DUKE TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL
FOODSERVICE AT RETAIL – FARE
Marketing Expert Linda Duke to Speak at Industry Conference Wednesday, June 29th
San Rafael, Calif. – June 2011–Duke Marketing, LLC., an integrated marketing communications firm, announced today chief executive Linda Duke, will speak at the upcoming Foodservice At Retail (FARE) conference being held at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, taking place June 28th – 30th,2011. Ms. Duke, a foodservice marketing expert, will present Marketing Strategies to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace, Wednesday, June 29th at 9:30 a.m. in the Herberger Ballroom, presented by: PepsiCo Foodservice.
FARE, the annual event, brings hundreds together from the foodservice industry to discuss the changes, challenges and choices facing foodservice across all retail channels. As the only multi-channel conference and trade show entirely dedicated to food on the go, FARE provides focused learning, a trade show featuring the latest foodservice products, programs, equipment and technology as well as exceptional networking with industry peers. Please see: http://www.foodserviceatretail.com
“We are especially excited to have Linda Duke present at FARE this year, said, Kristi B. Prior, Director of Education & Meeting Content. “She brings a terrific perspective for our attendees to learn.”
FARE attracts retailers and operators that provide food for immediate consumption or prepared food to be consumed later, such as, convenience stores, truck stops or travel centers, universities or college campuses, discount and mass merchandisers, drug chains and military bases.
“Foodservice at retail is the wave of the future, and really, the future is here,” said Linda Duke. “I will be sharing my research from visiting hundreds of retailers across the U.S., and the latest marketing strategies with foodservice. Some of the top retailers today didn’t even have food in their stores five years ago.”
Ms. Duke is a nationally recognized speaker, educator and published author. She speaks frequently at national foodservice industry and client conferences, and is a member of the board of directors of the California Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation (CRAEF) and is one of the founding board members of the National Restaurant Association’s Fast Casual Industry Council (FCIC). Ms. Duke is a contributing writer for several restaurant, hospitality and franchise industry trade and business publications and publisher of Restaurant Marketing Magazine, a quarterly industry publication.
About Duke Marketing, LLC®
Duke Marketing, LLC, is a California-based full service marketing company with expertise in integrated marketing communications for multi-location and franchise organizations. With a full range of services, including: brand creation, thought-leadership, local store marketing, public relations, consumer promotions and cause marketing, franchise communications, market planning, creative development, advertising and media buying. For more information contact Duke Marketing at 415-492-4534 or visit www.dukemarketing.com
