The Sounds Sweet Show

Let's do the Pod!  Let's get right to Wouldn't it Be Cool

1:02: Joint Birthday/Give Away: Talk about how to have a birthday party celebration while also giving back to others. 

Family Trend 1: (5:10) Article from CIT Magazine about the growing importance of live experiences for marketing 

https://www.citmagazine.com/article/1670570/top-priorities-live-events-revealed-new-report

Family Trend 2: (6:50) Article from Modern Restaurant discusses the newsts party trends for 2020

https://www.modernrestaurantmanagement.com/catering-and-event-planning-trends-for-2020/

Family Trend 3: (8:43) Family Travel Companies

https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2150012/travel-companies-for-families/amp/

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Welcome back to the podcast everyone! Let's dive in shall we?

In our Wouldn't it be Cool segment, we discuss creating a memory project with your kiddo for the new year.

 Family Trend 1 (5:32): How Carnival Cruise Lines is working with various Sports Personalities https://www.frntofficesport.com/carnival-cruise-partnerships/

Family Trend 2 (7:37) : Biz Bash is acquired by Connect Meetings

https://www.foliomag.com/connect-meetings-acquires-bizbash/

Family Trend 3 (9:24) : Crazy Kid Hotel Rooms around the world

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/family-vacations/kids-themed-hotel-rooms%3famp=true

Hi Everyone! The podcast is back with a new edition to it. An opening segment entitled WOULDN'T THAT BE COOL. This is where we discuss a potential event concept and give you some ideas on how to pull it off!

This weeks concept: Sound Sensitive Haunted Houses (designed for families whose children are on the spectrum)

Some links from the segment are RE TRAK HeadPhones and Blue LED Light Bulbs

Then on to family trends!

9:47 FAMILY TREND 1: HAUNTED AIRBNB PROPERTIES

12:01: FAMILY TREND 2: Investing in early experiences

13:50: Family Trend 3: 90's Nostalgia Hotel Room

Welcome back to the show everybody! We keep our thoughts to ourselves and go right into the Family Trends this week.

FAMILY TREND 1: SLIMEFEST

Nickelodeon is expanding its live SlimeFEST show to  the Philippines on September 28. SlimeFest Asia marks the seventh local adaptation of festival, which has seen around 162,000 people attending around the world to date.

http://kidscreen.com/2019/08/15/nickelodeon-launches-slimefest-in-asia/

FAMILY TREND 2: SESAME STREET - CIRCUS SPECTACULAR

Showtime Attractions and Silvers Circus have once again joined forces to bring their most exciting and ambitious spectacular to Australia-Sesame Street Circus Spectacular

https://www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/article/Showtime-Attractions-and-Silvers-Circus-Present-SESAME-STREET-CIRCUS-SPECTACULAR-20190813

FAMILY TREND 3: 2nd Global Tourism Start-Up Competition

A competition exploring new terrain in tourism, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4095026.html

Welcome back to the show everyone! Before we start our three family trends for the week, David discusses how important experiences are at schools. Then on to the trends!

Family Trend 1: ROKU Family Programming:

Roku created a "Kids & Family" section  stocked with free, advertising-supported shows. Everything from Leapfrog to Care Bears is now available for families

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/technologylive/2019/08/19/roku-adds-kids-family-destination-its-roku-channel/2045543001/

Family Trend 2: Travel with Generation Alpha

Generation Alpha, all children between the ages of 0-9 is the first generation born entirely in the 21st century. Traveling with this digitally aware generation has its challenges. 

https://info.advertising.expedia.com/hubfs/2019-Research/12019-05_Generation-Alpha_Research.pdf?hsCtaTracking=9b214e1e-19b5-4f0d-8621-3608ff00f907%7C2ffc66c2-4535-4e1f-92a9-72693e8e55de

Family Trend 3: NBA Disney

The NBA experience has opened at Disney springs. YIPPEE!!!

https://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article233681967.html

Welcome back to the podcast! Before our three family trends I discuss how based on an article from last week I'm taking steps as an event producer to help offer programming for families whose children are autistic. On to this weeks 3 trends...

4:50: LUXURY FAMILY TRAVEL AGENTS: This article from the Travel Market Report discusses how travel agents are becoming "travel designers" who will create the ultimate family experience from scratch. 

https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Luxury-Travel-Agents-Grab-the-Media-Spotlight

7:15: PRIVATE KIDS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS: This article from the Telegraph discusses how private membership clubs like the Birly Clubs and the Soho House offer membership deals for children of the members. 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/26/private-members-clubs-offer-children-memberships-keep-busy-summer/

9:15: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: I think it speaks for itself!!!

https://venturebeat.com/2019/07/31/super-nintendo-world-will-be-the-cornerstone-of-universals-third-orlando-theme-park/

Welcome back the the podcast people! Before our fun family trends I discuss the theme of party pressure in events and what can be done to alleviate it. Then on to family trends...

3:53: AUTISM and FAMILY VACATIONS:

This was a very important article written in the NY Times about families where a child is on the spectrum finding places for them to enjoy a vacation together. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/travel/autistic-travelers-hotel-amusement-parks.html

6:08: PERSONALIZATION OF TRAVEL OPTIONS

This article from Doxee goes into detail about how hotels and resort need to create personalized marketing for consumers to attract them to their properties.

https://www.doxee.com/2019/06/27/personalization-in-the-travel-sector/

8:45: INVENT THE SUMMER

This was a great article about a young kid named Peter Mok who created a project called INVENT THE SUMMER, a free summer-focused program that encourages kids to participate in weekly challenges that explore different engineering fields.

https://www.indianagazette.com/leisure/family-is-challenging-kids-to-invent-the-summer/article_2559e2cb-f7cb-5b79-9db2-006a938a68a6.html

Hello!

Today on the podcast I start by discussing all the ways things can go wrong in creating events for families. Then we get into our family trends.

4:50: GENERATION Z HOTELS: Hospitlaity.net discusses how hotels need to think about developing amenities for Generation Z.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094050.html

8:01: SUMMER SAMPLING: A Quartz.com article discusses breaking up summer activities into many area not focusing exclusively on one for your kids. 

https://qz.com/1628680/what-should-my-child-do-this-summer-sample-dont-specialize/

10:21: INSTAGRAM BRAGGING/FAMILY VACATIONS: This NBC.com article discusses how international vacation pictures have a negative effect on families traveling locally.

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/instagram-travel-bragging-killing-family-vacation-ncna1024841

Welcome to episode 7 of the podcast! This week we discuss things to consider when planning for a family 4th of July celebration. Then we head into our 3 family trends for the week. 

5:13: VACATION ANXIETY: A Washington Post article discussing the potential anxiety kids experience over the summer due to the change in normal schedules.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/06/20/kids-anxiety-can-spike-during-summer-heres-why-what-parents-can-do-help/?utm_term=.addc1885b939

8:04: KIDZ BOP FAN EXPERIENCE: Kidz Bop is expanding their brand into more AIC Hotel Group properties. 

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4092586.html

Unique KidsClubs: www.Mrandmrssmith.com

discuss the growing trend of unique kids clubs happening in high end resorts.

https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/family

Welcome to Episode 6! This week we discuss the value of vendors in the entertainment spaces and how vendors need to lean on each other for support. Then on to our Family Trends.

4:09: FAMILY CAMP GETAWAYS: Camps that offer summer camp experience the whole family can enjoy. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/travel/camp-getaways-family-travel.html

6:06: FIVER PARTIES: A birthday party trend where adults provide cash (aka 5 dollars) instead of presents.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/what-are-fiver-parties-and-would-you-send-your-child-to-one-111209870.html

8:20  Pokémon  EVENTS: National competitions for Pokémon players of all ages.

https://dotesports.com/general/news/competitive-pokemon-events-great-way-for-kids-to-get-into-esports