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THE ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST DESIGN SHOW: A SENSATIONAL SHOW​

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The 17th annual exhibition drew more than 40,000 design aficionados and boasted over 400 of the world’s leading brands. A place for discovery and inspiration, the four- day event featured close to 100 new exhibitors, as well as new introductions in furniture, accessories, lighting, art, kitchen, bath, and building projects from independent makers and established manufacturers. A powerful program of special events and design seminars — led by today's top talent — added to the comprehensive and rich design experience.
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DIFFA’S 21ST ANNUAL DINING BY DESIGN: FUNDRAISER TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS​

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DINING BY DESIGN NY is one of the industry’s largest fundraisers for HIV/AIDS and has been recognized by Biz Bash and several publications as one of the top events in the country. It is DIFFA National’s signature fundraiser which raises nearly a million dollars annually and gathers more than 40,000 guests.
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Book Review

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BRAND NOW: How to Stand Out in a Crowded, Distracted World

By Nick Westergaard​

Identity. Value. Experience. That’s what successful brands were built on yesterday. Today, we live in a noisy, restless, interconnected, increasingly digital, crazy, and wonderful world. People are bombarded with thousands of brand messages daily. A brand’s identity, value, and experience still matter. But they’re not enough.
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About The Author
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Nick Westergaard is chief brand strategist at Brand Driven Digital, host of the popular On Brand podcast, and author of Get Scrappy, the digital marketing bible for business. An in-demand speaker at conferences and corporate events throughout the world, he teaches branding, marketing, and communication at the University of Iowa.
​Publisher: AMACOM

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