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Thanks for joining me this week - I truly appreciate that you opened up this email again. Or maybe you're a new subscriber and are here for the first time. In any event, welcome and thanks.

A few things to send your way this week: an interview with Jim Shelman of Classic Rental Solutions about what's new in the rental exhibit world. Also, an interview that Biz Communication Guy Bill Lampton did with me recently, a guest post from Nathan Sharpe of Biznas and a really cool infographic courtesy of US Event Management.

Soundtrack for today's issue is community radio station KMUZ in Salem, Oregon. I was on the founding board and one of the first DJs when we went on the air in December, 2011. Community radio is a different animal than commercial radio, where I spent 25 years. The station is completely volunteer-run, from the management to the administration to the 60 or so DJs who volunteer their time to do their weekly shows, from rap to hip-hop to hillbilly country to reggae to public affairs, classic rock, alternative music and so much more. Give a listen and see if you find a program you like!

Exhibitor Magazine Offers Latest Budgeting Numbers. Just under a year ago, a look at what it costs for all of the various things you'll get involved with in tradeshow marketing. Yes, these numbers are still valid.

Creating Content Tat Cuts Through the Internet Noise. Replay of a great webinar with guest Lisa Apolinski of 3 Dog Write.