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Alhambra Palace Chicago Re-launches Itself!

Steps Towards Becoming Chicago’s Top Restaurant, Club & Venue. If you are not already familiar, Alhambra Palace located at 1240 W. Randolph Street in Chicago is by far one of the most dynamic and exquisite venue/restaurants in Chicago.   This 30,000 square foot restaurant and venue monstrosity is beyond what you would expect to find in... [Read more of this review]

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Palace Nightclub to Change the Chicago Nightlife Scene

Taking the Chicago Nightlife Scene to a Whole New Level! Over the past few years, Chicago has seen some Nightlife greats like Crobar, Level, Religion, and Mannequin close their doors, while leaving only a  select choice of lounge Nightclubs.  Even the city’s top DJs are found spinning on the second floor loft of usually some small narrow brick... [Read more of this review]

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Don’t Let Your Competition Pull Your Social Media Plug (2 of 3)

The Informant: How your competition is driving your fans away from your sites. Are you loosing Facebook Fans but your competition’s Fan page is growing by leaps and bounds?  It could be due to a marketing tactic called the “Informant”.  Even though I think this is a great strategy, it can really hurt your fan base in a few ways when... [Read more of this review]

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Exotic Entertainer Training!

Pole Dancing Brought to a Whole New Level Last month Google reports 823,000 local searches (Google Keyword Tool Search), just in Chicago, for the keyword “Pole Dancing”! Yes, I will type it again so you don’t have to re-read, 823,000 searches! Since the expansion of the Sinful City of Las Vegas, Gentlemen clubs have become more of... [Read more of this review]

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Video Poker Gaming and Social Media

I have to commend the efforts of the Lattner Entertainment Group.   I know, I know….They pay us to place sponsorships on our websites, but I still write what I feel and what is my valued opinion as an American.  No matter what the influence of money might be, cause I am an American!   pissst…..I have some ad space still open for all... [Read more of this review]

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Don’t Let Your Competition Pull Your Social Media Plug (1 of 3)

Competitive Restaurant Owners Declare War On Your Facebook Page Series: 1 of 3 – Friend or Fan? If you think you are safe from your competition on Facebook, well think again!  The surge of Social Networking has given restaurant and bar owners a whole new way to keep in touch with their guests, bring value outside of the dining room and attract... [Read more of this review]

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John Hancock Observatory Spices Up Your Nightlife!

Spice Up Your Chicago Nightlife at John Hancock Observatory The John Hancock Observatory reaches higher into the sky to become one of Chicago’s premier tourist attractions.  With the addition of its newest feature, the Observatory Bar and Cafe, it is definitely one step closer to achieving that goal. With the enhancement of the additional full... [Read more of this review]

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Application Adds Contacts to Your Social Networks

Connect Your Contacts with Your Social Networks If you are looking for an iPhone or Blackberry application that will connect you to all your contacts social media profiles at the click of a button, we have found the app for you!   SNEX, an iPhone and Blackberry application, is paving the way to give you a selection of your contact’s social media... [Read more of this review]

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Illinois Video Poker Machines – Coin-op Vs Casino Gaming Company

As Illinois gears up for the licensing and install of the much anticipated Video Poker Machines (VGT), bar and restaurant owners have also begun the necessary steps preparing their businesses.  Bar owners are faced with a choice, do you utilize your current Coin-op service  “Coin-op Guy” or do you choose a full service sophisticated gaming... [Read more of this review]

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Chicago Social Media Marketing BootCamp Event

Are you looking for more evidence to finally start your social media campaign?  As reported by eMarketer, businesses will see a shift of current marketing dollars from 4%  to 24% in annual spending to social media within five years.  This is one of the largest shifts in budgeting dollars our industry has ever seen. As I have always reported, businesses... [Read more of this review]

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Facebook and Twitter Design Services

Facebook Profile Design Services Want to enhance your business’s Facebook Fan page? Your site’s visual presentation can be a very important part to your marketing and product branding.  Give your fan page a customizable look just for your business. We create a seamless transition from your Website to Facebook and back! "Welcome" Landing... [Read more of this review]

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Advertising Your Bar or Restaurant in an Economic Downturn

Not sure which direction to take your advertising dollars?  Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time!  You have two choices: Dig in and live on your savings and hope things get better OR take a proactive approach; increase your market share to maintain profitability while your competitor tries to keep his doors open. Market... [Read more of this review]

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What Beer Should I Drink

What is your perfect beer or drink paring? Ever wonder your perfect beer?  Find out your paring below before you head out to the bars, clubs or restaurants this weekend!  Your Nightlife, especially Chicago Nightlife, might depend on your right beer paring!  I found this chart, thanks to the creativity and research of www.sloshspot.com, that I had... [Read more of this review]

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Illinois Video Poker Machines – Remove the Gray Video Poker Machines!

Hearing much excitement for the much anticipated integration of the legalized Video Poker Machines, there is a small handful of bar owners that are complaining about removing their current Illegal Gray’s video poker machines. Let us again review the following sentence….. “They are complaining about  removing their current ILLEGAL... [Read more of this review]

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Fourquare Application Promotions for Bars and Restaurants

Using Foursquare to promote your Bar, Club or Restaurant Want to increase traffic through mobile promotions?  There is a mobile application gaining some ground here in Chicago that could be a solid solution to mobile promotions, without costing a dime!  Let’s take a minute to really review the benefits to mobile promotions before we get into... [Read more of this review]

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Top 10 Ways to Promote Your Social Media Sites

Top 10 Elements to Promoting Your Bar’s Social Media Sites Now that you have a business plan behind your social media marketing, how do you plan on getting the word out?  Yeah, Yeah…. I hear you…. I will just start telling everyone.   Glad to hear you have taken the initiative to promote your business, but why work twice as hard... [Read more of this review]

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Illinois Bars to Install Video Poker Machines

Video Poker Machines to Install in Chicago land Bars The law passed in 2009 and the starting line is filled with video poker machine operators ready to blitz Illinois, especially the Chicagoland area.  The final approvals and applications for the gaming licenses are expected by fourth quarter of this year, 2010, Chicago is expected in second quarter... [Read more of this review]

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Companies Need a Strategy

What is your businesses social media plan? “Instead of researching the best ways to engage, many businesses create accounts across multiple social networks and publish content without a plan or purpose. However, businesses that conduct research will find a rewarding array of options and opportunities.” —Brian Solis, founder and principal,... [Read more of this review]

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Bar Promotions Using Twitter – Part 2 of 2

Part #2:  Tweeting Your Event to Build Relations Wondering how to bring in customers, keep them there and get them coming back for more?  We discussed in Part 1 on how to create Hashtags for your events to help promote and categorize your event discussion.  This part we explore how to communicate with your customers before, during and after your... [Read more of this review]

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Social Media Gaming

If you are wondering when and how the two fastest growing industries, Social Media and Video Gaming, would ever slam into each other?  Well, you have missed it!  Don’t feel bad about it…as you can see in this video presentation some of the top minds in the gaming industry, like game designer Jesse Schell, missed out on it too. If you... [Read more of this review]

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