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SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENT ACCOLADES
 
September 2011
“Linda Duke is a very rare individual in our industry because of her excessive level of passion to help organizations and individuals not only improve but also reach outside of their comfort zone. The LSM-U session at Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo with Linda was as valuable to a restaurant operation as finding a 20 year restaurant veteran with proven success ready to grow their business.”
Ron Mathews, Vice President, Reed Exhibitions,
The Food Shows, Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum
August 10, 2011
“Linda your Toolbox session, Smart Marketing with Flavor, was very well received at The 2011 Flavor Experience. Your presentation and energy held everyone’s attention. Thank you so much. It was a pleasure having you with us.”
Tastefully Yours,
Sharyn Iler, BSI Conferences Inc. The Flavor Experience
July 1, 2011
You were AWESOME, Linda! Thanks for making the FARE experience valuable for our attendees!
Thank you!
Kristi B. Prior, Director of EduNetworking
CSP Information Group
April 2011
On behalf of Restaurant Leadership 2011 and its attendees, THANK YOU! Your seminar, ”Restaurant Marketing Leadership Insights”, with Pei Wei, Kona Grill and Tilted Kilt brand leaders on your panel, has received exceptional feedback! Thank you for all!
I look forward to working with you in 2012.
Respectfully,
David Jobe,
President
Leadership Conferences | CSP Information Group
Hello Linda,
I am one of the owners of Uptown Brothers Brewing Company in Denver, Colorado. I attended your wonderful seminar at the Shamrock Food Show in October. I have incorporated many of your wonderful ideas into our marketing strategies and they have proved very successful, to which I am very thankful.
You were gracious enough to offer sending your email sign up form at the seminar. I hope that offer still stands? We are now ready to begin brewing on premise and roll out our loyalty beer club. Would you be so kind as to email me this template? It would be greatly appreciated!
If/when you are in Denver again, please consider this my invitation to you to stop by and have lunch and one of our 32 craft beers (or any beverage of your choice) on us. I hope to see you soon.
Thank you for sharing your template, it will be most helpful to me.
Cheers,
Nancy Lumbye, Owner/Partner
Uptown Brothers Brewing Company
July 2010
Dear Linda,
I have now been in your audience three times and have been impressed each and every time with your energy, ideas and the way you keep your audience interested. The first was at our Kickoff Meeting in January this year and you were able to keep all 200 Territory Managers riveted! Then I attended two of our Tools to Thrive Seminars with our customers. Wow, my customers were impressed! You gave me the opportunity to give my customers something no one else has --- some great marketing ideas and renewed energy at a time when it is needed more than ever.
Thank you for helping and being a part of my customers plan to "get more people in their doors!!"
Sincerely,
Nancy Lyon, Territory Manager, US Food Service
June 2010
Dear Linda,
Thank you for helping us make the 2010 Pizza Executive Summit a stellar event! Your support of the summit and personal contribution in leading the Brand Building Workshop helped set the stage for a compelling educational track of topics.
We had an abundant amount of positive comments and feedback from our attendees regarding the overall wealth of information shared with them. To that end, we were able to provide an environment where our attendees could learn to Collaborate, Innovate and Accelerate!
Again, your time and commitment is very much appreciated.
Elaine Ashcraft
Operations Manager, Pizza Executive Summit 2010
May 2010
Dear Linda,
NRA Show 2010 is the talk of the industry. Based upon all reports, the Show’s energy and excitement were outstanding. That lift was well reflected by the 11.2% growth in attendee registration. Moreover, restaurateurs and other operators enthusiastically connected with the products, services, information and contacts they need to improve their businesses. Thank you for participating in the 2010 education program and helping deliver the information and create that success.
Sincerely,
Greg Kirrish
Vice President – Convention Marketing, National Restaurant Association
May 2010
Dear Linda,
"Thank You Linda! Your seminar had over 325 in attendance and customer response has been extremely positive. Customers left with not only an overall appreciation for the importance of Marketing but with ideas to implement into their own establishments. Thanks again for all your hard work and enthusiasm!"
John Brennan
Director of Marketing & Training, Food Services of America
April 2010
Dear Linda,
"Thank you! Thank you! For your tenacity and creation of an awesome panel! You helped make this year’s Restaurant Leadership conference a great event."
Kay Segal, Vice President
CSP Information Group, Restaurant Leadership Conference
Carol Walden
Speaker Liaison, CSP Leadership Conferences
February 2010
Dear Linda,
Thank you for speaking to our audience this February. I have heard from several of the participants and they found your marketing tips helpful to their business. The found your presentation very dynamic and inspirational. I personally learned a few new tips to share with the restaurateurs’ I help who complain about business being slow. I thank you for sharing! I look forward to having you back in 2010.
Nicole O'Rourke, CFSP
Southern California Gas Co. Food Service Marketing Coordinator
January 2010
Dear Linda,
U.S. Foodservice of San Francisco has spent the last few years truly trying to share with our sales force and customers ways that can be "thinking, going and taking it beyond". Our tagline "Your Partner Beyond the Plate" is an essential guideline to help our customers thrive and not just survive.
As we continue to look for new ideas to share with our customers to allow them every opportunity to succeed, your presentation hit it out of the park.
As with so many presentations, the obvious opportunities to be a true partner are right in front of us but we miss them until someone presents them to us effectively. You managed to do just that with your energy, real life examples and very specific direction available in Recipes for Restaurateurs.
Thank you for giving us the yet another "tool" to introduce to our valued partners.
Michael J. Cala
Director of Marketing U.S. Foodservice of San Francisco
January 2010
Dear Linda,
You were the Keynote Speaker at our 2010 Kick-Off Meeting and no one thought you could entertain our 200 sales people for 90 minutes—you did it! Your presentation was the best and your book is a must-have for all of my restaurant operator clients. Hope to see you again soon!
Robin Popst
US Foodservice San Francisco Division
October 2009
Dear Linda,
Thank you for making the time to come speak to our group at Cal Berkeley’s Haas Business School, PR@Cal.
You are a dynamo and a great speaker. Thank you again. We all learned so much!
Melissa and Amber
PR @CAL Co-Presidents
October 2009
Hi Linda,
Just wanted to thank you again for putting the seafood panel together for this year’s 2009 annual convention in San Diego. They were excellent. I heard lots of comments about how down to earth their commentary was. And you brought the whole thing into a beautifully-executed presentation for our lunchtime event. Many thanks from all of us!
Carol Lally,
Executive Director
IFEC (International Foodservice Editorial Council)
www.ifeconline.com
August 2009
Dear Linda,
Thank you for being at FARE and contributing to our event. What a terrific presentation. You were not only extremely right on with your discussion points but super passionate and very funny. We have also been getting lots of praise about you! It must be gratifying to know you connected so deeply with your audience. Thanks so much Linda.
Kristi B. Prior, Director of Education & Meeting Content
CSP Information Group
August 2009
Thanks for assisting us this year as keynote, we’re grateful for your contribution. You did a terrific job educating and inspiring our group and meshing the commercial with the non commercial. What a great speaker… I always admire individuals who can keep the crowd interested. Your humor and style were right on.
Thank You,
Peter Truitt
CEO, Truitt Brothers
Founder Northwest Sustainability Tour
July 2009
Dear Linda,
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to lead three of our education sessions at the 2009 Southwest Foodservice Expo. Your input and expertise was instrumental in providing quality sessions to foodservice professionals and giving them ideas to stay current and up on the latest industry trends. Thank you again for making the Southwest Foodservice Expo a tremendous success!
Best regards,
Rosalind Anderson
CMP Conference-Housing Specialist
April 2009
Dear Linda,
On behalf of the members of the annual restaurant industry conference and UCLA Extension, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for joining us at last week’s conference. I truly appreciate how busy you are and am most grateful that you were able to make the time to participate in the “Using Social Media” educational session. I know that the conference attendees benefited from your insights and ideas you brought.
With kind regards,
Madge Claybion,
Program Director
Leadership, Communications and Marketing
UCLA Extension
March 2009
Hi Linda,
Thank you for all of your hard work at the New York International Restaurant Show last weekend. Your three sessions “Fast Casual”, “Turning Vendors into Partners” and “Four Star Restaurant Marketing” were great, and I enjoyed meeting your panelists. We appreciate the effort that goes into coordinating the panel discussions you put together. Your support of the regions #1 event made for another successful year and we look forward to having you participate at our next show.
Ron Mathews
Industry Vice President
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum
January 2009
Linda,
Thanks so much for coming out to be our Keynote Speaker at our 2009 Kick-Off Meeting for US Foodservice; everyone really was pumped to share your message with their customers.
Debbie Usery, V.P. Marketing
US Foodservice Denver Division
November 2008
Dear Linda,
Thanks for making an excellent presentation to our team. It was very relevant and informative.
The books should be mandatory reading for all restaurant owners and managers.
Ken Otto
Executive Vice President
Boston Pizza International Inc.
August 2008
A sincere thank you for your participation and all of your efforts during the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum at the recent Western and Florida Foodservice Shows. We appreciate your dedication to the foodservice industry in your area of expertise and your contribution to making the conference program a success. We look forward to having you as a speaker at our New York International Restaurant show in March 2009.
Terri Sheridan
Conference Manager
Reed Exhibitions Companies
June
2007
Linda,
Thank you for being such an amazing force of nature! You continue
to astound me with your genuine jest for life, the industry and
your marketing savvy. My sincere gratitude for all you have done
for me and the NRA in 2007.
Best Always,
John Abels
Manager, Education & Culinary Programs
National Restaurant Association
April
2007
Dear Linda,
Thank you
very much for being a featured speaker at our 2007 Wine Country
Food & Beverage Symposium in Napa on April 3rd. We had a very
positive day of training and engagement.
Some of the 100+ attendees have personally mentioned your seminar
and expressed how much they learned about building their customer
base, creating awareness, initiating trial and building repeat
business.
We hope to have you back next year as our Keynote speaker! Thanks
Linda!
Charlie Monahan,
Wine Country Food & Beverage Symposium Program Coordinator
Napa Valley College Hospitality Institute
January
2007
Ms.
Duke is among the highest-rated speakers by attendee feedback
from our previous Shows and is a much respected marketing professional
in this industry. We are pleased to have her back as a featured
speaker for our 2007 annual conference in May.
Mary Pat Heftman,
Senior Vice President Convention
National Restaurant Association
September
2006
Linda,
Thank you
so much for presenting at the 2006 Western Foodservice & Hospitality
Expo, August 26 - 28th. We have been receiving very enthusiastic
positive feedback about your session. Thank you for being a part
of making our educational sessions the best year ever!
Kathie Griley,
Director of Industry Education
California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
August
2006
Dear Linda,
We are extremely
excited to have you back again this year to share your great experiences
and have the opportunity for our attendees from all over the world
benefit from your expertise at our 9th Annual Americas Food &
Beverage Conference.
Miami is the
major gateway to Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean,
and a growing number of businesses yearn to enjoy the benefits
of increased trade and commerce. This annual tradeshow provides
opportunities for two-way trade and education, and your key-note
is sure to be well attended.
Charlotte
Gallogly, President, World Trade Center Miami
December
2006
The entire
NetWorld Alliance and Fast Casual magazine team would like to
extend our sincere thanks for your participation in the Fast Casual
Executive Summit in Pasadena, CA December 2006. It was a great
pleasure to have you as one of our presenters. We thought it was
an extremely productive and enlightening meeting, and we hope
that you found it valuable as well.
We plan to
send out a recap of the event not only to you, but also to the
top brand executives in the fast casual segment who were unable
to attend. We will also be sending a survey, as suggested by the
group, to the top brands to solicit their input regarding topics
and content for the 2007 Summit, for our planning purposes. We
expect to announce a date and location for the 2007 Fast Casual
Executive Summit by February, and we hope that we can count on
your support and participation as a presenter at the next Summit
in 2007.
Happy Holidays
and best wishes for a prosperous year in 2007.
Paul Barron
EVP/ Publisher Networld Alliance, LLC
December
2006
We where impressed
by your presentation at the Miami International Food & Beverage
show, and are thrilled about your agreement to participate in
our annual conference at Feria Alimentaria, the largest food and
beverage show and conference in Central America held, July 2nd-
July 4th, 2007, at the Gran Tikal Futura Hotel and Convención
Centre in Guatemala
Local Store
Marketing and public relations opportunities are great to develop
new plans for our restaurant operators. The subject is important
and relevant for our attending organizations.
We will send
your arrangements soon. Looking forward to seeing you in Guatemala
in July!
Peter Meng,
President, Feria Alimentaria Committee
May
2006
Dear
Linda:
I want to offer my sincere thanks for your participation as a
speaker in Bulldog Reporter's Media Relations 2006 conference
in April in New York.
As you know,
this conference is our industry's largest summit focused on media
relations. It attracted more than 600 high-level attendees and
speakers. As you no doubt gathered, this event was one of the
most successful and well-attended conferences Bulldog Reporter
has ever produced. Indeed, our feedback on the event has been
overwhelmingly positive, something we owe in large part to you!
Thanks for
your willingness to share valuable time, strategies and wisdom
with our attendees at this historic conference.
On behalf
of our publisher Jim Sinkinson and the entire team here at Bulldog
Reporter, as well as our generous sponsors, exhibitors, and all
of our attendees, we look forward to working with you again.
Thanks for
your help, now and in the future.
Best regards,
Fay Shapiro
Group Publisher, Conference Manager
Media Relations 2006
March
2006
Linda Duke
CEO/Principal
Duke Marketing
Dear Linda:
I wanted to
thank you for your thoughtful note following our conference. And,
more importantly, I wanted to express our appreciation for your
participation in the Conference itself. I have received tremendous
feedback on the Marketing Breakout Sessions that you conducted.
As a result of having an outstanding array of guest speakers,
partnered with strong, content-filled corporate presentations,
our 2006 Franchisee Conference was a great success.
Thanks again
for helping us make our 2006 Franchise Conference a milestone
event for our company.
Regards,
Jim Treliving
Chairman & Founder
Boston's The Gourmet Pizza
2005
Dear Linda,
You are one
of our favorite speakers at the San Diego State University's American
Marketing Association chapter. All our attendees truly love your
advice and knowledge
in the field of marketing. There isn't a better way for our members
to learn marketing than from one who teaches, practices, and loves
marketing. Please let me know if you are interested in speaking
again this semester, which I truly hope you do.
Thanks for everything!
Darissa Frausto, President
SDSU American Marketing Association
2004
First off,
many thanks to you for being part of this year's conference program
in New York City. The three shows Kosherfest, Expo Comida Latina
and All Asia Foods co-located together turned out to be quite
the event!
I appreciate
all of your efforts and expertise in your specific field, and
there is no doubt I will contact you all for future speaking opportunities.
(Give us a few months as Jenn and I need to tackle another three
shows between now and December.)
Thanks again!
Kim Monaghan, Conference Manager
Expo Comida Latina
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