to let shine the true colors of our inner flames. Our open call invites artists to present their purest sense of expression in any medium.
By building up each others’ vulnerable, natural desires we forge sustainable, RAWTHENTIC bonds. Create deep wells of understanding and possibility with a sensitive unmasking of experiences. Join us for a gnarly ride of unfiltered vibes!
Curated by Alissa Christine, CODAME is excited for your transparent exploration of physical and metaphysical realities. What inspiration can your deepest mysteries reveal?
/// CALL FOR ARTISTS
Artists of all disciplines and artist levels are encouraged to apply.
Send us a proposal to be part of CODAME ART+TECH Festival 2022『 RAWTHENTIC 』
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February, 8th, 2022
/// THE PROGRAM
The CODAME ART+TECH Festival 2022 is a multidisciplinary group exhibition and year-long mantra of honest connection & interaction, codenamed this year RAWTHENTIC.
Held all year round with various events and locations. It will include online, physical experiences, workshops, art+tech hackathons, and performances. The artwork will be showcased in art galleries around the world, online in gallery.codame.com. Optionally also available for sale on shop.codame.com and as NFTs on nft.codame.com
/// STAY IN TOUCH
Sign-up to our newsletter to be notified about our new events or initiatives, call for artists, project proposals.
Contact us for any inquiry or just to say hi!
/// VOLUNTEERS
It’s a fun and extremely rewarding experience as you learn new skills and pass your knowledge on to others. You’ll meet like-minded people, make friends and build a network of people from all backgrounds who share a common passion for ART+TECH.
Apply to be part of the magic! We’re looking for outstanding volunteers to support our ART+TECH initiatives.
/// SPONSORS
Join our list of amazing Sponsors. Be recognized as an innovative and visionary organization, Contact us
Special thanks to @Twilio, our most recent CODAME supporter
/// DONATIONS
Thank you for your support for ART ♥️ TECH
CODAME is a member of Intersection for the Arts a non profit 501(c)(3) organization.
All proceeds will be split with the participating artists. Donations are always welcome.
Contact us if interested to make an in-kind donation.
/// CODA
Credits Flyer background art courtesy Char Stiles
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https://medium.com/codame-art-tech/start-a-rawthentic-2022-with-us-dc7544ef310d
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2021-12-30 22:58:23.770000+00:00
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['Technology', 'Authenticity', 'Gallery', 'Festivals', 'Art']
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Title Start Rawthentic 2022 usContent Announcing 2022 CODAME ARTTECH Festival Mantra honest connection interaction call 『 RAWTHENTIC 』 RAWTHENTIC Mantra honest connection interaction facade fall away opportunity let shine true color inner flame open call invite artist present purest sense expression medium building others’ vulnerable natural desire forge sustainable RAWTHENTIC bond Create deep well understanding possibility sensitive unmasking experience Join u gnarly ride unfiltered vibe Curated Alissa Christine CODAME excited transparent exploration physical metaphysical reality inspiration deepest mystery reveal CALL ARTISTS Artists discipline artist level encouraged apply Send u proposal part CODAME ARTTECH Festival 2022『 RAWTHENTIC 』 Submission Deadline Tuesday February 8th 2022 PROGRAM CODAME ARTTECH Festival 2022 multidisciplinary group exhibition yearlong mantra honest connection interaction codenamed year RAWTHENTIC Held year round various event location include online physical experience workshop arttech hackathons performance artwork showcased art gallery around world online gallerycodamecom Optionally also available sale shopcodamecom NFTs nftcodamecom STAY TOUCH Signup newsletter notified new event initiative call artist project proposal Contact u inquiry say hi VOLUNTEERS It’s fun extremely rewarding experience learn new skill pas knowledge others You’ll meet likeminded people make friend build network people background share common passion ARTTECH Apply part magic We’re looking outstanding volunteer support ARTTECH initiative SPONSORS Join list amazing Sponsors recognized innovative visionary organization Contact u Special thanks Twilio recent CODAME supporter DONATIONS Thank support ART ♥️ TECH CODAME member Intersection Arts non profit 501c3 organization proceeds split participating artist Donations always welcome Contact u interested make inkind donation CODA Credits Flyer background art courtesy Char StilesTags Technology Authenticity Gallery Festivals Art
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Lessons from the Fyre
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Lessons from the Fyre
It had been difficult, as a contractor who worked — however unsuccessfully — on making the Fyre Festival a reality, to step back and take account of the mess we were handed, and the one we ultimately couldn’t make right.
But after really trying to take stock, I feel like the failure of Fyre revealed something about the Potemkin Village of our online lives, and how little it takes to reveal what’s behind the facade.
Bolstered by dozens of “influencers” — many of whom had been paid by Fyre — the hype around Fyre created the illusion of something grand. But slapped on top of a weak foundation, there was little substance to support either the lofty dreams of the festival’s founders or the vision they had promised to festival goers.
In a way, the Fyre founders are not much different than the rest of us — we all create images of ourselves on social media that don’t wholly reflect our reality — and that’s what scares me. Part of the image that we create often begins with the way in which we assign value to experiences.
On the surface, it sounds great to value experiences over belongings: If we all did what we loved and didn’t measure ourselves by our accumulation of material things the world would be a better place.
But the way we assign that value has become its own problem, a sort of new consumerism. Rather than living experiences, we consume them: we capture key moments in time to share on social media, and as such take each experience as a possession.
We no longer measure one another by what we have, but instead by what we have done lately (or, at least how well we’ve posted about it) — and this is not much better. Each highly curated post contributes to an avatar of ourselves that often differs from the true lives we lead.
Sort of like Fyre itself.
I can just look back at my Instagram during those April days on Great Exumas, when I was desperately scrambling to secure housing for 150 influencers and 250 staff, to see that to be true. My account was full of pictures of crystal clear waters, beach patios, and sunsets; even though I spent most of my days in front of a computer crunching numbers. It was one of the most stressful times of my life and yet, judging by my posts, my life seemed exotic and tranquil.
To be fair, that’s what I thought it would be at the start of the month when I stepped off the plane onto the white sand beaches of Great Exumas, took in my first view of the classic brochure blue water, and gulped in the salt-laced Caribbean air.
In that moment, all I knew was that whomever was in charge around there had given me an all-expense-paid trip to the Bahamas to sit in the sun and provide my services as a freelance festival consultant.
It didn’t take long to realize that this freelance gig wasn’t going to be the breezy island job that I had thought it would be.
My job, it turned out, was to find off-site housing for staff, influencers, other VIPs, and fast. The 400 I was told I had to find would’ve been difficult enough in less than 3 weeks, but a pattern emerged working on Fyre: things were never what they seemed. Soon I discovered that I actually had to find housing for 1,100 people, including 350 guests who had paid for “lodge packages” that Fyre would not be able to accommodate. There weren’t close to enough available houses on the island, so we found a cruise ship — but that still didn’t solve the problem.
Eventually, I came to realize that we weren’t just talking about people having fun at the festival in our planning meetings, we were talking about people’s safety and whether or not they’d have shelter. That was brushed off as an insignificant problem — just one of many other issues brought to management’s attention — and left unresolved. To admit a lack of adequate accommodations would have tarnished the perfect image that Fyre’s founders wanted to create and in the end, like the facade of a poorly-constructed house, it all crumbled.
I’ve worked in festivals since 2012 and in terms of on-paper failures, this was bad but definitely not the worst I’ve ever seen. But the failure of Fyre caused a knee-jerk reaction that was both swift and communal.
It felt like people enjoyed watching the facade crumble, liked seeing the banal and grubby reality behind the beautiful Instagram pictures posted by these influencers. With all the Schadenfreude, I began to wonder who they’d been influencing in the first place, and whether all they’d been promoting was envy.
Over the last few months, I’ve often reflected on what could have saved Fyre and I keep coming back to one word: honesty.
Had the founders communicated truthfully with their fans, articulating the struggles they faced along the way and the reality of what would they could deliver versus that which they promised, they could have averted disaster. The potential for a once-in-a-lifetime experience was still there — had they better managed the number of guests or at worst agreed to move the date. Yes, the event would have been far from perfect, but that imperfection is also a reflection of life in general.
But the founders seemingly wanted to keep the reality of the situation at bay for as long as possible, to keep basking in the vision of what could be, the vision they sold to attendees, rather than admitting to something less perfect and less perfectly Instagrammable.
If we apply this honesty to our own social media feeds, we could start building a foundation of truth. Life may not always be a day spent on a magnificent beach; a perfectly composed plate at a pricey restaurant; or a meticulously planned photo of one of the seven wonders of the world. But, if we embrace reality, at the very least it won’t be disastrous when people discover that we aren’t what we seem — and the best moments will taste less like a cold cheese sandwich, and more like a Stephen Starr culinary masterpiece.
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https://medium.com/@warcmeinstein/lessons-from-the-fyre-232f5e0fe88f
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['Marc Weinstein']
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2019-02-18 03:12:04.494000+00:00
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['Influencer Marketing', 'Social Media', 'Festivals', 'Startup', 'Mindfulness']
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Title Lessons FyreContent Lessons Fyre difficult contractor worked — however unsuccessfully — making Fyre Festival reality step back take account mess handed one ultimately couldn’t make right really trying take stock feel like failure Fyre revealed something Potemkin Village online life little take reveal what’s behind facade Bolstered dozen “influencers” — many paid Fyre — hype around Fyre created illusion something grand slapped top weak foundation little substance support either lofty dream festival’s founder vision promised festival goer way Fyre founder much different rest u — create image social medium don’t wholly reflect reality — that’s scare Part image create often begin way assign value experience surface sound great value experience belonging loved didn’t measure accumulation material thing world would better place way assign value become problem sort new consumerism Rather living experience consume capture key moment time share social medium take experience possession longer measure one another instead done lately least well we’ve posted — much better highly curated post contributes avatar often differs true life lead Sort like Fyre look back Instagram April day Great Exumas desperately scrambling secure housing 150 influencers 250 staff see true account full picture crystal clear water beach patio sunset even though spent day front computer crunching number one stressful time life yet judging post life seemed exotic tranquil fair that’s thought would start month stepped plane onto white sand beach Great Exumas took first view classic brochure blue water gulped saltlaced Caribbean air moment knew whomever charge around given allexpensepaid trip Bahamas sit sun provide service freelance festival consultant didn’t take long realize freelance gig wasn’t going breezy island job thought would job turned find offsite housing staff influencers VIPs fast 400 told find would’ve difficult enough le 3 week pattern emerged working Fyre thing never seemed Soon discovered actually find housing 1100 people including 350 guest paid “lodge packages” Fyre would able accommodate weren’t close enough available house island found cruise ship — still didn’t solve problem Eventually came realize weren’t talking people fun festival planning meeting talking people’s safety whether they’d shelter brushed insignificant problem — one many issue brought management’s attention — left unresolved admit lack adequate accommodation would tarnished perfect image Fyre’s founder wanted create end like facade poorlyconstructed house crumbled I’ve worked festival since 2012 term onpaper failure bad definitely worst I’ve ever seen failure Fyre caused kneejerk reaction swift communal felt like people enjoyed watching facade crumble liked seeing banal grubby reality behind beautiful Instagram picture posted influencers Schadenfreude began wonder they’d influencing first place whether they’d promoting envy last month I’ve often reflected could saved Fyre keep coming back one word honesty founder communicated truthfully fan articulating struggle faced along way reality would could deliver versus promised could averted disaster potential onceinalifetime experience still — better managed number guest worst agreed move date Yes event would far perfect imperfection also reflection life general founder seemingly wanted keep reality situation bay long possible keep basking vision could vision sold attendee rather admitting something le perfect le perfectly Instagrammable apply honesty social medium feed could start building foundation truth Life may always day spent magnificent beach perfectly composed plate pricey restaurant meticulously planned photo one seven wonder world embrace reality least won’t disastrous people discover aren’t seem — best moment taste le like cold cheese sandwich like Stephen Starr culinary masterpieceTags Influencer Marketing Social Media Festivals Startup Mindfulness
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PURE KANCHIPURAM SILK SAREES FOR THE FESTIVITIES
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In India, silk textiles have been the most preferred since the ancient time due to its rich sheen and delicate softness.
Due to this silk is always associated with grand celebrations and rich festivities.
Be it temple deities, members of the royal family, people of elite status in the society, or common folk during happy occasions in the olden ages silk was the first choice of adornment for them.
This tradition to this date continues and often during wedding celebrations, important milestones, or any kind of occasion people especially women in the south wear silk sarees.
So, during this festive season let us continue this auspicious tradition by celebrating in the silk sarees.
Silk sarees are not only considered a luxury due to the fabric quality but also the amount of time and the craftsmanship it takes to delicately weave the body, pallu, and border; and also the artful motifs, intricate designs and rich work in gold and silver zari.
All these add to the luxury tag of the silk sarees and hence some silk sarees come very expensive but are worth every penny spent on them.
Pure Kanchipuram silk sarees are very famous in India especially in Southern India due to traditional techniques and age-old passed down knowledge involved in weaving them.
This is why the Government of India has bestowed the Kanchipuram silk sarees with the Geographical Indication tag in the year 2006 to give them a unique status.
Pure Kanchipuram silk sarees that look nothing less than silken masterpieces, and when paired with the best pieces of artistically crafted jewellery make the best festive outfit combination.
Just add a touch of kohl, a garland of flowers crowning your head, a bold bindi confidently adorning your forehead, and just a gentle spritz of perfume. Indeed you are going to glow internally and externally too.
And do not forget to wear your most important accessory –
A smile.
Enjoy this festive season the traditional way with pure Kanchipuram silk sarees.
You can even experiment with the contemporary silk sarees to spice up the fashion game in a killing indo-fusion style.
Wishing you all a very happy festive season!
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https://medium.com/@sakuraa_/pure-kanchipuram-silk-sarees-for-the-festivities-2c6c52d46ec5
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2021-11-23 13:46:10.494000+00:00
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['India', 'Kanchipuram Silk Sarees', 'Festivals', 'Pure Silk Sarees', 'Culture']
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Title PURE KANCHIPURAM SILK SAREES FESTIVITIESContent India silk textile preferred since ancient time due rich sheen delicate softness Due silk always associated grand celebration rich festivity temple deity member royal family people elite status society common folk happy occasion olden age silk first choice adornment tradition date continues often wedding celebration important milestone kind occasion people especially woman south wear silk saree festive season let u continue auspicious tradition celebrating silk saree Silk saree considered luxury due fabric quality also amount time craftsmanship take delicately weave body pallu border also artful motif intricate design rich work gold silver zari add luxury tag silk saree hence silk saree come expensive worth every penny spent Pure Kanchipuram silk saree famous India especially Southern India due traditional technique ageold passed knowledge involved weaving Government India bestowed Kanchipuram silk saree Geographical Indication tag year 2006 give unique status Pure Kanchipuram silk saree look nothing le silken masterpiece paired best piece artistically crafted jewellery make best festive outfit combination add touch kohl garland flower crowning head bold bindi confidently adorning forehead gentle spritz perfume Indeed going glow internally externally forget wear important accessory – smile Enjoy festive season traditional way pure Kanchipuram silk saree even experiment contemporary silk saree spice fashion game killing indofusion style Wishing happy festive seasonTags India Kanchipuram Silk Sarees Festivals Pure Silk Sarees Culture
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‘The Business of Birth Control’ (2021) DOC NYC Review: An Unbalanced Argument Against Contraceptives
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Birth control pills have been revolutionary in the fight for women’s reproductive justice. After the introduction of the pill, women gained equal footing in the workplace and community. Abby Epstein’s documentary The Business of Birth Control, which premiered at DOC NYC Film Festival, highlights the dangers that women are exposed to when they take hormonal contraceptives. While the documentary highlights the side effects, the lack of information regarding the pill that is being passed from physician to patient as well as the dangerous outcomes of hormonal contraceptives, suggest that the documentary is significantly one-sided.
The Business of Birth Control consists of questions asked by the filmmaker to strangers on the streets, regarding whether these women are aware of what kind of brand of contraceptives they use when they were first prescribed to it by their physicians and for what purpose. As the documentary progresses, it begins to explain that women are unaware of the side effects of contraceptive pills, especially when it comes to symptoms that may be life-threatening for them. According to the documentary, hormonal contraceptives are risky and women are in more danger than they are aware of due to increased exposure to several health issues. These issues progress towards blood clots which may lead to heart attacks, autoimmune diseases, depression and anxiety. Through these interviews, women are asked if they ever had mood swings or debilitating mental illnesses which made them self-destructive. Unsurprisingly, several women that were interviewed mentioned that when they started taking the pill, their depression worsened to the point where they felt suicidal.
There are varying opinions on how hormonal birth control pills affect people’s mood swings. Sometimes, the pill worsens their mood swings, depression and anxiety, while others’ improves. According to Clue, when a person takes hormonal birth control, it has the possibility of changing the natural levels of hormones in that person’s body. This is why hormonal changes can be a factor in the risk of depression. Additionally, women are more likely to be going through depression during puberty. Other factors that could lead to depression include societal factors as well as a history of psychiatric conditions, which would mean that the person might be more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness.
But what is gravely concerning and a perspective that is never heard from, is how hormonal contraceptives endanger women’s lives. Epstein interviews families who were impacted by the loss of their daughters succumbing to heart attacks. The families share that these women were on different contraceptives methods when they passed away. These negative risks have affected these families both emotionally and mentally. Their concerns were that the leaflet has too much information or doesn’t necessarily highlight the risk factors of taking the pills. Of course, precautions are mentioned on the exterior design of the box to let consumers know the kind of dangers that they will face if they are not careful. As Epstein explores what can be prevented to let women know about the risks, the parents propose workshops and better information letting people know about them.
Colette Bernard carries her artwork entitled, “The Burden of Birth Control”. Image courtesy of DOC NYC.
Another point that Epstein explores by interviewing women and medical professionals, is how women aren’t aware of the risk factors. Per the documentary, physicians don’t share the proper information about hormonal contraceptives with their patients and consequently, women are not aware of their purpose nor how it helps them. Several women reported experiences of physicians dismissing them or not taking their concerns seriously, which has been noted as a common practice in medical communities around the globe. This isn’t to say that all doctors are like this, but the general understanding that the documentary is trying to express is that doctors are negligent of their patients and that women aren’t doing enough research on their own. This is also where the documentary falters.
While all of these concerns are valid, The Business of Birth Control uses the majority of its runtime to highlight only the negative aspects of hormonal contraceptives. The documentary rarely mentions that birth control pills are helpful for women who are diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis. With patients who are treating PCOS, hormonal pills help manage symptoms such as painful periods, excessive body hair, acne, diabetes, and fertility problems. This goes the same for patients dealing with endometriosis. Yet, the documentary primarily promotes the perception that women only want to take the pill because it gets rid of acne or that it is the solution to every problem in their lives.
Epstein explores hard-hitting issues within the medical-industrial complex, and how the market pushes women to prescribe these contraceptives. It also highlights Margaret Sanger’s history and fascination with eugenics, and how she targeted lower-class women to take the pill. The Planned Parenthood founder has been known for their controversial history which is also linked to racism. She advocated for the elimination of races and gradual extinction because it threatened the future of American society.
While these aspects of the birth control movement are important to let the audience know, the documentary comes off as significantly biased by failing to explore both the negatives and the positives. It’s obvious that Epstein aims to highlight the problems, but based on the content of the documentary, it is evident that it is trying to generate fear among women towards outcomes with information that is easily accessible. There is a wide range of readily available contraceptives and if one contraceptive doesn’t work, there is another option that could work, but all of this depends on what the physicians say and what suits the patient best.
Because of this one-sided perspective, The Business of Birth Control is partial when it comes to exploring the dangers of hormonal contraceptives for women. Something to think about is, how does this documentary help a woman who wants to take hormonal contraceptives? It doesn’t. In the end, The Business of Birth Control seems as though it was trying to forcefully change someone’s mind by possibly highlighting the dangers more, rather than the good.
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https://medium.com/@nuhahassan/the-business-of-birth-control-2021-doc-nyc-review-an-unbalanced-argument-against-a7a8d48092ed
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['Nuha Hassan']
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2021-11-15 13:02:34.029000+00:00
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['Festivals', 'Review', 'Documentary', 'Film', 'Womens Health']
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Title ‘The Business Birth Control’ 2021 DOC NYC Review Unbalanced Argument ContraceptivesContent Birth control pill revolutionary fight women’s reproductive justice introduction pill woman gained equal footing workplace community Abby Epstein’s documentary Business Birth Control premiered DOC NYC Film Festival highlight danger woman exposed take hormonal contraceptive documentary highlight side effect lack information regarding pill passed physician patient well dangerous outcome hormonal contraceptive suggest documentary significantly onesided Business Birth Control consists question asked filmmaker stranger street regarding whether woman aware kind brand contraceptive use first prescribed physician purpose documentary progress begin explain woman unaware side effect contraceptive pill especially come symptom may lifethreatening According documentary hormonal contraceptive risky woman danger aware due increased exposure several health issue issue progress towards blood clot may lead heart attack autoimmune disease depression anxiety interview woman asked ever mood swing debilitating mental illness made selfdestructive Unsurprisingly several woman interviewed mentioned started taking pill depression worsened point felt suicidal varying opinion hormonal birth control pill affect people’s mood swing Sometimes pill worsens mood swing depression anxiety others’ improves According Clue person take hormonal birth control possibility changing natural level hormone person’s body hormonal change factor risk depression Additionally woman likely going depression puberty factor could lead depression include societal factor well history psychiatric condition would mean person might likely diagnosed mental illness gravely concerning perspective never heard hormonal contraceptive endanger women’s life Epstein interview family impacted loss daughter succumbing heart attack family share woman different contraceptive method passed away negative risk affected family emotionally mentally concern leaflet much information doesn’t necessarily highlight risk factor taking pill course precaution mentioned exterior design box let consumer know kind danger face careful Epstein explores prevented let woman know risk parent propose workshop better information letting people know Colette Bernard carry artwork entitled “The Burden Birth Control” Image courtesy DOC NYC Another point Epstein explores interviewing woman medical professional woman aren’t aware risk factor Per documentary physician don’t share proper information hormonal contraceptive patient consequently woman aware purpose help Several woman reported experience physician dismissing taking concern seriously noted common practice medical community around globe isn’t say doctor like general understanding documentary trying express doctor negligent patient woman aren’t enough research also documentary falter concern valid Business Birth Control us majority runtime highlight negative aspect hormonal contraceptive documentary rarely mention birth control pill helpful woman diagnosed PCOS endometriosis patient treating PCOS hormonal pill help manage symptom painful period excessive body hair acne diabetes fertility problem go patient dealing endometriosis Yet documentary primarily promotes perception woman want take pill get rid acne solution every problem life Epstein explores hardhitting issue within medicalindustrial complex market push woman prescribe contraceptive also highlight Margaret Sanger’s history fascination eugenics targeted lowerclass woman take pill Planned Parenthood founder known controversial history also linked racism advocated elimination race gradual extinction threatened future American society aspect birth control movement important let audience know documentary come significantly biased failing explore negative positive It’s obvious Epstein aim highlight problem based content documentary evident trying generate fear among woman towards outcome information easily accessible wide range readily available contraceptive one contraceptive doesn’t work another option could work depends physician say suit patient best onesided perspective Business Birth Control partial come exploring danger hormonal contraceptive woman Something think documentary help woman want take hormonal contraceptive doesn’t end Business Birth Control seems though trying forcefully change someone’s mind possibly highlighting danger rather goodTags Festivals Review Documentary Film Womens Health
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(In)voluntarily becoming a festival drawing
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It’s that time of the year, again. The time when holidays begin looming over right up to the point of eve. In India, the time starts few weeks earlier with the Diwali festival. The looming period has gradually transformed into the celebratory time. Markets are lit up, swarmed with people pouring over their wallets, ridiculous sale offers, steaming hot food, and all the hustle bustle that goes along. Brands, business owners rush to make that incremental sale, and consumers rush to grab every bit of things at a discount even though they don’t need them.
All that has ensued in the past two years, one would assume that the festive spirit may have dampened, but it doesn’t look like so. For me, personally, this part of the year has always been confusing. Rather, any festive time of the year is. Like everyone else, I too have been conditioned to look forward to these days and prepare to be happy. But I barely feel any happiness around these days, in general.
As a child I used to be excited about festivals and holidays. That was primarily because of the following reasons:
New clothes
Sweet treats
Rich food
No school
As I grew older, I could not help observe certain patterns emerging around the concept of holidays. Some of these patterns existed only in our household, and some in the extended family, locality, city, state, country, and beyond.
The build up to festivities…
Every festive or holiday season is preceded by days, weeks, and at times, months of build up. At home, it would take the shape of discussions around what to wear, eat, gift, or buy. House cleaning is also a significant part of the conversation.
…results in progressive ramping up of jobs and responsibilities …
The build up is basically a ruse to push whims and fancies on to as many people as possible. At home, the primary decision maker (quite often the lady of the house) would prepare a fungible list of to-dos. The idea is to keep the list as open-ended as possible. This is the time when she can persuade everyone to help in household chores in the name of having a ‘good family time together’. (Notice the careful choice of the words in quotes)
At school, the teachers need to keep the conditioning alive in the form of drawings, charts, plays, choruses, and allied activities. The objective is to push the students to come up with a large quantum of creative stuff that the school display board can’t accommodate. It serves the higher purpose of teachers showcasing to their peers and superiors how much ‘their’ students have learnt. And earn extra brownie points when parents are elated to see their child’s work pinned in a corner of the display board, even if it is in a damp corner of the room or corridor.
At work, the manager will start the conversation of ‘planned holidays’ early on. What it implies is that s/he wants to gauge which team member is distracted by the idea of unwinding at the upcoming festivities. As a result, that person is more likely to do anything prior to the holidays to ‘truly earn’ the right to relax. The manager would then craft an over ambitious list of tasks in the hope of overachieving the monthly or quarterly, and even better, the annual target.
The ‘priests’ in the places of worship, government, and media networks give sermons on how the upcoming festive season is likely to bring upon us God’s blessings. In plain terms, places of worship get more footfalls and donations. Government gets to either announce new projects (which will be funded by taxpayers’ hard earned money) or enforce restrictions to avoid any incidents by over zealous people (which they hope would happen that would justify the incremental spend on law enforcement), or both. Media networks get the ad revenue at premium rates, and air the much hoped for incidents for better ratings (more ad revenue).
…that increases stress and fatigue exponentially, …
Everyone, and I mean everyone, is exhausted at a sub-conscious level. For the lady of the house, that the ever-expanding to-do list and extensive cleaning drive means multiplication of activities. Teachers must come up with a novel task for the students which no other teacher has come up before. The student is burdened with the pressure to come up with an award-winning creative to outdo the classmates. This in turn adds to the pressure for the parents (more often than not, the mother). Because a child can come up with novel ideas but it’s the parents who are responsible for delivering it.
The manager is burdened with ‘Alpha Centauri’ high expectations of the management. (In this age of Marvel Universe, reaching for the sky high mounts to nothing. Sky is a mere portal for bad aliens to invade our planet.) So, s/he must come up with an idea akin to building a rocket that moves at the speed of light, requires no fuel, and can carry heirlooms of the entire human population so that the entire humanity can skyrocket to Alpha Centauri in one go.
Usually, it means creating two to three parallel sub-projects spawned from an ongoing project and/or data collection and analysis.
The ‘priests’ want you to enjoy the festival as long as you uphold their authority, add to the crowd in public places, defy the sermons and create ruckus, keep the media channels on the whole day, and skinny dip into social media platforms.
… increases reliance on compensatory behaviours, …
With so much happening around, the head is bound to spin. Add to that, the mounting pressure of fulfilling unsought responsibility of others’ agenda. You get into survival mode — flight or fight are the only choices. Choosing one is impractical.
So, most of us choose the invisible option — acquiescence. Unwillingly accept the responsibility and work half-heartedly towards to fulfilling it as much as you can to do things right. Even if it ends up in trying to salvage the situation.
Consequently, mediocrity becomes the acceptable benchmark. But, your conscience gets triggered and starts prodding you to do the right thing. Now, this conflicts with the mediocre choice of doing things right. All the stress of meeting expectations was hard to deal with anyway, and now your inner self is gnawing into you. You get into self-preservation by spending money on things that you never wanted in the first place (forget about needing them), and eating and drinking things that you should have avoided completely.
…and deepens guilt and shame.
On the day of the festival, you must wake up with near-maniacal excitement even though you barely managed to drag yourself out of the bed. It’s all good. Life’s good. That is the only energy you are allowed to exude while deep down within you seek solitude and peace. Now that you have managed to survive to arrive at the beach of Normandy, you must strive for victory. Victory of meeting others’ expectations, identifying tiny parts of those expectations as your own, and feeling good about the fact that you fulfilled all that (to whatever extent)! In 2021(2), it also means partaking in the social media race of sharing the most unseen images downloaded from Google Images. If you can string all these experiences with beautiful things to say which contain acceptable terms like ‘family time’, ‘teaming’, ‘socialising’, and ‘togetherness’, you are golden. You will be made whole, and enough.
That conscience of yours, that inner child that was standing right next to you at every step of this ordeal and pulling on your little finger, is now standing on a stool, staring straight into your eyes. A gaze that you want to avoid at all costs (and do most of the times), but can’t. Simply because you know that you signed up for all of this, but didn’t bother to ask why. You now face uncomfortable questions that are too hard to answer. You know the answers, too. But, it’s better to take the flight mode than facing the truth. So now you feel guilty about ignoring your inner self, and ashamed of making choices that you never wanted to. Well, most of them.
You, just like everybody else, wanted to have a nice holiday and enjoy the festivities. Some peace and quiet from the cacophony of life. To spend time with the only person you know the best and who knows you the best, yourself. But, at what cost and to what cause?
In ancient times, our ancestors came up with the idea of festivals to celebrate the things that nature and the Universe have to offer us. The very things that add up to give us the only thing that we have — this life, right now. Contrary to the foundational empirical data that science hails, and the diktat laced in stories that ‘great’ religious minds relay, our ancestors were smart enough to realise that if you made through the day to the night, and woke up the next day, the job was well done. Completing this process every day was enough. Worthy of being celebrated and expressing gratitude to that Unknown Force that allowed us to persist. Believe it or not, it still is.
Festivals were conceived to take a pause, recognise the presence of life in you, and be grateful. Holidays are the outcome of social engineering to make you slog so that the select few can truly celebrate life, while others profit, at your expense.
I realised this ‘truth’ about festivals and holidays many years ago. Still, I continue to partake in all these activities, (in)voluntarily. I still choose to be that festival drawing on the display board, even if it dampens my spirit. I find my pieces of expectations become true in the smiles of those who bother to look at me. This toxic positivity is attractive, because it gives you the false sense of achievement. Achievement of being able to ‘fit in’.
And the heart, like a fool, finds comfort in the accompanying guilt and shame no matter how toxic it is for the soul. A toxic connection, after all, is still a connection.
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https://medium.com/@shivendralal/in-voluntarily-becoming-a-festival-drawing-c66cf6a42686
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['Shivendra Lal']
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2021-12-28 08:15:50.393000+00:00
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['Holidays 2021', 'Festivals', 'Life Lessons', 'Meaning', 'Life']
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Title Involuntarily becoming festival drawingContent It’s time year time holiday begin looming right point eve India time start week earlier Diwali festival looming period gradually transformed celebratory time Markets lit swarmed people pouring wallet ridiculous sale offer steaming hot food hustle bustle go along Brands business owner rush make incremental sale consumer rush grab every bit thing discount even though don’t need ensued past two year one would assume festive spirit may dampened doesn’t look like personally part year always confusing Rather festive time year Like everyone else conditioned look forward day prepare happy barely feel happiness around day general child used excited festival holiday primarily following reason New clothes Sweet treat Rich food school grew older could help observe certain pattern emerging around concept holiday pattern existed household extended family locality city state country beyond build festivities… Every festive holiday season preceded day week time month build home would take shape discussion around wear eat gift buy House cleaning also significant part conversation …results progressive ramping job responsibility … build basically ruse push whim fancy many people possible home primary decision maker quite often lady house would prepare fungible list todos idea keep list openended possible time persuade everyone help household chore name ‘good family time together’ Notice careful choice word quote school teacher need keep conditioning alive form drawing chart play chorus allied activity objective push student come large quantum creative stuff school display board can’t accommodate serf higher purpose teacher showcasing peer superior much ‘their’ student learnt earn extra brownie point parent elated see child’s work pinned corner display board even damp corner room corridor work manager start conversation ‘planned holidays’ early implies want gauge team member distracted idea unwinding upcoming festivity result person likely anything prior holiday ‘truly earn’ right relax manager would craft ambitious list task hope overachieving monthly quarterly even better annual target ‘priests’ place worship government medium network give sermon upcoming festive season likely bring upon u God’s blessing plain term place worship get footfall donation Government get either announce new project funded taxpayers’ hard earned money enforce restriction avoid incident zealous people hope would happen would justify incremental spend law enforcement Media network get ad revenue premium rate air much hoped incident better rating ad revenue …that increase stress fatigue exponentially … Everyone mean everyone exhausted subconscious level lady house everexpanding todo list extensive cleaning drive mean multiplication activity Teachers must come novel task student teacher come student burdened pressure come awardwinning creative outdo classmate turn add pressure parent often mother child come novel idea it’s parent responsible delivering manager burdened ‘Alpha Centauri’ high expectation management age Marvel Universe reaching sky high mount nothing Sky mere portal bad alien invade planet must come idea akin building rocket move speed light requires fuel carry heirloom entire human population entire humanity skyrocket Alpha Centauri one go Usually mean creating two three parallel subprojects spawned ongoing project andor data collection analysis ‘priests’ want enjoy festival long uphold authority add crowd public place defy sermon create ruckus keep medium channel whole day skinny dip social medium platform … increase reliance compensatory behaviour … much happening around head bound spin Add mounting pressure fulfilling unsought responsibility others’ agenda get survival mode — flight fight choice Choosing one impractical u choose invisible option — acquiescence Unwillingly accept responsibility work halfheartedly towards fulfilling much thing right Even end trying salvage situation Consequently mediocrity becomes acceptable benchmark conscience get triggered start prodding right thing conflict mediocre choice thing right stress meeting expectation hard deal anyway inner self gnawing get selfpreservation spending money thing never wanted first place forget needing eating drinking thing avoided completely …and deepens guilt shame day festival must wake nearmaniacal excitement even though barely managed drag bed It’s good Life’s good energy allowed exude deep within seek solitude peace managed survive arrive beach Normandy must strive victory Victory meeting others’ expectation identifying tiny part expectation feeling good fact fulfilled whatever extent 20212 also mean partaking social medium race sharing unseen image downloaded Google Images string experience beautiful thing say contain acceptable term like ‘family time’ ‘teaming’ ‘socialising’ ‘togetherness’ golden made whole enough conscience inner child standing right next every step ordeal pulling little finger standing stool staring straight eye gaze want avoid cost time can’t Simply know signed didn’t bother ask face uncomfortable question hard answer know answer it’s better take flight mode facing truth feel guilty ignoring inner self ashamed making choice never wanted Well like everybody else wanted nice holiday enjoy festivity peace quiet cacophony life spend time person know best know best cost cause ancient time ancestor came idea festival celebrate thing nature Universe offer u thing add give u thing — life right Contrary foundational empirical data science hail diktat laced story ‘great’ religious mind relay ancestor smart enough realise made day night woke next day job well done Completing process every day enough Worthy celebrated expressing gratitude Unknown Force allowed u persist Believe still Festivals conceived take pause recognise presence life grateful Holidays outcome social engineering make slog select truly celebrate life others profit expense realised ‘truth’ festival holiday many year ago Still continue partake activity involuntarily still choose festival drawing display board even dampens spirit find piece expectation become true smile bother look toxic positivity attractive give false sense achievement Achievement able ‘fit in’ heart like fool find comfort accompanying guilt shame matter toxic soul toxic connection still connectionTags Holidays 2021 Festivals Life Lessons Meaning Life
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Working from home: Around Family Events and Festivities
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(for Indian IT employees)
I took off from work last week to take care of a few family things and events in my hometown, which is about 700 km from Bangalore. I had a busy but great time with family and friends. What prompted me to write this little story is an (impromptu) presentation/demo that I had to give during my vacation time and my experience/thoughts on how to balance.
As I was preparing material for the presentation and demo, a few enthusiastic relatives got interested and started watching over my shoulder as I was typing some random words(for them)on my black terminal, they were hoping that some magic will happen but soon got disappointed and retreated after they got bored with a bunch of repeated kubectl commands ;-). Finally, when I was happy with the dry-runs of the demo, I was late for lunch and almost every one of the extended family gave that look… but they let me alone for the day, somewhat unwillingly.
This along with a few requests for unplanned day-offs in our team recently made me think, how remote colleagues can balance their work, life, festivals, participation in family events and have a true balance and not continuous struggle to balance. Here are my thoughts:
At a broad level, we have the following remote working environments:
In/around physical workspaces: These are generally in large cities and employees usually have fewer distractions except an occasional delivery person or handyman. Work-life balance is manageable in these scenarios and people take off for travel/vacation etc. Apart from regular engagement with the team, and taking care of any young children at home, they can balance it well and typically take a week or so off for travel to their hometown or a vacation place. So, there is by and large clear demarcation between work and rest of the life.
Remote Tier-2/3 towns and villages: Life here couldn’t be more different from big cities. The group of people here typically live with parents, extended family, and distractions can get quite high at times. With the pandemic running for so long (and so is remote working), by now, they most likely figured out a space that works for them in their homes most of the time. But occasionally (or somewhat frequently, depending on festive season and events), the distractions can be very high, following are the tips for individuals and managers in those situations:
Individuals:
When any such events or festivals are there at home, inform your manager and take a day off, believe me, you will enjoy it more and will come back energized If you know these ahead of time, inform your manager as soon as you can and apply for a day off, block calendar etc. Based on your condition, inform your manager about your reachability in case of any work-related emergency Don’t try to balance with a couple of hours away kind of agreement, as we know these rarely finish within that time and create that unnecessary struggle in the mind, and you can’t make justice to either
Managers:
Encourage your teammates to take some time off, enjoy the festivities and events. In most cases, work can wait for a day or two Don’t bother them unless absolutely required and no one else can cover for them When they return, ask about how was the break, learn a bit about the event/festival, India is such a diverse country, we can learn new things by asking and can help in establishing the bonding along the way
One Team, One Work, Many Environments… Interesting times!!!
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https://medium.com/@gautham.nimmagadda/working-from-home-around-family-events-and-festivities-27c03222d0b9
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['Gautham Nimmagadda']
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2021-11-22 03:51:27.900000+00:00
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['India', 'Work Life Balance', 'Festivals', 'Diversity', 'Working From Home']
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Title Working home Around Family Events FestivitiesContent Indian employee took work last week take care family thing event hometown 700 km Bangalore busy great time family friend prompted write little story impromptu presentationdemo give vacation time experiencethoughts balance preparing material presentation demo enthusiastic relative got interested started watching shoulder typing random wordsfor themon black terminal hoping magic happen soon got disappointed retreated got bored bunch repeated kubectl command Finally happy dryruns demo late lunch almost every one extended family gave look… let alone day somewhat unwillingly along request unplanned dayoffs team recently made think remote colleague balance work life festival participation family event true balance continuous struggle balance thought broad level following remote working environment Inaround physical workspace generally large city employee usually fewer distraction except occasional delivery person handyman Worklife balance manageable scenario people take travelvacation etc Apart regular engagement team taking care young child home balance well typically take week travel hometown vacation place large clear demarcation work rest life Remote Tier23 town village Life couldn’t different big city group people typically live parent extended family distraction get quite high time pandemic running long remote working likely figured space work home time occasionally somewhat frequently depending festive season event distraction high following tip individual manager situation Individuals event festival home inform manager take day believe enjoy come back energized know ahead time inform manager soon apply day block calendar etc Based condition inform manager reachability case workrelated emergency Don’t try balance couple hour away kind agreement know rarely finish within time create unnecessary struggle mind can’t make justice either Managers Encourage teammate take time enjoy festivity event case work wait day two Don’t bother unless absolutely required one else cover return ask break learn bit eventfestival India diverse country learn new thing asking help establishing bonding along way One Team One Work Many Environments… Interesting timesTags India Work Life Balance Festivals Diversity Working Home
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Why do we Celeberate Christmas in January?
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We Celeberate Orthodox Christmas in January? Russians celebrate Orthodox Christmas on January 7 because that day Jesus was born. But in the world, Christmas is celebrated on December 25.
Orthodox Christians analyze Christmas as the second most important holiday (after Easter), including fasting from November 28 to January 6. From January 6 to 7, followers should visit the “nightlong vigil” and pray all night long. If they cannot attend the lookout themselves, they watch it on television: some state channels broadcast the ceremony from Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior. According to tradition, the spiritual family should also prepare a festive dinner on Christmas Day:
Kutia (sweet porridge)
Baked meat and fish
Kulebyaka (a big pie with cabbage or mushrooms)
Fruit desserts (like pasta)
History of Orthodox Christmas
Julius Caesar had founded the Julian calendar in 46 B.C. Because the Catholic pope judged on the adoption of the new calendar, many churches not aligned to the papacy ignored it, such as Protestants and the Eastern Orthodox church.
In 1922, the patriarch of Constantinople decided to follow the Gregorian calendar for the ceremony of Christmas, but not for Easter, and this law follows by many of the other Orthodox churches.
The only Orthodox churches that examine the January 7th date are the Russian Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian churches, the Serbs, and the Mount Athos monks in Greece.
Orthodox Christmas in Russia
The Russian government always provides extra days off around the seventh. Can create a very long holiday when the days met with the long New Year’s break. Many Christians yearly celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth. This data helps to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which commonly observes. Some Orthodox Christians visit a church to pray or reflect on inner thoughts in the lead-up to that day.
The tradition of the festival
Food
It is a day of thought, inner feelings, and healing in many eastern European countries. Many Christians fast before January 7, usually excluding meat and dairy products. Foods may include:
Lenten bread.
Nuts and fresh, dried fruits.
Vegetables such as potatoes, peas, and garlic.
Mushroom soup.
Quiet boiled kidney beans with potatoes, garlic, and seasoning.
Bourbaki (small biscuits combined with sauerkraut or poppy seed with honey).
Honey.
On the other hand, Christmas Day is a day for eating and enjoying the company of friends and family members. The Christmas meal includes meat and different types of pastries. One traditional Russian Christmas dish bake goose with apples.
The type of food and activity may differ depending on the country’s culture and traditions. In some Orthodox Christian cultures, people walk in a ceremony to seas, rivers, and lakes as part of the ritual on the Orthodox Christmas Day.
Public Life
The day is a public holiday on January 7 in Belarus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Russia, and Ukraine.
Background
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who many Christians understand is the son of God. The birth date is unknown because there is little information about his early life. Many Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday on December 25, but some hold tradition by observing the January 7.
Symbols
Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Russia, sailors, and children, represents the kind, sound, and giving heart of Christmas.
White cloth is consumed on dinner tables in some countries to represent purity and baby Jesus’s cloth.
Straw may be placed on these tables to signify the simplicity of the place where Jesus was born.
Candles may light to affect the light of Christ and the festive.
Christmas meal represents the end of fasting.
Predict the future
I believe that it was when spirits would run wild — and used it to anticipate their future. The peasants began to guess the weather and the harvest. Young ladies thought of their grooms. And some girls still do it today. Also predicting, some Russians write plans for the next year and compare them with the previous ones. Today also in Russia, many fortune-telling rites involve the whole family. Tarot reading, tea leaf reading, and coffee grounds vision are also shared. Here are some examples of traditional fortune-telling methods conducted at Russian Christmas celebrations:
A bowl serves with rice, and a question ask, or a wish made. When you put your hand into the bowl and then take it back out, you must count the number of particles stuck in your hand. An even number says that the wish will come true soon, while an odd number tells it will come true after some time.
Collect as many cups or mugs as there are people present. One of the second objects is put in each cup: a ring, a coin, an onion, some salt, a piece of bread, some sugar, and water. Everyone grabs their turn to choose a cup, keeping their eyes closed. The selected object defines the near future. A ring means a wedding, a coin means wealth, bread means abundance, sugar means happy times, laughter and opinion means tears, salt means difficult times, and a cup of water means life without changes.
Traditionally, on Christmas Eve, young women went out and asked the first man they saw what his name was, and the name believes to be their future husband’s name.
Visit Relatives
The primary way of celebrating Orthodox Christmas is just visiting (or inviting) relatives with representative gifts. On Christmas, nobody organizes noisy parties, instead just making a simple family dinner. Guests bring some cakes and drink tea. And sometimes some gifts are exchanged — but most likely, they present something for the host’s household: textile, photo albums, or a collection of tea. It is, however, not necessary — usually, tea with sweets is enough.
Christmas decorations
To make Christmas more festive and enjoyable, Russians always dress their homes and apartments in Christmas decorations such as fairy lights, stars, and сutouts in the form of angels and the Russian Christmas tree, one of the main Christmas attributes, adorns the houses of many Russians.
If you want to know more like this festival visit our website that is https://gyanibalak.com/. Our website carries information about different types of festivals worldwide.
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https://medium.com/@gyanibalakji/why-do-we-celeberate-christmas-in-january-b97ae229fdf4
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['Rahul Modhgil']
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2021-12-31 17:06:03.994000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Festivals', 'Christianity', 'Orthodox', 'Christmas Gifts']
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Title Celeberate Christmas JanuaryContent Celeberate Orthodox Christmas January Russians celebrate Orthodox Christmas January 7 day Jesus born world Christmas celebrated December 25 Orthodox Christians analyze Christmas second important holiday Easter including fasting November 28 January 6 January 6 7 follower visit “nightlong vigil” pray night long cannot attend lookout watch television state channel broadcast ceremony Moscow’s Cathedral Christ Savior According tradition spiritual family also prepare festive dinner Christmas Day Kutia sweet porridge Baked meat fish Kulebyaka big pie cabbage mushroom Fruit dessert like pasta History Orthodox Christmas Julius Caesar founded Julian calendar 46 BC Catholic pope judged adoption new calendar many church aligned papacy ignored Protestants Eastern Orthodox church 1922 patriarch Constantinople decided follow Gregorian calendar ceremony Christmas Easter law follows many Orthodox church Orthodox church examine January 7th date Russian Orthodox Church Ukrainian church Serbs Mount Athos monk Greece Orthodox Christmas Russia Russian government always provides extra day around seventh create long holiday day met long New Year’s break Many Christians yearly celebrate Christmas Day near January 7 remember Jesus Christ’s birth data help Julian calendar predates Gregorian calendar commonly observes Orthodox Christians visit church pray reflect inner thought leadup day tradition festival Food day thought inner feeling healing many eastern European country Many Christians fast January 7 usually excluding meat dairy product Foods may include Lenten bread Nuts fresh dried fruit Vegetables potato pea garlic Mushroom soup Quiet boiled kidney bean potato garlic seasoning Bourbaki small biscuit combined sauerkraut poppy seed honey Honey hand Christmas Day day eating enjoying company friend family member Christmas meal includes meat different type pastry One traditional Russian Christmas dish bake goose apple type food activity may differ depending country’s culture tradition Orthodox Christian culture people walk ceremony sea river lake part ritual Orthodox Christmas Day Public Life day public holiday January 7 Belarus Egypt Ethiopia Georgia Kazakhstan Macedonia Moldova Montenegro Serbia Russia Ukraine Background Christmas celebrates birth Jesus Christ many Christians understand son God birth date unknown little information early life Many Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday December 25 hold tradition observing January 7 Symbols Saint Nicholas patron saint Russia sailor child represents kind sound giving heart Christmas White cloth consumed dinner table country represent purity baby Jesus’s cloth Straw may placed table signify simplicity place Jesus born Candles may light affect light Christ festive Christmas meal represents end fasting Predict future believe spirit would run wild — used anticipate future peasant began guess weather harvest Young lady thought groom girl still today Also predicting Russians write plan next year compare previous one Today also Russia many fortunetelling rite involve whole family Tarot reading tea leaf reading coffee ground vision also shared example traditional fortunetelling method conducted Russian Christmas celebration bowl serf rice question ask wish made put hand bowl take back must count number particle stuck hand even number say wish come true soon odd number tell come true time Collect many cup mug people present One second object put cup ring coin onion salt piece bread sugar water Everyone grab turn choose cup keeping eye closed selected object defines near future ring mean wedding coin mean wealth bread mean abundance sugar mean happy time laughter opinion mean tear salt mean difficult time cup water mean life without change Traditionally Christmas Eve young woman went asked first man saw name name belief future husband’s name Visit Relatives primary way celebrating Orthodox Christmas visiting inviting relative representative gift Christmas nobody organizes noisy party instead making simple family dinner Guests bring cake drink tea sometimes gift exchanged — likely present something host’s household textile photo album collection tea however necessary — usually tea sweet enough Christmas decoration make Christmas festive enjoyable Russians always dress home apartment Christmas decoration fairy light star сutouts form angel Russian Christmas tree one main Christmas attribute adorns house many Russians want know like festival visit website httpsgyanibalakcom website carry information different type festival worldwideTags Christmas Festivals Christianity Orthodox Christmas Gifts
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It’s Our time
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Time to post a serious Question to Santa? The answer is fictional: Santa is in a sarcastic mood.
We are people from another planet. We can do anything.
Tell me why people are fighting over masks and vaccination?
Santa:
To be honest, I also don’t love masks and vaccines. On our side of the universe, the above problems do not exist. Our, Soul loves freedom. We have a much bigger responsibility to take care, to awaken people to the higher realities. We have to heal the universe collectively.
It’s not people who are fighting. It’s some fools, who are in charge of higher powers who are dividing us again. This is the time to use your left brain carefully, which you have already sold in exchange for money. If you cannot do anything, you have been left with your right part at least use it for creativity and stop spreading fearful energies on the planet.
We have already given a shoutout to our team. They are doing their work to heal the universe. My only request is to please have patience, all the heavy lifting has been done and you will see a much clear picture of this planet earth in this decade.
Their plan has failed miserably, we have entered the new age of Aquarius.
Me: I am laughing out loud.
Santa: I know it’s very strange how they are forcing people to have the vaccine. The question is not of vaccines or masks. People have free will to choose. It’s good if you are wearing masks for personal hygiene, but this should not become a tool to control people. The bigger picture is like that.
Those in charge create issues for the people. And then bring a solution that does more harm than good.
And then spread lies that’s how they rule the world. Their main purpose is to bring ultra-low vibrating emotions.
Ultra-Low vibrating emotions:
Fear, Anger, Pain, shame, guilt, and grief, and then anxiety and depression.
To improve your low energy, you can take help from sound healing, Shamans, meditations, Tibetan bowl sounds, nature walks, daily rituals, eating healthy, and the activities that nourish your soul.
Spread Love to all.
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https://medium.com/weeds-wildflowers/its-our-time-cea98ac56e78
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['Rishab Batra']
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2021-12-17 15:22:29.257000+00:00
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['Christmas', 'Holidays', 'Winters End', 'Festivals', 'Celebrate']
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Title It’s timeContent Time post serious Question Santa answer fictional Santa sarcastic mood people another planet anything Tell people fighting mask vaccination Santa honest also don’t love mask vaccine side universe problem exist Soul love freedom much bigger responsibility take care awaken people higher reality heal universe collectively It’s people fighting It’s fool charge higher power dividing u time use left brain carefully already sold exchange money cannot anything left right part least use creativity stop spreading fearful energy planet already given shoutout team work heal universe request please patience heavy lifting done see much clear picture planet earth decade plan failed miserably entered new age Aquarius laughing loud Santa know it’s strange forcing people vaccine question vaccine mask People free choose It’s good wearing mask personal hygiene become tool control people bigger picture like charge create issue people bring solution harm good spread lie that’s rule world main purpose bring ultralow vibrating emotion UltraLow vibrating emotion Fear Anger Pain shame guilt grief anxiety depression improve low energy take help sound healing Shamans meditation Tibetan bowl sound nature walk daily ritual eating healthy activity nourish soul Spread Love allTags Christmas Holidays Winters End Festivals Celebrate
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The Holy Land Where The Metal Gods Descend
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The Holy Land Where The Metal Gods Descend
Pic Courtesy: From the Writer’s Collection. Epica playing their set.
“Wacken is not about the bands, isn’t it? It is about the people who come to Wacken. That’s what it is about.” — Bill Byford, Saxon.
Every year, the village of Wacken in Germany, which has about 1800 genteel citizens, is awash with over 100,000 metal-heads, for four days in the summer. These fans take an annual pilgrimage from various countries in the world (official count in 2017 was 80 nations), to pay homage to their favourite metal bands.
A friend and I decided to backpack it to Wacken in 2018, and the experience was nothing short of mind-blowing. Wacken lies towards the northernmost tip of Germany, about 80 km from Hamburg. The weather is known to be cold and rainy, with the skies brooding over the village, in a darker shade of ashen. That, however, was not meant to be that year. The 2018 edition was hot across all the days — sunshine and sunscreen keeping us company as raging metal blasted through every nook and cranny.
True to its reputation, Wacken Open Air is a huge, beautiful festival. The grazing lands turn into a smorgasbord of ‘all things metal’ — stores selling metal merchandise and memorabilia, music hubs, beer gardens playing various genres of heavy music, food stalls from various countries, and huge swathes of camping tents running for many kilometers.
The Music
Finally, it all boils down to the music. From any point around the festival premises, what showed up was a swarming sea of black tees displaying their favourite bands, with accessories that subscribe to metal counterculture like band patches, spikes, kilts, leathers and chains, while some had incredible tattoos and nothing else on their bodies. And there were bands that catered to everyone’s taste — Thrash, Death, Black, Metal-core, Viking, Symphonic, Doom, Folk, Extreme, Glam, Gothic, Speed, Power and many other myriad genres of metal one could think of.
The ones that managed to pull in larger crowds in 2018 were the older, bigger bands — Judas Priest and Udo Dirkschneider. Other bands we managed to catch — Dokken, Tremonti, Behemoth, Epica, Children of Bodom, Nightwish, In Flames, Ghost, Doro, Gojira, Steel Panther, Arch Enemy, Ensiferum, Helloween and Alien Weaponry — had their niche collective of fans rooting for them. Horns up, moshing, surfing and head-banging.
Pic Courtesy: From the Writer’s Collection.Rob and his mates setting the stage on fire.
Pic Courtesy: From the Writer’s Collection. Bodom at their best.
Merchandise And More
The stalls around Wacken selling band merchandise ranged from expensive metal band art to those selling disc bootlegs. Incredibly rare collector’s items filled the stalls. The Viking metal stalls drew in huge crowds as they had some of the finest memorabilia. As for me, I did manage to lay my hands on an Amon Amarth ‘Deceiver Of The Gods’ box set.
Pic Courtesy: From the Writer’s Collection. Viking metal stalls.
Pic Courtesy: From the Writer’s Collection. More stalls.
Pic Courtesy: From the Writer’s Collection. Rob Halford art piece.
Final Thoughts
As the dust settled down after four days of metal mayhem, one thing rang true for sure. In a world that’s increasingly becoming divisive, music is perhaps the only sanctuary of hope where people can come together and celebrate—irrespective of colour, creed, orientation, beliefs, gender or race.
Small wonder, Wacken is known as the last vestige of the Holy Land.
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['Festivals', 'Heavy Metal', 'Germany', 'Rock', 'Música']
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Title Holy Land Metal Gods DescendContent Holy Land Metal Gods Descend Pic Courtesy Writer’s Collection Epica playing set “Wacken band isn’t people come Wacken That’s about” — Bill Byford Saxon Every year village Wacken Germany 1800 genteel citizen awash 100000 metalhead four day summer fan take annual pilgrimage various country world official count 2017 80 nation pay homage favourite metal band friend decided backpack Wacken 2018 experience nothing short mindblowing Wacken lie towards northernmost tip Germany 80 km Hamburg weather known cold rainy sky brooding village darker shade ashen however meant year 2018 edition hot across day — sunshine sunscreen keeping u company raging metal blasted every nook cranny True reputation Wacken Open Air huge beautiful festival grazing land turn smorgasbord ‘all thing metal’ — store selling metal merchandise memorabilia music hub beer garden playing various genre heavy music food stall various country huge swathe camping tent running many kilometer Music Finally boil music point around festival premise showed swarming sea black tee displaying favourite band accessory subscribe metal counterculture like band patch spike kilt leather chain incredible tattoo nothing else body band catered everyone’s taste — Thrash Death Black Metalcore Viking Symphonic Doom Folk Extreme Glam Gothic Speed Power many myriad genre metal one could think one managed pull larger crowd 2018 older bigger band — Judas Priest Udo Dirkschneider band managed catch — Dokken Tremonti Behemoth Epica Children Bodom Nightwish Flames Ghost Doro Gojira Steel Panther Arch Enemy Ensiferum Helloween Alien Weaponry — niche collective fan rooting Horns moshing surfing headbanging Pic Courtesy Writer’s CollectionRob mate setting stage fire Pic Courtesy Writer’s Collection Bodom best Merchandise stall around Wacken selling band merchandise ranged expensive metal band art selling disc bootleg Incredibly rare collector’s item filled stall Viking metal stall drew huge crowd finest memorabilia manage lay hand Amon Amarth ‘Deceiver Gods’ box set Pic Courtesy Writer’s Collection Viking metal stall Pic Courtesy Writer’s Collection stall Pic Courtesy Writer’s Collection Rob Halford art piece Final Thoughts dust settled four day metal mayhem one thing rang true sure world that’s increasingly becoming divisive music perhaps sanctuary hope people come together celebrate—irrespective colour creed orientation belief gender race Small wonder Wacken known last vestige Holy LandTags Festivals Heavy Metal Germany Rock Música
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Sales enablement : The New frontier of Customer Experience
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20 percent of reps are responsible for 80 percent of revenue .
I find it very risky & get worried when it’s not spread evenly . I have hired more than 1000+Sales folks in the last 6–7 years & have always ensured that — My Sales team doesn’t work on 20/80 rule . Now the question is how ? We always get a mixed calibre of Sales reps & if it is so , then 20/80 is bound to happen. So the answer is , if we know what it is that makes these 20% Sales reps supremely successful , Why can’t we translate those best practices to the rest of 80% of Sales reps & widen the ratios from 20/80 to 40/60 . 40/60 because — you will have a mix of aspirational & non aspirational folks. Non aspirational Sales reps are like machines — You can optimize/improve but cant get radical change in them , While in aspirational — It can be a radical change . If you work in a go-to-market role, you might be wondering, “How can I translate/ pass on the successful actions of 20% to help empower 80% of my reps, not just the top performers, with the skills and training they need to close deals?
We can do it through Sales Enablement
Sales enablement is the strategic, ongoing process of equipping sales teams with the content, guidance, and training they need to effectively engage buyers. Sales enablement analytics provide marketing and sales teams with data-driven insights to optimize their business and drive revenue.
Placing a focus on sales enablement makes sales teams more effective by…
Connecting sellers to relevant content
Providing flexible ways to present content
Delivering real-time visibility into customer engagement
Applying advanced analytics to optimize pitches
Equipping sellers with training and guidance
Measuring all of the above and mapping against bottom-line result
Commit to a Sales Enablement Process
Establishing a process for sales enablement provides the necessary framework to begin coherently organizing, finding, sharing, customizing, and analyzing content. This process requires input from multiple teams, clear expectations, and a plan to execute on sales enablement goals. But remember — it shouldn’t be a one-and-done, set-in-stone strategy. As an ongoing process, your sales enablement plan should allow enough flexibility to evolve or pivot when you need. This agility will help you keep up with buyers’ changing needs and stay ahead of the competition.
Know and Involve Your Sales Team
Think of the sales process as a funnel with four basic stages. The upper half, comprising the “Awareness” and “Consideration” stages, is owned by marketing and is focused on generating interest in the company’s products and services. Marketing automation software has transformed that part of the sales cycle. This allows companies to reach out to a broad audience and nurture leads until they are ready to engage with the sales team.
The lower half is primarily owned by sales and is focused on closing deals and generating revenue.
Sales teams are the focus of sales enablement efforts. They are the primary reason businesses invest in sales enablement, and they are the essential stakeholders. Working alongside marketers, sales teams can dramatically improve the quality of their customer engagements as a result of sales enablement.
We focus on sales teams because they need every edge available. They move fast, think fast, and require access to content wherever business takes them. Keeping the sales team’s requirements top-of-mind throughout every aspect of content management, publishing, and engagement is essential to getting the most out of your sales enablement investments.
Engagement Equals Revenue
Sales enablement improves performance by helping reps consistently engage with prospects and customers throughout the buyer’s journey.
Every salesperson knows that engagement = opportunity. To win Sales/Clients, sales content strategy and execution must be precise, data-driven, and in the format most useful to the target audience. There’s no time for prolonged sales collateral searches, presentation disconnects, dropped mails, or untraceable conversations.
Technology should be considered a springboard for this engagement. But without strong process, focus, and intention, the benefits of sales enablement technologies are inherently limited. Best practices are built upon this foundation.
I’ve summarised some thoughts on sales enablement (Views are based on decade of experience in consumer internet)
Sales enablement helps reps do their jobs better by giving them the training and tools they need to close deals. To create a winning sales enablement strategy, be sure to prioritize processes, involve your sales teams, and increase content engagement.
Why Is Sales Enablement Important?
With heightened competition due to lower entry barriers and more empowered buyers, sales enablement saves sales and marketing teams valuable time by keeping them aligned and in tune with content performance.
Businesses today operate in a new reality: the way that buyers evaluate and make purchase decisions has changed. Modern buyers have become more independent, and traditional sales and marketing techniques no longer work to win and retain these customers. Today’s buyers have a strong preference to buy from sellers that can add value and help them with their purchase decision. In fact, 74 percent of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that’s the first to share value and insight.
To adapt to these new expectations, strong sales enablement is not just a nice to have — it’s a competitive necessity. Sales reps need to have the right content at the right time in order to keep buyers engaged.
As buyers have changed, so have sales reps’ requirements. The need for sales enablement became more crucial with Covid’19 when 60–70% sales conversation moved from physical to digital and content moved online. The “marketing closet” became a thing of the past as companies put their content onto websites and portals. Different teams often created their own sites; soon, content was scattered across many places.
The problem with these ad-hoc solutions is that they dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the sales team. Sellers don’t have time for scavenger hunts across many different systems every time they need something, so they gather a small set of content and tuck it away in their personal storage. A rep uses the files at hand as much as possible, even if they are outdated or ineffective. Sellers waste time hastily recreating content that already exists because it’s too much trouble to find the “official” version. Marketing also has virtually no visibility into how their content pieces are stored and used. The different content systems are isolated from one another and from every other crucial part of the sales process.
Sales enablement is increasingly becoming a necessity for successful teams as the sales landscape adapts to new technology. One of the most important aspects of enablement is content engagement and overall alignment, and a well-executed enablement strategy can help meet that goal.
Who Owns Sales Enablement?
When it comes to sales enablement, who’s designing strategies and coaching reps through the sales process? Clear definitions of ownership and accountabilities form the foundation of every successful sales enablement solution. Sales enablement leaders must hold themselves accountable for successfully implementing a platform capable of delivering the content management, customer engagement, analytics, and sales training content their organization needs. Their counterparts in sales must commit to the processes and technology that make the system work for them. And marketing must be on the hook for achieving high engagement and better-than-benchmark ROI.
Marketing : Develop effective content as measured by engagement and impact on revenue.
Sales Enablement :Drive success in content management, customer engagement, performance analytics, and sales training content.
Sales: Commit to infuse sales enablement processes and technology in day-to-day business.
Of course, sales enablement roles and responsibilities will vary based on the size of company, sales and distribution model, and markets served.
If you’re just getting started with defining sales enablement ownership, you might find it helpful to use the RACI framework. RACI is a common approach toward allocating team roles, responsibilities, and expectations. For example, one person is typically responsible for leading your company’s sales enablement charge, a few are accountable, several more are consulted, and more still are informed. In making key decisions about your sales enablement solution, the following might be the matrix:
R esponsible: Sales enablement lead
esponsible: Sales enablement lead A ccountable: VP of Sales Enablement/Growth or VP of Marketing
ccountable: VP of Sales Enablement/Growth or VP of Marketing C onsulted: VP of Sales/Growth, content creators, sales operations
onsulted: VP of Sales/Growth, content creators, sales operations Informed: The broader sales enablement team, sales reps, and other senior marketers
We suggest keeping the group as tight as possible while still encouraging varied perspectives and working top-down.
With the RACI framework, roles and expectations for executive, sales, and marketing stakeholders become clear. This alignment and shared understanding then supports the cross-team collaboration needed to help sales enablement succeed.
Sales Operations vs. Sales Enablement
Companies that have sales operations as well as marketing and sales teams have additional work to do in defining sales enablement ownership. In these organizations, it is important to define roles, responsibilities, and collaboration opportunities clearly in order to avoid overlap and duplicative work across sales operations and sales enablement teams.
At a high level, both sales enablement and sales operations teams work to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the sales team. There are practical differences between the two roles, however. I’ve outlined them below:
When distinguishing between sales operations and sales enablement, the following definition from SiriusDecisions tends to be a good starting point: “Generally, sales enablement focuses on on-boarding and certification, sales asset management, sales communications, and coaching and training skills. Sales operations, on the other hand, handles planning, territory optimization, compensation, sales analytics and technology.”
In general, sales enablement focuses on activities earlier in the buying cycle and sales operations on later-stage essentials:
To be successful — and to have the greatest positive impact on sales performance — these two teams need to work in lock-step to root out inefficiencies and continuously drive process improvement. Get sales enablement and sales operations leaders together to discuss common goals and expectations. Audit deliverables. Is duplicate work occurring? Does one side feel very strongly about why it should or shouldn’t do something? Open and honest dialogue early in the process will lead to better results down the line.
Remember that these roles evolve as market dynamics and technology constantly change demands on the sales organizations. These two teams need to work together to enable, support, hone and optimize sales teams to achieve greater productivity. Good communication and collaboration is key, but small gains in sales effectiveness when scaled across a global team can have a huge impact on business growth.
Who is Sales Enablement Manager/Lead ?
A sales enablement manager supports the sales team by building sales content, sharing enablement best practices, and developing training. Often, the role also manages technology such as the content management system (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) system, or sales enablement platform.
Generally, sales enablement managers will:
Know where content is stored for marketing and sales
Bridge the gap between the marketing and sales function
Understand the structure in which content is organized including the current “content map”
Proactively implement changes or new process, tools, strategy, etc. for sales
Improve learning styles, sales strategies, design, implementation, and measurement of methods and approaches
Provide feedback from sales to marketing
Work with marketing and sales and identify decision makers, blockers, etc.
The sales enablement team must work closely with marketing and sales teams to ensure the enablement strategy is executed to maximize results. A sales enablement manager who is equipped with content knowledge, a training strategy, and overall best practices and processes is a critical enablement role.
Sales Enablement Tools
A sales enablement tool is a platform or system that provides visibility across the sales content lifecycle. With powerful search, scoring, and syncing, a sales enablement tool closes the loop between marketing, sales, and customers and helps teams track content performance from publication to pitch.
Sales enablement platforms did not always take the form that they do today. It took several iterations for the tools to evolve from centralized sales portals, to end-to-end sales solutions, and finally into the closed-loop system of today’s modern sales enablement platforms.
Modern sales enablement platforms take the idea of end-to-end much farther and close the loop across marketing, sales, and the customer. For the first time, one system provides complete visibility into the entire lifecycle of sales content, tracking what happens to items from the moment they are published. Analytics answers all of the key business questions about the effectiveness of the content, showing which items are available, whether they are found by the sales team, how the content is used, which items are sent to customers, and how customers engage with them. The system connects content usage with the performance of every deal, tracking which items are touched by every customer and when.
Modern sales enablement tools will facilitate content alignment across marketing, sales, and sales enablement teams
How Is Sales Enablement Practiced?
The role of a sales enablement pro has never been more strategic or demanding. From orchestrating sales content to tracking engagement and pivoting focus at a moment’s notice, it’s a position requiring a unique combination of flexibility, empathy, and strategic thinking.
Build a strong sales enablement foundation. Know your audience, your charter, your priorities, your team, and your resources — and execute unrelentingly.
Know your audience, your charter, your priorities, your team, and your resources — and execute unrelentingly. Focus on the gaps contributing to your biggest challenges. Close them with data-first thinking, document your learnings, and share your perspective across teams. As you do, you’ll elevate your accountability and demonstrate the type of sales enablement leadership every organization needs.
Close them with data-first thinking, document your learnings, and share your perspective across teams. As you do, you’ll elevate your accountability and demonstrate the type of sales enablement leadership every organization needs. Use technology as a catalyst for sales enablement success. It can help accomplish amazing results, but only if the platform you select and the process you follow align with what your business needs most.
At most companies, sales enablement often evolves in stages, starting with reactive support and ending as a fully optimized solution. This mirrors the advancement from legacy to modern sales enablement technology that must happen as a company’s sales enablement requirements grow. The image below illustrates the defining characteristics of each stage:
How to Choose a Sales Enablement and CRM Solution
Collect requirements: Gather team pain points and needs
Inventory available options: Research available sales enablement tools
Check testimonials: Pay special attention to stories from businesses like yours
Assess compatibility: Check CRM and social selling integrations
Ensure scalability: Plan for growth and compare pricing options
Test content management: Organize content and confirm multimedia support
Confirm cross-team workflows: Try out the sales and marketing collaboration features
Inspect analytics: Examine the data you get from content tracking and measurement
Now that data science and machine learning have become essential tools for building applications, it’s particularly important to assess the data science available in the sales enablement apps that you’re vetting. An effective closed-loop platform relies on the use of data science throughout the sales cycle:
Search That Works
The reason that search engines like Google are able to work so well is that they analyze billions of web pages and the results of billions of searches to see which results are the most likely to be interesting to each individual user. Those same techniques let reps quickly find the content they need across all of the information in the company. Instead of emailing a couple of friends and hoping somebody knows where to find a relevant document, reps can search for what they need and find it immediately.
Scoring and Recommendations
The system can score and recommend content based on what has been successfully used in the past. If a rep is selling to a manufacturing enterprise in Germany and is in the discovery stage of the sales cycle, they can access the content that has been successfully used for deals like that in the past. Every characteristic of the deal is analysed — the region, the industry, the company size, the stage of the sales cycle — to find the content that has performed the best. Based on what was used in deals that closed, and whether that content had a measurable impact on the likelihood and the velocity of the deal moving forward, the system shows the rep which items are the most likely to be effective for this customer.
Sales enablement requires careful planning and strategising. It usually follows a maturation process, with data-drive and optimised enablement marking the end of the maturation process.
Extracts : the evolution of Sales readiness
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2021-12-23 08:52:10.143000+00:00
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['Sales Strategy', 'CRM', 'Salesforce Productivity', 'Sales Development', 'Sales Enablement']
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Title Sales enablement New frontier Customer ExperienceContent 20 percent rep responsible 80 percent revenue find risky get worried it’s spread evenly hired 1000Sales folk last 6–7 year always ensured — Sales team doesn’t work 2080 rule question always get mixed calibre Sales rep 2080 bound happen answer know make 20 Sales rep supremely successful can’t translate best practice rest 80 Sales rep widen ratio 2080 4060 4060 — mix aspirational non aspirational folk Non aspirational Sales rep like machine — optimizeimprove cant get radical change aspirational — radical change work gotomarket role might wondering “How translate pas successful action 20 help empower 80 rep top performer skill training need close deal Sales Enablement Sales enablement strategic ongoing process equipping sale team content guidance training need effectively engage buyer Sales enablement analytics provide marketing sale team datadriven insight optimize business drive revenue Placing focus sale enablement make sale team effective by… Connecting seller relevant content Providing flexible way present content Delivering realtime visibility customer engagement Applying advanced analytics optimize pitch Equipping seller training guidance Measuring mapping bottomline result Commit Sales Enablement Process Establishing process sale enablement provides necessary framework begin coherently organizing finding sharing customizing analyzing content process requires input multiple team clear expectation plan execute sale enablement goal remember — shouldn’t oneanddone setinstone strategy ongoing process sale enablement plan allow enough flexibility evolve pivot need agility help keep buyers’ changing need stay ahead competition Know Involve Sales Team Think sale process funnel four basic stage upper half comprising “Awareness” “Consideration” stage owned marketing focused generating interest company’s product service Marketing automation software transformed part sale cycle allows company reach broad audience nurture lead ready engage sale team lower half primarily owned sale focused closing deal generating revenue Sales team focus sale enablement effort primary reason business invest sale enablement essential stakeholder Working alongside marketer sale team dramatically improve quality customer engagement result sale enablement focus sale team need every edge available move fast think fast require access content wherever business take Keeping sale team’s requirement topofmind throughout every aspect content management publishing engagement essential getting sale enablement investment Engagement Equals Revenue Sales enablement improves performance helping rep consistently engage prospect customer throughout buyer’s journey Every salesperson know engagement opportunity win SalesClients sale content strategy execution must precise datadriven format useful target audience There’s time prolonged sale collateral search presentation disconnect dropped mail untraceable conversation Technology considered springboard engagement without strong process focus intention benefit sale enablement technology inherently limited Best practice built upon foundation I’ve summarised thought sale enablement Views based decade experience consumer internet Sales enablement help rep job better giving training tool need close deal create winning sale enablement strategy sure prioritize process involve sale team increase content engagement Sales Enablement Important heightened competition due lower entry barrier empowered buyer sale enablement save sale marketing team valuable time keeping aligned tune content performance Businesses today operate new reality way buyer evaluate make purchase decision changed Modern buyer become independent traditional sale marketing technique longer work win retain customer Today’s buyer strong preference buy seller add value help purchase decision fact 74 percent buyer choose move forward sale rep that’s first share value insight adapt new expectation strong sale enablement nice — it’s competitive necessity Sales rep need right content right time order keep buyer engaged buyer changed sale reps’ requirement need sale enablement became crucial Covid’19 60–70 sale conversation moved physical digital content moved online “marketing closet” became thing past company put content onto website portal Different team often created site soon content scattered across many place problem adhoc solution dramatically reduce effectiveness sale team Sellers don’t time scavenger hunt across many different system every time need something gather small set content tuck away personal storage rep us file hand much possible even outdated ineffective Sellers waste time hastily recreating content already exists it’s much trouble find “official” version Marketing also virtually visibility content piece stored used different content system isolated one another every crucial part sale process Sales enablement increasingly becoming necessity successful team sale landscape adapts new technology One important aspect enablement content engagement overall alignment wellexecuted enablement strategy help meet goal Owns Sales Enablement come sale enablement who’s designing strategy coaching rep sale process Clear definition ownership accountability form foundation every successful sale enablement solution Sales enablement leader must hold accountable successfully implementing platform capable delivering content management customer engagement analytics sale training content organization need counterpart sale must commit process technology make system work marketing must hook achieving high engagement betterthanbenchmark ROI Marketing Develop effective content measured engagement impact revenue Sales Enablement Drive success content management customer engagement performance analytics sale training content Sales Commit infuse sale enablement process technology daytoday business course sale enablement role responsibility vary based size company sale distribution model market served you’re getting started defining sale enablement ownership might find helpful use RACI framework RACI common approach toward allocating team role responsibility expectation example one person typically responsible leading company’s sale enablement charge accountable several consulted still informed making key decision sale enablement solution following might matrix R esponsible Sales enablement lead esponsible Sales enablement lead ccountable VP Sales EnablementGrowth VP Marketing ccountable VP Sales EnablementGrowth VP Marketing C onsulted VP SalesGrowth content creator sale operation onsulted VP SalesGrowth content creator sale operation Informed broader sale enablement team sale rep senior marketer suggest keeping group tight possible still encouraging varied perspective working topdown RACI framework role expectation executive sale marketing stakeholder become clear alignment shared understanding support crossteam collaboration needed help sale enablement succeed Sales Operations v Sales Enablement Companies sale operation well marketing sale team additional work defining sale enablement ownership organization important define role responsibility collaboration opportunity clearly order avoid overlap duplicative work across sale operation sale enablement team high level sale enablement sale operation team work increase effectiveness efficiency sale team practical difference two role however I’ve outlined distinguishing sale operation sale enablement following definition SiriusDecisions tends good starting point “Generally sale enablement focus onboarding certification sale asset management sale communication coaching training skill Sales operation hand handle planning territory optimization compensation sale analytics technology” general sale enablement focus activity earlier buying cycle sale operation laterstage essential successful — greatest positive impact sale performance — two team need work lockstep root inefficiency continuously drive process improvement Get sale enablement sale operation leader together discus common goal expectation Audit deliverable duplicate work occurring one side feel strongly shouldn’t something Open honest dialogue early process lead better result line Remember role evolve market dynamic technology constantly change demand sale organization two team need work together enable support hone optimize sale team achieve greater productivity Good communication collaboration key small gain sale effectiveness scaled across global team huge impact business growth Sales Enablement ManagerLead sale enablement manager support sale team building sale content sharing enablement best practice developing training Often role also manages technology content management system CMS customer relationship management CRM system sale enablement platform Generally sale enablement manager Know content stored marketing sale Bridge gap marketing sale function Understand structure content organized including current “content map” Proactively implement change new process tool strategy etc sale Improve learning style sale strategy design implementation measurement method approach Provide feedback sale marketing Work marketing sale identify decision maker blocker etc sale enablement team must work closely marketing sale team ensure enablement strategy executed maximize result sale enablement manager equipped content knowledge training strategy overall best practice process critical enablement role Sales Enablement Tools sale enablement tool platform system provides visibility across sale content lifecycle powerful search scoring syncing sale enablement tool close loop marketing sale customer help team track content performance publication pitch Sales enablement platform always take form today took several iteration tool evolve centralized sale portal endtoend sale solution finally closedloop system today’s modern sale enablement platform Modern sale enablement platform take idea endtoend much farther close loop across marketing sale customer first time one system provides complete visibility entire lifecycle sale content tracking happens item moment published Analytics answer key business question effectiveness content showing item available whether found sale team content used item sent customer customer engage system connects content usage performance every deal tracking item touched every customer Modern sale enablement tool facilitate content alignment across marketing sale sale enablement team Sales Enablement Practiced role sale enablement pro never strategic demanding orchestrating sale content tracking engagement pivoting focus moment’s notice it’s position requiring unique combination flexibility empathy strategic thinking Build strong sale enablement foundation Know audience charter priority team resource — execute unrelentingly Know audience charter priority team resource — execute unrelentingly Focus gap contributing biggest challenge Close datafirst thinking document learning share perspective across team you’ll elevate accountability demonstrate type sale enablement leadership every organization need Close datafirst thinking document learning share perspective across team you’ll elevate accountability demonstrate type sale enablement leadership every organization need Use technology catalyst sale enablement success help accomplish amazing result platform select process follow align business need company sale enablement often evolves stage starting reactive support ending fully optimized solution mirror advancement legacy modern sale enablement technology must happen company’s sale enablement requirement grow image illustrates defining characteristic stage Choose Sales Enablement CRM Solution Collect requirement Gather team pain point need Inventory available option Research available sale enablement tool Check testimonial Pay special attention story business like Assess compatibility Check CRM social selling integration Ensure scalability Plan growth compare pricing option Test content management Organize content confirm multimedia support Confirm crossteam workflow Try sale marketing collaboration feature Inspect analytics Examine data get content tracking measurement data science machine learning become essential tool building application it’s particularly important ass data science available sale enablement apps you’re vetting effective closedloop platform relies use data science throughout sale cycle Search Works reason search engine like Google able work well analyze billion web page result billion search see result likely interesting individual user technique let rep quickly find content need across information company Instead emailing couple friend hoping somebody know find relevant document rep search need find immediately Scoring Recommendations system score recommend content based successfully used past rep selling manufacturing enterprise Germany discovery stage sale cycle access content successfully used deal like past Every characteristic deal analysed — region industry company size stage sale cycle — find content performed best Based used deal closed whether content measurable impact likelihood velocity deal moving forward system show rep item likely effective customer Sales enablement requires careful planning strategising usually follows maturation process datadrive optimised enablement marking end maturation process Extracts evolution Sales readinessTags Sales Strategy CRM Salesforce Productivity Sales Development Sales Enablement
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How CRM Software Can Bring Growth to Customer Relationship?
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CRM, also known as customer relationship management, is software that helps the organization track and manage the database of their customer. Customers are very important for any business, without interaction with a customer there is no growth for any business. It is the center of a business that helps to make strategies, manage and target their current and potential customer. All businesses follow a simple rule that customer is king.
There are so many companies in the market, who provide customer relationship management services. A customer relationship management tool is a software program. It provides the organization with a clean and clear interface by managing its customer database. It also tracks and notifies necessary plans. In this article, our goal will be a good understanding of CRM and how it is responsible for business growth in terms of customer relationships?
What is CRM Software?
CRM Software is a platform that allows the organization to manage and maintain their clients’ or customers’ details. A good CRM software provides you with an easy and complete framework, structured database, measures, and tools as per your requirement. It can help you to build a strong and loyal relationship with your service consumers. CRM Software Services can analyze calls, send emails, record sections, and help to improve customer services. It is also very helpful for driving the sale.
Businesses survive only when its customer is satisfied with their services and feel valued by the organization. To resolve this issue and make business services more flexible for the customer, all small and big businesses use CRM software. We’re creating a helpful guide to understanding business growth by a customer relationship management system.
Benefits of CRM Technology
For all kinds of industries, who want to keep in touch with their customers, is defiantly used CRM software. All marketing people, customer support firms, sales teams, and other businesses who need to contact their customers set up this facility. The benefits of CRM technology in the small and big industry for growth are discussed as follow-
1. Administration
Customer Relationship Management System is the core part of any organization. This helps businesses to store and manage their important data, records, and other documents. CRM system usually contains customers’ names, email, phone no., location, and other details in a systematic way. Once an authentic user login the CRM system, he/she can access all the basic information of the customer. It can also generate advanced information about customers’ services. By which service providers can analyze, calculate and take the necessary step to bring growth to their businesses.
2. Better Customer Services
The CRM software manufacturer continuously updates and upgrades its software with new technologies. Currently, the CRM system has so many features. Those features manage all the information categorically and are easy to access to users in the organization. This helps the user to understand the customer data and provide the customer with the best experience. It can boost your customer satisfaction and loyalty towards your organization.
3. Increase Sales
A customer relationship management system provides you with some services for analyzing information and pattern in one place. This can potentially increase leads and sales. Customer relationship management software can help you to generate a step-by-step procedure for your employee. With the help of that procedure, employees can generate more sales and leads.
4. Detailed Analysis
CRM system processes the customers’ data and generates an easy-to-understand metric. These metrics are likewise click-through rate, demographically, purchase history, bounce rate, and others. This helps you to decide the success rate and optimize the ongoing strategy. And generate more growth for your business.
5. Create Sale Report
This function of CRM allows management to generate overall and individual sales reports. Any existing user can see and retrieve their data and analyze their report. This helps the organization to check their progress and take the necessary step to achieve the required goal. CRM gives the report option on its dashboard. The manager, VP, and other members can also monitor the detailed revenue, performance, and sale reports.
6. Automate Sale Performance Estimate
For all businesses, the organization leader needs previous data for analysis. CRM generates previous campaign reports and allows the user to evaluate their activities and create new upgraded strategies and plans for the future of the company. This leads the organization to achieve massive growth.
8. Safe and Secure Environment
A customer is not only an opportunity for sale. If you value your customer, your customers value you more. CRM already has its general data protection regulation policy. It is safe and does not share data with third-party partners.
Last but not the least, Customer Relationship Management Services are the backbone of any organization. Without this, some businesses will defiantly fail.
Are you searching for customer relationship management services or CRM software service, CafeCodex is here to provide you with complete support and solution regarding CRM? Feel free to ask us any queries?
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2021-12-17 07:42:00.296000+00:00
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['Crm Software', 'CRM']
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Title CRM Software Bring Growth Customer RelationshipContent CRM also known customer relationship management software help organization track manage database customer Customers important business without interaction customer growth business center business help make strategy manage target current potential customer business follow simple rule customer king many company market provide customer relationship management service customer relationship management tool software program provides organization clean clear interface managing customer database also track notifies necessary plan article goal good understanding CRM responsible business growth term customer relationship CRM Software CRM Software platform allows organization manage maintain clients’ customers’ detail good CRM software provides easy complete framework structured database measure tool per requirement help build strong loyal relationship service consumer CRM Software Services analyze call send email record section help improve customer service also helpful driving sale Businesses survive customer satisfied service feel valued organization resolve issue make business service flexible customer small big business use CRM software We’re creating helpful guide understanding business growth customer relationship management system Benefits CRM Technology kind industry want keep touch customer defiantly used CRM software marketing people customer support firm sale team business need contact customer set facility benefit CRM technology small big industry growth discussed follow 1 Administration Customer Relationship Management System core part organization help business store manage important data record document CRM system usually contains customers’ name email phone location detail systematic way authentic user login CRM system heshe access basic information customer also generate advanced information customers’ service service provider analyze calculate take necessary step bring growth business 2 Better Customer Services CRM software manufacturer continuously update upgrade software new technology Currently CRM system many feature feature manage information categorically easy access user organization help user understand customer data provide customer best experience boost customer satisfaction loyalty towards organization 3 Increase Sales customer relationship management system provides service analyzing information pattern one place potentially increase lead sale Customer relationship management software help generate stepbystep procedure employee help procedure employee generate sale lead 4 Detailed Analysis CRM system process customers’ data generates easytounderstand metric metric likewise clickthrough rate demographically purchase history bounce rate others help decide success rate optimize ongoing strategy generate growth business 5 Create Sale Report function CRM allows management generate overall individual sale report existing user see retrieve data analyze report help organization check progress take necessary step achieve required goal CRM give report option dashboard manager VP member also monitor detailed revenue performance sale report 6 Automate Sale Performance Estimate business organization leader need previous data analysis CRM generates previous campaign report allows user evaluate activity create new upgraded strategy plan future company lead organization achieve massive growth 8 Safe Secure Environment customer opportunity sale value customer customer value CRM already general data protection regulation policy safe share data thirdparty partner Last least Customer Relationship Management Services backbone organization Without business defiantly fail searching customer relationship management service CRM software service CafeCodex provide complete support solution regarding CRM Feel free ask u query Tags Crm Software CRM
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The Top 4 Ways Brands Can Earn Real Loyalty in the New Year.
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Looking beyond the holiday deal season to build real relationships with consumers and deliver transformational growth.
While loyalty is always top of mind for most brand marketers, managers, and executives, all too often it’s forgotten during the winter holidays shopping season. With so much emphasis on deals, promotions, and yes — points, it would not be incorrect to call the holiday shopping season what it really is, the “transactional loyalty” season (although it doesn’t have the same festive ring to it).
But discounts, points, and deals are no longer considered tokens of real loyalty. From Chipotle growing past 25 million members in record-setting time to airlines changing their incentives to reward behavior totally unrelated to travel, brand loyalty programs need to create more than purely transactional value to stand out in the long term. If there is a lesson to be learned here, it’s that brands must construct their loyalty programs to expand their reach and adapt to new behaviors.
That’s why this season, we’re looking beyond the most wonderful — and transactional — time of the year to explore how brands can move past the short-term thinking of holiday promotions to build real relationships with their consumers and deliver transformational growth. We encourage you to explore these four territories to differentiate your loyalty program:
Win on service.
When your consumers reflect on why they’re loyal to a brand, good customer service often comes to mind. It’s what brands like Nordstrom are famous for, with their willingness to accept almost any aged product, or Patagonia’s Ironclad Guarantee.
Some brands may not want to create tiered levels of service to promote uniform quality service, but others will thrive on it. American Express Platinum Card members receive dedicated customer support lines with little to no wait time. They receive a thank you note at hotel check-ins. Avis Prefered and Hertz President’s Circle members walk out directly to their car and drive away with the scan of a QR code; no lines, no waiting. Chewy Autoship Members receive access to their Connect With a Vet program. These touches can be an incredibly powerful tool for consumer retention and generating positive brand sentiment.
Win on exclusivity and access.
Intricately tied to service is access, another powerful differentiator. Can you open doors for your consumer that your competitors cannot? By facilitating access, you have the ability to create valuable experiences, like how Chase members can enjoy exclusive dining and concerts, or enter Priority Pass lounges. Another great example is how Spotify partners with Ticketmaster to exclusively give its listeners early access to tickets for bands they over-index plays on, before they go on sale publicly.
Win on expanding value propositions.
Partnerships and “co-opetition” are a key way to expand the value you can offer consumers, without taking on additional costs. For instance, since travel is key to American Express card holders, they identified their users’ needs (like avoiding waiting in long security lines) and partnered with entities that provide solutions to problems to improve overall travel experiences (like complimentary membership to CLEAR). Rent the Runway and Tripadvisor partnered to increase the value of both offerings: Tripadvisor Plus members now receive access to Rent the Runway and can have merchandise delivered to their hotel rooms, while receiving discounts to both services. In an unlikely alliance, Starbucks partnered with Amazon to bring grab-and-go technology to their stores. Similarly, Target recognized operating a full service pharmacy was not their bread and butter, so they brought CVS in, and now both brands and consumers win. CVS members can access their rewards and prescription history at Target locations, and Target consumers get CVS pharmacy expertise and service.
Win on community.
A high emotional benefit that successful loyalty programs seek to nurture and amplify is community. A bond with a brand can be strong, but a bond with other humans around that brand produces a multiplicative benefit. In China, NIO — a competitor to Tesla — is famous for their NIO Houses, a showroom that’s become a community hub for events, and for owners to mix and mingle. Rapha, a cycling apparel and accessories company, had such an engaged community of cyclists, it also created an official club and paid community membership spanning the globe. This dynamic is what powers communities like Sephora’s Beauty Insider; their members appreciate discounts and points, but they participate and return to talk with each other, make recommendations, and even grow in status within the community, creating opportunities for gamification and repeat engagement.
To build lifetime value for customers, brands need to make huge moves in order to define what good looks like in loyalty. Transactional mechanics are important, but so are addressing core human needs. Average revenue per member will continue to be a benchmark, but increasingly so is gamification of activity and engagement levels, consumer sentiment, share of wallet, referrals and the willingness of your members to provide data and feedback.
Being the best priced option will always matter, but being the most loved option will always drive true differentiation and business value.
— Written by Holden Bale and Michael Madavi. Bale is a Group Vice President and head of Huge’s global Commerce practice. Madavi is a Group Director of Business Strategy.
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https://magenta.as/the-top-4-ways-brands-can-earn-real-loyalty-in-the-new-year-5f6d4dff8195
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['Holden Bale']
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2021-12-17 17:56:30.429000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Loyalty', 'Retail', 'Strategy', 'Ecommerce']
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Title Top 4 Ways Brands Earn Real Loyalty New YearContent Looking beyond holiday deal season build real relationship consumer deliver transformational growth loyalty always top mind brand marketer manager executive often it’s forgotten winter holiday shopping season much emphasis deal promotion yes — point would incorrect call holiday shopping season really “transactional loyalty” season although doesn’t festive ring discount point deal longer considered token real loyalty Chipotle growing past 25 million member recordsetting time airline changing incentive reward behavior totally unrelated travel brand loyalty program need create purely transactional value stand long term lesson learned it’s brand must construct loyalty program expand reach adapt new behavior That’s season we’re looking beyond wonderful — transactional — time year explore brand move past shortterm thinking holiday promotion build real relationship consumer deliver transformational growth encourage explore four territory differentiate loyalty program Win service consumer reflect they’re loyal brand good customer service often come mind It’s brand like Nordstrom famous willingness accept almost aged product Patagonia’s Ironclad Guarantee brand may want create tiered level service promote uniform quality service others thrive American Express Platinum Card member receive dedicated customer support line little wait time receive thank note hotel checkins Avis Prefered Hertz President’s Circle member walk directly car drive away scan QR code line waiting Chewy Autoship Members receive access Connect Vet program touch incredibly powerful tool consumer retention generating positive brand sentiment Win exclusivity access Intricately tied service access another powerful differentiator open door consumer competitor cannot facilitating access ability create valuable experience like Chase member enjoy exclusive dining concert enter Priority Pass lounge Another great example Spotify partner Ticketmaster exclusively give listener early access ticket band overindex play go sale publicly Win expanding value proposition Partnerships “coopetition” key way expand value offer consumer without taking additional cost instance since travel key American Express card holder identified users’ need like avoiding waiting long security line partnered entity provide solution problem improve overall travel experience like complimentary membership CLEAR Rent Runway Tripadvisor partnered increase value offering Tripadvisor Plus member receive access Rent Runway merchandise delivered hotel room receiving discount service unlikely alliance Starbucks partnered Amazon bring grabandgo technology store Similarly Target recognized operating full service pharmacy bread butter brought CVS brand consumer win CVS member access reward prescription history Target location Target consumer get CVS pharmacy expertise service Win community high emotional benefit successful loyalty program seek nurture amplify community bond brand strong bond human around brand produce multiplicative benefit China NIO — competitor Tesla — famous NIO Houses showroom that’s become community hub event owner mix mingle Rapha cycling apparel accessory company engaged community cyclist also created official club paid community membership spanning globe dynamic power community like Sephora’s Beauty Insider member appreciate discount point participate return talk make recommendation even grow status within community creating opportunity gamification repeat engagement build lifetime value customer brand need make huge move order define good look like loyalty Transactional mechanic important addressing core human need Average revenue per member continue benchmark increasingly gamification activity engagement level consumer sentiment share wallet referral willingness member provide data feedback best priced option always matter loved option always drive true differentiation business value — Written Holden Bale Michael Madavi Bale Group Vice President head Huge’s global Commerce practice Madavi Group Director Business StrategyTags CRM Loyalty Retail Strategy Ecommerce
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Stay in Touch with your Sales on the go with RT GSync
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All businesses rely heavily on the performance of their sales department. There are dedicated resources allocated to making sure the process of sales is not hindered in any way. Companies go above and beyond to make sure that their sales figures do not drop, and that their clients become repeat customers.
One of the ways the digital revolution has manifested itself in this environment is through CRM, or Customer Relationship Management software, which is a sales automation tool designed to help sales teams as well as the executive members in determining the status of their operations. It provides a birds eye view of all sales operations from opportunities to leads to actual sales made.The way this is accomplished is with the help of different modules such as contacts, documents and calendar, which all contribute to a sale one way or another.
The rapid growth of mobile communication has on the one hand given a boost to the number of ways that a business can conduct sales, but at the same time, the reconciliation of mobile activities with the CRM environment has emerged as a hurdle in keeping business streamlined, and making sure all data is available in one place.
Google’s services have made it possible for data to be synced across mobile devices, but third party applications like CRMs need special plug-ins to take advantage of these capabilities in their own environments.
You can use your Google account to sync contact information and Calendar events to the CRM.
RT GSync is a module designed to integrate Google’s core services with Sugar and Suite CRM. Just like you have access to Google contacts, calendar and drive documents anywhere you can sign in with your Google account, GSync takes it a step further and allows you to link it with your CRM instance.
Sales On the Go
It doesn’t matter if you are making connections, or creating opportunities outside of the workspace, you can use your Google account to sync contact information and Calendar events complete with all the different attributes (email addresses, notes, reminders etc.) to the CRM. You can even add a document to your drive, and it will appear in your CRM for future reference.
It works both ways. Consider that you have arranged a meeting with a lead on the CRM calendar, and sometime later you need to add some notes to that meeting for reference. Simply tap into your mobile Google Calendar app, and make the addition to the event that has been synced from your CRM. You can work from anywhere if need be. Similarly, if you meet a potential client while out of office, and you want to add them to your CRM contacts list, you can do so on your mobile.
Keep Your Backups Organized
What makes CRMs so great is the organization of records. Be it contacts, accounts, leads, opportunities or documents, you have the option to associate one with the other, meaning you have every related item close by when you are looking through any record.
RT GSync aims to keep this organizational aspect when backing up and syncing documents to your Google Drive. It creates folders in your drive named after each module. When you associate a document with a record in that module, it creates a subfolder within that folder which creates the document. This way you never lose track of which documents are related to which modules.
Getting RT GSync
If all the features mentioned above pique your interest, and you think you could enhance your business’s CRM experience by merging it with Google services, you will be happy to know that GSync is compatible with both Sugar and Suite CRM. To find out more about the plugin, visit the RT GSync website. If you want to purchase a plan, follow the links below:
For any queries, reach out to us at [email protected].
About Us
Rolustech is a certified CRM partner organization specializing in creating customized CRM solutions for businesses of all kinds. To learn more, visit our website www.rolustech.com.
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https://medium.com/@pt_rolustech/stay-in-touch-with-your-sales-on-the-go-with-rt-gsync-f77a42800c82
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['Plugin Team']
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2022-01-07 05:53:05.202000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'CRM', 'Google', 'Suitecrm', 'SugarCRM']
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Title Stay Touch Sales go RT GSyncContent business rely heavily performance sale department dedicated resource allocated making sure process sale hindered way Companies go beyond make sure sale figure drop client become repeat customer One way digital revolution manifested environment CRM Customer Relationship Management software sale automation tool designed help sale team well executive member determining status operation provides bird eye view sale operation opportunity lead actual sale madeThe way accomplished help different module contact document calendar contribute sale one way another rapid growth mobile communication one hand given boost number way business conduct sale time reconciliation mobile activity CRM environment emerged hurdle keeping business streamlined making sure data available one place Google’s service made possible data synced across mobile device third party application like CRMs need special plugins take advantage capability environment use Google account sync contact information Calendar event CRM RT GSync module designed integrate Google’s core service Sugar Suite CRM like access Google contact calendar drive document anywhere sign Google account GSync take step allows link CRM instance Sales Go doesn’t matter making connection creating opportunity outside workspace use Google account sync contact information Calendar event complete different attribute email address note reminder etc CRM even add document drive appear CRM future reference work way Consider arranged meeting lead CRM calendar sometime later need add note meeting reference Simply tap mobile Google Calendar app make addition event synced CRM work anywhere need Similarly meet potential client office want add CRM contact list mobile Keep Backups Organized make CRMs great organization record contact account lead opportunity document option associate one meaning every related item close looking record RT GSync aim keep organizational aspect backing syncing document Google Drive creates folder drive named module associate document record module creates subfolder within folder creates document way never lose track document related module Getting RT GSync feature mentioned pique interest think could enhance business’s CRM experience merging Google service happy know GSync compatible Sugar Suite CRM find plugin visit RT GSync website want purchase plan follow link query reach u supportrolustechcom Us Rolustech certified CRM partner organization specializing creating customized CRM solution business kind learn visit website wwwrolustechcomTags Crm Solution CRM Google Suitecrm SugarCRM
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What is RFM and Application of RFM in E-Commerce
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What is RFM and Application of RFM in E-Commerce
RFM is a method used to analyze customer value, we can segment customers using RFM model. It is a marketing technique used to quantitatively rank and group customers based on the recency, frequency, and monetary aggregate of their recent transactions. It is a simple and effective method for CRM and is often used.
RFM analysis ranks each customer based on the following factors:
Recency: How new is the customer’s last purchase? Customers who have made a recent purchase will continue to have the product in mind and will be more likely to repurchase or use the product.
Frequency: How often did this customer shop during a given period? Customers who buy once are often more likely to buy again. Additionally, first-time customers can be good targets for follow-up ads to convert them into more frequent customers.
Monetary: How much money did the customer spend in a given period? Customers who spend a lot of money are more likely to spend money in the future and are of high value to a business.
RFM analysis scores customers based on R and F factors. A score range of 1 to 5 is used, with 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest.
As can be seen in the table above, the Monetary factor is not included in this table. Because Recency and Frequency factors are important than Monetary. Monetary is the result of these two factors, that is, Monetary is obtained based on the scores of these two factors. Various implementations of an RFM analysis system may use slightly different values or scaling.
For example, a car dealership may find that the average customer is very unlikely to purchase several new cars in just a few years. But a customer who bought several cars (a high-frequency customer) should be very sought after. Therefore, the dealership may choose to weigh the value of the frequency score accordingly. Once an appropriate segmentation strategy has been established with the help of the RFM method, the business can efficiently allocate resources in a highly competitive market to run targeted marketing campaigns to specific customer types and meet the needs of different customers.
Application of RFM
So far, a general framework for the RFM method has been briefly presented. Now is the time to use the RFM model when dealing with the business problem of a UK based e-commerce company. The company needs to segment its customers into different segments and execute marketing strategies specific to each segment. Three segments deemed important within the scope of this project will be evaluated in terms of their structures, and then a marketing action plan will be created.
Importing required libraries and read dataset
Data Pre-Processing
Determining the last invoice date to find the newness of each customer and calculating RFM metrics
Converting RFM metrics to RFM scores
Mapping segments based on recency and frequency scores
Result
Now let’s interpret a few important segments from these segments.
At Risk
First of all, I think the “at risk” group important. There are about 600 customers in this group and their “monetary” is higher than most groups. “frequency” is almost 3, it comes after “champions” and “loyal customers”. I actually decided to put the “need attention” group here, but after I checking, I realized that it will be more useful to gain the “at risk” group instead of the “need attention” group.
In terms of the number of people, the “at risk” group is 3 times more and their “frequency” is higher. they just haven’t been shopping for a long time, but they used to do it often. This may be because they are not satisfied with the company anymore, they can’t find what they are looking for, etc. Were they satisfied and shopping before, but they do not anymore. by winning this group back with some strategies
income can be obtained. If the necessary and correct steps are not taken, we may lose them, if the right steps are taken to win them, they can move to the “loyal customer” segment and even be included in the “champions” segment in the future. I think we can win them by attracting their attention with strategies specific to this group, with discounts, promotions, and by dropping products on their homepages according to their interests. Even recovering only one third of this group will be more beneficial than recovering the entire “need attention” group.
Champions
Secondly, I find the “champions” group important. Actually I’m a bit torn about adding the “champions” group to the top three because these customers are already almost the most and most frequent shoppers. In other words, before doing this analysis, something was done right and these people were included in the champions segment. Of course, this right thing needs to be researched. We are a company and since profit is the most important thing for companies and we thought that the champions group was the most profitable group, I thought that I could not pass this group over.
What I can suggest for this group is to research what makes them champions, and to make the champions group the most loyal clientele by putting whatever is done right, keeping the line intact and even on top of it. They already shop frequently and a lot, there is no need for much discount, sometimes small discounts can also attract them :).
Loyal Customers
Finally, I think the “loyal customers” group important. Loyal customers are also a very valuable segment. 820 people, each of them a potential champion, and their number is not less. This group is definitely a very valuable group and one that should be considered. We can try to bring this group to the champions group by giving special discounts, promotions, and showing them more products and similar products that they are interested in.
References:
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https://medium.com/@bugraaltun8/what-is-rfm-and-application-of-rfm-in-e-commerce-50b77a9c9542
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['Bugra Altun']
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2021-12-18 13:07:25.280000+00:00
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['Rfm Analysis', 'Data Science', 'CRM', 'Customer Segmentation']
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Title RFM Application RFM ECommerceContent RFM Application RFM ECommerce RFM method used analyze customer value segment customer using RFM model marketing technique used quantitatively rank group customer based recency frequency monetary aggregate recent transaction simple effective method CRM often used RFM analysis rank customer based following factor Recency new customer’s last purchase Customers made recent purchase continue product mind likely repurchase use product Frequency often customer shop given period Customers buy often likely buy Additionally firsttime customer good target followup ad convert frequent customer Monetary much money customer spend given period Customers spend lot money likely spend money future high value business RFM analysis score customer based R F factor score range 1 5 used 1 lowest 5 highest seen table Monetary factor included table Recency Frequency factor important Monetary Monetary result two factor Monetary obtained based score two factor Various implementation RFM analysis system may use slightly different value scaling example car dealership may find average customer unlikely purchase several new car year customer bought several car highfrequency customer sought Therefore dealership may choose weigh value frequency score accordingly appropriate segmentation strategy established help RFM method business efficiently allocate resource highly competitive market run targeted marketing campaign specific customer type meet need different customer Application RFM far general framework RFM method briefly presented time use RFM model dealing business problem UK based ecommerce company company need segment customer different segment execute marketing strategy specific segment Three segment deemed important within scope project evaluated term structure marketing action plan created Importing required library read dataset Data PreProcessing Determining last invoice date find newness customer calculating RFM metric Converting RFM metric RFM score Mapping segment based recency frequency score Result let’s interpret important segment segment Risk First think “at risk” group important 600 customer group “monetary” higher group “frequency” almost 3 come “champions” “loyal customers” actually decided put “need attention” group checking realized useful gain “at risk” group instead “need attention” group term number people “at risk” group 3 time “frequency” higher haven’t shopping long time used often may satisfied company anymore can’t find looking etc satisfied shopping anymore winning group back strategy income obtained necessary correct step taken may lose right step taken win move “loyal customer” segment even included “champions” segment future think win attracting attention strategy specific group discount promotion dropping product homepage according interest Even recovering one third group beneficial recovering entire “need attention” group Champions Secondly find “champions” group important Actually I’m bit torn adding “champions” group top three customer already almost frequent shopper word analysis something done right people included champion segment course right thing need researched company since profit important thing company thought champion group profitable group thought could pas group suggest group research make champion make champion group loyal clientele putting whatever done right keeping line intact even top already shop frequently lot need much discount sometimes small discount also attract Loyal Customers Finally think “loyal customers” group important Loyal customer also valuable segment 820 people potential champion number le group definitely valuable group one considered try bring group champion group giving special discount promotion showing product similar product interested ReferencesTags Rfm Analysis Data Science CRM Customer Segmentation
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How Salesforce Consultant Can Help You In Implement Salesforce Services In A Better Way
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How Salesforce Consultant Can Help You In Implement Salesforce Services In A Better Way GetOnCRM Solutions Dec 29, 2021·5 min read
Salesforce implementation for businesses is a productive idea that helps generate greater ROIs. You need to prepare the best strategy for customer satisfaction, and there are no better platforms than Salesforce for promoting customer relationships. But for the rookie business owners to implement Salesforce services in their businesses.
Therefore, expert consultation might be needed to implement the desired services and meet their objectives. And a Salesforce consultant can help you with it! A Salesforce consulting partner will work to help you attain high-end business growth. They will pass on their experiences and help you make ideal decisions for your business to boom.
Salesforce consultants are not the coders to help you get the technical products ready for you. But, they are proficient in working with different business domains and know what works for business and what doesn’t! They will also reject your ideas if they predict it as a loss-making one! They are responsible for discussing and suggesting the best Salesforce service inclusions for turning up business profits.
This article will learn about how the Salesforce consultant will offer you help for their perfect service implementations.
1. Fixing the Business Difficulties
First things first! The Salesforce consultants identify and research the strengths and weaknesses of your business operations. They have the experience to detect the operational loopholes in a business. Upon detecting all of the flaws, they will implement steps to fix them.
Irrespective of whether there is a necessity for data migration or integration of CRM solutions, the Salesforce consulting services will help you implement it. Depending upon the flaws, the consultant will ensure no such data loss possibilities. You can also make strategic execution plans with the consultant for an efficient and collective outcome.
Also read: How Salesforce Consulting Partner Can Help You?
2. Finding Appropriate Customer
Salesforce registered consulting partner helps the businesses in finding ideal customers. Hence, the consultants will help make better utilizations of customers and will use the platform to build healthy relationships. They have to look upon record maintenance and check the leads to escalate them into sales.
Moreover, if you put up some specific business target to meet a larger audience and sales rate, the consultants will analyze it. They will let you know if your idea is achievable or not, depending upon the statistical pieces of evidence.
If they find the idea productive, they would suggest to you the changes you should make to your Salesforce services to achieve those goals. But, if the idea seems like a loss-leading one, your consultant will explain to you its cons and request you not to go with it.
3. Decision-Making Assistance
When your business is expanding and evolving constantly, you might need to make big decisions over time. The change is necessary when you are willing to upgrade the existing CRM system. Salesforce’s consulting partner has to design and strategize the implementation of Salesforce services to fit the specific business needs.
The business decisions will be more customer-centric than random with ideal CRM prospects. With the dashboard information upon customer interest and satisfaction, you will make prompt and better decisions for your business productivity. Hence, the operations will also be streamlined accordingly!
4. Desired and Necessary Customizations
Businesses experience massive change over time. And with that, their necessities, goals, and challenges also change! Suppose you are already into Salesforce and are using its services. In that case, there is a possibility that some of the cloud features might not be essential for your business prospects anymore. But you might be concerned about disrupting any seamless operation of your business upon eliminating them all by yourself.
Therefore, you need to hire top Salesforce consultants to advise which cloud features you should keep and what you can eliminate. If you don’t want some of the services, you can let the consultants know about it, and they will find the solution to help avoid business disruptions. Even if you want to replace some of the Salesforce services for the upcoming business projects, you can still do that!
Talk to the consultant, and they will analyze the requirements and suggest the best Salesforce services for your upcoming business ventures. If you permit the consultant, they can help determine the forthcoming requirements of your business and implement the necessary changes to help it thrive.
Also read: Top 5 Reasons To Hire Salesforce Consulting Service Provider for Your Business
5. Look After the Salesforce Service Updates
Salesforce consultants are aware of how the business world functions and changes rapidly. Therefore, they will make you aware of the availability of the multiple updates of Salesforce products. And if those updates align with what your business needs at the moment, the consultants will work upon executing it.
Timely updates upon the Salesforce services will help your business stay ahead in the competition. And having a Salesforce consultant will help you get that insight immediately upon being available.
6. Risk or Sales Forecasts and Building of Strategy
The most crucial feature of Salesforce CRM is to highlight detailed reports. These reports count on statistical shreds of evidence and derive both immediate and long-term outcomes from them. But it is not easy for the business owners to determine it right by looking at the reports, as there are many clauses and factors you need to consider.
The Salesforce development services will offer you consultants who can help you decode those reports and forecast the risks based upon existing customer behavior and sales performance. Moreover, they can also break down the report for deriving strategies and associated marketing plans with accurate predictions. These campaigns run by the Salesforce consultants will act upon deriving more productive results.
Conclusion
So, these are the few ways with which Salesforce consulting partners intend to help businesses thrive. These consultants are well aware of how the Salesforce consulting services work upon assisting the businesses develop proficient relations with customers. And they will share that expertise with your business to help rectify its CRM mistakes. As a result, you can expect your investment to be utilized for a perfect outcome.
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https://medium.com/@getoncrm/how-salesforce-consultant-can-help-you-in-implement-salesforce-services-in-a-better-way-3cd492a23268
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['Getoncrm Solutions']
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2021-12-29 04:55:33.655000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Salesforce Development', 'Getoncrm', 'Salesforce Tools', 'Salesforce Consulting']
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Title Salesforce Consultant Help Implement Salesforce Services Better WayContent Salesforce Consultant Help Implement Salesforce Services Better Way GetOnCRM Solutions Dec 29 2021·5 min read Salesforce implementation business productive idea help generate greater ROIs need prepare best strategy customer satisfaction better platform Salesforce promoting customer relationship rookie business owner implement Salesforce service business Therefore expert consultation might needed implement desired service meet objective Salesforce consultant help Salesforce consulting partner work help attain highend business growth pas experience help make ideal decision business boom Salesforce consultant coder help get technical product ready proficient working different business domain know work business doesn’t also reject idea predict lossmaking one responsible discussing suggesting best Salesforce service inclusion turning business profit article learn Salesforce consultant offer help perfect service implementation 1 Fixing Business Difficulties First thing first Salesforce consultant identify research strength weakness business operation experience detect operational loophole business Upon detecting flaw implement step fix Irrespective whether necessity data migration integration CRM solution Salesforce consulting service help implement Depending upon flaw consultant ensure data loss possibility also make strategic execution plan consultant efficient collective outcome Also read Salesforce Consulting Partner Help 2 Finding Appropriate Customer Salesforce registered consulting partner help business finding ideal customer Hence consultant help make better utilization customer use platform build healthy relationship look upon record maintenance check lead escalate sale Moreover put specific business target meet larger audience sale rate consultant analyze let know idea achievable depending upon statistical piece evidence find idea productive would suggest change make Salesforce service achieve goal idea seems like lossleading one consultant explain con request go 3 DecisionMaking Assistance business expanding evolving constantly might need make big decision time change necessary willing upgrade existing CRM system Salesforce’s consulting partner design strategize implementation Salesforce service fit specific business need business decision customercentric random ideal CRM prospect dashboard information upon customer interest satisfaction make prompt better decision business productivity Hence operation also streamlined accordingly 4 Desired Necessary Customizations Businesses experience massive change time necessity goal challenge also change Suppose already Salesforce using service case possibility cloud feature might essential business prospect anymore might concerned disrupting seamless operation business upon eliminating Therefore need hire top Salesforce consultant advise cloud feature keep eliminate don’t want service let consultant know find solution help avoid business disruption Even want replace Salesforce service upcoming business project still Talk consultant analyze requirement suggest best Salesforce service upcoming business venture permit consultant help determine forthcoming requirement business implement necessary change help thrive Also read Top 5 Reasons Hire Salesforce Consulting Service Provider Business 5 Look Salesforce Service Updates Salesforce consultant aware business world function change rapidly Therefore make aware availability multiple update Salesforce product update align business need moment consultant work upon executing Timely update upon Salesforce service help business stay ahead competition Salesforce consultant help get insight immediately upon available 6 Risk Sales Forecasts Building Strategy crucial feature Salesforce CRM highlight detailed report report count statistical shred evidence derive immediate longterm outcome easy business owner determine right looking report many clause factor need consider Salesforce development service offer consultant help decode report forecast risk based upon existing customer behavior sale performance Moreover also break report deriving strategy associated marketing plan accurate prediction campaign run Salesforce consultant act upon deriving productive result Conclusion way Salesforce consulting partner intend help business thrive consultant well aware Salesforce consulting service work upon assisting business develop proficient relation customer share expertise business help rectify CRM mistake result expect investment utilized perfect outcomeTags CRM Salesforce Development Getoncrm Salesforce Tools Salesforce Consulting
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Get SalezShark Sales Force Automation System For Your Business
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What is Sales Force Automation?
Sales Force Automation (SFA) can be referred to as the process in which any software is used to automate and streamline various sales activities that primarily involves managing leads, accounts, opportunities, sales funnel, sales forecasting, inventory control, sales executives’ performance, and so on. Hence, sales force automation in CRM enables businesses to automate multiple sales activities in no time allowing their sales executives to focus more on building strong relationships with promising leads & existing customers
How SalezShark Sales Force Automation System Works?
Sales force automation in CRM offered by SalezShark makes your sales process a breeze. It leverages the power of business automation that runs on various advanced technologies like Big-Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence that not only automate and streamline the lengthy and tedious manual sales activities but also enable your sales executives to build a strong relationship with past, present, and future customers. Let’s have a close look into some of its major functionalities.
How SalezShark Sales Force Automation Benefits You?
Easy Lead Capturing
SalezShark sales force automation solution enables you to simplify lead identification & capturing processes. The sales force automation solutions enable you to capture the leads with the help of multiple metrics & integrations that are like chat, telephony, & landing pages which eases the process of generating high-quality & relevant leads.
Teams work in sync
Sales executives face multiple challenges in achieving their desired goals but if they work in sync, the achievement of business goals gets easy. SalezShark sales automation software India offers a unified platform where they can work together that boosts seamless communication among the sales team.
Easy Sales Tracking
SalezShark sales force automation system enables you to analyze the performance of sales campaigns. It offers smart data-driven insights that help you to track the performance of sales campaigns effectively. It also enables senior managers to make the right decisions & formulate future sales strategies.
Stronger Sales Funnel
You can build a strong sales funnel in the SalezShark Sales Force automation system that helps in prioritizing the leads. It gives a pictorial view of leads placed into a sales funnel based on the interactions & the probability of converting into a customer. The mobile sales force automation solutions help to be in constant with the leads & reduce the chances of missing any lead.
Quick Deal Closure
SalezShark sales automation software India helps you to close deals quickly. It amplifies the process of customer acquisition by automating the email process that improves the process of lead nurturing and enables sales experts to send personalized emails to leads, which eventually accelerates the customer acquisition process.
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https://medium.com/@talha.nasim/get-salezshark-sales-force-automation-system-for-your-business-b7965480bd05
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['CRM']
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Title Get SalezShark Sales Force Automation System BusinessContent Sales Force Automation Sales Force Automation SFA referred process software used automate streamline various sale activity primarily involves managing lead account opportunity sale funnel sale forecasting inventory control sale executives’ performance Hence sale force automation CRM enables business automate multiple sale activity time allowing sale executive focus building strong relationship promising lead existing customer SalezShark Sales Force Automation System Works Sales force automation CRM offered SalezShark make sale process breeze leverage power business automation run various advanced technology like BigData Analytics Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence automate streamline lengthy tedious manual sale activity also enable sale executive build strong relationship past present future customer Let’s close look major functionality SalezShark Sales Force Automation Benefits Easy Lead Capturing SalezShark sale force automation solution enables simplify lead identification capturing process sale force automation solution enable capture lead help multiple metric integration like chat telephony landing page eas process generating highquality relevant lead Teams work sync Sales executive face multiple challenge achieving desired goal work sync achievement business goal get easy SalezShark sale automation software India offer unified platform work together boost seamless communication among sale team Easy Sales Tracking SalezShark sale force automation system enables analyze performance sale campaign offer smart datadriven insight help track performance sale campaign effectively also enables senior manager make right decision formulate future sale strategy Stronger Sales Funnel build strong sale funnel SalezShark Sales Force automation system help prioritizing lead give pictorial view lead placed sale funnel based interaction probability converting customer mobile sale force automation solution help constant lead reduce chance missing lead Quick Deal Closure SalezShark sale automation software India help close deal quickly amplifies process customer acquisition automating email process improves process lead nurturing enables sale expert send personalized email lead eventually accelerates customer acquisition process Get Best Sales Force Automation System Start using SalezShark free customizable business need SIGN FREETags CRM
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Are you using the correct recruiting tool with ATS technology?
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This was the time when client-server computing became very popular, which allowed for distributed application structures. Client-based businesses rely on both their business management software and application software for their core functions. Any problems with either of these software can seriously hamper their operations.
The study provides insights into the effects of substandard software on company performance as well as costs. The study revealed that 80 percent of companies have suffered a loss of output due to low-quality software, and 50% have experienced a drop in client satisfaction. These potential mishaps can be avoided by making sure your application system is regularly upgraded and monitored to ensure it stays competitive.
How can we determine the productivity guarantee of ATS software technology?
An Application Performance Monitoring (APM) strategy forms the basis for determining and analyzing the performance of any application/software. This concept basically involves extracting log data and analyzing it to predict future trends and explain current trends.
For information technology operations, think tanks
Think Tanks can perform root cause analysis and identify a variety of issues in applications. They also have the ability to obtain extended reflectiveness using various analytical methods. Clients will benefit from successful implementations by keeping their applications current with regular testing.
Analyzing how end-users perceive a system
It is important that the user has a positive experience with the app. These preferences can be incorporated into apps by gathering data and looking for trends in implementation. The client will have more options. Clients will be able to compare both implementation plans and determine which one is the most functional and easiest for them.
Features are complex and easy to use
The app should be easy to use and visually appealing to the end-users. Users can perform tasks more efficiently with user-friendly apps and their commands. Take Free demo ats Now!
Profiling end-user operations
You can optimize the end-user experience by utilizing user-group proceedings. This includes operations that occur within the application when users interact with features.
You will get feedback from the application during your practice sessions. This will allow you to see how the application reacts to customer executions and the software through all phases. For example, the application automatically captures faults, page load details, and clutter. If this is done, the application will be able to move on to the next level.
High-tech applications: detection and development. Performance.
It is impossible for anyone to keep up with the rest of the industry. Application developers must use sophisticated technology to be able to compete with their peers. Both the software and hardware infrastructures should be improved. Also, communication between them should be improved.
Analyze and promotion of the software’s competition
Regularly analyzing your competition will help you identify areas that need improvement. You will also gain insight into the preferences of your end-users for features and functions that can be used to improve your product.
Although there are many more multiplex data centers and circulating software applications designs, the core features remain the same.
You can save money using the most recent technology. Performance-based applications are possible because of many factors. Application outcomes can measure the impact of infrastructure on productivity. Java applications are supported by the Java application servers WebLogic and IBM as well as Oracle, WebSphere, WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, and IBM. It offers many other features, including the ability to organize and express key control buttons.
Another notable feature is AWS, the cloud computing facility. This allows the CPU, disk storage, memory, and CPU to react spontaneously to increasing calculation influences. The load balancer allows for a new request to be spun up whenever the capacity is increased. This ensures flawless performance and results.
These are the ATS software technical specifications and the recruitment process:
Companies must change their applicant tracking systems to one platform to attract the best talent in a highly competitive market. One platform allows you to offer more customized talent groups and can also provide employment branding across multiple channels.
The key talent secret to on-boarding, employment, and executive trends in 2016 is building a human capital platform. There is an inordinate amount of talent available to recruiters. They are often asked to interview candidates as soon as they ask. They should immediately get to know the future talent in order to attract them. You have many resources to improve your relationships. It simplifies the application process to help you attract applicants.
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https://medium.com/@leximandella/are-you-using-the-correct-recruiting-tool-with-ats-technology-7747ec050608
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['Lexi Mandella']
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2021-12-14 18:52:58.467000+00:00
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['Ats', 'Recruiting', 'CRM']
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Title using correct recruiting tool ATS technologyContent time clientserver computing became popular allowed distributed application structure Clientbased business rely business management software application software core function problem either software seriously hamper operation study provides insight effect substandard software company performance well cost study revealed 80 percent company suffered loss output due lowquality software 50 experienced drop client satisfaction potential mishap avoided making sure application system regularly upgraded monitored ensure stay competitive determine productivity guarantee ATS software technology Application Performance Monitoring APM strategy form basis determining analyzing performance applicationsoftware concept basically involves extracting log data analyzing predict future trend explain current trend information technology operation think tank Think Tanks perform root cause analysis identify variety issue application also ability obtain extended reflectiveness using various analytical method Clients benefit successful implementation keeping application current regular testing Analyzing endusers perceive system important user positive experience app preference incorporated apps gathering data looking trend implementation client option Clients able compare implementation plan determine one functional easiest Features complex easy use app easy use visually appealing endusers Users perform task efficiently userfriendly apps command Take Free demo at Profiling enduser operation optimize enduser experience utilizing usergroup proceeding includes operation occur within application user interact feature get feedback application practice session allow see application reacts customer execution software phase example application automatically capture fault page load detail clutter done application able move next level Hightech application detection development Performance impossible anyone keep rest industry Application developer must use sophisticated technology able compete peer software hardware infrastructure improved Also communication improved Analyze promotion software’s competition Regularly analyzing competition help identify area need improvement also gain insight preference endusers feature function used improve product Although many multiplex data center circulating software application design core feature remain save money using recent technology Performancebased application possible many factor Application outcome measure impact infrastructure productivity Java application supported Java application server WebLogic IBM well Oracle WebSphere WebSphere Apache Tomcat IBM offer many feature including ability organize express key control button Another notable feature AWS cloud computing facility allows CPU disk storage memory CPU react spontaneously increasing calculation influence load balancer allows new request spun whenever capacity increased ensures flawless performance result ATS software technical specification recruitment process Companies must change applicant tracking system one platform attract best talent highly competitive market One platform allows offer customized talent group also provide employment branding across multiple channel key talent secret onboarding employment executive trend 2016 building human capital platform inordinate amount talent available recruiter often asked interview candidate soon ask immediately get know future talent order attract many resource improve relationship simplifies application process help attract applicantsTags Ats Recruiting CRM
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How to Coda a guest list?
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Filter on the name
Filtering on the name goes via a controller; the type of filter inherently part of the table view. You only see what matches. To get a match we use a column containing the full name (thus first name and last name put together). The function Lower() is applied to flatten out capitals and the function Find() to check if the string appears in the column. Details on the Find function in this blog. All we need to remember is that in case the position is greater than 0 (>0) the name (partly) exists. The name(s) that fit the search appear and you keep on typing until one full name is left.
Confirm a match
Once you have a possible match (the find functions outputs a value greater than 1) you should be able to check this guest so it leaves the list of attendees yet to come.
The formula logic to indicate the match is not complicated, see below.
The visual trick is to create a canvas formula that shows results and when nothing is found or when the search box is empty, the formula results in a close to invisible light grey box, see below:
However, we have to take the logic one step further to make it possible to confirm the presence. We solve the issue by using the same button to confirm the guest and to — if necessary — add a new guest to the list. This goes in two steps:
First, we check if there is only one name and if so we start filtering on this name and we use ModifyRows() as you see below.
The If statement also tells us what to do if there is no match. Please note that the user has to make sure that only one name comes up. Later on in the process, we’ll solve possible human errors by deleting rows that do not contain a first or last name. Below the code to avoid incomplete records.
[DB GuestList].Filter(Firstname.IsBlank() or Lastname.IsBlank()).Formulamap(DeleteRows(CurrentValue))
So far we have the solution to check a guest. Next we show how to add a guest in case we have no match.
Add a new guest
Adding a new quest requires we fill out a form or something that looks like a form. Here we use the full screen option and we trigger this option under certain conditions. First we add the name to the column Firstname and second we open the row that contains this first name.
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https://medium.com/@huizer/how-to-coda-a-guest-list-23366b0db811
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['Christiaan Huizer']
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2021-12-23 13:28:34.793000+00:00
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['Filters', 'CRM', 'Coda', 'SaaS']
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Title Coda guest listContent Filter name Filtering name go via controller type filter inherently part table view see match get match use column containing full name thus first name last name put together function Lower applied flatten capital function Find check string appears column Details Find function blog need remember case position greater 0 0 name partly exists name fit search appear keep typing one full name left Confirm match possible match find function output value greater 1 able check guest leaf list attendee yet come formula logic indicate match complicated see visual trick create canvas formula show result nothing found search box empty formula result close invisible light grey box see However take logic one step make possible confirm presence solve issue using button confirm guest — necessary — add new guest list go two step First check one name start filtering name use ModifyRows see statement also tell u match Please note user make sure one name come Later process we’ll solve possible human error deleting row contain first last name code avoid incomplete record DB GuestListFilterFirstnameIsBlank LastnameIsBlankFormulamapDeleteRowsCurrentValue far solution check guest Next show add guest case match Add new guest Adding new quest requires fill form something look like form use full screen option trigger option certain condition First add name column Firstname second open row contains first nameTags Filters CRM Coda SaaS
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How Did Employer Career Sites Get So Busy?
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How Did Employer Career Sites Get So Busy?
We all know how Google search does one thing and does it really well. But some would say Bing is better. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn’t. But look how busy Bing is.
Search, the main purpose of Bing, is wedged in amongst far more interesting stuff. Headlines written to distract. Take you away. Away from searching for a job. Like all that pretty corporate stuff on a career site.
95% of career site visitors want to search for a job. Nothing else. So stop distracting them.
It may even be 99%. You can find out. Easily. Just ask. And I bet it will be in the 90’s. Which makes sense. I go into a butcher to buy meat. A pub to get a beer. A job board to find a job. And, a company career site, to find a job.
And I only go back for the pretty corporate stuff when I’ve got an interview.
This is why so little traffic goes to the pretty pages. Most people, as in 90+% do NOT get to the interview stage. And this is why they never go to the pretty pages.
I know, the pretty stuff is important to the minority. The best. Those that are good enough to get to the interview stage. And you want to impress them now they’ve got this far, bring them to shore, land them. It all makes sense. To the few. But if your analytics prove my point, that 95% or 99%, the many, don’t get any further than finding a job, why distract them from just getting that bit done.
Easily. Quickly. Accurately.
Ah, but we have to engage the few. With the pretty pages. Because? Because they’re not looking for a job. Yet.
You think?
You really think the few have a different motive from the many?
Check your stats. I bet you’ll find those that go to the pretty pages are mainly returning visitors. Not their first rodeo. Been here before. To apply for a job. Got an interview now, best to read up on some of the pretty stuff, before the interview. Might actually want the job. What was the job?
Everyone has a hiring problem. Everyone distracts from the simplicity of search. Everyone makes the candidate do the search.
But some ask the machine. Some, dare I say, use AI to show the candidate jobs that a simple search won’t find. Some are luckier than others.
Are you feeling lucky?
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https://www.mrats.co.uk/how-did-employer-career-sites-get-so-busy-2f523a4eb870
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['Peter Gold']
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2021-12-13 21:56:59.877000+00:00
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['CRM', 'AI', 'Ats']
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Title Employer Career Sites Get BusyContent Employer Career Sites Get Busy know Google search one thing really well would say Bing better Maybe Maybe isn’t look busy Bing Search main purpose Bing wedged amongst far interesting stuff Headlines written distract Take away Away searching job Like pretty corporate stuff career site 95 career site visitor want search job Nothing else stop distracting may even 99 find Easily ask bet 90’s make sense go butcher buy meat pub get beer job board find job company career site find job go back pretty corporate stuff I’ve got interview little traffic go pretty page people 90 get interview stage never go pretty page know pretty stuff important minority best good enough get interview stage want impress they’ve got far bring shore land make sense analytics prove point 95 99 many don’t get finding job distract getting bit done Easily Quickly Accurately Ah engage pretty page they’re looking job Yet think really think different motive many Check stats bet you’ll find go pretty page mainly returning visitor first rodeo apply job Got interview best read pretty stuff interview Might actually want job job Everyone hiring problem Everyone distracts simplicity search Everyone make candidate search ask machine dare say use AI show candidate job simple search won’t find luckier others feeling luckyTags CRM AI Ats
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Here are some suggestions for optimizing your candidate experience using your ATS.
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It is often assumed that application tracking software is only affecting recruitment programs whenever we see “applicant tracking system”. But, these systems can affect more than just the business. Anyone who applies to be employed is also affected. If candidates apply for positions that are available using the recruitment software you choose to use and how you set it up can significantly impact the way they perceive. When the experience of candidates is optimized and optimized, you can identify the distinction between hiring the top candidates and those who do not bother with applying.
At present, there are many candidate tracking software choices that are available, and the majority of people are aware of the concept. This is a brief review that provides a brief idea of its importance to the business and applicants:
The company considers these aspects essential:
ATS monitors the data of applicants, their background information as well as their ability to be interviewed and hired. It is basically a CRM used to aid in the hiring process, while the traditional CRM is focused on interactions with customers.
The candidate must take into consideration these aspects:
The systems for tracking candidate applications (ATS) provide information on how candidates are able to apply for a position. Many details must be provided, a variety of screens have to be scrutinized and many documents must be uploaded, and so on. Throughout the entire process of applying this system acts as the main communication tool.
ATS and Candidate Experience Optimization
In the marketplace, you can find many applications tracking systems that are extremely efficient. Certain of them, however, don’t have the same features. These solutions are able to perform a lot of the same functions. Therefore, their functions can differ from one to the other. A system for tracking applicants that enhances the experience of candidates is one of the primary elements that differentiate top-quality applications. It is therefore essential to offer a pleasant candidate experience for the candidates you select. Therefore it is important to ensure that your ATS functions effectively for this purpose.
ATS techniques that improve the experience of candidates
Let’s say that a potential candidate’s first encounter with the company is through a web page that asks for the creation of a LinkedIn connection or resume. Most applicants think, “well, now they have my LinkedIn or my resume, consequently, they have the crucial information about me, and the following screens may be about something else”.
Additionally, I noticed that there was nothing prepopulated when filling out the online application until I was required to complete all of the details that I had provided on the information on my LinkedIn profile. In allowing connections for the LinkedIn profiles, applicants were redirected from a fairly easy, automated procedure to one in which they must fill out screen after screen using the information they have previously supplied.
The majority of those who are candidates in these situations will:
The site should be removed
Make sure to complete all screens, however, this will only exacerbate the situation and reduce the value of the business
These two scenarios are not the results of enhancing the candidate experience. The system of tracking applicants will help them avoid the first scenario. It’s not as bad as the previous one because your candidates did not leave the website. However, they are very annoying because they are asking hundreds of questions. Shouldn’t they be doing something more intriguing instead of asking numerous questions? Most important is to implement methods and systems to keep the top candidates motivated.
Make the interface user-friendly:
Apart from being efficient and user-friendly, your applicant tracking system should be easy to navigate and mobile-friendly. Choosing the right ATS is critical for any organization, we have the perfect and affordable platform for you, Click here for demo ats.
Set a maximum number of screens:
Make the application process easier by cutting down on the number of screens. Candidates who are using your ATS on smartphones may encounter issues that are frustrating and exhausting.
Send a follow-up message as quickly as you are able:
When candidates complete their application, many firms send an email to them that states “Thanks for applying,” but without any specifics regarding the hiring process. This type of email could be a disappointment for the applicants, instead of helping. Instead of a thank-you email, you could consider creating an automated email to be sent at the conclusion of your application. This is looking forward to letting applicants know what’s coming next with a realistic timeframe. Make an email template that’s easy to comprehend and well written.
Take care not to overdo the application process
It is not necessary to include excessive phrases in the job descriptions. For instance missions, mission statements, excess images, or other unnecessary details don’t have included. The applicant should be able to navigate the process of applying more efficiently and provide you with the required information in a time-efficient and speedy way.
Take into consideration incorporating these strategies and also an “Easy Apply” option as well.
The majority of applicants prefer Easy Apply options in the application process because they’re not lengthy. A lot of applicants are aware of the fact that they’ll be “black holes”, meaning they will not receive any reply from the business. Don’t be one of them. Create an automated email correspondence with Easy Apply.
Overview
Making use of an applicant tracking program properly will enhance the job process for applicants. Visit our blog to learn more about how to improve your candidates’ experience using recruiting software.
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https://medium.com/@leximandella/here-are-some-suggestions-for-optimizing-your-candidate-experience-using-your-ats-394f8eb46de5
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['Lexi Mandella']
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2021-12-28 17:14:39.106000+00:00
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['Ats', 'CRM', 'Software', 'Hiring Process', 'Applicant Tracking System']
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Title suggestion optimizing candidate experience using ATSContent often assumed application tracking software affecting recruitment program whenever see “applicant tracking system” system affect business Anyone applies employed also affected candidate apply position available using recruitment software choose use set significantly impact way perceive experience candidate optimized optimized identify distinction hiring top candidate bother applying present many candidate tracking software choice available majority people aware concept brief review provides brief idea importance business applicant company considers aspect essential ATS monitor data applicant background information well ability interviewed hired basically CRM used aid hiring process traditional CRM focused interaction customer candidate must take consideration aspect system tracking candidate application ATS provide information candidate able apply position Many detail must provided variety screen scrutinized many document must uploaded Throughout entire process applying system act main communication tool ATS Candidate Experience Optimization marketplace find many application tracking system extremely efficient Certain however don’t feature solution able perform lot function Therefore function differ one system tracking applicant enhances experience candidate one primary element differentiate topquality application therefore essential offer pleasant candidate experience candidate select Therefore important ensure ATS function effectively purpose ATS technique improve experience candidate Let’s say potential candidate’s first encounter company web page asks creation LinkedIn connection resume applicant think “well LinkedIn resume consequently crucial information following screen may something else” Additionally noticed nothing prepopulated filling online application required complete detail provided information LinkedIn profile allowing connection LinkedIn profile applicant redirected fairly easy automated procedure one must fill screen screen using information previously supplied majority candidate situation site removed Make sure complete screen however exacerbate situation reduce value business two scenario result enhancing candidate experience system tracking applicant help avoid first scenario It’s bad previous one candidate leave website However annoying asking hundred question Shouldn’t something intriguing instead asking numerous question important implement method system keep top candidate motivated Make interface userfriendly Apart efficient userfriendly applicant tracking system easy navigate mobilefriendly Choosing right ATS critical organization perfect affordable platform Click demo at Set maximum number screen Make application process easier cutting number screen Candidates using ATS smartphones may encounter issue frustrating exhausting Send followup message quickly able candidate complete application many firm send email state “Thanks applying” without specific regarding hiring process type email could disappointment applicant instead helping Instead thankyou email could consider creating automated email sent conclusion application looking forward letting applicant know what’s coming next realistic timeframe Make email template that’s easy comprehend well written Take care overdo application process necessary include excessive phrase job description instance mission mission statement excess image unnecessary detail don’t included applicant able navigate process applying efficiently provide required information timeefficient speedy way Take consideration incorporating strategy also “Easy Apply” option well majority applicant prefer Easy Apply option application process they’re lengthy lot applicant aware fact they’ll “black holes” meaning receive reply business Don’t one Create automated email correspondence Easy Apply Overview Making use applicant tracking program properly enhance job process applicant Visit blog learn improve candidates’ experience using recruiting softwareTags Ats CRM Software Hiring Process Applicant Tracking System
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HOW TO CONVERT MORE LEADS WITH SALES CALLS
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Assisting businesses with lead conversion is one of the most frequent requests we receive. In today’s digital world, converting leads is one of the most important milestones in the sales process. Changes in digital marketing strategies, competition and technology have made it important to make sales calls efficiently in order to build a lasting relationship with your customers.
A successful sales call is often the first step in building a lasting relationship with a prospective client.
Let’s take a look at how you can convert more leads by planning your sales calls more carefully.
Organize your agenda
You can only hold the customer’s attention for a limited time -make it count. Set up some basic talking points and keep the conversation organized and relevant. Don’t be afraid to get to the point!
Know your audience
It’s important to know your prospects before you talk to them in order to market your brand successfully. Databeys’ sales CRM helps you learn about your audience at the click of a button. Use every key knowledge you can get and use it to sustain your customer relationships.
Make room for the client
We get it, time is short and you have to pitch your services, but making the call and starting a monologue is the kind of interaction that’s not going to get you a customer. Ask your prospect what they’re looking for and then pitch your product accordingly. Let the customer steer the conversion!
With the help of our sales CRM, Databeys can help you figure out what your audience wants from you and what will turn potential clients to paying customers!
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https://medium.com/@databeys/how-to-convert-more-leads-with-sales-calls-cbd689efdbee
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2022-01-08 07:52:35.027000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Databey', 'Hubspot', 'Crm Solutions', 'Zoho']
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Title CONVERT LEADS SALES CALLSContent Assisting business lead conversion one frequent request receive today’s digital world converting lead one important milestone sale process Changes digital marketing strategy competition technology made important make sale call efficiently order build lasting relationship customer successful sale call often first step building lasting relationship prospective client Let’s take look convert lead planning sale call carefully Organize agenda hold customer’s attention limited time make count Set basic talking point keep conversation organized relevant Don’t afraid get point Know audience It’s important know prospect talk order market brand successfully Databeys’ sale CRM help learn audience click button Use every key knowledge get use sustain customer relationship Make room client get time short pitch service making call starting monologue kind interaction that’s going get customer Ask prospect they’re looking pitch product accordingly Let customer steer conversion help sale CRM Databeys help figure audience want turn potential client paying customersTags CRM Databey Hubspot Crm Solutions Zoho
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HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH CRM
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The quality of customer service you provide affects the customer experience and ultimately your brand. Poor customer service can lead the customers to believe that the brand is lazy and doesn’t care about them. So how exactly can you improve your customer experience? That’s where CRM comes into play.
CRM provides a technological foundation for great customer service
Here are a few ways you can get your salespeople to fall in love with CRM
Real time data sharing across teams
When customers have to repeat their problems to every support person, they can get annoyed and give up on your product. CRM systems eliminate this problem by giving customer data and history access to the entire team no matter which platform the customer came from, making the customer service process seamless and efficient.
Knowledge Management
CRM systems provide knowledge management portals that enable customer self-service. Customers can access the FAQ and troubleshooting articles and solve basic problems without needing to talk to a representative. CRM systems also help set up online forums where customers can interact with each other and ask questions. Convenient, isn’t it?
Consistent Customer Experience
Getting feedback from customers is also a form of customer service, one where you show them you care about their experience!
CRM allows you to automate surveys and schedule follow ups to gather customer feedback about how you can improve your service for them.
With Databeys sales CRM, you can provide attentive customer support and increase your response time, hence improving your relationship with your customers and increasing customer satisfaction rate.
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https://medium.com/@databeys/how-to-optimize-your-customer-service-with-crm-861268ff1238
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2022-01-08 07:55:05.393000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Databey', 'Crm Solutions', 'Freshsale', 'Zoho']
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Title OPTIMIZE CUSTOMER SERVICE CRMContent quality customer service provide affect customer experience ultimately brand Poor customer service lead customer believe brand lazy doesn’t care exactly improve customer experience That’s CRM come play CRM provides technological foundation great customer service way get salesperson fall love CRM Real time data sharing across team customer repeat problem every support person get annoyed give product CRM system eliminate problem giving customer data history access entire team matter platform customer came making customer service process seamless efficient Knowledge Management CRM system provide knowledge management portal enable customer selfservice Customers access FAQ troubleshooting article solve basic problem without needing talk representative CRM system also help set online forum customer interact ask question Convenient isn’t Consistent Customer Experience Getting feedback customer also form customer service one show care experience CRM allows automate survey schedule follow ups gather customer feedback improve service Databeys sale CRM provide attentive customer support increase response time hence improving relationship customer increasing customer satisfaction rateTags CRM Databey Crm Solutions Freshsale Zoho
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Visual Merchandising Techniques: 9 Ways To Boost Sales In Retail Store
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Customers are also referred to as the driving force of a business. Customers have the power to make or break a brand. So to attract/retain customers, a business must engage effectively with them.
Visual merchandising is one of the several techniques used to attract and retain customers. In simple terms, it’s an aesthetic display of products to attract people. The main goal of visual merchandising is to make their products desirable and convert visitors into customers in the process.
From using display lights to arranging products in an organized manner, businesses use several visual merchandising techniques. Extravagant visual merchandising techniques include having a themed store or using aesthetic glass display panels to display products.
But why is visual merchandising so important? The main reason is that it is an effective way of grabbing the attention of people. It helps businesses engage with their customers effectively. Humans, in general, love things that are appealing to the eye. This is why visual merchandising is used. Furthermore, it helps in creating a good first impression of people. As per crowdriff, 65% of people prefer good pictures rather than descriptions of products.
Visual merchandising can also be used to increase the value of a product. Some businesses/stores position their least selling appealingly. This is because it helps in selling the products relatively easily.
Now let’s take a look at the 9 of the best visual merchandising techniques.
9 Visual Merchandising Techniques To Help You Boost Sales
Here are some of the most influential visual merchandising techniques:
1. Product Placement is Key
When a customer walks into a store, they expect to see the visually appealing placement of products. You can place your products vertically or horizontally; that doesn’t matter. But, making it look good does. It helps in highlighting certain products as well. If done well, it can be a game-changer.
2. Themed Displays is the New Trend
Having themed displays can really help in making a business stand out. It helps in attracting and retaining customers. If enough emphasis is laid on understanding the customers, then making changes accordingly with the theme in mind can help boost a business. It can also help customers understand and connect with your brand.
3. Window Displays
One of the most employed visual merchandising products is displaying the best/newest products near windows or entrances. If done well, customers will have an incredible first impression of the brand.
To effectively display your products, keep your windows clean and well-lit. These small variables make all the difference in the world, so pay attention to them.
4. Signages Should Be Easy To Read
This is among the most important visual merchandising techniques. Even if a display is beautiful, but the signage doesn’t convey the message, it’s no use.
Make sure your sentences are not long and don’t use complicated words. The best way to make attractive signages is to follow the 5-second rule. This means your customers should be able to read the sign within 5 seconds.
5. Sometimes, The Fewer The Better
You don’t always have to place all your products together in a visually appealing manner. It could be overkill, which is why sometimes, only a few well-chosen products can do the trick. Too many products can lead to colors clashing, which could defeat the purpose. Make sure you place your best products rather than all.
6. Customized Interiors
Things done differently are always an attention-grabber. It can even apply to the way the interiors are done. By bringing a different element into the store will grab the attention of a lot of people. For example, using customized shelves can help in making the store look different from the rest. This positively affects retention rates.
7. Using Brand-Themed Props
Using props has always been a great way to grab people’s attention and is used by many theatre artists. But there is no reason as to why brands can’t do that. In fact, using brand-themed props can help in making your store stand out. For example, a toy store with inflatable cartoon characters will attract more customers than a toy store without one.
8. Sales Team
As per Iqmetrix, 73% of the customers expect the sales team to know the products displayed.
Every sales team representative must be well-versed about the products on display. This way, they can help customers know more about the products. This increases the chances of turning visitors into customers. Without adequate knowledge, even the most elegant display cannot turn most visitors into customers.
9. Music Helps
Playing music that goes with the theme of the brand/store helps in setting a tone/mood for customers. It’s a simple way of keeping the customer engaged and interested, similar to good lighting. But make sure you play music following the theme of your store. If it doesn’t match the theme, it can be overwhelming. Also, ensure the music isn’t too loud; this can annoy customers.
Final Word
It is quite evident that visual merchandising is an important variable if you want to attract more customers. Without effective visual merchandising techniques, your store may not get the recognition it deserves.
The main thing you should keep in mind is never to overdo it. That can defeat the purpose, so make sure you follow all the tips mentioned appropriately to get the outcomes.
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https://medium.com/@Pepupsale/visual-merchandising-techniques-9-ways-to-boost-sales-in-retail-store-61482404fa04
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Title Visual Merchandising Techniques 9 Ways Boost Sales Retail StoreContent Customers also referred driving force business Customers power make break brand attractretain customer business must engage effectively Visual merchandising one several technique used attract retain customer simple term it’s aesthetic display product attract people main goal visual merchandising make product desirable convert visitor customer process using display light arranging product organized manner business use several visual merchandising technique Extravagant visual merchandising technique include themed store using aesthetic glass display panel display product visual merchandising important main reason effective way grabbing attention people help business engage customer effectively Humans general love thing appealing eye visual merchandising used Furthermore help creating good first impression people per crowdriff 65 people prefer good picture rather description product Visual merchandising also used increase value product businessesstores position least selling appealingly help selling product relatively easily let’s take look 9 best visual merchandising technique 9 Visual Merchandising Techniques Help Boost Sales influential visual merchandising technique 1 Product Placement Key customer walk store expect see visually appealing placement product place product vertically horizontally doesn’t matter making look good help highlighting certain product well done well gamechanger 2 Themed Displays New Trend themed display really help making business stand help attracting retaining customer enough emphasis laid understanding customer making change accordingly theme mind help boost business also help customer understand connect brand 3 Window Displays One employed visual merchandising product displaying bestnewest product near window entrance done well customer incredible first impression brand effectively display product keep window clean welllit small variable make difference world pay attention 4 Signages Easy Read among important visual merchandising technique Even display beautiful signage doesn’t convey message it’s use Make sure sentence long don’t use complicated word best way make attractive signage follow 5second rule mean customer able read sign within 5 second 5 Sometimes Fewer Better don’t always place product together visually appealing manner could overkill sometimes wellchosen product trick many product lead color clashing could defeat purpose Make sure place best product rather 6 Customized Interiors Things done differently always attentiongrabber even apply way interior done bringing different element store grab attention lot people example using customized shelf help making store look different rest positively affect retention rate 7 Using BrandThemed Props Using prop always great way grab people’s attention used many theatre artist reason brand can’t fact using brandthemed prop help making store stand example toy store inflatable cartoon character attract customer toy store without one 8 Sales Team per Iqmetrix 73 customer expect sale team know product displayed Every sale team representative must wellversed product display way help customer know product increase chance turning visitor customer Without adequate knowledge even elegant display cannot turn visitor customer 9 Music Helps Playing music go theme brandstore help setting tonemood customer It’s simple way keeping customer engaged interested similar good lighting make sure play music following theme store doesn’t match theme overwhelming Also ensure music isn’t loud annoy customer Final Word quite evident visual merchandising important variable want attract customer Without effective visual merchandising technique store may get recognition deserves main thing keep mind never overdo defeat purpose make sure follow tip mentioned appropriately get outcomesTags CRM Retail Software Development Fmcg Sales
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Quabbly | The Ultimate Guide to setting up your CRM workflow system
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Customer Relationship Management is a technology used for tracking and managing a company’s relationships and experiences with; existing and potential customers thereby increasing the business.
CRM means a combination of business strategies, software, and processes that help build long-lasting relationships between companies and their customers
A CRM system is a technological tool that focuses on the management of sales. It has been able to expand over the years to cover every department.
Having a good CRM system can help you focus on building healthy profitable relationships with individuals associated with you; customers, service users, suppliers, strengthening your whole life cycle with them along with developing new ways to onboard potential customers, support them, and strengthen relationships in the long run.
Why CRM Matters To Your Business
Companies’ CRM systems promise a great experience as they centralize all of their customer’s information and data, spanning marketing, digital commerce, sales, and customer service interactions.
How to set up your CRM Workflow
Rather than rushing into CRM, having a background understanding of certain things necessary for your workflow success is key. Here are a few setups you’d need:
Every business needs efficiency as their result but more importantly, highlighting your CRM goals would go a long way in helping you know what resources you’re willing to invest into and if they align with the goals you hope to achieve at the end of the day. Your goals should be the core of your business productivity, make them realistic, attainable and set a benchmark for it.
Choose a workflow system
Understanding your organization’s workflow is one of the initial steps to setting up your workflow. Keep in mind that a great workflow’s goal should be to make life easier for its users, and promote convenience and ease of access.
Once this is verified, the next best thing is to figure out its Flexibility in data calculations, assignment rules, reminders, steps, universal, self-serve, customizable, and reporting. Once all these criteria are met, its flexibility should be assured.
Moving up a notch is trying to understand the Product’s Market. Knowing what you’re getting into makes the process easier because you can figure out if the market is right for you or not. As a large business, you can be frustrated trying to figure out a pipeline intended for a small business and vice-versa.
The very next thing to do is to understand its Category. Decide which of the systems (CRM or BPM) you’d love to be associated with your CRM workflow. The Business Process Management houses your workflow and monitors the system that could trigger a workflow, it then lines up the next sequence of activities and notifies the person responsible.
Finally, you get to decide if it is Scalable; if the system is capable of growing with your business. After that, make it practical, and make it work.
Picking out a system that works for you is an integral part of the CRM workflow, setting it up is another part. Once picked, ensure the necessary tasks and projects are scheduled with timelines and priority levels.
The next thing to do is assign tasks to individuals on your team capable of performing the task, and set automation to remind them of deadlines.
Once a deadline has been met, review projects and tasks from a client’s perspective and visualize thought processes on how they would react. Figuring out visibility is also essential to ensure that your CRM workflow is connected to the appropriate APIs.
Ensure your workflow is successful
This stage involves measuring, improving, and repeating this process to outrightly ensure your processes are successful.
To grow your business sustainably, it is essential to implement standardized CRM workflows for your franchise operation. To get started, click.
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https://medium.com/@quabbly/quabbly-the-ultimate-guide-to-setting-up-your-crm-workflow-system-c111ee2129e8
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['CRM', 'Workflow Management', 'Crm Software', 'Crm Technologies', 'Workflow Automation']
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Title Quabbly Ultimate Guide setting CRM workflow systemContent Customer Relationship Management technology used tracking managing company’s relationship experience existing potential customer thereby increasing business CRM mean combination business strategy software process help build longlasting relationship company customer CRM system technological tool focus management sale able expand year cover every department good CRM system help focus building healthy profitable relationship individual associated customer service user supplier strengthening whole life cycle along developing new way onboard potential customer support strengthen relationship long run CRM Matters Business Companies’ CRM system promise great experience centralize customer’s information data spanning marketing digital commerce sale customer service interaction set CRM Workflow Rather rushing CRM background understanding certain thing necessary workflow success key setup you’d need Every business need efficiency result importantly highlighting CRM goal would go long way helping know resource you’re willing invest align goal hope achieve end day goal core business productivity make realistic attainable set benchmark Choose workflow system Understanding organization’s workflow one initial step setting workflow Keep mind great workflow’s goal make life easier user promote convenience ease access verified next best thing figure Flexibility data calculation assignment rule reminder step universal selfserve customizable reporting criterion met flexibility assured Moving notch trying understand Product’s Market Knowing you’re getting make process easier figure market right large business frustrated trying figure pipeline intended small business viceversa next thing understand Category Decide system CRM BPM you’d love associated CRM workflow Business Process Management house workflow monitor system could trigger workflow line next sequence activity notifies person responsible Finally get decide Scalable system capable growing business make practical make work Picking system work integral part CRM workflow setting another part picked ensure necessary task project scheduled timeline priority level next thing assign task individual team capable performing task set automation remind deadline deadline met review project task client’s perspective visualize thought process would react Figuring visibility also essential ensure CRM workflow connected appropriate APIs Ensure workflow successful stage involves measuring improving repeating process outrightly ensure process successful grow business sustainably essential implement standardized CRM workflow franchise operation get started clickTags CRM Workflow Management Crm Software Crm Technologies Workflow Automation
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What can HR technology do to optimize the candidate experience?
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Technological advances in talent management continue to accelerate. Human resources and financial investments have also been made possible by technology.
The focus of HR technology today has moved beyond applicant tracking systems (ATSs), human resource information systems (HRISs), and into a variety of innovative solutions. However, it is important to consider the needs of your business before you invest in talent acquisition (TA). It doesn’t matter if the product is the latest or most popular. The key to making the most of HR technology is to ensure that every touchpoint in the candidate process works smoothly and saves you time and money.
Human Resources Technology Evolution
The history of HR technology seems long. However, HR technology has seen significant progress and has achieved some notable milestones.
Many HR experts believe that 2012 was the year HR technology saw a significant shift. This happened because of the influx of new services and applications. These rapid changes are in large part due to SMACs, social, mobile, and analytics as well as the cloud.
Cloud computing brought about a new level of tech-savvy. Apps for HR made it easier and opened the door to modern apps.
In the last seven years, a convergence of technologies has produced HR tools and methods that have been called the “future HR” in the past seven years. In the past seven years, more than 5000 companies moved to the Cloud. Although there are some companies that still use traditional HR software on-premise, this trend is gradually dying as companies shift to cloud-based solutions for their HR needs and implement these innovative technologies.
How does your solution store data
Candidate data, which is highly sensitive, requires high protection. These questions are often added to the due diligence checklists of HR directors who are experienced in this area. You may have to start over if you miss this step. It is crucial to be transparent about where data is located for any recruitment solutions.
Experienced technology providers should be able to explain where and how they store their clients’ data. If the provider has client data stored overseas, it is possible that other countries might allow access to such data for national security or law enforcement purposes. Ask about backup procedures. If there is a security breach or loss of data, business ethics demand that data be preserved. If your current provider is not providing adequate data backup, it’s worth looking at other providers.
Enhancing the candidate experience
Employers often forget to recognize that recruiting is a two-way process. Employers must interview candidates and also evaluate them. If you place importance on candidates’ experience, it shows that you value their time. Another opportunity for hiring teams and recruiters to make an impression is with each interaction, from the application process to interviewing to the onboarding process.
Excellent interviewing skills are key to great candidate experiences. Talent acquisition teams and recruiters must create a meaningful, intentional interview process to engage and win the best candidates. Clovers AI-powered video interviews can help recruiters create efficient and scalable recruitment processes. They can reduce bias, speed up hiring, and deliver the candidate experience job seekers expect.
Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Talent Relationship Management
Nicolas Speeckaert is the co-founder and CEO of SKILLED. He explains that “first, companies have massive amounts at their disposal data to make better hire decisions and eliminate the need from gut feelings in recruitment.”
Second, AI search databases will cease to be relevant, making Talent Pools even more valuable. It will take AI milliseconds for what human beings take days/weeks to accomplish.
You can speed up your processes with friendly chatbots
For example, the fulfillment center for e-commerce, which processes approximately 2,000 packages an hour, required a lot of labor. This is why it’s difficult to find those employees. Pitney Bowes decided to automate some of its work by using AI-powered chatbots.
The company’s career page has chatbot questions that candidates can use to ask. Candidates can register for job vacancies currently available and preselection questions about lifting weights and working flexibly.
Tracking and onboarding employees
This crucial step is key to a successful recruitment process. Onboarding is key to a successful hire. Many elements of the onboarding process are about the company’s digitization, while others are about the candidate.
This makes it much easier for candidates to get onboarded by using these new technologies in the workplace. Take Free demo ats Now!
Multi-software solutions make data entry much easier and reduce the need for manual data entry. An API connection allows recruiters to communicate with their ATS via an HRM platform. This allows them and HR to exchange candidate data throughout the onboarding process. All candidate data and metrics are combined into an intuitive interface that includes custom milestones for onboarding, start dates, and probationary periods.
The benefits of localizing the candidate travel
It is important to know the basics of the candidate’s journey. A candidate journey describes the process of identifying and selecting candidates. This phrase covers all stages of the hiring process. I will briefly touch on the Facebook example. If you look closely, it looks like the acquisition funnel Facebook used in order to grow their user base. This involves making customers aware in their local languages of the product, encouraging them towards the interest stage, and then finally converting them to a new user. In this case, conversion means more than just submitting an application and going through the selection process. Finally, accepting the offer. The focus of this article is to attract candidates. We will not discuss the rest.
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https://medium.com/@leximandella/what-can-hr-technology-do-to-optimize-the-candidate-experience-d627640be414
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['Lexi Mandella']
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2021-12-13 19:54:15.291000+00:00
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['Applicant Tracking System', 'CRM', 'Ats Software']
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Title HR technology optimize candidate experienceContent Technological advance talent management continue accelerate Human resource financial investment also made possible technology focus HR technology today moved beyond applicant tracking system ATSs human resource information system HRISs variety innovative solution However important consider need business invest talent acquisition TA doesn’t matter product latest popular key making HR technology ensure every touchpoint candidate process work smoothly save time money Human Resources Technology Evolution history HR technology seems long However HR technology seen significant progress achieved notable milestone Many HR expert believe 2012 year HR technology saw significant shift happened influx new service application rapid change large part due SMACs social mobile analytics well cloud Cloud computing brought new level techsavvy Apps HR made easier opened door modern apps last seven year convergence technology produced HR tool method called “future HR” past seven year past seven year 5000 company moved Cloud Although company still use traditional HR software onpremise trend gradually dying company shift cloudbased solution HR need implement innovative technology solution store data Candidate data highly sensitive requires high protection question often added due diligence checklist HR director experienced area may start miss step crucial transparent data located recruitment solution Experienced technology provider able explain store clients’ data provider client data stored overseas possible country might allow access data national security law enforcement purpose Ask backup procedure security breach loss data business ethic demand data preserved current provider providing adequate data backup it’s worth looking provider Enhancing candidate experience Employers often forget recognize recruiting twoway process Employers must interview candidate also evaluate place importance candidates’ experience show value time Another opportunity hiring team recruiter make impression interaction application process interviewing onboarding process Excellent interviewing skill key great candidate experience Talent acquisition team recruiter must create meaningful intentional interview process engage win best candidate Clovers AIpowered video interview help recruiter create efficient scalable recruitment process reduce bias speed hiring deliver candidate experience job seeker expect Artificial Intelligence Automation Talent Relationship Management Nicolas Speeckaert cofounder CEO SKILLED explains “first company massive amount disposal data make better hire decision eliminate need gut feeling recruitment” Second AI search database cease relevant making Talent Pools even valuable take AI millisecond human being take daysweeks accomplish speed process friendly chatbots example fulfillment center ecommerce process approximately 2000 package hour required lot labor it’s difficult find employee Pitney Bowes decided automate work using AIpowered chatbots company’s career page chatbot question candidate use ask Candidates register job vacancy currently available preselection question lifting weight working flexibly Tracking onboarding employee crucial step key successful recruitment process Onboarding key successful hire Many element onboarding process company’s digitization others candidate make much easier candidate get onboarded using new technology workplace Take Free demo at Multisoftware solution make data entry much easier reduce need manual data entry API connection allows recruiter communicate ATS via HRM platform allows HR exchange candidate data throughout onboarding process candidate data metric combined intuitive interface includes custom milestone onboarding start date probationary period benefit localizing candidate travel important know basic candidate’s journey candidate journey describes process identifying selecting candidate phrase cover stage hiring process briefly touch Facebook example look closely look like acquisition funnel Facebook used order grow user base involves making customer aware local language product encouraging towards interest stage finally converting new user case conversion mean submitting application going selection process Finally accepting offer focus article attract candidate discus restTags Applicant Tracking System CRM Ats Software
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The 6 Stages of Data Processing Cycle
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What is Data Processing?
Data processing is simply the conversion of raw data to meaningful information through a process. Data is technically manipulated to produce results that lead to a resolution of a problem or improvement of an existing situation. Similar to a production process, it follows a cycle where inputs (raw data) are fed to a process (computer systems, software, etc.) to produce output (information and insights).
Generally, organizations employ computer systems to carry out a series of operations on the data in order to present, interpret, or obtain information. The process includes activities like data entry, summary, calculation, storage, etc. Useful and informative output is presented in various appropriate forms such as diagrams, reports, graphics, doc viewers etc.
Stages of the Data Processing Cycle:
1) Collection is the first stage of the cycle, and is very crucial, since the quality of data collected will impact heavily on the output. The collection process needs to ensure that the data gathered are both defined and accurate, so that subsequent decisions based on the findings are valid. This stage provides both the baseline from which to measure, and a target on what to improve.
2) Preparation is the manipulation of data into a form suitable for further analysis and processing. Raw data cannot be processed and must be checked for accuracy. Preparation is about constructing a data set from one or more data sources to be used for further exploration and processing. Analyzing data that has not been carefully screened for problems can produce highly misleading results that are heavily dependent on the quality of data prepared.
3) Input is the task where verified data is coded or converted into machine readable form so that it can be processed through an application. Data entry is done through the use of a keyboard, scanner, or data entry from an existing source. This time-consuming process requires speed and accuracy. Most data need to follow a formal and strict syntax since a great deal of processing power is required to breakdown the complex data at this stage. Due to the costs, many businesses are resorting to outsource this stage.
4) Processing is when the data is subjected to various means and methods of powerful technical manipulations using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms to generate an output or interpretation about the data. The process may be made up of multiple threads of execution that simultaneously execute instructions, depending on the type of data. There are applications like Anvesh available for processing large volumes of heterogeneous data within very short periods.
5) Output and interpretation is the stage where processed information is now transmitted and displayed to the user. Output is presented to users in various report formats like graphical reports, audio, video, or document viewers. Output need to be interpreted so that it can provide meaningful information that will guide future decisions of the company.
6) Storage is the last stage in the data processing cycle, where data, and metadata (information about data) are held for future use. The importance of this cycle is that it allows quick access and retrieval of the processed information, allowing it to be passed on to the next stage directly, when needed. Anvesh use special security and safety standards to store data for future use.
The Data Processing Cycle is a series of steps carried out to extract useful information from raw data. Although each step must be taken in order, the order is cyclic. The output and storage stage can lead to the repeat of the data collection stage, resulting in another cycle of data processing. The cycle
provides a view on how the data travels and transforms from collection to interpretation, and ultimately, used in effective business decisions.
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https://medium.com/@peerxp/the-6-stages-of-data-processing-cycle-3c2927c466ff
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['Peerxp Team']
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2017-10-17 20:22:33.899000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Information Technology', 'Big Data', 'Management', 'Artificial Intelligence']
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Title 6 Stages Data Processing CycleContent Data Processing Data processing simply conversion raw data meaningful information process Data technically manipulated produce result lead resolution problem improvement existing situation Similar production process follows cycle input raw data fed process computer system software etc produce output information insight Generally organization employ computer system carry series operation data order present interpret obtain information process includes activity like data entry summary calculation storage etc Useful informative output presented various appropriate form diagram report graphic doc viewer etc Stages Data Processing Cycle 1 Collection first stage cycle crucial since quality data collected impact heavily output collection process need ensure data gathered defined accurate subsequent decision based finding valid stage provides baseline measure target improve 2 Preparation manipulation data form suitable analysis processing Raw data cannot processed must checked accuracy Preparation constructing data set one data source used exploration processing Analyzing data carefully screened problem produce highly misleading result heavily dependent quality data prepared 3 Input task verified data coded converted machine readable form processed application Data entry done use keyboard scanner data entry existing source timeconsuming process requires speed accuracy data need follow formal strict syntax since great deal processing power required breakdown complex data stage Due cost many business resorting outsource stage 4 Processing data subjected various mean method powerful technical manipulation using Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence algorithm generate output interpretation data process may made multiple thread execution simultaneously execute instruction depending type data application like Anvesh available processing large volume heterogeneous data within short period 5 Output interpretation stage processed information transmitted displayed user Output presented user various report format like graphical report audio video document viewer Output need interpreted provide meaningful information guide future decision company 6 Storage last stage data processing cycle data metadata information data held future use importance cycle allows quick access retrieval processed information allowing passed next stage directly needed Anvesh use special security safety standard store data future use Data Processing Cycle series step carried extract useful information raw data Although step must taken order order cyclic output storage stage lead repeat data collection stage resulting another cycle data processing cycle provides view data travel transforms collection interpretation ultimately used effective business decisionsTags CRM Information Technology Big Data Management Artificial Intelligence
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Using WhatsApp as a Customer Relationships Management Tool
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Using WhatsApp as a Customer Relationships Management Tool
Why Using WhatsApp CRM as the Main Channel for Customer Service
Have you ever received WhatsApp messages from your beauty salon to confirm bookings? Or have you ever chatted with eCommerce stores via social messaging channels such as Instagram DM, WhatsApp, etc. This is nothing new as online social channels have completely blended into our lives.
Research has shown that customers prefer to message a WhatsApp business account asking for help or navigation than making a call or sending emails. And this causes an effective increase in sales. Over 175 million individuals use the WhatsApp Business Account to message daily; imagine the unlimited number of customers waiting to be converted.
Of course, businesses since inception have continuously evolved with the technological innovation that has sprung up over the years. Customer service tools have also not been left out of this evolution; we have witnessed customer service tools move from physical meetings to phone conversations, emails, and SMS and now to WhatsApp (Internet).
Why evolving? Old tools used in customer service are deficient; the high cost of maintaining those old tools gets enormous as customers increase, which in turn loses customers because of delayed responses or referring the call from person to person. This is frustrating for customers.
If you have not thought of that before, shall we start now?
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What is WhatsApp CRM?
If you already have some concepts about what social CRM is, WhatsApp CRM does not mean something new. The idea is to consolidate all your WhatsApp conversations with customers and their basic profiles. Let me quickly state what benefits an effective WhatsApp CRM can bring:
Streamlining the sales process which means boosting sales. Effortless after-sale assistance Easy marketing automation to retain your customers
Many businesses have already set up their WhatsApp business accounts. This easy-to-start version is ideal for small businesses like one-person businesses or some lean start-ups which do not have a large customer base yet. The upsides are:
Same interface as the normal WhatsApp Ready-to-use additional features such as greeting message/ leaving message settings
How to Manage Your Customer Relationship Through WhatsApp CRM
Many businesses have already been using WhatsApp as a Customer Relationship Management tool even before the WhatsApp business came along. Therefore, WhatsApp released various business versions to assist business owners in engaging their customers and targeted audiences, there are WhatsApp Business App and the WhatsApp Business API. These two models of WhatsApp that fulfill this role above and are available for businesses of various kinds.
WhatsApp Business App vs. WhatsApp Business API
The WhatsApp Business App
The WhatsApp Business App is majorly used by small and medium-sized entities and can engage their customers through a smartphone application. It’s a known messaging application amongst IOS and android devices. It’s used mainly by small business owners, as it helps them engage their customers and connect with their targeted audience. It provides some business features to automate, sort, and respond to messages fast. The interface is just like the personal WhatsApp messenger.
A summary of WhatsApp Business’ features:
Allows a business owner to create a professional business profile, adding vital information about the business, including contact information, official websites, and business location. It enables you to set opening hours for your business, stating your business hours to inform your customers and targeted audience of the appropriate time to reach out. It supports a swift automated response to every message sent to the business account, but the message can only be in the form of greetings, a quick reply message, and a message stating if you’re busy (away message). Ít also features an avenue to create your product catalog and assist in sharing your products quickly with customers. It aids customers to scroll through your product and purchase their desired goods. Grouping your chats with the label is one other feature. This feature helps segment your customers with a label and access them quickly.
The WhatsApp Business API
The WhatsApp Business API, unlike the Business App, is more suitable for large-sized businesses that possess a large customer base and have a large volume of messages. It has more business features which provide higher flexibility than the WhatsApp Business App.
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The Business API has a verified business profile that ensues trust from the customers. It also supports unlimited simultaneous log-in and can be used on numerous devices, permitting larger teams and user access. Although it has various functions and features, it needs a software solution and an official WhatsApp provider to integrate with. It is not a stand alone app provided by WhatsApp.
To delve deeper about WhatsApp Business API. Check out our essential guide.
Normally, the software solution provider does not just Integrate with WhatsApp. Like SleekFlow, it integrates with various platforms like Facebook messenger, Hubspot, Calendly to fill every gap in your e-business ecosystem.
Getting a WhatsApp Business API Account
If you want to scale up your businesses, you definitely need a WhatsApp business API account. Here are a few steps of what you should do and how to apply for one.
Create an account in Facebook Business Manager. Verify the Business Client Account: this helps shield users from malicious intents and falsified information. You should note that it cannot be changed when you’ve filled the form with a specific business name. Access to WhatApp Developer API: the users who can access the service have a valid authentication token. To get access to the service, all you need to do is get a token and register. WhatsApp Business API key limits and pricing: the billing process is next after setting the WhatsApp business API, including pricing and limitations. The rate differs in the region, and WhatsApp determines your market operations by the person receiving the messages and the recipient’s country code. And there is a limit to the number of people you can message daily, except if you upgrade your limitations, your quality rating mustn’t be below to access this. Begin using your WhatsApp API: after setting up your WhatsApp Business API, advanced features like Webhook, backup or restore, message template, media, and Monitoring.
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2021-12-13 05:53:06.659000+00:00
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['Whatsapp Crm', 'CRM', 'WhatsApp']
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Title Using WhatsApp Customer Relationships Management ToolContent Using WhatsApp Customer Relationships Management Tool Using WhatsApp CRM Main Channel Customer Service ever received WhatsApp message beauty salon confirm booking ever chatted eCommerce store via social messaging channel Instagram DM WhatsApp etc nothing new online social channel completely blended life Research shown customer prefer message WhatsApp business account asking help navigation making call sending email cause effective increase sale 175 million individual use WhatsApp Business Account message daily imagine unlimited number customer waiting converted course business since inception continuously evolved technological innovation sprung year Customer service tool also left evolution witnessed customer service tool move physical meeting phone conversation email SMS WhatsApp Internet evolving Old tool used customer service deficient high cost maintaining old tool get enormous customer increase turn loses customer delayed response referring call person person frustrating customer thought shall start Photo Andrea Piacquadio Pexels WhatsApp CRM already concept social CRM WhatsApp CRM mean something new idea consolidate WhatsApp conversation customer basic profile Let quickly state benefit effective WhatsApp CRM bring Streamlining sale process mean boosting sale Effortless aftersale assistance Easy marketing automation retain customer Many business already set WhatsApp business account easytostart version ideal small business like oneperson business lean startup large customer base yet upside interface normal WhatsApp Readytouse additional feature greeting message leaving message setting Manage Customer Relationship WhatsApp CRM Many business already using WhatsApp Customer Relationship Management tool even WhatsApp business came along Therefore WhatsApp released various business version assist business owner engaging customer targeted audience WhatsApp Business App WhatsApp Business API two model WhatsApp fulfill role available business various kind WhatsApp Business App v WhatsApp Business API WhatsApp Business App WhatsApp Business App majorly used small mediumsized entity engage customer smartphone application It’s known messaging application amongst IOS android device It’s used mainly small business owner help engage customer connect targeted audience provides business feature automate sort respond message fast interface like personal WhatsApp messenger summary WhatsApp Business’ feature Allows business owner create professional business profile adding vital information business including contact information official website business location enables set opening hour business stating business hour inform customer targeted audience appropriate time reach support swift automated response every message sent business account message form greeting quick reply message message stating you’re busy away message Ít also feature avenue create product catalog assist sharing product quickly customer aid customer scroll product purchase desired good Grouping chat label one feature feature help segment customer label access quickly WhatsApp Business API WhatsApp Business API unlike Business App suitable largesized business posse large customer base large volume message business feature provide higher flexibility WhatsApp Business App Credit SleekFlow Business API verified business profile ensues trust customer also support unlimited simultaneous login used numerous device permitting larger team user access Although various function feature need software solution official WhatsApp provider integrate stand alone app provided WhatsApp delve deeper WhatsApp Business API Check essential guide Normally software solution provider Integrate WhatsApp Like SleekFlow integrates various platform like Facebook messenger Hubspot Calendly fill every gap ebusiness ecosystem Getting WhatsApp Business API Account want scale business definitely need WhatsApp business API account step apply one Create account Facebook Business Manager Verify Business Client Account help shield user malicious intent falsified information note cannot changed you’ve filled form specific business name Access WhatApp Developer API user access service valid authentication token get access service need get token register WhatsApp Business API key limit pricing billing process next setting WhatsApp business API including pricing limitation rate differs region WhatsApp determines market operation person receiving message recipient’s country code limit number people message daily except upgrade limitation quality rating mustn’t access Begin using WhatsApp API setting WhatsApp Business API advanced feature like Webhook backup restore message template medium Monitoring Read whole blog SleekFlowTags Whatsapp Crm CRM WhatsApp
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How to create a resume that meets the requirements of an applicant tracking system.
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How to create a resume that meets the requirements of an applicant tracking system. jessicalexi Dec 27, 2021·4 min read
The systems for tracking applicants are likely to assist companies in finding to hire, recognizing and retaining top talent on the market quickly. Businesses fail to achieve their recruitment goals by not utilizing the latest technologies for recruitment. So, resumes with ATS-friendly templates become increasingly crucial.
Your recruitment process can be managed digitally across a single platform if you use software for recruiting. The screening process helps you identify the most qualified candidates from the applications received. An ATS could do various other things for you as well, and these are only some. The entire process of recruiting can be enhanced with an ATS. It also helps with the most important issues that are associated with recruitment and acquisition of talent processes.
How do companies determine which HR-related decisions to take using robots?
The speed is crucial. It can be a hassle exhausting, time-consuming and tiring to go through hundreds of resumes in order to select the most suitable applicants. By identifying resumes with important skills and experience the applicant tracking system can help speed the process of hiring.
In a study in which it was discovered that the majority of applicants did not pass screening ATS screening. By screening, a huge candidate pool is reduced to a handful of candidates who are further evaluated through human-based hiring supervisors.
Your resume must be saved to the below file types:
PDF files aren’t the most appropriate file type for tracking applications Contrary to what many believe. True, PDF files are ideal to protect resume designs and format. However, some applicant tracking programs might not work with PDFs. Be sure to use the appropriate format for your documents for your resume. If you must submit your resume in PDF format, you can upload the PDF version.
It is advised to utilize Word Documents in .doc or .docx If the system doesn’t have any particular kinds of documents. Plain-text documents are also an excellent choice since they are extremely compatible with ATSs. They do, however, are limited formatting options.
In the header or footer, you of the document should not contain important information like:
The software used to track applicants does not always have the capacity to properly read and understand the information contained in the section of the footer and header. A majority of applicant tracking systems are incapable of identifying the contact details of applicants 25 per cent of the time, according to a study. Place your essential contact details outside of the footer and header of your resume in order to avoid these mistakes. Include your name, telephone number and email address.
In order to optimize your resume, include specific keywords like:
Keyword optimization is among the most effective methods to create resumes that are compatible with ATS. Keywords and phrases in marketing like “proactive” and “ambitious” are a good way to showcase your soft skills and hard abilities. Apart from expressing your work experience, it proves that you’re qualified to be hired. If you’re not certain of the terms, all you have to do is write up to three job descriptions that reflect the responsibilities of the job. Input the description of your job into a word cloud maker (Wordle, WordArt, Tagxedo) and identify which words are frequently utilized in all of your jobs. Incorporating these keywords into your resume of yours is a great idea if you are qualified or have abilities.
It is vital to consider the frequency and location of these terms account when creating an ATS-optimized resume. ATS systems assess the legitimacy of your abilities by evaluating the number of words that appear on your resume (ideally utilize the term at least two or three times in your resume) while other systems assign an estimated amount of experience based on the location of the skill in the resume. It is important to optimize your resume taking each of the ATS techniques into consideration when you create ATS appropriate resumes.
Only use text, and not images graphs, charts, or images:
Human eyes can find appealing images and graphics. The process of incorporating images into resumes can appear obstructed. Tracking systems can make them disappear once they’ve passed through it. The software that recruits you cannot interpret charts or images that represent your most important abilities. You won’t be able to view the image you used to identify your name if you’ve included it in your resume.
Make use of bullets to make it easy:
Bullet points can be used to highlight your accomplishments and skills in your resume if used appropriately. Your most prominent marketing elements could be lost if you select an elaborate font for bullet points. When creating a bulleted list of your resume, stay away from using intricate symbols. The resume you submit should appear easy and straightforward. Be sure that the bullets are portrayed using solid circles either an open circle or an equilateral square. If you wish that your application be considered in an online applicant tracker, make sure to stay clear of the elements that could make it ineligible.
The design and structure of your resume must be easy to follow:
The most basic layout is most effective when it comes to your resume. Apart from the complexities of applicant tracking systems complicated resumes can be a source of frustration for recruiters. Resumes must include specific details that are compliant with ATSes and is easily scannable. Take Free demo ats Now!
Consistency
A LinkedIn profile that has similar terms to the resume you have is an effective job-search strategy. Make your search as successful as possible by using LinkedIn. Employers will be attracted by your meticulous approach because it proves your reliability
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https://medium.com/@recruitbpm7/how-to-create-a-resume-that-meets-the-requirements-of-an-applicant-tracking-system-8a489646017d
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2021-12-27 20:58:51.196000+00:00
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['Ats', 'Recruiting', 'CRM', 'Applicant Tracking System']
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Title create resume meet requirement applicant tracking systemContent create resume meet requirement applicant tracking system jessicalexi Dec 27 2021·4 min read system tracking applicant likely assist company finding hire recognizing retaining top talent market quickly Businesses fail achieve recruitment goal utilizing latest technology recruitment resume ATSfriendly template become increasingly crucial recruitment process managed digitally across single platform use software recruiting screening process help identify qualified candidate application received ATS could various thing well entire process recruiting enhanced ATS also help important issue associated recruitment acquisition talent process company determine HRrelated decision take using robot speed crucial hassle exhausting timeconsuming tiring go hundred resume order select suitable applicant identifying resume important skill experience applicant tracking system help speed process hiring study discovered majority applicant pas screening ATS screening screening huge candidate pool reduced handful candidate evaluated humanbased hiring supervisor resume must saved file type PDF file aren’t appropriate file type tracking application Contrary many believe True PDF file ideal protect resume design format However applicant tracking program might work PDFs sure use appropriate format document resume must submit resume PDF format upload PDF version advised utilize Word Documents doc docx system doesn’t particular kind document Plaintext document also excellent choice since extremely compatible ATSs however limited formatting option header footer document contain important information like software used track applicant always capacity properly read understand information contained section footer header majority applicant tracking system incapable identifying contact detail applicant 25 per cent time according study Place essential contact detail outside footer header resume order avoid mistake Include name telephone number email address order optimize resume include specific keywords like Keyword optimization among effective method create resume compatible ATS Keywords phrase marketing like “proactive” “ambitious” good way showcase soft skill hard ability Apart expressing work experience prof you’re qualified hired you’re certain term write three job description reflect responsibility job Input description job word cloud maker Wordle WordArt Tagxedo identify word frequently utilized job Incorporating keywords resume great idea qualified ability vital consider frequency location term account creating ATSoptimized resume ATS system ass legitimacy ability evaluating number word appear resume ideally utilize term least two three time resume system assign estimated amount experience based location skill resume important optimize resume taking ATS technique consideration create ATS appropriate resume use text image graph chart image Human eye find appealing image graphic process incorporating image resume appear obstructed Tracking system make disappear they’ve passed software recruit cannot interpret chart image represent important ability won’t able view image used identify name you’ve included resume Make use bullet make easy Bullet point used highlight accomplishment skill resume used appropriately prominent marketing element could lost select elaborate font bullet point creating bulleted list resume stay away using intricate symbol resume submit appear easy straightforward sure bullet portrayed using solid circle either open circle equilateral square wish application considered online applicant tracker make sure stay clear element could make ineligible design structure resume must easy follow basic layout effective come resume Apart complexity applicant tracking system complicated resume source frustration recruiter Resumes must include specific detail compliant ATSes easily scannable Take Free demo at Consistency LinkedIn profile similar term resume effective jobsearch strategy Make search successful possible using LinkedIn Employers attracted meticulous approach prof reliabilityTags Ats Recruiting CRM Applicant Tracking System
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Customer Segmentation with Machine Learning
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1. Business Case
In the case study, I visualized the customer behaviour and characteristics from diverse aspects. Taking it one step further, I will form the business case around the question: Can the customer base be grouped to develop customized relationships?
I will approach this question from a behavioural aspect (alternatives can be geographical or demographical perspectives) to better understand customers’ spending and ordering habits with the following features: Number of products ordered, average return rate and total spending.
2. Data Preparation
There are approximately 25000 unique customers combined with their order information in the raw dataset:
Dataset is well-formatted and had no NA values. So, we can start by forming the features. 3 features will be calculated per customer_id and they will help us with the visualization (using Plotly library) and algorithm explainability in the latter steps. Data preparation will be done with pandas and numpy.
Number of products ordered: It is calculated by counting the product_type ordered by a customer with the below function:
Average return rate: It is the ratio of returned_item_quantity to the ordered_item_quantity averaged for all orders of a customer.
Total spending: It is the aggregated sum of total sales, which is the final amount after taxes and returns.
After the calculations, 3 features merged in the customers data frame:
Let’s have a look at the individual distribution of the features:
All 3 distributions are positively skewed distributions. Products ordered shows a power-law distribution and average return rate of 99% of the customers are 0.
3 features have different ranges varying between [1, 13], [0, 1] and [0, 1000] which is an important observation showing that features need scaling!
Scaling:
K-means algorithm interprets each row in the customers data frame as a point in a 3-dimensional space. When grouping them, it uses the euclidian distance between the data points and the center of the group. With highly varying ranges, algorithm may perform poorly and not be able to form the groups as expected.
For K-means to perform effectively, we are going to scale the data using logarithmic transformation which is a suitable transformation for skewed data. This will scale down proportionally the 3D space which our data is spread, yet preserving the proximity between the points.
After applying the above function, customers data frame is ready to be fed into K-means clustering:
3. Segmentation with K-means Clustering
We are going to use K-means algorithm from scikit-learn. Let’s first understand how the algorithm will form customer groups:
Initialize k=n centroids=number-of-clusters randomly or smartly Assign each data point to the closest centroid based on euclidian distance, thus forming the groups Move centers to the average of all points in the cluster
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until convergence.
K-means in action with n centroids=3. Source: Wikimedia
While running the steps through, the algorithm checks the sum of squared distances between clustered-point and center for each cluster. Mathematically speaking, it tries to minimize — optimize the within-cluster sum-of-squared-distances or inertia of each cluster.
Mathematical expression of within-cluster sum-of-squared-distances or inertia where X is the points in the cluster and µ is the current centroid
When inertia value does not minimize further, algorithm converges. Thus, iteration stops.
from sklearn.cluster import Kmeans
kmeans_model = KMeans(init='k-means++',
max_iter=500,
random_state=42)
init parameter with the k-means++ allows the algorithm to place initial centers smartly, rather than random.
parameter with the allows the algorithm to place initial centers smartly, rather than random. max_iter is the maximum number of iterations of the algorithm in a single run, default value is 300.
is the maximum number of iterations of the algorithm in a single run, default value is 300. random_state guarantees the reproducibility of the model results.
This algorithm is easy to understand, fits well to large datasets in terms of computing times and guarantees convergence. However, when centroids are initialized randomly, algorithm may not assign the points to the groups in the most optimal way.
One important consideration is the selection of k. In other words, how many groups should be formed? For example, K-means applied above uses k=8 as a default value.
In the next step, we are going to choose k which is the most important hyperparameter of K-means.
4. Hyperparameter Tuning
While selecting k, we are going to decide against the optimization criteria of the K-means, inertia, using elbow method. We are going to build different K-means models with k values 1 to 15, and save the corresponding inertia values.
results = make_list_of_K(15, customers.iloc[:,3:])
k_values_distances = pd.DataFrame({"clusters": clusters,
"within cluster sum of squared distances": results})
When we plot inertia against the k values:
With the elbow method, we are going to select the k value where the decrease in the inertia stabilizes.
When k=1 inertia is at the highest, meaning data is not grouped yet. Inertia decreases steeply until k=2. Between k=2 and 4, the curve continues to decrease fast.
At k=4, the descent stabilizes and continues linearly afterwards, forming an elbow at k=4. This points out the optimal number of customer group is 4.
5. Visualization and Interpretation of the Results
Let’s plug in the k=4 to K-means and visualize how customer groups are created:
# create clustering model with optimal k=4
updated_kmeans_model = KMeans(n_clusters = 4,
init='k-means++',
max_iter=500,
random_state=42) updated_kmeans_model.fit_predict(customers.iloc[:,3:])
Values of each data point can be observed here interactively
Data points are shown in spheres and centroids of each group are shown with cubes. 4 customer groups are as follows:
Blue: Customers who ordered at least one product, with maximum total spending of 100 and having the highest average return rate. They might be the newcomers of the e-commerce website.
Red: Customers who ordered 1 to 4 products, with average total spending of 150 and a maximum return rate of 0.5.
Purple: Customers who ordered 1 to 4 products, with average total spending of 300 and a maximum return rate of 0.5.
Green: Customers who ordered 1 to 13 products, with average total spending of 600 and average return rate as 0. It makes the most favourable customer group for the company.
Let’s look at how many customers are there in each group — known as cluster magnitudes:
The overall strategy would be preserving the most favourable customer group — the green one — while moving the blue customer group to the red and purple areas.
Blue group is 42% of all customers, any improvements achieved in this customer group will dramatically increase the revenue. Eliminating high return rates and offering gift cards can move this customer group to low-average-return-rate and high-total-spending area. If we assume that they are newcomers, gift cards can expedite their come-back.
Red and purple group together consists of 50% of all customers. They are showing the same characteristics from the average return rate and products ordered perspectives but differ from total spending. These groups can be defined as who already know the brand and orders multiple products. Those customers can be kept up-to-date with the brand with some specialized communications and discounts.
Green customer group consists of 8% of all customers, forming the most favourable customer group for the brand. They order multiple products and they are highly likely to keep them. To maintain and possibly expand this group, special deals and pre-product launches might help. Moreover, they can be magnets for new customers impacting the expansion of the customer base.
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https://towardsdatascience.com/customer-segmentation-with-machine-learning-a0ac8c3d4d84
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['Ceren Iyim']
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2020-04-23 07:25:31.512000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Technology', 'Marketing', 'Data Science', 'Machine Learning']
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Title Customer Segmentation Machine LearningContent 1 Business Case case study visualized customer behaviour characteristic diverse aspect Taking one step form business case around question customer base grouped develop customized relationship approach question behavioural aspect alternative geographical demographical perspective better understand customers’ spending ordering habit following feature Number product ordered average return rate total spending 2 Data Preparation approximately 25000 unique customer combined order information raw dataset Dataset wellformatted NA value start forming feature 3 feature calculated per customerid help u visualization using Plotly library algorithm explainability latter step Data preparation done panda numpy Number product ordered calculated counting producttype ordered customer function Average return rate ratio returneditemquantity ordereditemquantity averaged order customer Total spending aggregated sum total sale final amount tax return calculation 3 feature merged customer data frame Let’s look individual distribution feature 3 distribution positively skewed distribution Products ordered show powerlaw distribution average return rate 99 customer 0 3 feature different range varying 1 13 0 1 0 1000 important observation showing feature need scaling Scaling Kmeans algorithm interprets row customer data frame point 3dimensional space grouping us euclidian distance data point center group highly varying range algorithm may perform poorly able form group expected Kmeans perform effectively going scale data using logarithmic transformation suitable transformation skewed data scale proportionally 3D space data spread yet preserving proximity point applying function customer data frame ready fed Kmeans clustering 3 Segmentation Kmeans Clustering going use Kmeans algorithm scikitlearn Let’s first understand algorithm form customer group Initialize kn centroidsnumberofclusters randomly smartly Assign data point closest centroid based euclidian distance thus forming group Move center average point cluster Repeat step 2 3 convergence Kmeans action n centroids3 Source Wikimedia running step algorithm check sum squared distance clusteredpoint center cluster Mathematically speaking try minimize — optimize withincluster sumofsquareddistances inertia cluster Mathematical expression withincluster sumofsquareddistances inertia X point cluster µ current centroid inertia value minimize algorithm converges Thus iteration stop sklearncluster import Kmeans kmeansmodel KMeansinitkmeans maxiter500 randomstate42 init parameter kmeans allows algorithm place initial center smartly rather random parameter allows algorithm place initial center smartly rather random maxiter maximum number iteration algorithm single run default value 300 maximum number iteration algorithm single run default value 300 randomstate guarantee reproducibility model result algorithm easy understand fit well large datasets term computing time guarantee convergence However centroid initialized randomly algorithm may assign point group optimal way One important consideration selection k word many group formed example Kmeans applied us k8 default value next step going choose k important hyperparameter Kmeans 4 Hyperparameter Tuning selecting k going decide optimization criterion Kmeans inertia using elbow method going build different Kmeans model k value 1 15 save corresponding inertia value result makelistofK15 customersiloc3 kvaluesdistances pdDataFrameclusters cluster within cluster sum squared distance result plot inertia k value elbow method going select k value decrease inertia stabilizes k1 inertia highest meaning data grouped yet Inertia decrease steeply k2 k2 4 curve continues decrease fast k4 descent stabilizes continues linearly afterwards forming elbow k4 point optimal number customer group 4 5 Visualization Interpretation Results Let’s plug k4 Kmeans visualize customer group created create clustering model optimal k4 updatedkmeansmodel KMeansnclusters 4 initkmeans maxiter500 randomstate42 updatedkmeansmodelfitpredictcustomersiloc3 Values data point observed interactively Data point shown sphere centroid group shown cube 4 customer group follows Blue Customers ordered least one product maximum total spending 100 highest average return rate might newcomer ecommerce website Red Customers ordered 1 4 product average total spending 150 maximum return rate 05 Purple Customers ordered 1 4 product average total spending 300 maximum return rate 05 Green Customers ordered 1 13 product average total spending 600 average return rate 0 make favourable customer group company Let’s look many customer group — known cluster magnitude overall strategy would preserving favourable customer group — green one — moving blue customer group red purple area Blue group 42 customer improvement achieved customer group dramatically increase revenue Eliminating high return rate offering gift card move customer group lowaveragereturnrate hightotalspending area assume newcomer gift card expedite comeback Red purple group together consists 50 customer showing characteristic average return rate product ordered perspective differ total spending group defined already know brand order multiple product customer kept uptodate brand specialized communication discount Green customer group consists 8 customer forming favourable customer group brand order multiple product highly likely keep maintain possibly expand group special deal preproduct launch might help Moreover magnet new customer impacting expansion customer baseTags CRM Technology Marketing Data Science Machine Learning
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Top 10 Benefits Of Sales Force CRM
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Regardless of which business/industry you’re from, your customers are the main variable for success. Without customers, the probability of a business surviving is slim to none.
With that fact in mind, businesses nowadays have started to lay more emphasis on customer satisfaction. Moreover, they’ve begun to use Salesforce CRM to improve customer satisfaction. Salesforce CRM is software that helps businesses boost their customer satisfaction levels. It does that by collecting data and assisting companies in understanding their customers’ needs.
The popularity of Salesforce CRM seems to be on a path of steady growth, and for a good reason. As per Springengage’s reports, businesses that use Salesforce CRM saw a whopping 25% increase in their average revenue.
Today we’ll take a look at a few benefits that businesses reap when they use Salesforce CRM.
Benefits Of Using Salesforce CRM
Here are some of the main benefits of using Salesforce CRM
1. Improved Customer Engagement
If you want to improve your customer experience, then you must first understand your customers. With Salesforce CRM, you can do just that. The customer service features present in this software are par excellent. They’ll help you understand your customers better and help you provide seamless customer service.
2. Efficient Data Organization
Businesses collect customer information for several reasons. But it is also essential to keep all of that data organized. Every collected data, such as names, contact numbers, addresses, and much more, should be organized appropriately.
With the number of unique features available on Salesforce CRM, you can efficiently organize your data and make it easily accessible as well. The best part is you can store a huge amount of data without hassle.
3. Time Management
The value of time can never be undermined, and businesses that take this seriously tend to thrive better than the rest. With Salesforce CRM and the variety of features it offers, companies can save a lot of time.
Salesforce CRM also helps in optimizing the workflow. This implies that several business operations can be automated, and the employees can take care of the more important operations.
4. Improved Customer Engagement
Be it attracting new customers or retaining the current ones, a good engagement strategy is important. Salesforce CRM can help you with that. It enables you to convert a visitor into a customer and helps you with their retention.
It does that by understanding their preferences and needs while making customized marketing campaigns or by sending them e-letters, and much more. Improved customer engagement means improved customer satisfaction. According to Springengage, with Salesforce CRM, businesses saw a 35% increase in customer satisfaction levels.
5. Automated Marketing Campaigns
Marketing Cloud, a marketing tool in Salesforce CRM, can help businesses automate their marketing campaigns. It also provides you with a wide array of tools for social media marketing, e-mail marketing, lead nurturing, and it’ll also help you make personalized marketing campaigns.
6. Improved Accessibility
Almost everything is on the cloud these days, and that is the case with Salesforce CRM. It’s cloud-based software, and it can be from anywhere if you have an internet connection and a Salesforce account. It’s a great tool to help marketing and sales teams out. It can help managers interact with their employees efficiently and keep all of their stored data safe.
7. Analytic Tools
As we know, businesses collect data and a lot of it. Analyzing that data is an important task as it helps in understanding the needs of their customers. But analyzing huge amounts of data is impossible, and even if it could be done, it would be time-consuming.
But that problems can be solved with Salesforce Einstein Analytics. These tools can collect data, organize it, and analyze it. This tends to save a lot of time and work. Furthermore, it also reduces the risk of man-made errors.
8. Data Synchronization
Salesforce CRM also boasts data synchronization features. If your business makes use of other applications, then it can be integrated into Salesforce. This helps in storing your business data and details in one place.
9. Track Customer Activity
With the Sales Cloud feature, a business can monitor the activity of their customer. It helps them understand buying patterns, shopping details, and much more. With that data, you can understand what your customers require and further improve customer satisfaction.
10. Improved Pipeline Management
With Salesforce, you have the option of knowing at which stage your leads are at. With this information, you can take actions accordingly to close sales and understand the customer requirement for future interactions.
Final Word
It is quite impossible to deny how helpful Salesforce can be to businesses with this information at hand. It helps businesses take care of their more valued asset, their customers. It also comes as no surprise that several small and big companies use Salesforce CRM to boost their customer service.
Additionally, if you want to improve your business’s customer service, then Salesforce CRM is the way to go.
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https://medium.com/@Pepupsale/top-10-benefits-of-sales-force-crm-3306c6207ade
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2021-12-13 12:31:37.017000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'Salesforce', 'CRM', 'Crm Tool', 'Crm Software']
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Title Top 10 Benefits Sales Force CRMContent Regardless businessindustry you’re customer main variable success Without customer probability business surviving slim none fact mind business nowadays started lay emphasis customer satisfaction Moreover they’ve begun use Salesforce CRM improve customer satisfaction Salesforce CRM software help business boost customer satisfaction level collecting data assisting company understanding customers’ need popularity Salesforce CRM seems path steady growth good reason per Springengage’s report business use Salesforce CRM saw whopping 25 increase average revenue Today we’ll take look benefit business reap use Salesforce CRM Benefits Using Salesforce CRM main benefit using Salesforce CRM 1 Improved Customer Engagement want improve customer experience must first understand customer Salesforce CRM customer service feature present software par excellent They’ll help understand customer better help provide seamless customer service 2 Efficient Data Organization Businesses collect customer information several reason also essential keep data organized Every collected data name contact number address much organized appropriately number unique feature available Salesforce CRM efficiently organize data make easily accessible well best part store huge amount data without hassle 3 Time Management value time never undermined business take seriously tend thrive better rest Salesforce CRM variety feature offer company save lot time Salesforce CRM also help optimizing workflow implies several business operation automated employee take care important operation 4 Improved Customer Engagement attracting new customer retaining current one good engagement strategy important Salesforce CRM help enables convert visitor customer help retention understanding preference need making customized marketing campaign sending eletters much Improved customer engagement mean improved customer satisfaction According Springengage Salesforce CRM business saw 35 increase customer satisfaction level 5 Automated Marketing Campaigns Marketing Cloud marketing tool Salesforce CRM help business automate marketing campaign also provides wide array tool social medium marketing email marketing lead nurturing it’ll also help make personalized marketing campaign 6 Improved Accessibility Almost everything cloud day case Salesforce CRM It’s cloudbased software anywhere internet connection Salesforce account It’s great tool help marketing sale team help manager interact employee efficiently keep stored data safe 7 Analytic Tools know business collect data lot Analyzing data important task help understanding need customer analyzing huge amount data impossible even could done would timeconsuming problem solved Salesforce Einstein Analytics tool collect data organize analyze tends save lot time work Furthermore also reduces risk manmade error 8 Data Synchronization Salesforce CRM also boast data synchronization feature business make use application integrated Salesforce help storing business data detail one place 9 Track Customer Activity Sales Cloud feature business monitor activity customer help understand buying pattern shopping detail much data understand customer require improve customer satisfaction 10 Improved Pipeline Management Salesforce option knowing stage lead information take action accordingly close sale understand customer requirement future interaction Final Word quite impossible deny helpful Salesforce business information hand help business take care valued asset customer also come surprise several small big company use Salesforce CRM boost customer service Additionally want improve business’s customer service Salesforce CRM way goTags Crm Solution Salesforce CRM Crm Tool Crm Software
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How Box Cloud Storage enhances the usability of SugarCRM
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Businesses use CRM software to stay on top of their sales and make informed decisions by analyzing the sales pipeline at different stages. In fact, one of the matters most concerning for such businesses is how to make the most of their CRM to improve their performance. CRM is a great tool for organization of client data if you want to be in touch with different aspects of a potential sale or a lead, but it does not offer mobile accessibility by default, which would enable you to analyze a potential sale and follow leads more conveniently. That is where the idea of cloud storage comes in.
Cloud Storage and Backup
Cloud storage is the way of storing documents online such that they are accessible via any device that can connect to the internet, be it a desktop or mobile. An essential practice is to set up a backup of all data over cloud to keep it safe outside of the CRM as well. Mobile access is a secondary benefit, but it comes in handy for sales teams who want to have easy access to a contact or account’s information.
Box Cloud Storage
Box is a popular choice for businesses looking at cloud backup solutions, not only because of its added security features which give the owner close control of which files are accessible to whom, but also because it offers integration with different workflow applications to make it easier to implement.
SugarBox makes sure the organizational benefit of CRM is not lost in cloud storage.
Introducing RT SugarBox: SugarCRM and Box Integration
One of the applications that Box can be integrated with is CRM, and the most popular CRM, Sugar, can now be set up to backup documents to Box with a simple plugin. With RT SugarBox, you can have the organizational benefits of the CRM with the accessibility and security features of Box, to help your business get the best of both worlds.
Each uploaded document is automatically backed up to the cloud, and if you link it to a module such as a lead ot contact, SugarBox will create a special folder in cloud to store it in. This way, even on the go, you can easily find what you’re looking for.
Easy Integration
Simply install the SugarBox plugin on your SugarCRM instance, and the scheduler takes care of backing up all the documents without needing your intervention. At the set-up, you are asked to authorize access to your Box account, and that’s it. One-click, and your work is done.
Bidirectional Sync
Documents are synced both ways.
Not only does SugarBox backup all documents from Sugar to Box, but adding a document to your folder on Box will also sync it to appear on Sugar. What’s more, any updates to the documents are also synced both ways. You can stay on top of your work from the platform of your choice.
Organized Sync
SugarBox creates a separate folder for each module.
SugarBox makes sure the organizational benefit of CRM is not lost in cloud storage. When you link a document to a record, be it an account, contact, opportunity, or any other module, it is stored in the specific folder in the appropriate hierarchy for you to access easily. Each record will have its own folder inside the main folder of the whole module. You never lose track of the information you need even on the go.
Get RT SugarBox for your SugarCRM Instance
To get the most out of your CRM with the help of Box cloud storage, download the RT SugarBox plugin here. We also offer a similar solution for SuiteCRM, the free and open-source alternative to Sugar, on Suite Store.
For any further enquiries, and for CRM solutions tailor made for your needs, reach out to Rolustech at [email protected] or visit our website www.rolustech.com.
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https://medium.com/@pt_rolustech/how-box-cloud-storage-enhances-the-usability-of-sugarcrm-273d071e273
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['Plugin Team']
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2021-12-27 07:37:08.437000+00:00
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['Box', 'CRM', 'Crm Tool', 'Technology', 'SugarCRM']
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Title Box Cloud Storage enhances usability SugarCRMContent Businesses use CRM software stay top sale make informed decision analyzing sale pipeline different stage fact one matter concerning business make CRM improve performance CRM great tool organization client data want touch different aspect potential sale lead offer mobile accessibility default would enable analyze potential sale follow lead conveniently idea cloud storage come Cloud Storage Backup Cloud storage way storing document online accessible via device connect internet desktop mobile essential practice set backup data cloud keep safe outside CRM well Mobile access secondary benefit come handy sale team want easy access contact account’s information Box Cloud Storage Box popular choice business looking cloud backup solution added security feature give owner close control file accessible also offer integration different workflow application make easier implement SugarBox make sure organizational benefit CRM lost cloud storage Introducing RT SugarBox SugarCRM Box Integration One application Box integrated CRM popular CRM Sugar set backup document Box simple plugin RT SugarBox organizational benefit CRM accessibility security feature Box help business get best world uploaded document automatically backed cloud link module lead ot contact SugarBox create special folder cloud store way even go easily find you’re looking Easy Integration Simply install SugarBox plugin SugarCRM instance scheduler take care backing document without needing intervention setup asked authorize access Box account that’s Oneclick work done Bidirectional Sync Documents synced way SugarBox backup document Sugar Box adding document folder Box also sync appear Sugar What’s update document also synced way stay top work platform choice Organized Sync SugarBox creates separate folder module SugarBox make sure organizational benefit CRM lost cloud storage link document record account contact opportunity module stored specific folder appropriate hierarchy access easily record folder inside main folder whole module never lose track information need even go Get RT SugarBox SugarCRM Instance get CRM help Box cloud storage download RT SugarBox plugin also offer similar solution SuiteCRM free opensource alternative Sugar Suite Store enquiry CRM solution tailor made need reach Rolustech supportrolustechcom visit website wwwrolustechcomTags Box CRM Crm Tool Technology SugarCRM
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Managing B2B Customer Relationships — Best Practice Walkthrough
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Managing B2B Customer Relationships — Best Practice Walkthrough
Keeping clients happy and making them successful with your product or service can be a daunting task. Here are some best practices when managing clients. Jeff Solomon Dec 16, 2021·12 min read
This article is a summary of a recent seminar I lead for a large social media and marketing firm where I went through customer management best practices.
As someone who has founded a bunch of companies, I am no stranger to the hurdles of building companies from scratch. Whether you’re launching a new startup or scaling your business, managing customers will almost certainly be an important component of success. Learning how to properly manage customers is both challenging and exciting.
This skill is important at every stage of your customer relationship — from onboarding new clients to growing them, and of course, retaining them, there are best practices you can leverage to maximize success.
In this article, we will be looking at some practices that I regularly implement when dealing with customers. I hope you will take home some nuggets you’ll want to implement in your business!
The first thing I imagine anyone would do when thinking about how to manage a client is to go to Google and search for how to manage clients. I did exactly that before this presentation.
But like with most topics, Google’s front page results tend to provide vague instructions on how to handle clients. They focus on broader aspects of the customer relationship, like communication, leadership, listening, and strategic thinking. These are important, but they’re not helpful for people seeking more specific instructions.
I will be going through some exacting tactics and practices that have (and haven’t) worked for me in my years of experience. So let’s get to it.
#1 — Onboarding New Clients
When you’re handed a new deal from your sales team, the first thing you need to do is get them up to speed on your product or service. Onboarding is something that I have miserably failed at, but it’s also an area I was able to crack the code for success once I learned a few things.
I found that the first 30 days with a customer is the make-or-break period for onboarding. The way you handle things during this period will determine whether they stick, refer, grow, or leave.
The important thing is to make sure that your clients feel like they are getting value from you. Over time, I have learned that each customer usually resonates with one or two things. And when you’re running a business, be it a software company, marketing service, e-commerce, or anything else, there are a million features and functions you can show them.
Let’s take content marketing, for example. Even if your client says that they only want content and not any other type of marketing, there are many areas you could focus on, but what are the most important and most impactful activities to do first?
Most companies make a lot of promises to their clients, saying they’re going to do this and that. But in the end, it’s just one or two things that grab the client’s attention.
The smart way to go about this is to identify these key points as early as possible. You should use the initial conversations to find out what resonates with your client and use past experience to learn what actually works best.
Of course, this does not mean that you won’t be doing everything the customer is paying you to do. You will eventually have to get to all of that. But in the initial onboarding period, you need to nail those key points to earn your client’s trust.
The approach to finding these things will vary for each customer. I would encourage you to try and extract this information from early conversations. This will keep your clients focused on the tasks at hand.
Many companies make exaggerated promises that set unrealistic expectations. While setting expectations is important, setting feasible and realistic goals and metrics is more crucial to onboarding.
So don’t overload your new customer with bells and whistles, you’ll have plenty of time to do that later if the client sticks. Instead, focus on the two or three things that resonate with your clients and get results during the first 30–60 days of the risk period.
#2 — Gaining the Client’s Trust
Trust is an interesting topic for me. From my experience, clients start working with you in one of two ways — they come trusting and lose trust over time, or they come not trusting and gradually gain trust. This has consistently been 50–50 in my experience.
Frequently the person at the company you’re working with is not the same person who was originally sold to. That means there may be misaligned expectations. The original person who was involved in the sales process might have been excited about the new relationship with your business, but the person who is ultimately responsible for implementing your product or service is thinking something totally different. This erodes trust and it’s something that is partly out of your control.
To address this, focus on quick and small wins. Don’t get wrapped up in a big initial project that will take months to show value to your customer. Find a few things you can knock out and show progress so you earn a little trust.
Back to the content marketing example; generally this work takes a long time to show results. Your client may not fully appreciate this. So give them a few little wins early on before embarking on the long-term efforts.
This approach is likely to put your client into a position to accept more chunky initiatives and be patient as you show more and more value to them.
#3 — Be Responsive to Emails
In a business, you will have to deal with multiple mediums of communication. Phone calls and emails are the most common forms of communication in any business. Many companies neglect the importance of being responsive to emails. But this is such an easy win with a new client. Just respond quickly.
Often, account managers get overloaded. But a simple email saying that you understand the clients’ questions and will get back to your client will dramatically improve your client’s trust.
Just like highlighting small wins, giving attention to the little details goes a long way for customer relationships. And always read incoming emails thoroughly, even if you are busy. Frequently clients will ask multiple questions in one email and often in a long-winded way. It’s your job to extract the key asks and let them know they’re being heard.
#4 — Identifying Problems
Your clients hire you because they have problems they expect you to solve. Either they aren’t getting enough leads, or they need more traffic, more social media likes, and so on. That is their end goal. But it isn’t necessarily their root problem.
Aim to extract the root issues from the customer as quickly as possible. The way I do this is by asking them about their annoyances. Find out what frustrates them, what’s cumbersome or repetitive, these are the paths to a real problem.
Be careful not to simply ask customers about their problems? When you do this they’ll almost always say that everything is fine. Or they might give you a vague answer that won’t help you very much.
When you ask them about their day or what is bugging them, they are more likely to address their real problems. And when you find out what’s really going on for your customers, you can angle your service to address that.
It’s good to do this early on. This gives you a lot of time to identify the problems and helps build rapport with customers.
#5 — Mastering Challenging Conversations
The one thing I always say about challenging conversations is, “Don’t be afraid.” Nobody likes bad news. I hate it and want nothing to do with it. My default reaction to bad news is to avoid it at all costs.
But I’ve conditioned myself to be open to bad news and let go of that fear. I get that having tough conversations is uncomfortable; nobody wants their clients to be mad or unhappy.
It’s impossible to move forward and make progress without figuring out what is working and what isn’t. So when a client is unhappy and has bad news, I embrace it and hear them out.
The obvious next step is to move towards a solution. And the longer you delay bad news, the longer it will take to find a solution. Moreover, communicating makes it easier to solve the problem at hand. You can break down your problem into smaller chunks and deal with them one at a time.
Apologizing is the automatic response to bad news for a lot of people. While you should apologize for your mistakes, you need to let your clients know that you are working on fixing the problems.
Merely apologizing and thinking the matter has been dealt with will only cause more damage in the long run. You need to let your clients know that you’re taking the matter personally and trying your best to solve it.
However, keep in mind that you won’t be able to solve every problem, so you shouldn’t make empty promises. You need to make it clear that you will do your best and bring out the best result that is realistically achievable.
#6 — Building Communication Skills
Good communication is challenging but critical. I teach high school entrepreneurship and communication is a cornerstone skill we work on. One thing I have my students do is take part in practice sessions. I give students a prompt and have one student talk to another student in front of the rest of the class.
They converse for five minutes while the rest of the class watches and evaluates them. They point out things that worked and things that didn’t.
This system creates a great mechanism for circle learning. Everyone learns something, and I do this in corporate environments, too.
Best not to practice communication in large groups. Instead, divide bigger groups of people into small teams and do communication sessions on various topics. Discussing in small groups offers more value and keeps people engaged in the conversation.
In addition to practice sessions in groups, do mini breakout sessions to work specific problems with your colleagues. For example, when your client is trying to accomplish something and you’re stuck on a solution, find a few co-workers and set up a five-minute session on it. You can learn a lot of things from such conversations while also improving your communication skills.
In my experience, agencies are not the best at communication. Agencies rely a lot on PowerPoint presentations for things like onboarding. They often walk clients through a 15-page presentation and leave it at that.
Presentations are one of my least favorite ways to communicate, so I try to stay away from them as much as I can. It’s hard to keep people engaged when going through a step-by-step presentation.
Instead, make an outline with single-line bullet talking points. I like to keep things more casual and natural. If I need to show any material, I stick to one-pagers. While this might not be possible in places where customers expect a corporate atmosphere, this is a great way to break down barriers.
#7 — Retention
Most companies send a monthly report with tons of graphs and data to show their progress to the clients. Similar to my points on presentations, I find that summaries with bullet points are generally more effective.
This is something I follow when working with clients. I break down key information into bullet points and add a couple of relevant screenshots and graphs. But the important part is that instead of sending a monthly report, I do it every week for the first 30 days.
The first 30 days are a crucial period. During this time, I want my clients to see every little win as soon as they happen. So, I will send them an email with ten or so pointers that I want them to know. After the first month, you can switch the weekly or monthly.
Many customers will be used to seeing charts and graphs to showcase progress, but the truth is they aren’t super actionable. When you’re trying to move a client from point A to B you need to show how the data can be used to take meaningful actions. Graphs are great for showing long-term trends, but I suggest using bullet points and short summaries to get customers moving forward.
#8 — Documentation
In my experience, most companies are bad at documentation, but I love documenting processes. Whether it’s onboarding, a check-in process, content creation steps, social media workflow, whatever, I document all the steps for future reference and reusability.
I have a step-by-step written document for everything I intend on doing more than once for my clients. This helps me keep to a process that works, but also, when I need to scale my team, I can just show them the documents that explain the process they will need to follow.
You can use tools like Notion to substantially improve your documentation experience. It is arguably the best tool I have found for storing these kinds of documents. The platform not only makes the documentation process simpler but also keeps everything organized.
#9 — Inter-Team Collaboration
Collaboration is an essential part of any business. But collaboration becomes more difficult as businesses start to grow and scale employee counts. Frequently people start to work in silos. Sure, you can be effective when your heads are down and no distractions, but from a client management perspective it has its drawbacks.
Consider one of the great assets of any startup; speed and flexibility. With only a handful of team members like an early-stage startup, it’s easy to be collaborative. The bigger your team gets, the harder it is to keep the collaboration going. Be deliberate here. Make time to connect with team members. Keep it simple, don’t have 3-hour weekly update meetings. Instead, take a cue from agile development and have 15-minute standups. You can always break out with a smaller group to discuss larger topics.
#10 — Value Demonstration
Clients come to you with certain goals in mind. It’s important to know those goals and work towards them. But demonstrating value to your customer isn’t exclusive to achieving their stated goals. Value comes in a lot of forms. Simply taking work off your clients' plates is valuable. Saving them time is valuable. Making them more organized is valuable. These benefits are generally easier to achieve, so don’t miss out on giving them to your customers.
Value demonstration begins when a company understands its customers, this is often called customer development, which is an ongoing process of connecting with and learning about your customer needs. When it comes to managing customers, you can take the same approach to find ways to create value for them.
I think about value demonstration in two ways: short-term and long-term. Short-term value is small wins often unrelated to what you were hired to do. Short-term value gets clients motivated and engaged and gives you time to provide long-term value. Long-term value is why clients renew and refer. This is where you knock it out of the park on their stated goals. You need to do both but focus first on short-term value so you have a shot at long-term value.
Remember, clients often have a hard time seeing the bigger picture. And, BHAG’s (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) usually take time to get results. That means you need to balance the long-term goals with short-term wins to really lock a customer in.
#11 — Clarity
Clarity is an integral part of ensuring smooth communication between different parties. All too often I observe businesses replying to customer questions in a vague manner that just doesn’t get the job done. Don’t do this. Be specific and direct. Keep communication short and simple.
Whenever you are writing an email or relaying a message, you should think about the things you can do to make your client’s life easier.
Here’s an example. I sent a Dropbox folder with 10 files and instructions to a partner. A week later, they asked me to add more files. So, I added the files to the same folder. But instead of just telling them I added the documents, I actually included the link again. Yes, they already had the link from my last email, but why make them hunt through the thread to find it. Just paste it again. This little time saver makes a big impact.
This is something you should focus on whenever you are dealing with clients. If there’s something you can do to make your client’s life a little easier, do it without a second thought.
Customer Relationships, Wrapping it All Up
Managing customer relationships is an art form as much as a science. Being an effective account rep takes effort and discipline. The best practices I’ve outlined in this article are guides to progress, but ultimately you need to find your own style and process. How you deliver information, extract needs, demonstrate value, and so on, are things you need to figure out. And once you do, write it down.
Managing customers is all about making an impact; for the client, for the company, and for yourself. If you focus on doing that, your customers will be happy and you will never get demotivated.
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https://medium.com/@jeffsolomon/managing-b2b-customer-relationships-best-practice-walkthrough-3d6c8d626c24
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['Jeff Solomon']
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2021-12-16 23:51:32.284000+00:00
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['Client Management', 'Customer Relationships', 'CRM', 'Customer Experience', 'Customer Success']
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Title Managing B2B Customer Relationships — Best Practice WalkthroughContent Managing B2B Customer Relationships — Best Practice Walkthrough Keeping client happy making successful product service daunting task best practice managing client Jeff Solomon Dec 16 2021·12 min read article summary recent seminar lead large social medium marketing firm went customer management best practice someone founded bunch company stranger hurdle building company scratch Whether you’re launching new startup scaling business managing customer almost certainly important component success Learning properly manage customer challenging exciting skill important every stage customer relationship — onboarding new client growing course retaining best practice leverage maximize success article looking practice regularly implement dealing customer hope take home nugget you’ll want implement business first thing imagine anyone would thinking manage client go Google search manage client exactly presentation like topic Google’s front page result tend provide vague instruction handle client focus broader aspect customer relationship like communication leadership listening strategic thinking important they’re helpful people seeking specific instruction going exacting tactic practice haven’t worked year experience let’s get 1 — Onboarding New Clients you’re handed new deal sale team first thing need get speed product service Onboarding something miserably failed it’s also area able crack code success learned thing found first 30 day customer makeorbreak period onboarding way handle thing period determine whether stick refer grow leave important thing make sure client feel like getting value time learned customer usually resonates one two thing you’re running business software company marketing service ecommerce anything else million feature function show Let’s take content marketing example Even client say want content type marketing many area could focus important impactful activity first company make lot promise client saying they’re going end it’s one two thing grab client’s attention smart way go identify key point early possible use initial conversation find resonates client use past experience learn actually work best course mean won’t everything customer paying eventually get initial onboarding period need nail key point earn client’s trust approach finding thing vary customer would encourage try extract information early conversation keep client focused task hand Many company make exaggerated promise set unrealistic expectation setting expectation important setting feasible realistic goal metric crucial onboarding don’t overload new customer bell whistle you’ll plenty time later client stick Instead focus two three thing resonate client get result first 30–60 day risk period 2 — Gaining Client’s Trust Trust interesting topic experience client start working one two way — come trusting lose trust time come trusting gradually gain trust consistently 50–50 experience Frequently person company you’re working person originally sold mean may misaligned expectation original person involved sale process might excited new relationship business person ultimately responsible implementing product service thinking something totally different erodes trust it’s something partly control address focus quick small win Don’t get wrapped big initial project take month show value customer Find thing knock show progress earn little trust Back content marketing example generally work take long time show result client may fully appreciate give little win early embarking longterm effort approach likely put client position accept chunky initiative patient show value 3 — Responsive Emails business deal multiple medium communication Phone call email common form communication business Many company neglect importance responsive email easy win new client respond quickly Often account manager get overloaded simple email saying understand clients’ question get back client dramatically improve client’s trust like highlighting small win giving attention little detail go long way customer relationship always read incoming email thoroughly even busy Frequently client ask multiple question one email often longwinded way It’s job extract key asks let know they’re heard 4 — Identifying Problems client hire problem expect solve Either aren’t getting enough lead need traffic social medium like end goal isn’t necessarily root problem Aim extract root issue customer quickly possible way asking annoyance Find frustrates what’s cumbersome repetitive path real problem careful simply ask customer problem they’ll almost always say everything fine might give vague answer won’t help much ask day bugging likely address real problem find what’s really going customer angle service address It’s good early give lot time identify problem help build rapport customer 5 — Mastering Challenging Conversations one thing always say challenging conversation “Don’t afraid” Nobody like bad news hate want nothing default reaction bad news avoid cost I’ve conditioned open bad news let go fear get tough conversation uncomfortable nobody want client mad unhappy It’s impossible move forward make progress without figuring working isn’t client unhappy bad news embrace hear obvious next step move towards solution longer delay bad news longer take find solution Moreover communicating make easier solve problem hand break problem smaller chunk deal one time Apologizing automatic response bad news lot people apologize mistake need let client know working fixing problem Merely apologizing thinking matter dealt cause damage long run need let client know you’re taking matter personally trying best solve However keep mind won’t able solve every problem shouldn’t make empty promise need make clear best bring best result realistically achievable 6 — Building Communication Skills Good communication challenging critical teach high school entrepreneurship communication cornerstone skill work One thing student take part practice session give student prompt one student talk another student front rest class converse five minute rest class watch evaluates point thing worked thing didn’t system creates great mechanism circle learning Everyone learns something corporate environment Best practice communication large group Instead divide bigger group people small team communication session various topic Discussing small group offer value keep people engaged conversation addition practice session group mini breakout session work specific problem colleague example client trying accomplish something you’re stuck solution find coworkers set fiveminute session learn lot thing conversation also improving communication skill experience agency best communication Agencies rely lot PowerPoint presentation thing like onboarding often walk client 15page presentation leave Presentations one least favorite way communicate try stay away much It’s hard keep people engaged going stepbystep presentation Instead make outline singleline bullet talking point like keep thing casual natural need show material stick onepagers might possible place customer expect corporate atmosphere great way break barrier 7 — Retention company send monthly report ton graph data show progress client Similar point presentation find summary bullet point generally effective something follow working client break key information bullet point add couple relevant screenshots graph important part instead sending monthly report every week first 30 day first 30 day crucial period time want client see every little win soon happen send email ten pointer want know first month switch weekly monthly Many customer used seeing chart graph showcase progress truth aren’t super actionable you’re trying move client point B need show data used take meaningful action Graphs great showing longterm trend suggest using bullet point short summary get customer moving forward 8 — Documentation experience company bad documentation love documenting process Whether it’s onboarding checkin process content creation step social medium workflow whatever document step future reference reusability stepbystep written document everything intend client help keep process work also need scale team show document explain process need follow use tool like Notion substantially improve documentation experience arguably best tool found storing kind document platform make documentation process simpler also keep everything organized 9 — InterTeam Collaboration Collaboration essential part business collaboration becomes difficult business start grow scale employee count Frequently people start work silo Sure effective head distraction client management perspective drawback Consider one great asset startup speed flexibility handful team member like earlystage startup it’s easy collaborative bigger team get harder keep collaboration going deliberate Make time connect team member Keep simple don’t 3hour weekly update meeting Instead take cue agile development 15minute standups always break smaller group discus larger topic 10 — Value Demonstration Clients come certain goal mind It’s important know goal work towards demonstrating value customer isn’t exclusive achieving stated goal Value come lot form Simply taking work client plate valuable Saving time valuable Making organized valuable benefit generally easier achieve don’t miss giving customer Value demonstration begin company understands customer often called customer development ongoing process connecting learning customer need come managing customer take approach find way create value think value demonstration two way shortterm longterm Shortterm value small win often unrelated hired Shortterm value get client motivated engaged give time provide longterm value Longterm value client renew refer knock park stated goal need focus first shortterm value shot longterm value Remember client often hard time seeing bigger picture BHAG’s Big Hairy Audacious Goals usually take time get result mean need balance longterm goal shortterm win really lock customer 11 — Clarity Clarity integral part ensuring smooth communication different party often observe business replying customer question vague manner doesn’t get job done Don’t specific direct Keep communication short simple Whenever writing email relaying message think thing make client’s life easier Here’s example sent Dropbox folder 10 file instruction partner week later asked add file added file folder instead telling added document actually included link Yes already link last email make hunt thread find paste little time saver make big impact something focus whenever dealing client there’s something make client’s life little easier without second thought Customer Relationships Wrapping Managing customer relationship art form much science effective account rep take effort discipline best practice I’ve outlined article guide progress ultimately need find style process deliver information extract need demonstrate value thing need figure write Managing customer making impact client company focus customer happy never get demotivatedTags Client Management Customer Relationships CRM Customer Experience Customer Success
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HOW TO MAKE SALESPEOPLE FALL IN LOVE WITH CRM?
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Salespeople and CRM are known to have a love-hate relationship. Businesses suffer because the salespeople don’t want to work with the CRM system, enter data, maintain records or simply want to learn how to use it. This can ultimately result in the failure of a business and financial loss. You don’t want that to happen to your business, do you? If your answer is no, then you need to figure out how to get your salespeople to love the CRM system and start using it to your brand’s advantage.
Salespeople and CRM system working together can create a strong customer base
Here are a few ways you can get your salespeople to fall in love with CRM
Teach them the importance of CRM
In order to fall in love with it, they need to understand it. Ultimately, you’re their boss. Help them understand what exactly CRM does and how it will be beneficial to them and not only to the business.
Provide Training
Once you have educated your salespeople about the importance of CRM, teach them how to use it. Arrange workshops or monthly training sessions to get them familiarized with software so they can start using it and save both your and their time.
Offer Incentives
Sales teams love incentives, and if you offer them incentives for accurate reports, clean records and successfully running campaigns using CRM, they will instantly fall in love with it and start using it more
With Databeys, you can easily manage your sales and run campaigns through CRM at the cost of one staff salary!
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https://medium.com/@databeys/how-to-make-salespeople-fall-in-love-with-crm-38226e826c1a
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[]
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2022-01-08 07:54:21.905000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Hubspot', 'Crm Solutions', 'Freshsale', 'Zoho']
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Title MAKE SALESPEOPLE FALL LOVE CRMContent Salespeople CRM known lovehate relationship Businesses suffer salesperson don’t want work CRM system enter data maintain record simply want learn use ultimately result failure business financial loss don’t want happen business answer need figure get salesperson love CRM system start using brand’s advantage Salespeople CRM system working together create strong customer base way get salesperson fall love CRM Teach importance CRM order fall love need understand Ultimately you’re bos Help understand exactly CRM beneficial business Provide Training educated salesperson importance CRM teach use Arrange workshop monthly training session get familiarized software start using save time Offer Incentives Sales team love incentive offer incentive accurate report clean record successfully running campaign using CRM instantly fall love start using Databeys easily manage sale run campaign CRM cost one staff salaryTags CRM Hubspot Crm Solutions Freshsale Zoho
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What are Sandboxes in Zoho CRM?
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Zoho CRM sandboxes are copies of your Production environment. A sandbox contains all the configuration, customization, apps, and code (known as metadata) that you have made to your Production environment (where users log in and work every day). Some sandbox types can even contain some of your production data too and it is chosen by the user who created the sandbox.
The benefit of a Sandbox is you can do anything you like in there without any risk of harm to the configuration or data contained in your Production environment.
Usage of Sandbox :
Development :
Sandboxes are just a clone of our production org with the same configuration like workflow, profile, roles… etc. We can create a new configuration like workflow and blueprint and verify the execution. During development production environment data will not be affected.
Testing:
Sandboxes are mainly introduced for testing purposes, where we can safely test our new configuration without affection production data. We can test our existing configuration also since it is copied to the sandbox from production already. Some of the restrictions are also there in a sandbox environment like mailing is not possible in the sandbox. We cannot add or modify the status of users in the sandbox.
Deployment:
A most interesting feature in the sandbox is deploying the newly added and modified configurations of sandbox org. whatever we are changing or adding in the sandbox org will be tracked and listed in the sandbox changes page. With the help of the deployment facility we can move the tested configuration to production environment. If any conflict is there like duplicate name or missing module in production, it will show the conflicts in the sandbox check dependency popup during deployment.
Deployment logs:
It's a history of sandbox deployment that happened in the last 6 months. we can filter the specific component, module, and deployed user in the deployment logs page.
See difference in Sandbox :
We can visually see the difference between sandbox and production configuration for the updated changes with the help of see diff feature. For example modify and workflow in sandbox and in the changes page hover over the workflow, you will see the see diff button. By clicking it we can see both the changes and differences there itself.
Will be continued….. start using Zoho CRM https://crm.zoho.com/
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https://medium.com/@maxxselvak/what-are-sandboxes-in-zoho-crm-36b688fcd51e
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['Maxx Selva K']
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2021-12-22 07:43:52.982000+00:00
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['Zoho Crm', 'CRM', 'Marketing', 'Sandbox', 'Zoho']
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Title Sandboxes Zoho CRMContent Zoho CRM sandbox copy Production environment sandbox contains configuration customization apps code known metadata made Production environment user log work every day sandbox type even contain production data chosen user created sandbox benefit Sandbox anything like without risk harm configuration data contained Production environment Usage Sandbox Development Sandboxes clone production org configuration like workflow profile roles… etc create new configuration like workflow blueprint verify execution development production environment data affected Testing Sandboxes mainly introduced testing purpose safely test new configuration without affection production data test existing configuration also since copied sandbox production already restriction also sandbox environment like mailing possible sandbox cannot add modify status user sandbox Deployment interesting feature sandbox deploying newly added modified configuration sandbox org whatever changing adding sandbox org tracked listed sandbox change page help deployment facility move tested configuration production environment conflict like duplicate name missing module production show conflict sandbox check dependency popup deployment Deployment log history sandbox deployment happened last 6 month filter specific component module deployed user deployment log page See difference Sandbox visually see difference sandbox production configuration updated change help see diff feature example modify workflow sandbox change page hover workflow see see diff button clicking see change difference continued… start using Zoho CRM httpscrmzohocomTags Zoho Crm CRM Marketing Sandbox Zoho
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13 reasons why you should get CRM software for your business?
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Still not using customer relationship management software for your business? Why waste so many incredible business-growth opportunities while you can use effective CRM tools to build a strong brand value! Here are 13 top reasons to get CRM software!
1. Stand-out in the Competition: Use the CRM tools to understand the latest market trends and follow them. Surely, you will be able to make a lasting impression on your competitors.
2. Budget-friendly: As the CRM software is effectively cheap, it reduces your business expenses. You can then use the saved money for other initiatives.
3. Accessible over Phone: You can access the CRM app literally from anywhere on your smartphone. You can communicate with clients via phone or email.
4. Maximize productivity: Customer relationship management software makes your team focus on targeted goals and thus increases productivity.
5. Generate More Leads: Focus on the right prospects of your business with effective CRM. Thus, you can identify qualified leads and improve the conversion rate.
6. Never miss deadlines: Keep tracing on all ongoing tasks so that everything gets finished on time. In case something is delayed, you get task reminders so that you can follow up with your employees.
7. Streamlined Process: The CRM software maintains a defined sales process just to ensure that each deal is processed properly. This helps to optimize the business sales cycle and increase revenue.
8. Offer Excellent Customer Experience: What else do you need if your customers are happy? Use the CRM tools to offer your customer 24/7 customer support and increase customer retention rates.
9. Easy Business App Integration: You can easily integrate the CRM software with other business apps as a collaborative approach to grow your business.
10. Search Information Faster: Use customer relationship management tools to find important business information on the go. Make an advanced search in the app and gather the required information within minutes.
11. Track Sales Records: You can track the entire sales record anytime you want! Simply, open the CRM App on your mobile and view the entire sales history from a single place.
12. Keep The Data Safe: The CRM software offers the utmost protection from cyber-attacks so that the customer data stays safe. It keeps the data backups on the cloud to prevent data loss.
13. Grow The Business with Effective CRM: Use customer relationship management tools to reach more new customers online. The more people know about your business, the more it gets noticed which ultimately prompts branding!
Now you know the reasons to get CRM software for business, don’t waste any time, and try out CRMSoftwareApp’s free CRM software. Manage your customer relationships from your fingertips and make your business successful.
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https://medium.com/@crmsoftware-usa/13-reasons-why-you-should-get-crm-software-for-your-business-daf79b920acc
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['Crm Software App']
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2021-12-25 06:15:20.180000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'CRM', 'Crm Tool', 'Crm Software', 'Customer Relationship']
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Title 13 reason get CRM software businessContent Still using customer relationship management software business waste many incredible businessgrowth opportunity use effective CRM tool build strong brand value 13 top reason get CRM software 1 Standout Competition Use CRM tool understand latest market trend follow Surely able make lasting impression competitor 2 Budgetfriendly CRM software effectively cheap reduces business expense use saved money initiative 3 Accessible Phone access CRM app literally anywhere smartphone communicate client via phone email 4 Maximize productivity Customer relationship management software make team focus targeted goal thus increase productivity 5 Generate Leads Focus right prospect business effective CRM Thus identify qualified lead improve conversion rate 6 Never miss deadline Keep tracing ongoing task everything get finished time case something delayed get task reminder follow employee 7 Streamlined Process CRM software maintains defined sale process ensure deal processed properly help optimize business sale cycle increase revenue 8 Offer Excellent Customer Experience else need customer happy Use CRM tool offer customer 247 customer support increase customer retention rate 9 Easy Business App Integration easily integrate CRM software business apps collaborative approach grow business 10 Search Information Faster Use customer relationship management tool find important business information go Make advanced search app gather required information within minute 11 Track Sales Records track entire sale record anytime want Simply open CRM App mobile view entire sale history single place 12 Keep Data Safe CRM software offer utmost protection cyberattacks customer data stay safe keep data backup cloud prevent data loss 13 Grow Business Effective CRM Use customer relationship management tool reach new customer online people know business get noticed ultimately prompt branding know reason get CRM software business don’t waste time try CRMSoftwareApp’s free CRM software Manage customer relationship fingertip make business successfulTags Crm Solution CRM Crm Tool Crm Software Customer Relationship
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The top 10 benefits of an ATS. It can help the hiring manager and recruiters
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The top 10 benefits of an ATS. It can help the hiring manager and recruiters Lexi Mandella Dec 22, 2021·5 min read
Even for even the best recruiters recruiting is not without risk in today’s highly competitive marketplace. Today, recruitment must be quick and able to employ many applicants, and most importantly, they must be capable of consistently attracting quality candidates. By using an applicant tracking tool (ATS) hiring managers and hiring managers are able to access the tools that can improve recruitment and aid them in helping identify the best candidates faster. Let’s look at a few of the most significant benefits of an ATS.
The candidate tracker system is one that tracks applicants.
Managers and recruiters utilize applications tracking software (ATS) to improve the process of recruiting. All data about a candidate is received and stored using applicant tracking software (ATS) that provides various tools to understand the search, filtering, and searching applicants.
Along with sorting and categorizing resumes, applications, and applications by keywords, it can help you to decide which applicants best fit for the position you’re hiring for. There is a way to search job boards and social media platforms websites for careers and more. To find applicants by searching for terms that are related to their education, experience, or skills.
Faster recruitment results in more hires
You can cut down on a large amount of time with an effective system for tracking applicants that can accelerate the process of recruiting. By centralizing information about candidates and making it available for HR professionals to see and search through, you’ll be able to locate those who are most suitable, then select and communicate with the candidates who are best for your company.
Additionally, the ATS system will remove the requirement for a great deal of manual work for HR personnel. Postings for jobs won’t need to be sent to every job site individually. You can send your advice in just seconds to all your job websites with one click. You can distribute reminder emails or rejection letters in batches, without the need to write each one separately. Correspondence is sent immediately after the interviews have been scheduled.
Improves the process of hiring
In business, it’s not advisable to waste time and energy when it comes to hiring. The recruitment process is no different. A system for tracking applicants gives a business an understanding of the process for hiring while automating many of the processes that go along with the process.
After clicking a button those shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, and emails or letters can be created. In the end, you will be able to devote more time to the most crucial aspects of recruitment like interviews, which are not automated. Now let’s turn our attention to efficiency in this piece about the benefits of an ATS.
Productivity increases
HR professionals can understand this assertion. By using an ATS, they can have access to numerous tools that can save them time and energy. Each of these tasks is optimized for efficiency whether it’s to send candidates an email, create letters automatically or search through resumes using keywords or produce reports on a computer.
Because HR professionals will not be studying applications, writing rejection emails, inviting people to interviews or manually communicating in other areas, they’ll be able to dedicate less time to this job.
Candidates’ experience is enhanced
A system for tracking applicants can enhance the experience of candidates and will also help to create an effective recruitment process. It is crucial to provide an enjoyable impression for the new employees in the present market. Recruitment is in many ways an enterprise of service. Candidates are the clients.
Candidates will no longer be waiting for months to receive an approval letter only to discover the application has been not accepted. Candidates will no longer receive fake letters that contain spelling and grammar mistakes, inviting them to attend an interview’. Letters and emails that are branded with your logo and name are automatically generated by the majority of ATS software.
Offers services for social recruitment
The topic was briefly mentioned earlier. Recruitment is becoming more dependent on the use of social media, however, the process of utilizing it efficiently can be a challenge. Additionally, its unpredictable nature demands that you take your approach with care since a misstep could damage your reputation.
Customers as well as clients, employees as well as potential employees through social media for your business. There are many people you can reach. If you are having difficulty connecting with your audience, it can make your company seem arrogant and indifferent. It could also make you look outdated. If you are using an ATS system there are a lot of ways to engage potential applicants via social media, which will enable you to connect with them. It might even be possible to use the ATS to help them navigate the application process in case they have questions.
An easy analytics tool
Applicant tracking systems can not just collect huge amounts of data about the process of hiring but also be collating and analyze it quickly. This is a fantastic method to analyze your hiring policies to determine what areas they could be failing.
An ATS can provide you with an extensive view of the entire process of recruitment. There are a few basic things you can observe, such as the number of applicants who applied and the number of applicants who were invited to take part in an interview. Your initial job ad might not be complete or you might just not have advertised in the correct areas if you’re getting lots of applicants, however,
Integrating all the systems
An ATS system that is integrated with software that is already in use is the most effective. In the end, data can be moved across systems with minimal involvement from users which decreases the time spent on administrative tasks and improves efficiency.
A third-party ATS system that works with other programs will permit users to transfer data through the ATS to other programs like resumes and applications forms. It all depends on the kind of software it is and the type of software it is. It could be anything as basic as an email application to something as complicated as databases. Take Free demo ats Now!
Interviewing made easy
It is possible to use an ATS to help you automate the process of sending invitation letters for interviews in addition to making it simpler to arrange interviews. The process of creating an agenda manually could be laborious and error-prone. The ATS allows slots to be automated and a central diary could be changed easily, thanks to the automatic sending of emails and letters in response to changes.
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https://medium.com/@leximandella/the-top-10-benefits-of-an-ats-it-can-help-the-hiring-manager-and-recruiters-7ee537c24f7
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['Lexi Mandella']
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2021-12-22 18:19:19.772000+00:00
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['Ats', 'Recruiting', 'CRM', 'Applicant Tracking System']
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Title top 10 benefit ATS help hiring manager recruitersContent top 10 benefit ATS help hiring manager recruiter Lexi Mandella Dec 22 2021·5 min read Even even best recruiter recruiting without risk today’s highly competitive marketplace Today recruitment must quick able employ many applicant importantly must capable consistently attracting quality candidate using applicant tracking tool ATS hiring manager hiring manager able access tool improve recruitment aid helping identify best candidate faster Let’s look significant benefit ATS candidate tracker system one track applicant Managers recruiter utilize application tracking software ATS improve process recruiting data candidate received stored using applicant tracking software ATS provides various tool understand search filtering searching applicant Along sorting categorizing resume application application keywords help decide applicant best fit position you’re hiring way search job board social medium platform website career find applicant searching term related education experience skill Faster recruitment result hire cut large amount time effective system tracking applicant accelerate process recruiting centralizing information candidate making available HR professional see search you’ll able locate suitable select communicate candidate best company Additionally ATS system remove requirement great deal manual work HR personnel Postings job won’t need sent every job site individually send advice second job website one click distribute reminder email rejection letter batch without need write one separately Correspondence sent immediately interview scheduled Improves process hiring business it’s advisable waste time energy come hiring recruitment process different system tracking applicant give business understanding process hiring automating many process go along process clicking button shortlisted candidate invited interview email letter created end able devote time crucial aspect recruitment like interview automated let’s turn attention efficiency piece benefit ATS Productivity increase HR professional understand assertion using ATS access numerous tool save time energy task optimized efficiency whether it’s send candidate email create letter automatically search resume using keywords produce report computer HR professional studying application writing rejection email inviting people interview manually communicating area they’ll able dedicate le time job Candidates’ experience enhanced system tracking applicant enhance experience candidate also help create effective recruitment process crucial provide enjoyable impression new employee present market Recruitment many way enterprise service Candidates client Candidates longer waiting month receive approval letter discover application accepted Candidates longer receive fake letter contain spelling grammar mistake inviting attend interview’ Letters email branded logo name automatically generated majority ATS software Offers service social recruitment topic briefly mentioned earlier Recruitment becoming dependent use social medium however process utilizing efficiently challenge Additionally unpredictable nature demand take approach care since misstep could damage reputation Customers well client employee well potential employee social medium business many people reach difficulty connecting audience make company seem arrogant indifferent could also make look outdated using ATS system lot way engage potential applicant via social medium enable connect might even possible use ATS help navigate application process case question easy analytics tool Applicant tracking system collect huge amount data process hiring also collating analyze quickly fantastic method analyze hiring policy determine area could failing ATS provide extensive view entire process recruitment basic thing observe number applicant applied number applicant invited take part interview initial job ad might complete might advertised correct area you’re getting lot applicant however Integrating system ATS system integrated software already use effective end data moved across system minimal involvement user decrease time spent administrative task improves efficiency thirdparty ATS system work program permit user transfer data ATS program like resume application form depends kind software type software could anything basic email application something complicated database Take Free demo at Interviewing made easy possible use ATS help automate process sending invitation letter interview addition making simpler arrange interview process creating agenda manually could laborious errorprone ATS allows slot automated central diary could changed easily thanks automatic sending email letter response changesTags Ats Recruiting CRM Applicant Tracking System
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Make the Most of SugarCRM with Cloud Backup on Box
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As a business, the customers’ data is the most important thing to manage. Be it a critical sale that needs to be pushed over the line, or a lead that needs to be qualified, the time critical nature of these processes makes it important that the sales team has easy access to all the material they may need related to the potential clients.
We know that CRM is a great tool to manage customer data in an organised manner, providing us the ability to link records with particular documents and vice versa, providing important context for each case. How do we make it so the documents are more accessible as well as easy to manage in the structure the CRM creates for us with modules? Luckily, there’s an answer.
Cloud Storage
The most popular solution to the conundrum of accessibility is cloud storage. Cloud storage enables any data to be saved in the cloud, so that you can access it online whenever you like.
Cloud backup is a popular practice among businesses where the documents are accessed and edited in different platforms, but in the end they are saved onto the cloud as well for added convenience.
Box Cloud Storage
Box is a cloud storage solution that offers all the portability and accessibility of the typical cloud solutions with enhanced security features, putting you in control of what is accessible to whom. It has emerged as a popular choice among businesses because it offers integrations for several different workflow applications.
Importantly, one of the applications that benefits from integration with Box is SugarCRM. What is critical is to keep the data as organized as it is within a CRM hierarchy.
Introducing RT SugarBox
RT SugarBox is a one-of-a-kind solution that combines the portability of cloud storage with the organisation of CRM. With a simple set-up, you can synchronise your CRM documents with cloud storage such that linked records are organised by folder hierarchies, meaning you can find a document in its specific folder if it’s been associated with a contact, account, or opportunity etc. The hierarchical nature of storage enables easy management and control of documents. The CRM scheduler works to periodically back up all data, including any changes that may have been made.
Bidirectional Sync
SugarBox syncs documents both ways.
One of the best features of SugarBox is that not only can you back up documents from Sugar to Box, but also the other way round. Add a document to Box and it gets synced to your CRM without any complications, providing a flexible solution for organization on the go.
Easy Integration
SugarBox is a simple plugin that simplifies Box integration with CRM. Immediately upon installing the plugin, you are asked for permission to access your Box account, and with a single click, the synchronization is started.
Organization
SugarBox organizes documents by modules.
The biggest advantage of SugarBox is its ability to organize your documents for you. If your documents are linked to a specific module, say a contact, SugarBox will create a folder for that contact name inside a folder named Contacts, and place the document there. The same is done for other modules, such as Accounts, Opportunities and Leads. You can easily find any documents by looking for the related module folder.
Get RT SugarBox for SugarCRM
To get the most out of your CRM with the help of Box cloud storage, download the RT SugarBox plugin here. We also offer a similar solution for SuiteCRM, the free and open-source alternative to Sugar, on Suite Store.
For any further enquiries, and for CRM solutions tailor made for your needs, reach out to Rolustech at [email protected] or visit our website www.rolustech.com.
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https://medium.com/@pt_rolustech/make-the-most-of-sugarcrm-with-cloud-backup-on-box-a99b0e3d9c2c
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['Plugin Team']
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2021-12-27 11:49:23.966000+00:00
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['Box', 'CRM', 'Crm Tool', 'Technology', 'SugarCRM']
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Title Make SugarCRM Cloud Backup BoxContent business customers’ data important thing manage critical sale need pushed line lead need qualified time critical nature process make important sale team easy access material may need related potential client know CRM great tool manage customer data organised manner providing u ability link record particular document vice versa providing important context case make document accessible well easy manage structure CRM creates u module Luckily there’s answer Cloud Storage popular solution conundrum accessibility cloud storage Cloud storage enables data saved cloud access online whenever like Cloud backup popular practice among business document accessed edited different platform end saved onto cloud well added convenience Box Cloud Storage Box cloud storage solution offer portability accessibility typical cloud solution enhanced security feature putting control accessible emerged popular choice among business offer integration several different workflow application Importantly one application benefit integration Box SugarCRM critical keep data organized within CRM hierarchy Introducing RT SugarBox RT SugarBox oneofakind solution combine portability cloud storage organisation CRM simple setup synchronise CRM document cloud storage linked record organised folder hierarchy meaning find document specific folder it’s associated contact account opportunity etc hierarchical nature storage enables easy management control document CRM scheduler work periodically back data including change may made Bidirectional Sync SugarBox syncs document way One best feature SugarBox back document Sugar Box also way round Add document Box get synced CRM without complication providing flexible solution organization go Easy Integration SugarBox simple plugin simplifies Box integration CRM Immediately upon installing plugin asked permission access Box account single click synchronization started Organization SugarBox organizes document module biggest advantage SugarBox ability organize document document linked specific module say contact SugarBox create folder contact name inside folder named Contacts place document done module Accounts Opportunities Leads easily find document looking related module folder Get RT SugarBox SugarCRM get CRM help Box cloud storage download RT SugarBox plugin also offer similar solution SuiteCRM free opensource alternative Sugar Suite Store enquiry CRM solution tailor made need reach Rolustech supportrolustechcom visit website wwwrolustechcomTags Box CRM Crm Tool Technology SugarCRM
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Importance of having a sound warranty management system
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A large number of brands consider their warranty management process to be merely a cost and drain on revenue. And not many companies have invested in the warranty to improve customer satisfaction and cut costs.
You will be surprised to know the functions a sound digital warranty management system can perform for your business. What’s even better? You pay for one solution, i.e., warranty management, and get a whole bundle of solutions for free. Let us take you over the benefits!
Saves Cost -
According to a recent survey by IBM -On average, warranty costs for electronics companies are close to 3 per cent of revenue. Of that 3 per cent, less than 1 per cent is spent on repair or replacement.
For a one-billion-dollar company, that’s USD 20 million in processing and administration costs across the repair cycle. A digital warranty system can help you reduce Money spent on customer communications, processing costs and identifying duplicate claims.
Improve Customer Experience -
In 2022, a study from Gartner shows that 81% of companies will be competing completely on customer experience. Hence it becomes vital for brands to provide an unparallel customer experience. A smooth warranty claims process is one of the most important post-sales services you can offer your customers. A well-executed Warranty process reinforces customers’ faith in your brand because they feel taken care of even after the purchase.
Leverage Data-Driven Decision Making -
A digital warranty solution can bring you inbuilt reports and analytics, enabling you to track customer behaviour and make insightful business decisions. Take better business decisions with relevant insights from Smart Dashboards to manage product sales across geographies, markets and demographics.
Bring Customers Online -
In 2020, goods bought online globally grew by 24%, while at the same time, store-based sales declined by 7%. Online is the next normal in retail sales, and your ability to convert your offline customers into online customers will define the future of your business. NeuroWarranty is a digital warranty solution that brings all your existing offline customers online. Assuring a smooth transition, NeruroWarranty also gives you access to valuable customer data, enabling you to retain more customers and increase revenues.
Get Customer Data -
If customer data is a goldmine, a digital warranty solution is your pickaxe.
No matter how good your remarketing and upselling messages are, without knowing who your end customers are, all those remarketing efforts will not bring in any results. In-depth Customer Data such as Names, contact details, time and place of purchase and other details help your marketing teams personalize and segment your marketing messages.
It also allows you to track product life cycle and remarket effectively in a hyper-personalized manner, creating an overall experience tailored specifically to match your customer’s needs.
The way your brand handle warranty claims sends a clear message to your customers about the importance you give to make sure they have a satisfying experience. Manual warranty processes leave customers wanting, and can even lead to serious data security breaches or fraudulent claims.
NeuroWarranty is a digital warranty solution that offers several solutions at no additional cost, along with a super-efficient tool to manage your warrant system. Built-in CRM, customer data, cross-selling opportunities, independent identity, direct communication with the customers, and the pathway to grow and increase turnover are just some of the tangible benefits.
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https://medium.com/@riyaasachdeva/importance-of-having-a-sound-warranty-management-system-4f5c1b722413
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['Riya Sachdeva']
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2021-12-13 11:48:12.720000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Warranty Management', 'Technology', 'Software', 'Crm Software']
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Title Importance sound warranty management systemContent large number brand consider warranty management process merely cost drain revenue many company invested warranty improve customer satisfaction cut cost surprised know function sound digital warranty management system perform business What’s even better pay one solution ie warranty management get whole bundle solution free Let u take benefit Saves Cost According recent survey IBM average warranty cost electronics company close 3 per cent revenue 3 per cent le 1 per cent spent repair replacement onebilliondollar company that’s USD 20 million processing administration cost across repair cycle digital warranty system help reduce Money spent customer communication processing cost identifying duplicate claim Improve Customer Experience 2022 study Gartner show 81 company competing completely customer experience Hence becomes vital brand provide unparallel customer experience smooth warranty claim process one important postsales service offer customer wellexecuted Warranty process reinforces customers’ faith brand feel taken care even purchase Leverage DataDriven Decision Making digital warranty solution bring inbuilt report analytics enabling track customer behaviour make insightful business decision Take better business decision relevant insight Smart Dashboards manage product sale across geography market demographic Bring Customers Online 2020 good bought online globally grew 24 time storebased sale declined 7 Online next normal retail sale ability convert offline customer online customer define future business NeuroWarranty digital warranty solution brings existing offline customer online Assuring smooth transition NeruroWarranty also give access valuable customer data enabling retain customer increase revenue Get Customer Data customer data goldmine digital warranty solution pickaxe matter good remarketing upselling message without knowing end customer remarketing effort bring result Indepth Customer Data Names contact detail time place purchase detail help marketing team personalize segment marketing message also allows track product life cycle remarket effectively hyperpersonalized manner creating overall experience tailored specifically match customer’s need way brand handle warranty claim sends clear message customer importance give make sure satisfying experience Manual warranty process leave customer wanting even lead serious data security breach fraudulent claim NeuroWarranty digital warranty solution offer several solution additional cost along superefficient tool manage warrant system Builtin CRM customer data crossselling opportunity independent identity direct communication customer pathway grow increase turnover tangible benefitsTags CRM Warranty Management Technology Software Crm Software
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The Trendsetters of CRM Services in India
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In this competitive business world, every company intends to attract and retain their customers for long tenures. Their goal is to develop strong customer relationships, while providing them with various benefits. It this perspective, every company looks out for efficient solutions, which would help them to strengthen their relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers.
This is where, the leading CRM companies step in and deliver excellent services. They help in improving business relationships, while allowing their clients to stay connected to the customers, streamline processes, and enhance profitability. These companies provide a plethora of services such as content management, sales management, improvement in productivity, and so on.
These noteworthy players help their clients to focus on their organization’s relationships with different audiences such as customers, service users, colleagues, suppliers, and so on. They also find new customers, develop strong relationships with them, and provide additional benefits throughout the relationship.
The top companies of the CRM sector allow their clients to manage the external interactions and relationships that drive success. With their effective tools, users are able to store prospect/ customer contact information, identify sales opportunities, record service issues, manage marketing campaigns, and so on in one central cloud storage/ location. This way, information about every customer interaction is available to the clients at any time and any place.
These prominent companies ensure the visibility and easy accessibility of data to the clients. This, in turn, induces collaboration and increases productivity. They also provide transparency regarding how the customers have been communicated with, what have they purchased, when they made the last purchase, what they paid, and a lot more.
The foremost players in the CRM industry provide their clients with a clear overview of their customers. They arrange everything for their clients in one place- a simple, easy-to-use, and customizable dashboard, which offers a variety of information such as the customers’ previous history, status of the orders, and so on.
With the objective of simplifying administration efforts and reducing costs, these leading CRM companies leave no stone unturned to deliver the best services to the clients. They tackle every challenging situation with efficiency, while offering innovative solutions. These companies try to bring something new through their endeavours and aim at achieving the desired results for their clients swiftly.
They focus on delivering the best outcomes to the clients without any hassles or extra efforts. These companies bring out the best results with smart efforts. Hence, in this issue of Insights Success, we best business magazine, present to you some of the most renowned CRM companies, which are transforming customer experience with dedication & innovation. To know more about these top-notch companies, browse through the pages.
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https://medium.com/@insightssuccess.dm/the-trendsetters-of-crm-services-in-india-a520a5ef1b20
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[]
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2021-12-24 07:12:22.872000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'Crm Software', 'CRM', 'Business Magazine']
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Title Trendsetters CRM Services IndiaContent competitive business world every company intends attract retain customer long tenure goal develop strong customer relationship providing various benefit perspective every company look efficient solution would help strengthen relationship interaction customer potential customer leading CRM company step deliver excellent service help improving business relationship allowing client stay connected customer streamline process enhance profitability company provide plethora service content management sale management improvement productivity noteworthy player help client focus organization’s relationship different audience customer service user colleague supplier also find new customer develop strong relationship provide additional benefit throughout relationship top company CRM sector allow client manage external interaction relationship drive success effective tool user able store prospect customer contact information identify sale opportunity record service issue manage marketing campaign one central cloud storage location way information every customer interaction available client time place prominent company ensure visibility easy accessibility data client turn induces collaboration increase productivity also provide transparency regarding customer communicated purchased made last purchase paid lot foremost player CRM industry provide client clear overview customer arrange everything client one place simple easytouse customizable dashboard offer variety information customers’ previous history status order objective simplifying administration effort reducing cost leading CRM company leave stone unturned deliver best service client tackle every challenging situation efficiency offering innovative solution company try bring something new endeavour aim achieving desired result client swiftly focus delivering best outcome client without hassle extra effort company bring best result smart effort Hence issue Insights Success best business magazine present renowned CRM company transforming customer experience dedication innovation know topnotch company browse pagesTags Crm Solution Crm Software CRM Business Magazine
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Using GPT-3 As A Personal CRM For People With Terrible Memories
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I personally have the memory of a goldfish. I love meeting new people, but I forget so many details after our first meeting, it’s hard to keep building the relationship next time we meet. How old were their kids again? What were those hobbies and what’s their partners name again? What’s a meaningful thing to ask about next time we meet beyond just how’s it going?
I thought I’d take a stab at using OpenAi’s GPT-3 to quickly record notes, then have it convert those notes into meaningful questions to ask that person. It’s basic, but works surprisingly well! If you’re currently using the OpenAI API, Here’s a link to the prompt you can try right now: https://beta.openai.com/playground/p/JuRZ4Cn6MG3FLmyEf96C0Zp3?model=davinci-instruct-beta
If you don’t have access, here’s a screenshot of it:
Then using Expo to build a basic react native app, and https://github.com/react-native-voice/voice for converting audio to text, I converted my initial voice recording into text for the prompt, and sent it to the OpenAI API. I was using Expo but had to use their bare workflow in order to use react-native-voice, and my demo only got as far as running in the simulator on my laptop, so I haven’t had a chance to try it in the real world yet.
The repo’s a mess and currently private, but if there’s interest let me know and I’d be happy to share more of the code. I think there’s a lot of potential for using GPT-3 to help build better human relationships, and I’m excited to see what people come up with!
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https://medium.com/@mlapeter/using-gpt-3-as-a-personal-crm-for-people-with-terrible-memories-a9d7f09fbc4c
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['Mike Lapeter']
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2021-12-24 19:46:16.974000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Software Development', 'OpenAI', 'AI', 'Gpt 3']
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Title Using GPT3 Personal CRM People Terrible MemoriesContent personally memory goldfish love meeting new people forget many detail first meeting it’s hard keep building relationship next time meet old kid hobby what’s partner name What’s meaningful thing ask next time meet beyond how’s going thought I’d take stab using OpenAi’s GPT3 quickly record note convert note meaningful question ask person It’s basic work surprisingly well you’re currently using OpenAI API Here’s link prompt try right httpsbetaopenaicomplaygroundpJuRZ4Cn6MG3FLmyEf96C0Zp3modeldavinciinstructbeta don’t access here’s screenshot using Expo build basic react native app httpsgithubcomreactnativevoicevoice converting audio text converted initial voice recording text prompt sent OpenAI API using Expo use bare workflow order use reactnativevoice demo got far running simulator laptop haven’t chance try real world yet repo’s mess currently private there’s interest let know I’d happy share code think there’s lot potential using GPT3 help build better human relationship I’m excited see people come withTags CRM Software Development OpenAI AI Gpt 3
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E-commerce CRM: Best Solutions to Use Right Now
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With the increase in competitors, it is essential to find the right approach to customers in any business. But it is pretty difficult to please everyone in such an information flow. This is why modern CRM systems were created.
CRM means customer relationship management. It is a business management software that helps you increase profits, reduce costs, and speed up order processing in your online store.
But with so many CRM options available, choosing the right system becomes a difficult decision. So how to choose the right CRM for your company?
The following two CRMs are now widespread in the e-commerce market:
Software as a Service (SaaS). It is a type of software that operates on a subscription basis and is licensed per user. The user gains access to the leading software service through a browser or API, and all technical support and hosting are entirely under the supplier’s responsibility. By purchasing this type of CRM, you do not need to worry about training a team or hiring developers. All you need to do is install it and customize it to fit your needs by installing extensions and integrating with third-party applications. This type includes CRMs like Zoho, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.
Open source CRM. This type of solution involves the creation of software that will be fully adapted to the needs of the business and the customer with the possibility of further modernization and adding new functions. However, the installation and configuration of such CRMs require third-party specialists’ involvement. Top examples of open source CRM include HubSpot, OroCRM, Odoo, and others.
Each of these types has its characteristics and is suitable for specific purposes. To avoid making a mistake in choosing, read this article; it will help you understand this topic in more detail. Don’t miss it; there are many important things!
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https://medium.com/@dinarys/e-commerce-crm-best-solutions-to-use-right-now-42c88dee0ee
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['Jane Vyshnova']
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2021-12-24 13:12:27.179000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'Crm Software', 'CRM']
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Title Ecommerce CRM Best Solutions Use Right NowContent increase competitor essential find right approach customer business pretty difficult please everyone information flow modern CRM system created CRM mean customer relationship management business management software help increase profit reduce cost speed order processing online store many CRM option available choosing right system becomes difficult decision choose right CRM company following two CRMs widespread ecommerce market Software Service SaaS type software operates subscription basis licensed per user user gain access leading software service browser API technical support hosting entirely supplier’s responsibility purchasing type CRM need worry training team hiring developer need install customize fit need installing extension integrating thirdparty application type includes CRMs like Zoho Salesforce Pipedrive etc Open source CRM type solution involves creation software fully adapted need business customer possibility modernization adding new function However installation configuration CRMs require thirdparty specialists’ involvement Top example open source CRM include HubSpot OroCRM Odoo others type characteristic suitable specific purpose avoid making mistake choosing read article help understand topic detail Don’t miss many important thingsTags Crm Solution Crm Software CRM
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Get the best out of CRM with Google Integration
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Google services have increasingly become an essential part of everyday lives, be it for business or personal use. Multiple Google services such as Drive cloud storage, and synchronization of contacts and calendars across different platforms serve a key function in streamlining business activities.
Sync CRM and Google Services with GSync
CRM is a great sales automation tool used by businesses worldwide for simplification and visualization of their sales pipeline. It offers some useful features for daily sales activities, but one of the shortcomings for CRM platforms such as SugarCRM and SuiteCRM is their inability to streamline data across platforms.
Companies wanting to transfer data from a different platform will have to put in a significant amount of careful effort in simply populating their CRM with their previous data.
Each document is synced to its specific record’s folder on Drive, thus keeping the organizational aspect of Sugar intact.
With the help of RT GSync, this problem is taken care of. Companies who use Google services for streamlined functionality across platforms and devices can rest easy using CRMs, because RT GSync not only syncs your contacts and calendar from your Google account, it also syncs documents to and from your Drive, meaning you have access to all your material on the CRM platform. It seems like a no-brainer to have Google sync with CRM because in this mobile world, you can add contacts and useful notes on the go, and then have access to them when working on CRM.
Sync Calendars
It is important for any business to stay on top of the meetings and events that are scheduled with customers or leads, or otherwise. The calendars on Sugar as well as Suite are well designed to achieve the basic functionality of monitoring and creating events and schedules. RT GSync takes it up a notch by syncing the CRM calendar with your Google calendar which means you can stay updated on all events on the go via your mobile. You don’t have to work exclusively on the CRM, you can arrange a meeting at any time, and it will show up in the CRM when you log in.
Sync Contacts
Contacts are the most important asset of any sales team. Both Sugar and Suite provide a robust Contacts module that caters to your needs of storing all the vital information about a business contact be it an existing customer or a new lead. With RT GSync, not only are you able to sync contacts from CRM to Google, but any contacts you add on Google, will also sync directly to the CRM. You don’t have to worry about making sure your contacts are up to date between your phone and the CRM, because GSync is doing that for you.
Sync Documents
Documents serve an important purpose in the CRM system. Any kind of document, be it a contract, a proposal, or a report, can be stored alongside a contact to keep everything organized. With RT GSync, you can rest assured that each and every document that you upload to the CRM will be backed up to your Google Drive, ensuring that important data is not lost. One other neat feature is that each document is synced to its specific record’s folder on Drive, thus keeping the organizational aspect of Sugar intact.
How to get RT GSync
If you think your business can benefit from its features, you can get GSync for SugarCRM or for SuiteCRM. For assistance or any other queries, create a case on the store (Sugar or Suite). Otherwise you are welcome to contact [email protected]. If you want to know more about our company and our other products, including customizable CRM solutions for different business needs, please visit the Rolustech website.
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https://medium.com/@pt_rolustech/get-the-best-out-of-crm-with-google-integration-3b6ea08300ce
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['Plugin Team']
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2022-01-07 05:51:43.134000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'CRM', 'Google', 'Suitecrm', 'SugarCRM']
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Title Get best CRM Google IntegrationContent Google service increasingly become essential part everyday life business personal use Multiple Google service Drive cloud storage synchronization contact calendar across different platform serve key function streamlining business activity Sync CRM Google Services GSync CRM great sale automation tool used business worldwide simplification visualization sale pipeline offer useful feature daily sale activity one shortcoming CRM platform SugarCRM SuiteCRM inability streamline data across platform Companies wanting transfer data different platform put significant amount careful effort simply populating CRM previous data document synced specific record’s folder Drive thus keeping organizational aspect Sugar intact help RT GSync problem taken care Companies use Google service streamlined functionality across platform device rest easy using CRMs RT GSync syncs contact calendar Google account also syncs document Drive meaning access material CRM platform seems like nobrainer Google sync CRM mobile world add contact useful note go access working CRM Sync Calendars important business stay top meeting event scheduled customer lead otherwise calendar Sugar well Suite well designed achieve basic functionality monitoring creating event schedule RT GSync take notch syncing CRM calendar Google calendar mean stay updated event go via mobile don’t work exclusively CRM arrange meeting time show CRM log Sync Contacts Contacts important asset sale team Sugar Suite provide robust Contacts module caters need storing vital information business contact existing customer new lead RT GSync able sync contact CRM Google contact add Google also sync directly CRM don’t worry making sure contact date phone CRM GSync Sync Documents Documents serve important purpose CRM system kind document contract proposal report stored alongside contact keep everything organized RT GSync rest assured every document upload CRM backed Google Drive ensuring important data lost One neat feature document synced specific record’s folder Drive thus keeping organizational aspect Sugar intact get RT GSync think business benefit feature get GSync SugarCRM SuiteCRM assistance query create case store Sugar Suite Otherwise welcome contact supportrolustechcom want know company product including customizable CRM solution different business need please visit Rolustech websiteTags Crm Solution CRM Google Suitecrm SugarCRM
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10 Reasons Why CRM Is Important For Every Business in 2021 and Beyond
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Customers are the core of a business because without them an enterprise can’t operate. Without the clients, there are no sales and hence no profit. To establish a successful and lasting relationship with the customers it is essential to offer a memorable experience. Customer relationship management offers the assistance required to keep the customers happy and satisfied.
Importance of CRM
The importance of customer relationship management is undeniable because it offers vital data that helps in improving customer service and earning loyalty. CRM can offer demographics of customers, their spending habits, location, preferences, feedback, and their engagement with the brand. The information is valuable as it helps in designing successful marketing campaigns and ensures the growth of the business.
To make the best use of it is essential to understand what is CRM. It is software that assists businesses to manage, track and organize relationships with customers. It allows organizations to store valuable data related to customers.
The software can assist in keeping a record of customer purchases and sales interactions. The data is crucial for optimizing sales and elevating marketing processes.
The CRM tracks customer activity by tracking their actions through social media, email marketing campaigns, and the official business’s website.
Why do companies use customer relationship management?
CRM is the most efficient and strongest approach for establishing and maintaining customer relationships. It helps in initiating an emotional and personal linkage, making it easier for organizations to treat the customers in a better way. To make sure that a business benefits from the software it is crucial to ask why I need a CRM.
If you are stuck on why use a CRM here are several reasons it can be useful for an organization. It can serve an organization in several ways. Here are some benefits that a CRM can offer.
Improved customer service
The prime purpose of customer relationship management in creating CRM was to offer better customer service and establish a better relationship with the clients. It has many other uses but offering a memorable customer experience is the main benefit.
The software can be used to manage contacts and gather important information regarding customer activity. It records purchase records, previous messages, and demographics across all the channels used by the organization. It makes the data accessible to any company official that may need it.
CRM makes sure that company personnel have all the information required to provide a satisfying customer experience. The software makes it easy to access the information. The quick and easy availability of the information is effective in boosting customer satisfaction.
Better sales
The CRM tool helps streamline sale processes. It automates key tasks, analyzes sales, and creating a sales pipeline in a centralized place. The software can be used for establishing a detailed guide of the sales process that the companies can depend on and fix any issues that they may face while making sales.
High customer retention
Attracting customers is hard and retaining them is even harder. CRM offers data that increases the chances of repeat business. It provides sentiment analysis, tracking user behavior, automated ticketing, and automation of customer support. It allows organizations to identify and fix problems quickly and efficiently.
In-depth analytics
Businesses have to deal with large amounts of data regarding the customers. Sifting through the data to find useful information is nearly impossible to do manually. To use the data properly it is essential to understand what data is best suited to help an organization take customer service to the next level.
By understanding how CRM systems work, it becomes easier to benefit from its true potential. CRM has built-in analytic capabilities which allow it to break down the data and contextualize it.
Higher efficiency and productivity
The marketing automation of the CRM software takes care of menial tasks and gives employees time to focus on important tasks like creating content. It makes sure that no matter how small the task is, it does not slip through any cracks.
Centralized database
Accessibility of information is essential for making sure customers are taken care of. CRM offers a centralized database that makes it easier for employees to know everything they need about the customers. The software keeps records of all the previous interactions.
Managing communications and leads
Finding and nurturing leads is not an easy process and CRM can help in easing the process. It can manage the process automatically. It can send alerts to the employees and tell them when they need to reach out to the potential lead and record the interaction.
Customer segmentation
The list of contacts is long and managing it is a time-consuming process. CRM can help in saving time as it automatically segments the list of contacts based on criteria.
Automated sales reports
With the help of CRM, employees can easily organize and collect data of prospective and present customers. The software has a dashboard and reporting feature. It makes it easier to evaluate employee performance and check their progress.
Accurate forecasting of sales
To improve the performance of an organization it is essential to review past performance. CRM creates automated sales reports and employees can use CRM to identify key trends and estimate future sales and adjust strategies and goals accordingly.
Conclusion
What does CRM mean in business? It is a crucial question that every enterprise must ask before investing in one. It has a vast number of benefits to offer and businesses of all sizes can benefit from it. CRM technology is useful to solo freelancers as well. To keep up with the competition, companies must use CRM as it helps in increasing efficiency and standing out from the crowd.
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['Salesforce', 'CRM', 'Salesforce Consulting', 'Salesforce Consultant', 'Customer Relationship']
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Title 10 Reasons CRM Important Every Business 2021 BeyondContent Customers core business without enterprise can’t operate Without client sale hence profit establish successful lasting relationship customer essential offer memorable experience Customer relationship management offer assistance required keep customer happy satisfied Importance CRM importance customer relationship management undeniable offer vital data help improving customer service earning loyalty CRM offer demographic customer spending habit location preference feedback engagement brand information valuable help designing successful marketing campaign ensures growth business make best use essential understand CRM software assist business manage track organize relationship customer allows organization store valuable data related customer software assist keeping record customer purchase sale interaction data crucial optimizing sale elevating marketing process CRM track customer activity tracking action social medium email marketing campaign official business’s website company use customer relationship management CRM efficient strongest approach establishing maintaining customer relationship help initiating emotional personal linkage making easier organization treat customer better way make sure business benefit software crucial ask need CRM stuck use CRM several reason useful organization serve organization several way benefit CRM offer Improved customer service prime purpose customer relationship management creating CRM offer better customer service establish better relationship client many us offering memorable customer experience main benefit software used manage contact gather important information regarding customer activity record purchase record previous message demographic across channel used organization make data accessible company official may need CRM make sure company personnel information required provide satisfying customer experience software make easy access information quick easy availability information effective boosting customer satisfaction Better sale CRM tool help streamline sale process automates key task analyzes sale creating sale pipeline centralized place software used establishing detailed guide sale process company depend fix issue may face making sale High customer retention Attracting customer hard retaining even harder CRM offer data increase chance repeat business provides sentiment analysis tracking user behavior automated ticketing automation customer support allows organization identify fix problem quickly efficiently Indepth analytics Businesses deal large amount data regarding customer Sifting data find useful information nearly impossible manually use data properly essential understand data best suited help organization take customer service next level understanding CRM system work becomes easier benefit true potential CRM builtin analytic capability allow break data contextualize Higher efficiency productivity marketing automation CRM software take care menial task give employee time focus important task like creating content make sure matter small task slip crack Centralized database Accessibility information essential making sure customer taken care CRM offer centralized database make easier employee know everything need customer software keep record previous interaction Managing communication lead Finding nurturing lead easy process CRM help easing process manage process automatically send alert employee tell need reach potential lead record interaction Customer segmentation list contact long managing timeconsuming process CRM help saving time automatically segment list contact based criterion Automated sale report help CRM employee easily organize collect data prospective present customer software dashboard reporting feature make easier evaluate employee performance check progress Accurate forecasting sale improve performance organization essential review past performance CRM creates automated sale report employee use CRM identify key trend estimate future sale adjust strategy goal accordingly Conclusion CRM mean business crucial question every enterprise must ask investing one vast number benefit offer business size benefit CRM technology useful solo freelancer well keep competition company must use CRM help increasing efficiency standing crowd Blog Source httpssptechusacomwhycrmisimportantforeverybusinessTags Salesforce CRM Salesforce Consulting Salesforce Consultant Customer Relationship
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Ecommerce Business Automation: the Ultimate Guide for 2022
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Do you want to know all about eCommerce automation? Me too. Here are the most useful tips and only the latest data from top analytics companies. No more stats from 2012! In addition, I’ve asked a very busy Team Lead about CRM capabilities and he kindly agreed to give me some insights. So, this article covers all you need in 2022.
75% of existing companies could disappear, and consumers wouldn’t care, showed the latest Havas report. They surveyed 395,000 people worldwide and found that the majority expects better customer relationships from brands.
There are many ways to achieve it. But they are all impossible without automation. So, how, why, and when to automate eCommerce business? In this article, you’ll get the answers to basic and advanced questions. We also provide you with the latest and authoritative statistics.
Let’s dive into the automation journey together!
Ecommerce business automation explained
61% of companies all around the world are using automation software and tools. 19% of businesses are planning to use it in the next 12 months, shows IBM’s research. What’s so special about automation?
Ecommerce automation is the use of technology that performs repetitive tasks. And today, it can deal with even some complex cases such as automated incident response. It makes your online store easier to run.
Suppose you’re bored of filling out the same purchase orders. And sometimes you make mistakes that cost the company money. That doesn’t make you a layperson. It proves that people aren’t ideal. So, they can enlist help.
Automation tools streamline all business processes. Finance, accounting, sales, onboarding, shipping — whatever you want. It spares time for more important things and improves customer experience (no more misdirected packages!).
And what about losing jobs and replacing humans with robots? Take a look at McKinsey’s study. It proves the contrary — technologies will change the global labor market, not destroy it. By 2030 analytics expect people to spend more time on technological and social skills than physical and manual. Automation and artificial intelligence will accelerate this shift.
Use cases of eCommerce business automation
Some of the eCommerce business processes are more popular to automate than others. Skynova’s survey states that most small and midsize companies first automate email campaigns and social media marketing.
If you want to simplify your business processes, you need to find the right automation software. And if you want it to be tailored for your needs, you have to hire experts. At Synebo, we can help you automate your eCommerce website at any time, so you won’t need to hire people and pay them salaries.
Below are some use cases of applying technologies to gain more time, leads, and money.
Enterprise resource planning
The enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a form of automation. It integrates and manages business processes, keeps all the necessary data in one place. Thanks to it, many departments complete their missions faster.
Without ERP, your supply chain, finance accounting, and human resources disconnect. Then appear errors like data duplication, untraceable orders, or incorrect shipping data. So, customers receive their product with trouble.
Who benefits from ERP implementation?
ERP is profitable for large enterprises with a complex production process, a wide range of products, and an affiliate network. The company achieves future payback through better resource planning and accurate management.
For small and mid-market business implementation, ERP is a dilemma. It costs a lot, and the realization is complex. Such a decision could even slow down the process and result in losses. But if your business is starting to outgrow QuickBooks and Excel, ERP might be an option.
What is the best enterprise resource planning software?
It depends on the type and size of your enterprise. If it’s large, you should consider Oracle or SAP space. Also, there are dozens of ERP solutions on the market. And if one service isn’t enough, combine it with others. A lot of Fortune Global 500 corporations do that.
If the company is small or midsize, the best solution is to choose cloud-based ERP. They are cheaper because their host is a vendor. The vendor handles purchasing servers, database, maintenance, security, and backup.
How much does ERP cost?
Firstly, you have to spend money on ERP implementation. Costs for SMBs range from $75,000 to $750,000. For large companies — between $1 million and $10 million, as stated in the BetterBuys guide.
Secondly, buy a license. Experts from ERP Research claim that using Cloud ERP varies from $20 to $500. If you want your employees to have their permission to access ERP, you’ll pay from $20 to $250 per user per month. If you prefer them to use ERP simultaneously, the price varies from $50 to $500 per user per month.
In case if you decide to choose perpetual licensing and use your servers, you pay a fee once. The price depends on the number of users and the level of customization. Do not forget about additional payment for maintenance, support, and upgrades.
Workflow automation
Have you ever felt like you have so much work on your shoulders as Atlas? Then it’s time to think about which of your tasks are monotonous activities. Analytics from Asana concluded that the average worker spends 60% of his time on “work about work” — communicating about tasks and hunting down documents.
If you want to increase time for the skilled craft, you have to think about which of your tasks are monotonous activities and then get rid of them.
Workflow automation uses technologies that launch a series of tasks without human intervention. You need only to establish the rules and logic first. Then, workflows will send emails, reminders and schedule tasks by themselves.
HR automation
Instead of hours of manual work, you can try HR automation software. It can enter all new hires’ personal information into payroll, expense, and insurance systems in minutes.
For example, it sends manuals to new employees when they’re assigned a company email address. Here are other HR processes that the system can automate:
applicant tracking
onboarding and offboarding
dealing with contracts
requests for remote working and sick days
sending emails to candidates that aren’t suitable
collecting employees’ feedback
Artificial intelligence and HR
In the past years, HR automation software has included artificial intelligence algorithms. According to the Gartner AI survey, 47% of companies will use AI-based solutions in HR by 2022. 17% have already done it. HR leaders admit that the main reasons to deploy AI were saving costs and improving employee experience.
Personalization in HR
Another feature we should cover is personalization in HR. It is a process of finding the right approach to workers based on all accessible information about them. The goal is to broaden the experience of the employees by customized learning and engagement between them.
Imagine, some of the workers in your company are fast learners, and others are not. During the courses, your mission is to improve the knowledge and skills of both of these groups. Unfortunately, you aren’t familiar with the other people’s abilities and consider gathering them in one group like in school. In the long run, you’ll note personal details. But what if you have 10 minutes for decision-making?
AI could do that for you. It could trace the preferences of all workers based on their previous learning experience. So, it discovers patterns and correlations in behavior among employees and then segments them. It helps to create different teams with the same learning features to make their performance better.
Finance automation
According to the McKinsey Global Institute, we can automate 42% of main finance processes with existing technologies.
Here are some of the core finance processes to automate:
Bookkeeping
Automated bookkeeping is a process when accounting professionals carry out accounting processes via software with machine learning technology. They can apply accounting automation to capturing, reviewing, or interpreting data.
However, automation can’t replace a human bookkeeper. The bookkeeper decides if the level of detail for the chart of accounts is right or sets up rules to suit your specific revenue model. And sometimes people find computer errors, too.
Automated invoice processing
Automated invoicing is the process of moving data from received invoices to your ERP. So, users can make payments within seconds.
Invoicing automation software extracts the copies of invoices from emails, workflows, dedicated folders. The file should be in JPEG, PDF, EDI, or PNG format. Then the system will read the specific fields, verify the information, and add it into ERP. In the end, you have to complete the process with confirmation.
Before automating the invoice, pay attention to the features of the software you chose. How does it deal with different fonts, formats, multiple pages in PDF, and page breaks? The system can’t build an algorithm if the invoice structure fails.
How does invoice automation work?
Before the due date comes, the tool reminds your client about payment. It continues to send messages until you receive money. Why is it so important?
1 out of 10 SMBs receive late payments, reports Thomas Minarik, co-founder of brodmin. He adds that 10% of invoices aren’t covered at all. COVID-19 has only exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities.
54% of global businesses are currently expecting late payment of invoices. That means fees for companies who haven’t paid in time and lower budgets for all.
Tax compliance and reporting
According to the Gartner study, finance leaders think 89% of accounting activities can be automated. The first step in this direction is the standardization of reporting processes. It reminds us of standards on the internet. With it, life is more manageable.
One of the standards is extensible business reporting language (XBRL). It’s based on extensible markup language (XML syntax and related XML technologies). It regulates data exchange and supports the harmonization across reporting chains. Say your final words to the misunderstanding of definitions, manual interpretation, and re-keying.
Note, when you’ve automated several finance processes, make sure your software is sharing information. There’s no point in maintaining different services if they don’t interact.
Ecommerce marketing automation
Marketing automation uses software to simplify tasks like lead nurturing and improving customer experience. With the correct attitude, it customizes an experience for people based on their behavior.
For example, customer relationship management software tracks customer engagements across websites, emails, social, and sales channels. After that, marketing teams start personalized campaigns to deliver the right message to the right person at the right time. That’s how you gain trust and build a loyal audience.
Personalized marketing
People love personalization. They associate it with empathy and a deep understanding of their needs. That’s why 52% of consumers always expect personalized offers, according to Salesforce’s State of the Connected Customer. And how many people do you think answered that companies have failed standards of engagement? 54%. There is a lot of hard though creative work for us.
Omnichannel marketing
Omnichannel marketing engages all your channels to create one unified experience for your customers. They use both physical and digital channels. Three examples of omnichannel marketing:
You retarget someone on Instagram with the abandoned product from the website. You offer guests of your store a coupon with a discount for purchasing online. A client gets a brand’s printed brochure and scans a QR code to get free samples of your products.
As stated by Salesforce, 74% of consumers used multiple channels to start and complete a transaction. It also includes different gadgets. A person can be shopping online from several laptops or mobile devices, and the process will be seamless. 66% of users started and completed buying via multiple devices.
Product recommendations on the website
I remember one interview with Kurt Cobain where he was so excited about picking up clothes in 90’s second hands. He had enjoyed how long it takes to find the fitting shirt. Even if Cobain had like-minded people then, he would be way lonelier now because modern people seek easy solutions. Times of long searches for clothing are gone.
The Salesforce study revealed that 56% of customers want to return to a site that offers product recommendations. Why? Because it’s an easy solution for busy people. And for marketers, it’s the result of complex decisions based on users’ interactions onsite and offsite called a recommendation engine.
What’s a recommendation engine?
It’s a machine that filters the information about a customer to propose the most relevant products. Thanks to it, you get predictions on what each individual will buy. They depend on sales data, trends, seasonality, and click history.
Adaptation
Your recommendation engine should learn fast. Make sure new products appear in a recommendation block. Check if it guarantees seasonality. There might be people who want to buy swimsuits in December. But their motivation is so strong you don’t need to support it with engines. Though, showing unrelated goods to the majority of clients can decrease sales.
Recommendations placement
According to the Clerk.io study, the most performing placement from a revenue point of view is the “Add-To-Cart-Step” section.
Add to it sliders with several lines of products that might interest a visitor. They should include:
visitor recommendations
best cross-sell goods
best sellers
“on-sale”
The same rule applies to placements like the basket and the front page. Show the most popular items on category pages. On product pages, it’s better to propose “frequently purchased together” and alternative recommendations. If the visitor is going to leave the site, trigger an exit popup.
Popup windows
The problem is apparent. A prospect falls out of the process before completing the purchase and lefts items in the shopping cart. How can you decrease the shopping cart abandonment rate?
Propose to save the items in the basket via email and start to send abandoned cart messages later.
and start to send abandoned cart messages later. Offer a discount, free shipping, or other bonuses. Mention that your deal is time-limited. It’s always good to set up a deadline.
Ecommerce email campaigns
We’ve all received hundreds of emails from different companies. Can you remember a few that caught your attention? What are their features? Just like you analyze other companies’ marketing campaigns, you should look at yours.
Check if it facilitates user onboarding, lead nurturing, mailing list segmentation, re-engaging passive users, cross-selling and upselling. Otherwise, how can you sell a product if a person doesn’t believe it’ll improve her life? Below is the list of main stages in the email marketing campaign.
1. Start by sending a warm and helpful welcome email
A welcome email motivates your new subscribers to come back to your store. It has an open rate of 91,43%, says Humanlytics. The key rules of using welcome emails are:
Personalize emails. Include a call to action with a link. Automate sending welcome emails just after the customer subscribed.
2. Segment your email list
Email list segmentation divides visitors into smaller groups to send them targeted emails. According to Mailchimp, segmented campaigns get 100,95% more clicks than non-segmented ones. Here are 6 criteria for segmentation:
demographic data (country, age, gender, company position, income level, etc.)
email engagement (opened emails every time / haven’t opened in two months, etc.; apply tools for email tracking)
past purchases (beauty products / vitamins / tea, etc)
the amount of money spent
behavior on the website (what was a customer interested in?)
customer journey (awareness, consideration, decision, follow-up)
This information will tell you how you can reach out to a person.
3. Nurture your audience with educational content
Lead is a potential customer. Lead nurturing means building relationships with a person at every stage of the sales funnel. Implementing an effective lead nurturing strategy can increase revenue.
Let’s say you sell organic cruelty-free cosmetics without SLS, parabens, and other harmful chemicals. You know how PEG can damage health, but dozens of leads don’t. They need a little bit of education. Send them an email with research that shows the consequences of constantly using mass-market cosmetics. Explain what the alternative is and why it’s more expansive.
Treat leads as if you’re a teacher and they’re pupils. Bring to the table creative briefs and tell a story with facts, showing that you’re a person with a background, too. Be aware of existing trends. And highlight how your product or service influences day-to-day life.
Participate in the contact’s life. Congratulate them on birthdays, new year, and Thanksgiving Day, offer presents and support the holiday mood. Run surveys to get to know your leads better. Monitor their reactions to updates or quality of service via automated emails.
4. Re-engage lost leads
A lost lead is a potential customer who’s visited your site, tried free demos but hasn’t purchased the product or service. Why do you need to get back his attention? There’re competitors on the market who will fight for this lead. And you can’t afford to forget about 5000 passive leads, for example. Yes, some of them will never return. But if you can turn even 5% of those clients, you’ll get 250 consumers.
Use customer relationship management (CRM) to segment your lost leads and start a recovering campaign. The first step is choosing the right CRM. Then goes collecting data and automated delivery of personalized messages.
For example, someone visited your website two weeks ago. They viewed some items, downloaded an eBook, and then disappeared. CRM knows their email address, what pages they’ve opened, what Ebook they’ve received. The system is ready to send those users an email.
5. Cross-sell and upsell in emails
Cross-selling and upselling emails play a huge role in customer retention. These strategies encourage people to buy more. Cross-selling aims to increase sales of complementary products. Like a smartphone and a cover. Upselling offers a more expensive or upgraded version of the product.
You can set up an automated campaign to send personalized cross-selling and upselling emails to the leads.
Ecommerce Advertising Automation
Automated digital advertising puts info about your brand, product, or service into social media, search engines, websites, etc. The technology spares your time and allows your marketing department to focus on the creative side of their work. For example, marketers will generate ideas and test ads rather than seek places for publishing and copy-pasting.
Ecommerce retargeting ad campaigns
Let’s assume you’re scrolling through Instagram or reading an article. And then an ad appears. You see precisely that backpack you were going to buy at an online shop yesterday. That’s the result of retargeting.
Retargeting uses personalized ads to win your audience back. Choose one or two social media platforms and follow the advice below.
5 Steps to run a successful retargeting campaign
Set up tracking that will allow you to collect data on the site’s visitors. Segment your audience. Personalize your content for each audience segment. Set up omnichannel retargeting campaigns. Evaluate the results and repeat.
Ecommerce product inventory management
COVID-19 changed the way product inventory management operates. At the start of the epidemic, we’ve seen disrupted supply chains, changes in ordering volumes, and transportation issues. More and more companies started to automate their product inventory.
The starting point is the automation of a catalog of items. There are several standard operations:
adding item cards (description, attributes, categories)
enrichment of cards with data (updating information)
moderating the merchandise
A small business can conduct all these processes manually. One or two content managers are enough to fill in all the information. But managers can’t avoid mistakes when the company is scaling and the amount of goods increases. That’s why automation of product inventory management might solve the problem.
What is an eCommerce inventory management system capable of?
reordering
goods delivery
inventory item fulfillment
inventory tracking
monitoring data 24/7
Automation of all these business processes saves your money on labor. According to ABI research, the cost of manual audits per year in small stores equals $6,000. In midsize — the number might reach $40,000. In large companies, it’s close to $72,000.
Ecommerce automation software
Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) had been called “Demandware” before Salesforce bought it. This platform primarily serves B2C companies. Though, you can apply it to B2B and B2B2C. It’s cloud-based and unifies customers’ experiences across mobile, social, web channels, and stores.
Commerce cloud connects with consumers via:
marketing
merchandising
content
promotions
customer service
predictive intelligence
SFCC probably is the most customized eCommerce business automation software. However, you’ll need to call for assistance because customization requires a high level of technical skills. At Synebo, we help businesses with custom Salesforce development. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
“SFCC is all about big commercial enterprise-level solutions for companies like Adidas, Nike, Loreal, LV, etc,” tells Andrew Nikolaichuk, Salesforce Commerce Cloud Lead at Synebo.
He adds that the commerce cloud is a part of the Salesforce ecosystem. That fact allows you to quickly and easily adjust the connection with the rest of the company’s products.
“Besides, there are more than 400 ready-made integrations of solutions conducted by third-party players. It could be payment processing services, loyalty and order management systems (OMS),” concludes Andrew.
HubSpot is a CRM that focuses on marketing and sales efforts. It’s 100% free and user-friendly. However, its customization capabilities are limited. You’re not allowed to work with CSS, so you won’t be able to change email templates.
Hubspot CRM offers you:
Sales Hub — tools that track leads and qualify leads. They deal with emails, notifications, sales automation, and customizable reports.
Marketing Hub — a system that helps grow traffic and generate leads, customizes workflows, and manages content.
Service Hub collects all your data and services in one place.CMS Hub aims to leverage the conversion of your website. It provides you with content creation, lead generation, and SEO tools.
Operations Hub connects your apps and cleans your customer data. Data automation, workflow extensions, team management, and permissions are available.
HubSpot CRM will fit small and midsize companies because it’s user-friendly. Some of its services are free. Hiring developers is not necessary to integrate the software into your company’s website. You can do it by yourself.
Nonetheless, there are some drawbacks to using Hubspot. Free features are enough only for primary functions.
Freshworks (formerly Freshsales) is a cloud-based CRM that helps with turning leads into customers. It offers software for email tracking, lead capturing, marketing analytics, contact management, and others. Consider working with this company if you are interested in eCommerce business automation.
Freshworks’ features are:
calendar of reminders
base for documents
email marketing
lead generation and qualification
workflow automation
SMM integration
A lot of Freshworks users say it makes selling, tracking, planning, and auditing processes comfortable.
The drawbacks include tedious data analysis for large datasets, problems with reporting, a small email limit (which is 500 per user), a confusing interface.
Final Thoughts
The global market of eCommerce business automation tools is a prosperous place full of personalization and AI algorithms. It seems like everyone can find something here. Start with analyzing your goals and then consider building custom automation solutions that will help you reach your objectives.
Please share your thoughts on eCommerce automation with me. I’ll be happy to connect :)
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['Kristina Shkriabina']
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2021-12-24 09:56:06.501000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Sales Automation', 'Marketing Automation', 'Salesforce Development', 'Ecommerce Automation']
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Title Ecommerce Business Automation Ultimate Guide 2022Content want know eCommerce automation useful tip latest data top analytics company stats 2012 addition I’ve asked busy Team Lead CRM capability kindly agreed give insight article cover need 2022 75 existing company could disappear consumer wouldn’t care showed latest Havas report surveyed 395000 people worldwide found majority expects better customer relationship brand many way achieve impossible without automation automate eCommerce business article you’ll get answer basic advanced question also provide latest authoritative statistic Let’s dive automation journey together Ecommerce business automation explained 61 company around world using automation software tool 19 business planning use next 12 month show IBM’s research What’s special automation Ecommerce automation use technology performs repetitive task today deal even complex case automated incident response make online store easier run Suppose you’re bored filling purchase order sometimes make mistake cost company money doesn’t make layperson prof people aren’t ideal enlist help Automation tool streamline business process Finance accounting sale onboarding shipping — whatever want spare time important thing improves customer experience misdirected package losing job replacing human robot Take look McKinsey’s study prof contrary — technology change global labor market destroy 2030 analytics expect people spend time technological social skill physical manual Automation artificial intelligence accelerate shift Use case eCommerce business automation eCommerce business process popular automate others Skynova’s survey state small midsize company first automate email campaign social medium marketing want simplify business process need find right automation software want tailored need hire expert Synebo help automate eCommerce website time won’t need hire people pay salary use case applying technology gain time lead money Enterprise resource planning enterprise resource planning ERP system form automation integrates manages business process keep necessary data one place Thanks many department complete mission faster Without ERP supply chain finance accounting human resource disconnect appear error like data duplication untraceable order incorrect shipping data customer receive product trouble benefit ERP implementation ERP profitable large enterprise complex production process wide range product affiliate network company achieves future payback better resource planning accurate management small midmarket business implementation ERP dilemma cost lot realization complex decision could even slow process result loss business starting outgrow QuickBooks Excel ERP might option best enterprise resource planning software depends type size enterprise it’s large consider Oracle SAP space Also dozen ERP solution market one service isn’t enough combine others lot Fortune Global 500 corporation company small midsize best solution choose cloudbased ERP cheaper host vendor vendor handle purchasing server database maintenance security backup much ERP cost Firstly spend money ERP implementation Costs SMBs range 75000 750000 large company — 1 million 10 million stated BetterBuys guide Secondly buy license Experts ERP Research claim using Cloud ERP varies 20 500 want employee permission access ERP you’ll pay 20 250 per user per month prefer use ERP simultaneously price varies 50 500 per user per month case decide choose perpetual licensing use server pay fee price depends number user level customization forget additional payment maintenance support upgrade Workflow automation ever felt like much work shoulder Atlas it’s time think task monotonous activity Analytics Asana concluded average worker spends 60 time “work work” — communicating task hunting document want increase time skilled craft think task monotonous activity get rid Workflow automation us technology launch series task without human intervention need establish rule logic first workflow send email reminder schedule task HR automation Instead hour manual work try HR automation software enter new hires’ personal information payroll expense insurance system minute For example sends manual new employee they’re assigned company email address HR process system automate applicant tracking onboarding offboarding dealing contract request remote working sick day sending email candidate aren’t suitable collecting employees’ feedback Artificial intelligence HR past year HR automation software included artificial intelligence algorithm According Gartner AI survey 47 company use AIbased solution HR 2022 17 already done HR leader admit main reason deploy AI saving cost improving employee experience Personalization HR Another feature cover personalization HR process finding right approach worker based accessible information goal broaden experience employee customized learning engagement Imagine worker company fast learner others course mission improve knowledge skill group Unfortunately aren’t familiar people’s ability consider gathering one group like school long run you’ll note personal detail 10 minute decisionmaking AI could could trace preference worker based previous learning experience discovers pattern correlation behavior among employee segment help create different team learning feature make performance better Finance automation According McKinsey Global Institute automate 42 main finance process existing technology core finance process automate Bookkeeping Automated bookkeeping process accounting professional carry accounting process via software machine learning technology apply accounting automation capturing reviewing interpreting data However automation can’t replace human bookkeeper bookkeeper decides level detail chart account right set rule suit specific revenue model sometimes people find computer error Automated invoice processing Automated invoicing process moving data received invoice ERP user make payment within second Invoicing automation software extract copy invoice email workflow dedicated folder file JPEG PDF EDI PNG format system read specific field verify information add ERP end complete process confirmation automating invoice pay attention feature software chose deal different font format multiple page PDF page break system can’t build algorithm invoice structure fails invoice automation work due date come tool reminds client payment continues send message receive money important 1 10 SMBs receive late payment report Thomas Minarik cofounder brodmin add 10 invoice aren’t covered COVID19 exacerbated preexisting vulnerability 54 global business currently expecting late payment invoice mean fee company haven’t paid time lower budget Tax compliance reporting According Gartner study finance leader think 89 accounting activity automated first step direction standardization reporting process reminds u standard internet life manageable One standard extensible business reporting language XBRL It’s based extensible markup language XML syntax related XML technology regulates data exchange support harmonization across reporting chain Say final word misunderstanding definition manual interpretation rekeying Note you’ve automated several finance process make sure software sharing information There’s point maintaining different service don’t interact Ecommerce marketing automation Marketing automation us software simplify task like lead nurturing improving customer experience correct attitude customizes experience people based behavior example customer relationship management software track customer engagement across website email social sale channel marketing team start personalized campaign deliver right message right person right time That’s gain trust build loyal audience Personalized marketing People love personalization associate empathy deep understanding need That’s 52 consumer always expect personalized offer according Salesforce’s State Connected Customer many people think answered company failed standard engagement 54 lot hard though creative work u Omnichannel marketing Omnichannel marketing engages channel create one unified experience customer use physical digital channel Three example omnichannel marketing retarget someone Instagram abandoned product website offer guest store coupon discount purchasing online client get brand’s printed brochure scan QR code get free sample product stated Salesforce 74 consumer used multiple channel start complete transaction also includes different gadget person shopping online several laptop mobile device process seamless 66 user started completed buying via multiple device Product recommendation website remember one interview Kurt Cobain excited picking clothes 90’s second hand enjoyed long take find fitting shirt Even Cobain likeminded people would way lonelier modern people seek easy solution Times long search clothing gone Salesforce study revealed 56 customer want return site offer product recommendation it’s easy solution busy people marketer it’s result complex decision based users’ interaction onsite offsite called recommendation engine What’s recommendation engine It’s machine filter information customer propose relevant product Thanks get prediction individual buy depend sale data trend seasonality click history Adaptation recommendation engine learn fast Make sure new product appear recommendation block Check guarantee seasonality might people want buy swimsuit December motivation strong don’t need support engine Though showing unrelated good majority client decrease sale Recommendations placement According Clerkio study performing placement revenue point view “AddToCartStep” section Add slider several line product might interest visitor include visitor recommendation best crosssell good best seller “onsale” rule applies placement like basket front page Show popular item category page product page it’s better propose “frequently purchased together” alternative recommendation visitor going leave site trigger exit popup Popup window problem apparent prospect fall process completing purchase left item shopping cart decrease shopping cart abandonment rate Propose save item basket via email start send abandoned cart message later start send abandoned cart message later Offer discount free shipping bonus Mention deal timelimited It’s always good set deadline Ecommerce email campaign We’ve received hundred email different company remember caught attention feature like analyze companies’ marketing campaign look Check facilitates user onboarding lead nurturing mailing list segmentation reengaging passive user crossselling upselling Otherwise sell product person doesn’t believe it’ll improve life list main stage email marketing campaign 1 Start sending warm helpful welcome email welcome email motivates new subscriber come back store open rate 9143 say Humanlytics key rule using welcome email Personalize email Include call action link Automate sending welcome email customer subscribed 2 Segment email list Email list segmentation divide visitor smaller group send targeted email According Mailchimp segmented campaign get 10095 click nonsegmented one 6 criterion segmentation demographic data country age gender company position income level etc email engagement opened email every time haven’t opened two month etc apply tool email tracking past purchase beauty product vitamin tea etc amount money spent behavior website customer interested customer journey awareness consideration decision followup information tell reach person 3 Nurture audience educational content Lead potential customer Lead nurturing mean building relationship person every stage sale funnel Implementing effective lead nurturing strategy increase revenue Let’s say sell organic crueltyfree cosmetic without SLS parabens harmful chemical know PEG damage health dozen lead don’t need little bit education Send email research show consequence constantly using massmarket cosmetic Explain alternative it’s expansive Treat lead you’re teacher they’re pupil Bring table creative brief tell story fact showing you’re person background aware existing trend highlight product service influence daytoday life Participate contact’s life Congratulate birthday new year Thanksgiving Day offer present support holiday mood Run survey get know lead better Monitor reaction update quality service via automated email 4 Reengage lost lead lost lead potential customer who’s visited site tried free demo hasn’t purchased product service need get back attention There’re competitor market fight lead can’t afford forget 5000 passive lead example Yes never return turn even 5 client you’ll get 250 consumer Use customer relationship management CRM segment lost lead start recovering campaign first step choosing right CRM go collecting data automated delivery personalized message example someone visited website two week ago viewed item downloaded eBook disappeared CRM know email address page they’ve opened Ebook they’ve received system ready send user email 5 Crosssell upsell email Crossselling upselling email play huge role customer retention strategy encourage people buy Crossselling aim increase sale complementary product Like smartphone cover Upselling offer expensive upgraded version product set automated campaign send personalized crossselling upselling email lead Ecommerce Advertising Automation Automated digital advertising put info brand product service social medium search engine website etc technology spare time allows marketing department focus creative side work example marketer generate idea test ad rather seek place publishing copypasting Ecommerce retargeting ad campaign Let’s assume you’re scrolling Instagram reading article ad appears see precisely backpack going buy online shop yesterday That’s result retargeting Retargeting us personalized ad win audience back Choose one two social medium platform follow advice 5 Steps run successful retargeting campaign Set tracking allow collect data site’s visitor Segment audience Personalize content audience segment Set omnichannel retargeting campaign Evaluate result repeat Ecommerce product inventory management COVID19 changed way product inventory management operates start epidemic we’ve seen disrupted supply chain change ordering volume transportation issue company started automate product inventory starting point automation catalog item several standard operation adding item card description attribute category enrichment card data updating information moderating merchandise small business conduct process manually One two content manager enough fill information manager can’t avoid mistake company scaling amount good increase That’s automation product inventory management might solve problem eCommerce inventory management system capable reordering good delivery inventory item fulfillment inventory tracking monitoring data 247 Automation business process save money labor According ABI research cost manual audit per year small store equal 6000 midsize — number might reach 40000 large company it’s close 72000 Ecommerce automation software Salesforce Commerce Cloud SFCC called “Demandware” Salesforce bought platform primarily serf B2C company Though apply B2B B2B2C It’s cloudbased unifies customers’ experience across mobile social web channel store Commerce cloud connects consumer via marketing merchandising content promotion customer service predictive intelligence SFCC probably customized eCommerce business automation software However you’ll need call assistance customization requires high level technical skill Synebo help business with custom Salesforce development question hesitate contact u “SFCC big commercial enterpriselevel solution company like Adidas Nike Loreal LV etc” tell Andrew Nikolaichuk Salesforce Commerce Cloud Lead Synebo add commerce cloud part Salesforce ecosystem fact allows quickly easily adjust connection rest company’s product “Besides 400 readymade integration solution conducted thirdparty player could payment processing service loyalty order management system OMS” concludes Andrew HubSpot CRM focus marketing sale effort It’s 100 free userfriendly However customization capability limited You’re allowed work CSS won’t able change email template Hubspot CRM offer Sales Hub — tool track lead qualify lead deal email notification sale automation customizable report Marketing Hub — system help grow traffic generate lead customizes workflow manages content Service Hub collect data service one placeCMS Hub aim leverage conversion website provides content creation lead generation SEO tool Operations Hub connects apps clean customer data Data automation workflow extension team management permission available HubSpot CRM fit small midsize company it’s userfriendly service free Hiring developers necessary integrate software company’s website Nonetheless drawback using Hubspot Free feature enough primary function Freshworks formerly Freshsales cloudbased CRM help turning lead customer offer software email tracking lead capturing marketing analytics contact management others Consider working company interested eCommerce business automation Freshworks’ feature calendar reminder base document email marketing lead generation qualification workflow automation SMM integration lot Freshworks user say make selling tracking planning auditing process comfortable drawback include tedious data analysis large datasets problem reporting small email limit 500 per user confusing interface Final Thoughts global market eCommerce business automation tool prosperous place full personalization AI algorithm seems like everyone find something Start analyzing goal consider building custom automation solution help reach objective Please share thought eCommerce automation I’ll happy connect Tags CRM Sales Automation Marketing Automation Salesforce Development Ecommerce Automation
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Choose The Best CRM Software
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A lot of business depends on certain pillars. Customers are one of them! Relationship with the user is a core for business growth. Staying on the top priority of the customer is hard due to cut-throat competition between companies. You have to be different from others.
The best way to make your services and business different is to take care of the user at every step. “Customer Relationship Management Software” helps in taking care of business. The software saves the information of the user & support an organisation to keep track of its users. The software helps to understand the customer journey and eliminates the complexity. A wide category of tools is used in the business that benefits a business. The three main categories of the CRM systems are:
Analytical : The primary focus is to analyse and assess the customer’s data for a deep understanding and insight into their preferences. Digital tools are available to anticipate the information but data analysis make thing valuable for your company. The analytical CRM helps you to understand customer behaviour. The data will support taking further steps and converting leads into sales. Deep knowledge of customers helps in an increment of customer retention and their problems.
: The primary focus is to analyse and assess the customer’s data for a deep understanding and insight into their preferences. Digital tools are available to anticipate the information but data analysis make thing valuable for your company. The analytical CRM helps you to understand customer behaviour. The data will support taking further steps and converting leads into sales. Deep knowledge of customers helps in an increment of customer retention and their problems. Collaborative : An appropriate knowledge about the user is important for every department and unit of an organisation. The information distribution makes the department aware about customer feedback, trends and their behaviour with the help of Collaborative CRM. The customer support collects all the information and transfers it to the marketing and sales department.
: An appropriate knowledge about the user is important for every department and unit of an organisation. The information distribution makes the department aware about customer feedback, trends and their behaviour with the help of Collaborative CRM. The customer support collects all the information and transfers it to the marketing and sales department. Operational: Customer Relationship is a result of a successful streamline of the company’s process. The Operational CRM keep focused on the complete customer journey, from the first interaction to lead management and conversion as a customer. It brings an automation feature for top-notch services.
Customer Relationship Management is an important thing for business success. Using CRM Software, a company can anticipate all its customer information and track to make them valuable users. It adds quality to the customer journey to give them the best experience.
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https://medium.com/@shanesmiths/choose-the-best-crm-software-4ca70c8ab9cb
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['Shane Smith']
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2021-12-16 07:06:50.607000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'CRM', 'Crm Tool', 'Crm Software', 'Customer Engagement']
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Title Choose Best CRM SoftwareContent lot business depends certain pillar Customers one Relationship user core business growth Staying top priority customer hard due cutthroat competition company different others best way make service business different take care user every step “Customer Relationship Management Software” help taking care business software save information user support organisation keep track user software help understand customer journey eliminates complexity wide category tool used business benefit business three main category CRM system Analytical primary focus analyse ass customer’s data deep understanding insight preference Digital tool available anticipate information data analysis make thing valuable company analytical CRM help understand customer behaviour data support taking step converting lead sale Deep knowledge customer help increment customer retention problem primary focus analyse ass customer’s data deep understanding insight preference Digital tool available anticipate information data analysis make thing valuable company analytical CRM help understand customer behaviour data support taking step converting lead sale Deep knowledge customer help increment customer retention problem Collaborative appropriate knowledge user important every department unit organisation information distribution make department aware customer feedback trend behaviour help Collaborative CRM customer support collect information transfer marketing sale department appropriate knowledge user important every department unit organisation information distribution make department aware customer feedback trend behaviour help Collaborative CRM customer support collect information transfer marketing sale department Operational Customer Relationship result successful streamline company’s process Operational CRM keep focused complete customer journey first interaction lead management conversion customer brings automation feature topnotch service Customer Relationship Management important thing business success Using CRM Software company anticipate customer information track make valuable user add quality customer journey give best experienceTags Crm Solution CRM Crm Tool Crm Software Customer Engagement
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What is a Practice Management System?
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A practice management system is software designed to assist hearing care professionals and administrators streamline daily tasks within their hearing centers, improving operational efficiency and customer care.
A practice management system (PMS), sometimes also referred to as an
office management system (OMS),
electronic medical record (EMR) or
customer relationship management (CRM) system.
It is a software system that supports your hearing center operations end-to-end. Keep in mind, there’s a difference between an electronic medical record and practice management system. The EMR is the software that clinical staff use to document patient care within the practice. The PMS software streamlines daily tasks (e.g., scheduling, invoicing) to support your practice. But why do you need this and how can it support your shops?
Picture this, you own a busy, multi-unit hearing care practice. You’re relying on manual scheduling systems, but it gets confusing when you try to manage calendars for multiple audiologists across your centers. Your front desk staff spends significant time trying to track appointments, fittings, and cancellations, but sometimes they make mistakes, or something gets lost.
They also struggle to keep up and with tracking follow up calls and emails to existing customers, as well as sending onboarding reminders to new clients who were just fitted with their first hearing aids. Your team understands the need for regular communications to customers at predetermined intervals, but they’re having difficulties keeping track of all these outreach efforts. And this is just their scheduling challenges — they’re also having a hard time manually managing customer records, invoicing, and data collection.
Lastly, since the data from the audiological equipment is not integrated into the system, the staff needs to enter the client data multiple times and the data is not clean. The staff thinks there must be a better way to streamline and simplify these tasks. There is!
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https://medium.com/auditdata/what-is-a-practice-management-system-9ce6c531a1eb
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['Pms Software', 'CRM', 'Crm Software', 'Oms', 'Emr Software']
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Title Practice Management SystemContent practice management system software designed assist hearing care professional administrator streamline daily task within hearing center improving operational efficiency customer care practice management system PMS sometimes also referred office management system OMS electronic medical record EMR customer relationship management CRM system software system support hearing center operation endtoend Keep mind there’s difference electronic medical record practice management system EMR software clinical staff use document patient care within practice PMS software streamlines daily task eg scheduling invoicing support practice need support shop Picture busy multiunit hearing care practice You’re relying manual scheduling system get confusing try manage calendar multiple audiologists across center front desk staff spends significant time trying track appointment fitting cancellation sometimes make mistake something get lost also struggle keep tracking follow call email existing customer well sending onboarding reminder new client fitted first hearing aid team understands need regular communication customer predetermined interval they’re difficulty keeping track outreach effort scheduling challenge — they’re also hard time manually managing customer record invoicing data collection Lastly since data audiological equipment integrated system staff need enter client data multiple time data clean staff think must better way streamline simplify task isTags Pms Software CRM Crm Software Oms Emr Software
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Best CRM software for small business | Free CRM system 2021
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Why small businesses
should use CRM
No business is as close to its customers as a small business since they can provide a very personalized level of service and attend to their customer’s every need. With the help of a CRM system, it is possible to facilitate new efficiencies and gain better insights to generate revenue and help deliver personalized services that make your business stand apart from others and eventually take your business to the next level.
Unlike complex & expensive CRMs built for addressing the needs of large enterprises, we at SalezShark have an ideal contact management software for small business with a plethora of constructive features that make it really simple to use and navigate. With the right mix of AI and automation, supported by a strong support team, it covers all aspects of data/contact management, sales management, reporting and analytics.
With the right CRM solution
your sales team can stay organized, productive and build better customer relationships as an investment in CRM is reported to pay you back
Source: Nucleus Research
Benefits of choosing SalezShark CRM software for small business
Feature loaded CRM for growing SMBs at almost half the cost
Leverage revenue with lead management
Keep all the relevant information of potential prospects under a single roof for easy management & tracking. SalezShark free CRM software for small business allows users to automate lead distribution, generation & nurturing to make the most of resources and engaging them efficiently.
3600customer view
Get access to the single and holistic view of customers, campaigns, leads, sales stage & more inside the best CRM for small business 2021 to understand & reach them effectively. By developing a deep understanding of your buyer’s personas, you can build an intelligent and data-driven marketing approach with higher chances of getting successful in reduced costs.
WE ARE POPULAR
by users worldwide!
Core features of best CRM for small business 2021
What differentiates SalezShark from other CRM solutions?
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https://medium.com/@talha.nasim/best-crm-software-for-small-business-free-crm-system-2021-367ea8f47277
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['Software', 'CRM']
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Title Best CRM software small business Free CRM system 2021Content small business use CRM business close customer small business since provide personalized level service attend customer’s every need help CRM system possible facilitate new efficiency gain better insight generate revenue help deliver personalized service make business stand apart others eventually take business next level Unlike complex expensive CRMs built addressing need large enterprise SalezShark ideal contact management software small business plethora constructive feature make really simple use navigate right mix AI automation supported strong support team cover aspect datacontact management sale management reporting analytics right CRM solution sale team stay organized productive build better customer relationship investment CRM reported pay back Source Nucleus Research Benefits choosing SalezShark CRM software small business Feature loaded CRM growing SMBs almost half cost Leverage revenue lead management Keep relevant information potential prospect single roof easy management tracking SalezShark free CRM software small business allows user automate lead distribution generation nurturing make resource engaging efficiently 3600customer view Get access single holistic view customer campaign lead sale stage inside best CRM small business 2021 understand reach effectively developing deep understanding buyer’s persona build intelligent datadriven marketing approach higher chance getting successful reduced cost POPULAR user worldwide Core feature best CRM small business 2021 differentiates SalezShark CRM solutionsTags Software CRM
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CRM Initiatives That Boosts Your Business
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CRM or customer relationship management is an integral part of a company where all professional aspects of running a business like technology, strategy, and practices are formulated and applied. All of these are related to customer relations and how to take care of them. These are all meant to boost the growth of the company’s sales figures. This system allows companies to collate all the data of their customers concerning different categories which include the website, social media accounts, marketing materials, direct email, live chat, and telephone. Aside from these, it also allows them to gather information regarding the personal data of the customer, his preferences for purchasing, his concerns, and his purchase background. In doing so, a salesperson can design his approach toward a certain customer based on the information that the CRM gathers and provides. These features will definitely make it a lot easier for the sales force to do their job and will surely boost the performance of your company. Customers are the center of every business’s growth; their strategies, plans, blogs, services, etc. are all dependent upon their user-base. And one of the best ways to fuel the master plan of retaining and establishing a powerful bond between the brand and its customers is through CRM.
However, retention and conversions are not the only verticals in which CRM can help your brand. It can be used for improving your site’s SEO as well.
Why Would You Need a CRM System?
CRM systems and strategies have a lot to do in improving a lot of aspects of a company. These include sales, marketing, and customer care. There is a big chance that if anything happens to these, the CRM system is affected. The best thing that you can do is to ask yourself what issues does your company usually faces? Most companies have an old system in place. Sometimes they just do not realize that it is there. Even throwback systems like note cards used in files to keep track of customer records can be considered management systems. Some companies use a database system to manage their accounts. Then there are those who use their emailing systems as a form of management control. However, these things are not that reliable anymore with the fast changes in the business world. In most cases, these companies end up having a messy manner of managing their customer accounts and their data. This is where the need for a CRM system comes in. It makes the management of records easier.
Reward Adoption
The CRM software functions only when someone operates it. Usually, staff and a salesperson are the ones who handle it. In this manner, adoption rates should be high and must contribute to success. The salespeople now can easily manage their customer accounts once they have successfully undergone the proper training on how to operate them. However, officials have to make sure that their customers are in the system. They should only offer commissions and other incentives to salespeople if their customers are in the CRM system. This includes workers comp attorneys. This strategy can be applied in other departments where CRM is applied. In this case, it becomes a mandatory step that a sales force must have to comply with.
Learn, be flexible, and evolve your business
Apply effective metrics in your system. This is something you can do with CRM. It is important that every company be able to map their customers and their progress in their business dealings. They can use the data to produce the programs and strategies they can apply to specific customers.
Mark Mobile as a Top Priority
The good thing about CRM is that it is not just a standalone application. So many people rely on their mobile devices today. CRM can be accessed in this manner. This is the perfect way to improve the productivity of salespeople since they need to be on the go most of the time. This service is a big help to companies and can push their sales figures up. When utilized properly, they can do their marketing anywhere they are.
Audit Skill Sets
Check the present skills applied in your company. It is important that these skills are the necessary ones to act as support for your CRM. Another important thing is to determine what kind of training is required with regards to developing technological skills. One can only update their employee’s skill set by providing the proper training that they can provide.
Build a Culture
Another important thing that a business owner can do is to create a company culture where the CRM system plays an integral part in the operations. This will ensure the continuous growth of the business. That includes marketing and creating engagement with customers who visit your website.
These initiatives are designed to maximize your business abilities with the application of CRM or customer management systems. It is a tool that is meant to maximize all your company’s opportunities and capabilities while improving its overall performance of it.
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https://medium.com/@sunny.popli/crm-initiatives-that-boosts-your-business-7c389eba5a6a
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['Sunny Popli']
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2021-12-22 09:18:02.079000+00:00
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['CRM', 'SEO', 'Management']
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Title CRM Initiatives Boosts BusinessContent CRM customer relationship management integral part company professional aspect running business like technology strategy practice formulated applied related customer relation take care meant boost growth company’s sale figure system allows company collate data customer concerning different category include website social medium account marketing material direct email live chat telephone Aside also allows gather information regarding personal data customer preference purchasing concern purchase background salesperson design approach toward certain customer based information CRM gather provides feature definitely make lot easier sale force job surely boost performance company Customers center every business’s growth strategy plan blog service etc dependent upon userbase one best way fuel master plan retaining establishing powerful bond brand customer CRM However retention conversion vertical CRM help brand used improving site’s SEO well Would Need CRM System CRM system strategy lot improving lot aspect company include sale marketing customer care big chance anything happens CRM system affected best thing ask issue company usually face company old system place Sometimes realize Even throwback system like note card used file keep track customer record considered management system company use database system manage account use emailing system form management control However thing reliable anymore fast change business world case company end messy manner managing customer account data need CRM system come make management record easier Reward Adoption CRM software function someone operates Usually staff salesperson one handle manner adoption rate high must contribute success salesperson easily manage customer account successfully undergone proper training operate However official make sure customer system offer commission incentive salesperson customer CRM system includes worker comp attorney strategy applied department CRM applied case becomes mandatory step sale force must comply Learn flexible evolve business Apply effective metric system something CRM important every company able map customer progress business dealing use data produce program strategy apply specific customer Mark Mobile Top Priority good thing CRM standalone application many people rely mobile device today CRM accessed manner perfect way improve productivity salesperson since need go time service big help company push sale figure utilized properly marketing anywhere Audit Skill Sets Check present skill applied company important skill necessary one act support CRM Another important thing determine kind training required regard developing technological skill One update employee’s skill set providing proper training provide Build Culture Another important thing business owner create company culture CRM system play integral part operation ensure continuous growth business includes marketing creating engagement customer visit website initiative designed maximize business ability application CRM customer management system tool meant maximize company’s opportunity capability improving overall performance itTags CRM SEO Management
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Here’s how you can combine Suite CRM and Twilio
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Twilio is a customer engagement platform used by businesses to build unique, personalized experiences for their customers. It powers all manners of platforms on both web and mobile environments.
CRM is a powerful sales automation tool that gives a bird’s eye view of sales to business managers.
You might wonder if it is possible to harness the powerful communication capabilities of Twilio in CRM software. Maybe you want to streamline your sales process by having salespeople within calling distance of any interested customers, or you want to be able to contact your leads directly from the CRM to be able to close sales more efficiently.
Good news is, now you can. With our remarkable RT Telephony plugin, you can make use of Twilio’s excellent APIs for both voice calls and messaging, right inside the CRM. Reach out to potential customers, or have your sales team accessible to any customers by using telephony and messaging system built for use within the CRM.
What can RT Telephony do?
With RT Telephony, not only can you use a Twilio number as a single access point for callers, but also, you can set up an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) system complete with extension numbers and phone directory that can guide customers in reaching their desired representative. You can even set up an operator who can forward calls to available team members. The highlight is that the administrator can set up access privileges for each team member individually so that you can control which of them can take calls, which can make calls, and if they are limited to SMS etc.
If your sales team is not up to par in taking customers’ calls, not only is there an option to leave voicemail messages, but also you can set up individual external numbers that the calls can be redirected to so that the customer doesn’t get ignored.
When it comes to SMS, not only can team members message a contact or lead in a familiar chatbox environment, but those with appropriate access privileges can set up SMS marketing campaigns that can send messages at scheduled times to target lists of contacts. This is a way to keep ahead of the curve by covering multiple potential sales at once.
How do I set up RT Telephony?
If RT Telephony sounds like something you can use in your day to day sales activities, and you think it will enhance your CRM experience, you need to do the following:
Set up a Twilio account with at least one phone number. You will need to buy a number from within Twilio. Purchase a monthly or yearly subscription for RT Telephony on Suite Store. Log in to your CRM as an administrator, and install the RT Telephony plugin. Follow all the steps carefully. In the RT Telephony Configuration settings, set up the IVR and User Management settings according to your preference. You are ready to go. If you are having issues, or if the installation doesn’t go as planned, you are welcome to contact [email protected], or create a case on Suite Store itself.
Other CRM Solutions
If you would like to know about Rolustech, or find out more about our work, including our customized CRM solutions for all your business needs, please visit our website www.rolustech.com.
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https://medium.com/@pt_rolustech/heres-how-you-can-combine-crm-and-twilio-b7b5b518d418
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['Plugin Team']
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2021-12-27 12:33:06.279000+00:00
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['Telephony', 'CRM', 'Technology', 'Suitecrm Plugins', 'Suitecrm']
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Title Here’s combine Suite CRM TwilioContent Twilio customer engagement platform used business build unique personalized experience customer power manner platform web mobile environment CRM powerful sale automation tool give bird’s eye view sale business manager might wonder possible harness powerful communication capability Twilio CRM software Maybe want streamline sale process salesperson within calling distance interested customer want able contact lead directly CRM able close sale efficiently Good news remarkable RT Telephony plugin make use Twilio’s excellent APIs voice call messaging right inside CRM Reach potential customer sale team accessible customer using telephony messaging system built use within CRM RT Telephony RT Telephony use Twilio number single access point caller also set IVR Interactive Voice Response system complete extension number phone directory guide customer reaching desired representative even set operator forward call available team member highlight administrator set access privilege team member individually control take call make call limited SMS etc sale team par taking customers’ call option leave voicemail message also set individual external number call redirected customer doesn’t get ignored come SMS team member message contact lead familiar chatbox environment appropriate access privilege set SMS marketing campaign send message scheduled time target list contact way keep ahead curve covering multiple potential sale set RT Telephony RT Telephony sound like something use day day sale activity think enhance CRM experience need following Set Twilio account least one phone number need buy number within Twilio Purchase monthly yearly subscription RT Telephony Suite Store Log CRM administrator install RT Telephony plugin Follow step carefully RT Telephony Configuration setting set IVR User Management setting according preference ready go issue installation doesn’t go planned welcome contact supportrolustechcom create case Suite Store CRM Solutions would like know Rolustech find work including customized CRM solution business need please visit website wwwrolustechcomTags Telephony CRM Technology Suitecrm Plugins Suitecrm
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Imprint and Industries
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In the present scenario, society needs solutions to manage the workforce. Therefore, if we consider the aspect of the industries that Imprint could cover, the list would be never-ending. This is because with the dynamic nature of the society and the market, things are constantly changing. It is important for industries to meet the demands of their consumers. To achieve that, every industry requires a better workforce equation. Simplifying the workforce equation is the need of the hour. This is when Imprint comes to the picture and quite often, to the rescue.
Imprint AI is a new-age, high-end workforce automation crm software that is primarily aimed at simplifying the workforce equation with an advanced end-to-end workforce management solution. It enhances productivity and enables 360-degree monitoring of field force. It is furnished with advanced features like attendance management, expense management, knowledge base and lead management as stated earlier. Apart from that it has many features and capacities that make it a perfect fit to the market that is dynamic and to the world that is constantly evolving.
Imprint as a workforce management solution has multi-faceted functionality across a wide range of sectors. However, if we consider workforce management and field workforce management, as stated, some industries require it overtly while in others the need is subtle. Imprint has catered to a large number of sectors. It is trusted by over 100 consumers, used by over 1000 sales managers. It has proven itself to be one of the finest workforce solutions to field agents across 3 continents over a very short span of time. With the richest diversity in features and innovation at the core of its ideology, Imprint is ever expanding.
The primary sectors that Imprint is aimed at dealing with and have dealt with are as follows:
B2B: Imprint is designed to solve the workforce management equation for an ever-expanding range of sectors. It reduces the manual labour by shifting the focus from tedious management based task to the aspect of enhancing actual sales with AI-ML powered automation.
B2B2C: Field Force Automation market is predicted to grow up to USD 2.8 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 18.2%. With its dynamic rate of adoption technology to increase field force efficiency, North America is predicted to dominate with the largest market followed by Europe, closely.
The sector that Imprint is looking to engage with at the moment are as follows:-
Banks and NBFCs- This is one of the primary industries that rely heavily on the field agents who are constantly on-the-move for tasks as well as meetings. It is a mammoth task to keep a track on the sales force simultaneously keeping a track of the individual performance, trips and expenses. Both the managers and the field workforce struggle with cumbersome paperwork for loan approvals and on-boarding of new customers. Manual management of daily schedules, assigned tasks, client data and reimbursements reduces holistic productivity and increases chances of error.
With Imprint, things become a lot easier:-
Managers can keep a track of their field staff on a real-time basis. Assigning responsibilities and monitoring on a real-time basis becomes a lot more convenient.
Time sheet allows tracking of real-time data with check-in and check-out details and simplifies attendance management.
The aspect of planning and lead management becomes convenient.
Digital meetings are made easier with DialTM.
Digitization of paper works reduces expenses as well as chances of potential error.
Expenses and reimbursement simplified: Actual data of the kilometers traveled, food bills, client expenses if any can be managed and uploaded digitally.
Time saved by both managers and agents can be used for improving sales efforts and achieving higher revenues.
Telecommunication-Telecom companies require an efficient field workforce in order to manage the formalities of a new consumer as well as catering to the day-to-day issues related to service in order to maintain seamless communication across various channels for their consumers. The telecom infrastructure is vast which includes towers and underground cables require dedicated manpower with quick reaction.
Customers require consistent handling, schedules of large workforces are to be maintained that are often distributed across wide geography, maintenance of documents, client histories and range of technical problems, and the task of field agents and their managers becomes extremely stressful and tedious.
With Imprint things become easier:
Managers can monitor large work forces spread across wide geography, real-time.
It aids in client management, manpower allocation. It aids in the maintenance visit scheduling and avoids major infrastructure failures which is economically beneficial.
It helps in resource management considering the numerous telecom towers and cable network spread across vast areas is simplified owing to quick information sharing, option for video assistance and geolocation-based task allocation to field staff in close proximity.
Field agents can upload reports/forms and other documents including IDs and photographs from the customer site itself for faster processing.
Ad hoc rescheduling for unexpected infrastructure failures or communication bugs can be handled with ease in the shortest possible time frame.
Optimum utilization of technicians owing to better planning. Reduced redundancy leads to 15–18% rise in workforce efficiency & performance.
Marked reduction in transportation cost owing to fewer overall visits and better route scheduling.
Enhanced client satisfaction due to quicker reaction time for resolution of ad hoc issues.
Client history and insights available for better planning & smarter business decisions.
Convenience, Transparency, greater employee satisfaction and brand building.
Pharmaceutical companies- This is an industry which is indeed the need of the hour. With the introduction of a wide range of new drugs, medicines the pharma industry is dependent on the medical representatives. They act as the field agents in spreading the word, gaining feedback from the doctors and the overall market. Therefore, starting from the doctors visit to market insights, the medical representatives collect the data and that is passed on to the respective managers. Therefore, it is a complicated workforce which relies on efficient communication.
Imprint simplifies the equation:-
Real-time monitoring of field workforce allows Sales managers to keep track of their visits, daily targets as well as locations covered.
Daily reporting including feedback from doctors allows the managers to adjust their business decision-making for specific locations and products.
Beat planner and appointment scheduling helps agents in better planning of visits and routes, thereby saving on time and travel costs.
Paperless documentation, digital forms and hassle-free upload and download of documents, pictures & videos eliminates administrative burden and allows the MRs to devote more time to actual Sales.
Advanced analytics throw light on client history & success rate, ensuring that field workforce can focus on more responsive clients.
Sales managers can connect with MRs through Meets and Bulletin boards to convey important information anytime anywhere.
FMGCs- Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry relies on the efficiency of its field workforce that visits dealers as well as retailers to deliver and promote a range of products that are sold to the end consumers. Therefore covering large geographical areas,route optimization, client feedback, lead management and customer profiling require huge amounts of time, effort and analysis.
Considering most of the products are fast moving with low shelf lives, understanding customer behavior and collecting market intelligence on a regular basis is extremely important in order to ensure consistent profits. Accurate stock monitoring, order processing and sales insights from each area are essential to ensure better ROI and customer satisfaction.
With Imprint, things become easier, this is because, Imprint allows the following:-
Customizable workflows improve efficiency, eliminate redundancy and cut down time spent on repetitive manual tasks.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning technologies enable deep insights into buying preferences of the consumers and gather market intelligence that helps in segment & location specific business strategy.
Geolocation-based tracking keeps managers updated about the real-time status of field agents and allows efficient attendance management.
Intelligent beat planner ensures route optimization, coverage of more area at lesser cost and timely alerts for better execution of planned visits.
KPI-driven individual performance analysis allows field workforce and managers to effectively measure progress and productivity.
Dynamic forms help field sales agents to record customer details with ease. Optin to upload business cards, speech to text feature, easy picture/video upload streamlines data handling.
Powerful DMS eliminates time-consuming tasks and gives sales agents time to engage with customers with upselling, cross-selling and customized offers.
Constant monitoring of assets through accurate updates on their location & movement reduces risk of theft and other losses.
AI-driven route optimization, over-speeding/braking alerts, fuel monitoring and timely vehicle maintenance alerts result in significant fuel saving & reduction in overall cost of operations.
Keeping customers updated based on real-time progress of the shipped items enhances customer satisfaction and builds better partnerships.
Detailed reports on routes, bottlenecks and fleet performance help with better planning & smarter business strategy for the future.
Driver behavior monitoring and drowsiness detection reduce accidents and ensure safety of drivers, improved driver retention and safe delivery of goods/assets.
Complete automation of operations ensures better compliance & reduced paperwork.
Convenient two-way communication between managers and drivers helps in quick relaying of important instructions at any time
What is noteworthy is that Imprint is constantly evolving to suit larger needs, carving the workforce of the future.
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https://medium.com/@imprintllc/imprint-and-industries-c265b117b693
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['Imprint Ai Llc']
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2021-12-22 09:54:20.989000+00:00
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['Work', 'Work Life Balance', 'CRM', 'Industry', 'Workforce Development']
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Title Imprint IndustriesContent present scenario society need solution manage workforce Therefore consider aspect industry Imprint could cover list would neverending dynamic nature society market thing constantly changing important industry meet demand consumer achieve every industry requires better workforce equation Simplifying workforce equation need hour Imprint come picture quite often rescue Imprint AI newage highend workforce automation crm software primarily aimed simplifying workforce equation advanced endtoend workforce management solution enhances productivity enables 360degree monitoring field force furnished advanced feature like attendance management expense management knowledge base lead management stated earlier Apart many feature capacity make perfect fit market dynamic world constantly evolving Imprint workforce management solution multifaceted functionality across wide range sector However consider workforce management field workforce management stated industry require overtly others need subtle Imprint catered large number sector trusted 100 consumer used 1000 sale manager proven one finest workforce solution field agent across 3 continent short span time richest diversity feature innovation core ideology Imprint ever expanding primary sector Imprint aimed dealing dealt follows B2B Imprint designed solve workforce management equation everexpanding range sector reduces manual labour shifting focus tedious management based task aspect enhancing actual sale AIML powered automation B2B2C Field Force Automation market predicted grow USD 28 billion 2024 CAGR 182 dynamic rate adoption technology increase field force efficiency North America predicted dominate largest market followed Europe closely sector Imprint looking engage moment follows Banks NBFCs one primary industry rely heavily field agent constantly onthemove task well meeting mammoth task keep track sale force simultaneously keeping track individual performance trip expense manager field workforce struggle cumbersome paperwork loan approval onboarding new customer Manual management daily schedule assigned task client data reimbursement reduces holistic productivity increase chance error Imprint thing become lot easier Managers keep track field staff realtime basis Assigning responsibility monitoring realtime basis becomes lot convenient Time sheet allows tracking realtime data checkin checkout detail simplifies attendance management aspect planning lead management becomes convenient Digital meeting made easier DialTM Digitization paper work reduces expense well chance potential error Expenses reimbursement simplified Actual data kilometer traveled food bill client expense managed uploaded digitally Time saved manager agent used improving sale effort achieving higher revenue TelecommunicationTelecom company require efficient field workforce order manage formality new consumer well catering daytoday issue related service order maintain seamless communication across various channel consumer telecom infrastructure vast includes tower underground cable require dedicated manpower quick reaction Customers require consistent handling schedule large workforce maintained often distributed across wide geography maintenance document client history range technical problem task field agent manager becomes extremely stressful tedious Imprint thing become easier Managers monitor large work force spread across wide geography realtime aid client management manpower allocation aid maintenance visit scheduling avoids major infrastructure failure economically beneficial help resource management considering numerous telecom tower cable network spread across vast area simplified owing quick information sharing option video assistance geolocationbased task allocation field staff close proximity Field agent upload reportsforms document including IDs photograph customer site faster processing Ad hoc rescheduling unexpected infrastructure failure communication bug handled ease shortest possible time frame Optimum utilization technician owing better planning Reduced redundancy lead 15–18 rise workforce efficiency performance Marked reduction transportation cost owing fewer overall visit better route scheduling Enhanced client satisfaction due quicker reaction time resolution ad hoc issue Client history insight available better planning smarter business decision Convenience Transparency greater employee satisfaction brand building Pharmaceutical company industry indeed need hour introduction wide range new drug medicine pharma industry dependent medical representative act field agent spreading word gaining feedback doctor overall market Therefore starting doctor visit market insight medical representative collect data passed respective manager Therefore complicated workforce relies efficient communication Imprint simplifies equation Realtime monitoring field workforce allows Sales manager keep track visit daily target well location covered Daily reporting including feedback doctor allows manager adjust business decisionmaking specific location product Beat planner appointment scheduling help agent better planning visit route thereby saving time travel cost Paperless documentation digital form hasslefree upload download document picture video eliminates administrative burden allows MRs devote time actual Sales Advanced analytics throw light client history success rate ensuring field workforce focus responsive client Sales manager connect MRs Meets Bulletin board convey important information anytime anywhere FMGCs Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry relies efficiency field workforce visit dealer well retailer deliver promote range product sold end consumer Therefore covering large geographical areasroute optimization client feedback lead management customer profiling require huge amount time effort analysis Considering product fast moving low shelf life understanding customer behavior collecting market intelligence regular basis extremely important order ensure consistent profit Accurate stock monitoring order processing sale insight area essential ensure better ROI customer satisfaction Imprint thing become easier Imprint allows following Customizable workflow improve efficiency eliminate redundancy cut time spent repetitive manual task Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning technology enable deep insight buying preference consumer gather market intelligence help segment location specific business strategy Geolocationbased tracking keep manager updated realtime status field agent allows efficient attendance management Intelligent beat planner ensures route optimization coverage area lesser cost timely alert better execution planned visit KPIdriven individual performance analysis allows field workforce manager effectively measure progress productivity Dynamic form help field sale agent record customer detail ease Optin upload business card speech text feature easy picturevideo upload streamlines data handling Powerful DMS eliminates timeconsuming task give sale agent time engage customer upselling crossselling customized offer Constant monitoring asset accurate update location movement reduces risk theft loss AIdriven route optimization overspeedingbraking alert fuel monitoring timely vehicle maintenance alert result significant fuel saving reduction overall cost operation Keeping customer updated based realtime progress shipped item enhances customer satisfaction build better partnership Detailed report route bottleneck fleet performance help better planning smarter business strategy future Driver behavior monitoring drowsiness detection reduce accident ensure safety driver improved driver retention safe delivery goodsassets Complete automation operation ensures better compliance reduced paperwork Convenient twoway communication manager driver help quick relaying important instruction time noteworthy Imprint constantly evolving suit larger need carving workforce futureTags Work Work Life Balance CRM Industry Workforce Development
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Why Are You Not Closing Enough Leads Despite Using SugarCRM?
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Your business may have a CRM put in place in order to visualise all aspects of the sales process, but what matters is how much you get out of it. If you are still not closing enough leads, you may need to look at the way you use CRM.
CRMs are all about pipelining the sales but SugarCRM’s default views and configurations struggle to provide helpful insights that prompt actual action; meaning oftentimes we end up using it merely as a contact directory. Looking at the list view of any module, say leads, you can’t figure out if a salesperson is overworked or if less valued opportunities are being given priority over the bigger ones. This is bound to happen when we don’t know what is being worked on in our sales department. The conventional layouts and useless reports in the default edition of CRM are to blame for all this.
Introducing Kanban Boards
Imagine a board with lanes, such that each lane represents a unique lead stage such as new, assigned, and in process. Now imagine a sticky note with a task written on it that you put in the lane representing the stage the task is in. That’s the idea of Kanban boards. With a Kanban board it is not only easy to see where everything is, but easy to shift it around so it is organized for maximum positive outcome. If any of the stages are clogged, you risk dropping the sales. With this insight, you now have the action-able information that can be used to avoid drop in sales. Simply divide the work better so every salesperson has enough to focus on without being overworked.
Break down your leads into columns with RT SugarBoards
Kanban gives a bird’s eye view of your sales pipeline. According to AllBusiness.com, ”Kanban Can Help Take the Stress Out of Sales”. Trello, which is based entirely on this concept, was acquired in 2017 for $425 million.
How do we use it in SugarCRM?
If you want your sales team to be more productive, close more leads, and drop fewer sales going forward, it’s a good idea to give Kanban boards on CRM a shot. For SugarCRM instances, RT SugarBoards offers what you need as a simple CRM plugin. It can convert every module of SugarCRM into boards like the one described above based on different criteria, which can be configured intuitively as per your preference.
SugarBoards offers more than just a categorized tile view of modules. It lets you perform actions from within the Kanban view, such as making a phone call, writing an email, or making notes and setting up a future meeting with a potential sale, all within a few clicks. It also allows you to see the details of the record, the existing status of a lead or sale and much more, without having to switch to and from each individual record’s detail view.
How SugarBoards can Help in Closing More Leads and Improving Business
Look at it this way, when you use Kanban boards instead of the default list view, you get more done in less time. By simply providing you more options on the main view, and by enabling simple drag and drop changes for assigning opportunities or qualifying a lead, whereby you can move a record in the pipeline much more quickly than you could without Kanban, Sugarboards allows your business to give more time to focus on each lead without being bogged down by the procedural issues of updating fields in CRM. All the technical details are taken care of, and the sales manager can focus on managing resources to get the best outcome for the company.
Getting RT SugarBoards for your CRM
If you are using SugarCRM in your business, simply get the RT Sugarboards plugin here, or contact [email protected] if you want to know more.
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https://medium.com/@pt_rolustech/why-are-you-not-closing-enough-leads-despite-using-sugarcrm-8cc2e673fe5c
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['Plugin Team']
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2022-01-14 11:21:32.143000+00:00
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['Crm Solution', 'Kanban', 'CRM', 'SugarCRM']
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Title Closing Enough Leads Despite Using SugarCRMContent business may CRM put place order visualise aspect sale process matter much get still closing enough lead may need look way use CRM CRMs pipelining sale SugarCRM’s default view configuration struggle provide helpful insight prompt actual action meaning oftentimes end using merely contact directory Looking list view module say lead can’t figure salesperson overworked le valued opportunity given priority bigger one bound happen don’t know worked sale department conventional layout useless report default edition CRM blame Introducing Kanban Boards Imagine board lane lane represents unique lead stage new assigned process imagine sticky note task written put lane representing stage task That’s idea Kanban board Kanban board easy see everything easy shift around organized maximum positive outcome stage clogged risk dropping sale insight actionable information used avoid drop sale Simply divide work better every salesperson enough focus without overworked Break lead column RT SugarBoards Kanban give bird’s eye view sale pipeline According AllBusinesscom ”Kanban Help Take Stress Sales” Trello based entirely concept acquired 2017 425 million use SugarCRM want sale team productive close lead drop fewer sale going forward it’s good idea give Kanban board CRM shot SugarCRM instance RT SugarBoards offer need simple CRM plugin convert every module SugarCRM board like one described based different criterion configured intuitively per preference SugarBoards offer categorized tile view module let perform action within Kanban view making phone call writing email making note setting future meeting potential sale within click also allows see detail record existing status lead sale much without switch individual record’s detail view SugarBoards Help Closing Leads Improving Business Look way use Kanban board instead default list view get done le time simply providing option main view enabling simple drag drop change assigning opportunity qualifying lead whereby move record pipeline much quickly could without Kanban Sugarboards allows business give time focus lead without bogged procedural issue updating field CRM technical detail taken care sale manager focus managing resource get best outcome company Getting RT SugarBoards CRM using SugarCRM business simply get RT Sugarboards plugin contact supportrolustechcom want know moreTags Crm Solution Kanban CRM SugarCRM
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How to create a post-sales customer experience to retain customers
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It costs five times as much to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one. And whether or not a customer retains and decides to shop with your brand again is determined by the quality of post-sale service.
The post-sales or after-sales experience is crucial to ensuring customers come back. It’s not enough to focus your marketing efforts just on getting the customer to purchase but getting them to go through a cycle that encourages them to interact with you again.
How can you create a great post-sales experience?
Communicate
It is important to communicate with your customers after they have purchased with you. Make sure you keep your customers in the loop with the latest updates regarding their order delivery, product specifications, services offered. It does not have to be overly complicated.
An effective post-sales experience could be as simple as letting your customers know when their order is expected to be delivered.
Email should be the most preferred medium of communication as 80% of retail professionals said email drives retention, to improve your post-sales experience, you should look into the different emails you could send.
Struggling to get email ids of your end customers to click here to know how you can get customer data of your end customers.
Cross-sell
In a market full of options, customers like suggestions, especially when they are not very salesy. Personalize your communications to show your existing customers similar products you offer or products they would need with their existing purchase.
Manage refunds and returns
Reduce post-purchase anxiety by ensuring your customer is fully aware of your refund policy and returns process. Being transparent will build trust with your customer as it shows your brand isn’t all about sales and that you understand your customers’ needs.
Make sure you have a clear returns and refund policy in place and a helpful customer support team.
Manage warranties
A well-executed warranty process reinforces customer faith in your brand because they feel taken care of even after the purchase. Customers often have to go through the hassle of finding old purchase bills and going through endless calls with your client servicing teams to access some essential post-sales services like warranty claims and product replacement. Leading to an overall bad customer experience and leaving the customer dissatisfied with your brand.
NeuroWarranty’s digital warranty solution allows your customers to claim a warranty with just a few clicks, avoiding the hassle of finding old purchase bills and going through endless calls with your customer service teams. This creates an unparalleled customer experience and results in customer satisfaction.
Acknowledge feedback and reviews
When a business replies to at least 25% of their online customer reviews, on average, they earn 35% more revenue, says Womply. Acknowledging customer feedback and solving customer complaints is of paramount importance. Because in doing so, you are letting them know that their opinion matters, their complaints are being resolved and that your business will adapt to their changing needs.
SproutSocial research shows 47% of people use social media to complain about a business. While social media is an effective tool for you to connect with your customers, negative reviews and customer complaints on social media tend to hurt your brand image online, and as a result, discourage other people from being your customers, thus impacting your revenues.
While buying separate CRM tools can be expensive and difficult to manage, you can save tons of money spent on buying additional CRM tools. The NeuroWarranty Inbuilt CRM allows you to make your customer service highly efficient with minimum human intervention in addition to optimizing your warranty management.
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https://medium.com/@riyaasachdeva/how-to-create-a-post-sales-customer-experience-to-retain-customers-5821bb1f5504
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['Riya Sachdeva']
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2021-12-14 12:51:58.604000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Technology', 'Software', 'Crm Software', 'Customer Experience']
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Title create postsales customer experience retain customersContent cost five time much acquire new customer keep existing one whether customer retains decides shop brand determined quality postsale service postsales aftersales experience crucial ensuring customer come back It’s enough focus marketing effort getting customer purchase getting go cycle encourages interact create great postsales experience Communicate important communicate customer purchased Make sure keep customer loop latest update regarding order delivery product specification service offered overly complicated effective postsales experience could simple letting customer know order expected delivered Email preferred medium communication 80 retail professional said email drive retention improve postsales experience look different email could send Struggling get email id end customer click know get customer data end customer Crosssell market full option customer like suggestion especially salesy Personalize communication show existing customer similar product offer product would need existing purchase Manage refund return Reduce postpurchase anxiety ensuring customer fully aware refund policy return process transparent build trust customer show brand isn’t sale understand customers’ need Make sure clear return refund policy place helpful customer support team Manage warranty wellexecuted warranty process reinforces customer faith brand feel taken care even purchase Customers often go hassle finding old purchase bill going endless call client servicing team access essential postsales service like warranty claim product replacement Leading overall bad customer experience leaving customer dissatisfied brand NeuroWarranty’s digital warranty solution allows customer claim warranty click avoiding hassle finding old purchase bill going endless call customer service team creates unparalleled customer experience result customer satisfaction Acknowledge feedback review business reply least 25 online customer review average earn 35 revenue say Womply Acknowledging customer feedback solving customer complaint paramount importance letting know opinion matter complaint resolved business adapt changing need SproutSocial research show 47 people use social medium complain business social medium effective tool connect customer negative review customer complaint social medium tend hurt brand image online result discourage people customer thus impacting revenue buying separate CRM tool expensive difficult manage save ton money spent buying additional CRM tool NeuroWarranty Inbuilt CRM allows make customer service highly efficient minimum human intervention addition optimizing warranty managementTags CRM Technology Software Crm Software Customer Experience
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IC PRISM ERP Software for Food And Beverage Industry
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The ERP Software Development Company for SME’s helps in the functionality of process manufacturing by providing visibility into the plant, understanding its performance in real-time, and tracking the production goals with complete ERP software for a food and beverage industry.
The ERP solution enables you to plan and schedule production according to your schedule. It even ensures that you meet your target seamlessly. The function of process manufacturing is performed in the following steps:
● Scheduling- It reduces the complexity involved in scheduling the production process. It provides visibility and accountability to manufacturers by helping them track the performance of close production according to the schedule.
● Measures And Calculate Quality- For reliable and realistic OEE, appropriate calculation of quality is very essential. IC PRISM ERP collects or rejects codes obtained directly from PLCs or sensors or input from operators or supervisors.
● Line Configuration- You can understand the performance of the machine in a cell or a line appropriately when you are working with the best ERP ConsultingCompany. This way, you can work according to your choice rather than bending to the system.
● Real-Time OEE- The operators, managers, or supervisors came to know about the problem after it was too late. However, using the best ERP software, you will be able to measure the OEE, thereby keeping a tab on the performance of the plant.
● Analytics- Now, you can collect and analyze data without relying on paper, Excel, or other systems. You will acquire manufacturing data by collecting scrap, downtime, and other key production metrics. It will help you in identifying factors that can affect the availability, performance, and quality of the product.
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https://medium.com/@ickpi/ic-prism-erp-software-for-food-and-beverage-industry-13c2cfb11b78
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['Ic Kpi']
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2021-12-15 12:44:04.025000+00:00
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['CRM', 'Food', 'Erp Software', 'Ic Prism Erp', 'Food And Beverage']
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Title IC PRISM ERP Software Food Beverage IndustryContent ERP Software Development Company SME’s help functionality process manufacturing providing visibility plant understanding performance realtime tracking production goal complete ERP software food beverage industry ERP solution enables plan schedule production according schedule even ensures meet target seamlessly function process manufacturing performed following step ● Scheduling reduces complexity involved scheduling production process provides visibility accountability manufacturer helping track performance close production according schedule ● Measures Calculate Quality reliable realistic OEE appropriate calculation quality essential IC PRISM ERP collect reject code obtained directly PLCs sensor input operator supervisor ● Line Configuration understand performance machine cell line appropriately working best ERP ConsultingCompany way work according choice rather bending system ● RealTime OEE operator manager supervisor came know problem late However using best ERP software able measure OEE thereby keeping tab performance plant ● Analytics collect analyze data without relying paper Excel system acquire manufacturing data collecting scrap downtime key production metric help identifying factor affect availability performance quality productTags CRM Food Erp Software Ic Prism Erp Food Beverage
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What Is A CRM In Real Estate? | MYNPEC
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A Customer Relationship Management system is a software program used by businesses to manage customer contacts and interactions.
In the world of real estate, a CRM can be an invaluable tool for keeping track of your clients, their needs and wants, as well as past and potential transactions. Understanding what is a CRM in Real Estate for your business is important.
This will help you take it beyond what was possible before and make sure that everything runs smoothly in every aspect during this time.
The information in this article will show you how CRMs can make your business run smoother than ever before.
How Does CRM help Real Estate?
CRM software is designed to allow you to manage your real estate business from one platform, whether on the go or at the workplace.
The system stores all data in the cloud, making it easy for users across any device to keep track of leads and campaigns while staying up with the latest trends that will affect them as well.
You can expect features like managing contacts, easily uploaded documents & contracts, and calendar management tools.
CRM software has been proven to help real estate agents save time, increase productivity and personalize communications.
What does the CRM Software for real estate do?
The best CRM’s for real estate supports your real estate business in the following ways:
A great way to remember and organize all of your information, communications, and other details is by capturing them in one place
Centralize the way you manage your leads, buyers, and sellers. You can now link all of their profiles together with links to properties, so they are easier for everyone involved in real estate transactions
It can track marketing and interest in real estate sectors, property groups, or individual residential properties
Streamline buying, selling and rental processes with all parties interested and third-party stakeholders
Source: hubspot.net
Using a Property Management CRM by the real estate team:
Few of the central functions in a real estate businesses:
Realtors and real estate agents Administration teams Property and client marketing teams Sales and closing teams Customer service and support teams
1.Realtors and Real Estate Agents:
A CRM can help you be the public face of your property business. Realtors use it to:
The smart agent will know what information to share about their clients’ property to be presented in the best possible light.
Get a clear picture of your potential buyers by learning about their needs, budgets, and preferences.
Remember to identify and build on previous interactions for specific properties, like the one you just visited or spoke with.
Closing rates are calculated by matching the right properties with people who need them. This maximizes profit and customer satisfaction, which means you’ll be able to make more money.
2.Administration Teams:
The administrative team will use a CRM to keep track of all the important information, like:
Provide the latest real estate information to everyone to make informed decisions.
Be sure to follow the right real estate policies for setting appointments and interacting with clients. You’ll also need a good grasp of managing properties through their process.
The metrics of your property business are important to keep an eye on. You should know what’s going on regarding leads, clients, and revenue.
3.Property and Client Marketing:
The marketing team will use a CRM to keep track of the below mentioned:
Find out which of your properties has the most potential for a successful marketing push.
The details must be clear and compelling. A professional voice is key in making these properties stand out from other homes, which will help them get into the front of qualified buyers quickly.
You can segment your audience into buyers, sellers, and renters to design effective marketing campaigns tailored specifically for each.
With marketing, it’s important to track the progress of your campaign so you can see when and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Helps in generating more leads for your realtors to grow their business.
Source : rehabfinancial.com
4.Real Estate Sales and Closing:
Closing the deal is a lot like getting ready for an important event. You need to gather all your info, manage it throughout and make sure everything goes well.
Communication with third parties is essential to providing the best customer experience. The company should work closely and creatively to create a unified transition for all those involved in this process.
It includes ensuring compliance with real estate law, contract signing and document management.
Representing your business and client’s best interests throughout any real estate transaction is important.
5.Customer Service and Support:
Give your customers the choice of contacting your firm in as many ways possible and create personalized best practices responses.
Keeping your clients informed throughout the process is essential.
Giving proper solutions for all the customer queries.
Dealing with issues and resolving them at the earliest.
Main Features of a Real Estate CRM:
CRMs are a necessary tool for any real estate agent. The right one can streamline your business and help you stay organized. Here’s are few important features in CRM systems:
1.Storing Property Information:
The CRM for real estate helps agents and brokers be more productive by providing information on properties in a concise, consistent way.
The user can filter through different criteria such as location or price range, allowing them to find the perfect match faster than ever before.
With this system, you’ll never have an excuse not to show up when showing someone else’s home again because there is no need to search locally first — everything has already been done right at your fingertips.
2.Storing Information about Interested Parties:
The modern real estate market is an established industry with strong connections to consumers and businesses.
Businesses thrive from connecting the right clients, who can be prospective customers or current homeowners looking for better options; while CRMs help you build a profile on each individual that will allow your maximum business success in capturing details about their needs, budgets, and other areas so they may find what’s required when searching through properties available today.
3.Managing Property Leads, Deals, and Sales:
With a CRM for real estate, you can manage and track the entire process from start to finish. You’ll be able to gather leads with your marketing efforts as well as ensure that clients close in an effective way — all while keeping up-to-date on what’s happening throughout each stage of this crucial business lifecycle.
4.Building Healthy Relationships and Communications:
When people make the biggest financial commitments of their lives, trust matters, a real estate CRM lets you manage all your client communications from one place so that no detail goes unnoticed and every team member has a clear picture for each interaction they have with clients or potential customers.
With this system in place, it’s easier than ever to tweak processes as needed until everything runs smoothly, ensuring high sales productivity levels, among other things.
5.Integrating with other systems, Stakeholders, and Third parties:
The real estate business can be intimidating and complex at times, but modern CRM systems put the process under control.
They integrate with software and information stored across multiple platforms to provide a central way for all stakeholders involved in buying or selling property to manage their relationships effectively — from attorneys down through interested buyers.
The Cost of Real Estate CRM:
We all know that real estate can be quite expensive, and it’s important to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.
When shopping around for CRM software, think about the features of each product or service before making any purchase decisions because they might not match up with everything else in terms of cost.
Main Takeaways for Real Estate CRM’S:
CRM is the key to success in real estate. It builds your reputation, relationships, and business with clients by focusing all its attention on them.
A CRM is a great way to connect interested parties with the perfect property. As competition increases, you can make it easier for your potential customers and save time.
CRM will help you to track your successes and optimize real estate processes. You’ll be able to see what works for an increased closing rate.
A CRM is like a bridge connecting your company with all its stakeholders. You’ll see everything from one place and have the confidence that it’s running smoothly.
A CRM is an excellent way to streamline and maximize your company’s efficiency. It also increases revenue and profit for your company.
Conclusion:
CRM software in the real estate industry is a game-changer. It can help you target your prospects better by collecting more data on them and automating follow-up emails to always be in front of their buyers or sellers. Contact us at to find out how CRM can help you take your real estate business up a notch.
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Title CRM Real Estate MYNPECContent Customer Relationship Management system software program used business manage customer contact interaction world real estate CRM invaluable tool keeping track client need want well past potential transaction Understanding CRM Real Estate business important help take beyond possible make sure everything run smoothly every aspect time information article show CRMs make business run smoother ever CRM help Real Estate CRM software designed allow manage real estate business one platform whether go workplace system store data cloud making easy user across device keep track lead campaign staying latest trend affect well expect feature like managing contact easily uploaded document contract calendar management tool CRM software proven help real estate agent save time increase productivity personalize communication CRM Software real estate best CRM’s real estate support real estate business following way great way remember organize information communication detail capturing one place Centralize way manage lead buyer seller link profile together link property easier everyone involved real estate transaction track marketing interest real estate sector property group individual residential property Streamline buying selling rental process party interested thirdparty stakeholder Source hubspotnet Using Property Management CRM real estate team central function real estate business Realtors real estate agent Administration team Property client marketing team Sales closing team Customer service support team 1Realtors Real Estate Agents CRM help public face property business Realtors use smart agent know information share clients’ property presented best possible light Get clear picture potential buyer learning need budget preference Remember identify build previous interaction specific property like one visited spoke Closing rate calculated matching right property people need maximizes profit customer satisfaction mean you’ll able make money 2Administration Teams administrative team use CRM keep track important information like Provide latest real estate information everyone make informed decision sure follow right real estate policy setting appointment interacting client You’ll also need good grasp managing property process metric property business important keep eye know what’s going regarding lead client revenue 3Property Client Marketing marketing team use CRM keep track mentioned Find property potential successful marketing push detail must clear compelling professional voice key making property stand home help get front qualified buyer quickly segment audience buyer seller renter design effective marketing campaign tailored specifically marketing it’s important track progress campaign see opportunity improvement Helps generating lead realtor grow business Source rehabfinancialcom 4Real Estate Sales Closing Closing deal lot like getting ready important event need gather info manage throughout make sure everything go well Communication third party essential providing best customer experience company work closely creatively create unified transition involved process includes ensuring compliance real estate law contract signing document management Representing business client’s best interest throughout real estate transaction important 5Customer Service Support Give customer choice contacting firm many way possible create personalized best practice response Keeping client informed throughout process essential Giving proper solution customer query Dealing issue resolving earliest Main Features Real Estate CRM CRMs necessary tool real estate agent right one streamline business help stay organized Here’s important feature CRM system 1Storing Property Information CRM real estate help agent broker productive providing information property concise consistent way user filter different criterion location price range allowing find perfect match faster ever system you’ll never excuse show showing someone else’s home need search locally first — everything already done right fingertip 2Storing Information Interested Parties modern real estate market established industry strong connection consumer business Businesses thrive connecting right client prospective customer current homeowner looking better option CRMs help build profile individual allow maximum business success capturing detail need budget area may find what’s required searching property available today 3Managing Property Leads Deals Sales CRM real estate manage track entire process start finish You’ll able gather lead marketing effort well ensure client close effective way — keeping uptodate what’s happening throughout stage crucial business lifecycle 4Building Healthy Relationships Communications people make biggest financial commitment life trust matter real estate CRM let manage client communication one place detail go unnoticed every team member clear picture interaction client potential customer system place it’s easier ever tweak process needed everything run smoothly ensuring high sale productivity level among thing 5Integrating system Stakeholders Third party real estate business intimidating complex time modern CRM system put process control integrate software information stored across multiple platform provide central way stakeholder involved buying selling property manage relationship effectively — attorney interested buyer Cost Real Estate CRM know real estate quite expensive it’s important make sure you’re getting money’s worth shopping around CRM software think feature product service making purchase decision might match everything else term cost Main Takeaways Real Estate CRM’S CRM key success real estate build reputation relationship business client focusing attention CRM great way connect interested party perfect property competition increase make easier potential customer save time CRM help track success optimize real estate process You’ll able see work increased closing rate CRM like bridge connecting company stakeholder You’ll see everything one place confidence it’s running smoothly CRM excellent way streamline maximize company’s efficiency also increase revenue profit company Conclusion CRM software real estate industry gamechanger help target prospect better collecting data automating followup email always front buyer seller Contact u find CRM help take real estate business notchTags Crm Solution CRM Custom Crm Software Crm Software Real Estate
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CRM’s are an integral part of running a successful business, as it helps you connect with your current and prospective clients more effectively than ever before. They can improve marketing, sales, and customer service. But before you invest, there are some important questions to ask.
Source : hotelappz.com
What is CRM?
CRM software has gone beyond the traditional boundaries of sales to create deeper customer relationships.
Now, it is used to collect data from every interaction with your customers and turn that information into insights to provide better service than ever before.
Common CRM questions to consider before buying:
1.Is My Company Ready for CRM?
The decision to invest in a CRM should be made carefully. Company culture and technological skill levels are important considerations when choosing a CRM system. These factors will affect not only how employees perceive your company’s direction but also their productivity.
2.What is the difference between ERP and CRM?
ERP and CRM software can be very similar, as they both help your business become more efficient. However, each type has its unique approach to managing company data; this makes them different.
Marketing, sales, and customer service teams can use CRM software to manage customer relationships.
The goal is for more transactions at higher volumes of sales productively to generate leads or make purchases from your prospects regularly, which would then turn into long-term clients you’re billing monthly subscriptions.
The goal of ERP software is to make business operations more efficient and reduce costs. It’s typically used by finance, inventory, and procurement professionals who want a tool to help them with their day-to-day work.
What is Data Structure in CRM?
The world today is tech-driven. It is important to be very familiar with the concept of data structures.
A coder would likely give you a much more detailed definition. Still, from my perspective, your business relationships translate into the software.
Sometimes there are too many things to keep track. For example, insurance agencies have a thousand different relationships with their customers, managing all those details will be overwhelming.
A commercial account is just one example in an agency’s portfolio; they also need personal line clients and underwriters who may not even work at the same company, how do you get them organized? It seems impossible sometimes.
But luckily for these firms, we’ve got CRMs that will take care of everything automatically, so your staff doesn’t miss anything important or forget any offers available out on the market today.
Grouping your data in a CRM is not as difficult or overwhelming once you know what to look for.
This article will give some idea about how best to group the different pieces of information and then provide an example structure that insurance agencies can use with commonalities between them.
Organize the contact details of each person.
Linking contacts to the respective organization
Tagging appropriate organization
For personal lines, implement a contact tagging structure (home, auto, life, etc.)
Configure Sales Pipelines and begin tracking opportunities
Implementing CRM can be daunting, but it is important to stay organized before starting.
What are the required CRM features?
There are innumerable CRM solutions in the market, each promising more advanced features than their competitors.
Although a jaw-dropping feature set can be invaluable to your company’s success in modern business trends-don’t overlook what you need the most.
The following is a list of the necessary CRM features that any company should have:
Contact, opportunity, and account management
Record linking tasks with reminders for each project or client in progress (to ensure completion)
Multi-user log-ins so you can manage your business’s online workspace as one centralized place through permissions settings like access rights between employees etc.,
Sales team member tracking- Who was working on what? What was their deadline?? There will never be any more confusion about who did this task when they return to duty after a break
Pipeline customization reporting gives real-time insights into how many customers are waiting at different points along our workflow process
It’s important to compare all plan levels when looking for a hosting company. Some may restrict features such as backup or provide limited bandwidth, which could make them inadequate in the long run and potentially cost you more money down the line with maintenance fees than necessary.
How to Import Existing Data in CRM?
The manual data entry process is time-consuming and tedious. With the right human resources, most companies will never put forth this effort to do it themselves, which means you may overlook something.
Most systems have a variety of import settings that will allow users easy access and flexibility when connecting with their contacts management system or CSV files; though before diving into this process, fully remember — try loading small samples first.
Make sure to tag your data in case of a CSV import. This is because if you don’t, then hours’ worth of labor will be spent on categorizing later down the road, and this time could’ve been saved by doing it during stage one.
What is your required Integration in CRM?
Third-party integrations offer a great way for business requirements with diverse needs to connect their software platforms.
Initially, it might not seem to be such an advantage; most companies will find that these Add-ons provide more value as they continue integrating other applications and tools into the mix.
The importance of a CRM cannot be overstated. It will serve as the “hub” for managing customer data and sales information and has other uses in some cases like project management or monitoring social media trends among employees.
By implementing this system correctly with automatic feedings from your team’s activities into it-you’ll find significant efficiencies are achievable.
List of the best features to have in your CRM:
You can synchronize all email conversations into contact record histories
Importing quotes and proposals onto opportunity records
It integrates seamlessly with external document management sources
Sending new leads to your bulk email marketing systems
Mirroring tasks and events to smartphone calendars
Who Needs Access?
In addition to the benefits of accessibility, migrating your company’s sales information into a cloud service will also allow you more efficiency.
The main advantage is that users can simultaneously access important information from any web-enabled device.
The increased accessibility of your CRM means that you need to make decisions about who will access it, what privileges they have in the system, and whether assigning new leads.
An important feature to consider when looking into CRM plans is how much you’re spending per user. With a set number allocated for each employee, your costs will never increase unless you opt for more features.
Finally, it would be best to look at these questions from a data security perspective. Not all employees need administrative privileges to view sales records, and some companies restrict access only for those who have specific needs. Doing so can reduce risks associated with unwanted incidents.
What is the cost of a CRM?
Cloud-based customer relationship management solutions can cost a lot of money, especially when you factor in the monthly subscription fee.
Some vendors provide higher-priced packages with more features for those who sign up early versus what’s offered on lower-level plans; this could quickly add up.
The free CRM tools allow you to get a good idea of what they are capable of, but if your business has more than 100 employees or $500K in annual revenue, paid versions will work better.
Business owners should assess the TCO for CRM solutions and consider costs such as:
Total monthly or yearly subscription costs
One-time CRM implementation expenses
Data migration costs
Onboarding and training expenses
Customization and integration fees
Ongoing customer support charges
Volume discounts or fee reductions for annual payments
Make sure that you have all your queries covered before making a decision. There are many CRM features and benefits to consider, so take time for research that will let you get the most out of each CRM platform with its various layouts — be it form-based or dashboard driven; easy integration options into existing systems like email campaigns (and more); limitless opportunities in terms of customization.
Conclusion:
The questions we’ve outlined in this post should help you make a more informed decision about which CRM is best for your business. Reach out if we can help answer any of your remaining queries, and feel free to reach us back at anytime — we’re always here.
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Title Important CRM Questions Ask Buying MYNPECContent CRM’s integral part running successful business help connect current prospective client effectively ever improve marketing sale customer service invest important question ask Source hotelappzcom CRM CRM software gone beyond traditional boundary sale create deeper customer relationship used collect data every interaction customer turn information insight provide better service ever Common CRM question consider buying 1Is Company Ready CRM decision invest CRM made carefully Company culture technological skill level important consideration choosing CRM system factor affect employee perceive company’s direction also productivity 2What difference ERP CRM ERP CRM software similar help business become efficient However type unique approach managing company data make different Marketing sale customer service team use CRM software manage customer relationship goal transaction higher volume sale productively generate lead make purchase prospect regularly would turn longterm client you’re billing monthly subscription goal ERP software make business operation efficient reduce cost It’s typically used finance inventory procurement professional want tool help daytoday work Data Structure CRM world today techdriven important familiar concept data structure coder would likely give much detailed definition Still perspective business relationship translate software Sometimes many thing keep track example insurance agency thousand different relationship customer managing detail overwhelming commercial account one example agency’s portfolio also need personal line client underwriter may even work company get organized seems impossible sometimes luckily firm we’ve got CRMs take care everything automatically staff doesn’t miss anything important forget offer available market today Grouping data CRM difficult overwhelming know look article give idea best group different piece information provide example structure insurance agency use commonality Organize contact detail person Linking contact respective organization Tagging appropriate organization personal line implement contact tagging structure home auto life etc Configure Sales Pipelines begin tracking opportunity Implementing CRM daunting important stay organized starting required CRM feature innumerable CRM solution market promising advanced feature competitor Although jawdropping feature set invaluable company’s success modern business trendsdon’t overlook need following list necessary CRM feature company Contact opportunity account management Record linking task reminder project client progress ensure completion Multiuser logins manage business’s online workspace one centralized place permission setting like access right employee etc Sales team member tracking working deadline never confusion task return duty break Pipeline customization reporting give realtime insight many customer waiting different point along workflow process It’s important compare plan level looking hosting company may restrict feature backup provide limited bandwidth could make inadequate long run potentially cost money line maintenance fee necessary Import Existing Data CRM manual data entry process timeconsuming tedious right human resource company never put forth effort mean may overlook something system variety import setting allow user easy access flexibility connecting contact management system CSV file though diving process fully remember — try loading small sample first Make sure tag data case CSV import don’t hours’ worth labor spent categorizing later road time could’ve saved stage one required Integration CRM Thirdparty integration offer great way business requirement diverse need connect software platform Initially might seem advantage company find Addons provide value continue integrating application tool mix importance CRM cannot overstated serve “hub” managing customer data sale information us case like project management monitoring social medium trend among employee implementing system correctly automatic feeding team’s activity ityou’ll find significant efficiency achievable List best feature CRM synchronize email conversation contact record history Importing quote proposal onto opportunity record integrates seamlessly external document management source Sending new lead bulk email marketing system Mirroring task event smartphone calendar Needs Access addition benefit accessibility migrating company’s sale information cloud service also allow efficiency main advantage user simultaneously access important information webenabled device increased accessibility CRM mean need make decision access privilege system whether assigning new lead important feature consider looking CRM plan much you’re spending per user set number allocated employee cost never increase unless opt feature Finally would best look question data security perspective employee need administrative privilege view sale record company restrict access specific need reduce risk associated unwanted incident cost CRM Cloudbased customer relationship management solution cost lot money especially factor monthly subscription fee vendor provide higherpriced package feature sign early versus what’s offered lowerlevel plan could quickly add free CRM tool allow get good idea capable business 100 employee 500K annual revenue paid version work better Business owner ass TCO CRM solution consider cost Total monthly yearly subscription cost Onetime CRM implementation expense Data migration cost Onboarding training expense Customization integration fee Ongoing customer support charge Volume discount fee reduction annual payment Make sure query covered making decision many CRM feature benefit consider take time research let get CRM platform various layout — formbased dashboard driven easy integration option existing system like email campaign limitless opportunity term customization Conclusion question we’ve outlined post help make informed decision CRM best business Reach help answer remaining query feel free reach u back anytime — we’re always hereTags Crm Solution CRM Crm Software Development Crm Software Solutions Crm Software
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