Inc. writer Michelle Van Slyke reports that the key to having a successful year in marketing is … planning. And, ’tis the season to start since the end of the year is fast approaching. Van Slyke shares some advice from her own personal experience to make next year your best year yet. “Start with Reflection Every planning meeting should begin by reflecting on the prior year. What worked? What didn’t? What did we think wasn’t going to work, but did? …

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As we get ready to say goodbye to 2017 and ring in the new year, I’d like to thank all the readers and contributors to Selling Out. We’ve covered a lot of ground this year — from marketing and technology to customer service and experience. Next week, we’ll be highlighting some of our best posts in those categories for those of you who’ll be checking in. We’ve really enjoyed sharing these innovative ideas with you. And thank you for your …

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As things wind down a bit for the Christmas holiday and the run up to the new year, I’d like to thank all the readers and contributors to Selling Out this year. It was our first full year in operation, and what a year it was! We published around 500 articles, posts, interviews and pieces of commentary and had 25,000 live entertainment marketers and promoters visit the site. So, thank you for your support and contributions through the year, and …

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