FOODSERVICE AT RETAIL – FARE INVITES DUKE TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL EVENT

Linda Duke to Speak at Industry Conference, Tuesday, August 18th

San Rafael, Calif. – August 2009–Duke Marketing, LLC., an integrated marketing communications firm, announced today Linda Duke, principal and chief executive will speak at the upcoming Foodservice At Retail (FARE) conference being held at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, in Schaumburg, IL, August 17th and 18th, 2009. The annual event brings the foodservice industry together to discuss the changes, challenges and choices facing foodservice across retail channels. 

Ms. Duke, author of a recently published book, “Four Star Restaurant Marketing Cookbook—Recipes for Restaurateurs” and foodservice marketing expert, will be heading up an educational session entitled:   Marketing, Merchandising and Promoting Foodservice to Drive Sales, Noon, Tuesday, August 18th.  Duke’s keynote session will cover marketing strategies and promotions to increase sales.

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.

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“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.”

Ms. Duke is a nationally recognized speaker and educator.  She speaks frequently at industry and client conferences, and is a member of the board of directors of the California Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation and the Fast Casual Alliance.  Ms. Duke is an author and recently published, “Four Star Marketing Cookbook—Recipes for Restaurateurs” www.marketing-cookbook.com and is a contributing writer for several restaurant, hospitality and franchise industry trade and business publications.                                            

About Duke Marketing, LLC®
Duke Marketing, LLC is a California-based Integrated Marketing Communications company with expertise in integrated marketing communications for multi-location and franchise organizations.  Duke Marketing combines a full range of services, including: thought-leadership, local store marketing, public relations, consumer promotions and cause marketing, franchise communications, market-by-market planning, creative development and media buying with on-target strategies, fresh ideas and creative concepts to offer complete solutions.   For more information contact Duke Marketing at 415-492-4534 or via e-mail at info@dukemarketing.com the Company’s web site is located at www.dukemarketing.com.

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