Auctane’s Post

🍻 If you're planning a trip to Germany next month for #Oktoberfest, you'll actually be a little late - because Oktoberfest traditionally takes place at the end of September and runs into the start of October. It's a moveable feast, kicking off this year in two days' time - so there's still time to transport yourself to Munich, beer mug in hand! Here are a few other fun facts about one of Germany's best-known cultural institutions - despite its slightly touristy connotations these days, there's a lot to enjoy in its traditions: 🔵 ⚪ There are only six local breweries that are officially allowed to serve beer at Munich's Oktoberfest: Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner and Spaten. All of them launch special Oktoberfest beers in advance of the event - if you're lucky, you can even find some of them in specialist UK bottle shops. 🍺 🍺The beer style traditionally served at Oktoberfest is called Märzen, and is a more full-bodied, amber-coloured variety of lager. 🥛 🥃 You'll typically be served your beverage in a vessel known as a Maß (short for Maßkrug), which holds around a litre. It's pretty typically Bavarian, so you'll probably find that your beer comes in other shapes (such as slender Pilsner glasses) elsewhere in Germany. 🎡 🎢 It's not just beer at Oktoberfest these days - guests can also enjoy immersive games, a cinema and carnival rides (maybe not the wisest choice after a Maßkrug or three...) 🕛 🔨 Oktoberfest starts at 12 noon sharp with the mayor of Munich tapping the first barrel and announcing "O'zapft is!" ("It is tapped!" in Bavarian dialect) - although this tradition only dates back to the 50s. Have you been to Oktoberfest? Do you love it or hate it? Or do you just enjoy sipping German beers from afar? 🍻 #Germany #Deutschland #Bayern #Deutsch

Happy Easter ☀️ A lot of things happening today…. End of first quarter of 2024, spring is starting (with some rain), it’s Easter and in Europe we lost an hour last night, because daylight saving. The Easter background is clear for me, the story about rising up after the third day. But where does the bunny comes from, and the eggs… is it just because it’s spring ? I understand in France you don’t give chocolate bunnies or eggs to eachother but chocolate fish… interesting as well, but why? Business wise the first three months were very interesting!! Great shipping numbers, but as the whole market bookings intake is slow. Really a lot of customers are starting new developments and looking bright into the future! Of course they watching the global economy as well, with all the things happening. On a smaller scale the TOP-electronics group is going thru positive things too, enjoying the new office, gaining more European wide presence , looking in to more expansion to USA, and touch base with a lot of interesting companies and customers. Like potentially new suppliers, an inspirational day with Zign Innovations, preparing for the upcoming embedded world Exhibition&Conference next week. Anyway… wish you a marvelous Easter break and enjoy the people around you!

I have been a little quiet recently on LinkedIn. The reason is that I have been working with some incredible partners to build a freelancing cohort in St. George. Finding myself between jobs, I didn't want to feel disconnected from the marketing world. I entered this career path because I love working with people and helping companies find their footing in an ever-changing digital world. Just because my time at a company had wrapped up, I didn't want that to pause my involvement in helping brands. So, I formed klatch. klatch is a marketing group of freelancers who assist brands with their digital marketing needs. Whether it's website builds, social media, graphic design, or paid ads, we have assembled a team of highly talented freelancers who can do it all. With Klatch, you get the flexibility of a freelancer and the dependability of an in-house team. One of my favorite quotes (and one of the cheesiest ones) is, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." klatch has been the sweetest batch for me, and I can't wait to see where it takes my team and me.

It is important that young people understand the issues around e-cigarette usage. Our latest blog by looks at our experiences educating young people on e-cigarettes and what topics resonate most with them. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRaXXi5a

Name a better team than ours at Regard! Curious about Regard or interested in a demo of our Clinical Insights Platform? Swing by our booth (#4116) under the AI Pavilion at HLTH so we can chat. #HLTHUSA #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalInsights

Calling #environmentaladvocates and #foodindustry professionals in DC. Check out the opportunity below to learn how the food system's environmental impact can be reduced.

Heading to #QuirksChicago? Join our session on Tuesday, March 26 to hear from industry experts at Molson Coors Beverage Company and Beam Suntory about the state of the alcohol industry and how to embrace evolving dynamics to meet consumers where they are.    It’s no secret that alcohol brands are having to adjust as consumers change their drinking habits – whether it’s lower alcohol drinks, going completely alcohol free, or the sober curious movement.  Eboni Washington, Director, Consumer Insights - Strategic Innovation & Ready to Drink/Ready to Serve at Beam Suntory and Sean McCullough, Sr. Insights Manager at Molson Coors will join our own Jessie Janego Higgins on stage to discuss:   ➤ With so many products on the shelf today, how are consumers choosing between full strength, low, or no alcohol options?   ➤ We know younger generations are drinking less – what's driving this and do alcohol brands need to change their approach?   ➤ How can brands continue to resonate with consumers in an authentic way with the coming social/cultural/generational shifts?    And come visit us at Booth 322 to learn more about our industry-leading #research technology on the #TolunaStart platform and full-service suite of research solutions for every budget. Get your tickets to The Quirk's Media Event for Marketing Research & Insights Professionals in Chicago today and use code Q20 to save 20%. 👉 Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eX3SY_RH     Can’t make it to the event but want to receive a summary of our presentation? Drop us a note below, and our team will reach out to you to share it after the event.  💬

Excited to share our upcoming webinar on an important and widely relevant topic: Adaptability. Looking forward to learning from the talented leaders on this panel next week. #adaptability #careergrowth #leadership

Welcome to March! 🌼 An important month if you set out to be better and do better this year. Join me as I reflect on this last month of the first quarter of the year, with specific messages for you if: > you've been making progress (congratulations!) > if you haven't been making progress (don't worry, I get it, life is busy!). I'll bring insights into your journey so far, what to look out for and what to do next. I'll also show the difference between getting help to keep up momentum and getting help to start. There are even some VIP Fast Passes to skip 3 steps of the 7 Steps to Improve Your Life! This is an important month. You're either going to keep going or get help; and there's plenty to be positive about and to look forward to. Let me know what you think, and drop me a message if it's time to Get Help. Welcome to March!