2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
This article is all about what AI trends will emerge in the field of creative operations in 2024. All the marketers and brand builders should be aware of these trends for their further use and save themselves some time!
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...DevGAMM Conference
Has your project been caught in a storm of deadlines, clashing requirements, and the need to change course halfway through? If yes, then check out how the administration team navigated through all of this, relocating 160 people from 3 countries and opening 2 offices during the most turbulent time in the last 20 years. Belka Games’ Chief Administrative Officer, Katerina Rudko, will share universal approaches and life hacks that can help your project survive unstable periods when there seem to be too many tasks and a lack of time and people.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...DevGAMM Conference
Has your project been caught in a storm of deadlines, clashing requirements, and the need to change course halfway through? If yes, then check out how the administration team navigated through all of this, relocating 160 people from 3 countries and opening 2 offices during the most turbulent time in the last 20 years. Belka Games’ Chief Administrative Officer, Katerina Rudko, will share universal approaches and life hacks that can help your project survive unstable periods when there seem to be too many tasks and a lack of time and people.
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• How to Prevent Motion Sickness
• Top Tips • What to Pack
• Top Tips • Surviving Long Haul Flights
• Last Minute Tips • Family Check List
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• Travel Games
• Advice from The Travel Foundation
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• Exploring the Area • Shopping
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conflict produces a chemical which your body tries to reject, and this is what makes you feel ill.
Here are a few tips that can help to prevent motion sickness.
• As soon as your little one starts to feel queasy advise them to look outside the car and focus
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• If your tot is prone to motion sickness they should avoid reading or hand held games, instead
try entertaining them with audio books, or games – See our Travel Games section for some
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• When packing snacks for the journey avoid strong smelling or greasy hard to digest foods.
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• Sit them in the front, they’ll have more window space and it sometimes means a smoother ride.
• Advise suffers to close their eyes. if you can’t see it removes the cause of the sickness, and they
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• If all else fails, most chemists sell highly effective little wrist bands that touch the magic pressure
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- Ginger is widely recommended. Try ginger biscuits, ginger sweets, ginger
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• Take a football or frisbee for stops, let your children burn off some energy before getting
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• Remove air fresheners if they are over-powering, or pack one if you’re predicting any
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• If felt tips are being used and food being consumed it might be worth covering the back
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• Tie some toys to the car seat with ribbon or string. It’ll prevent you having to constantly
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• Lots of water, not only to keep everyone hydrated but if anyone suffers from motion
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• Detachable sunscreens. It’s easy to forget if it’s grey when you leave home but the
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• Portable DVD player, audio books, mp3 player, travel games - all are welcome
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them excited! How about getting them to research the place you are staying,
the local food or the weather forecast? Maybe create a wish list of all the things
they want to do when they arrive, or draw a picture of what they imagine it will
be like. They might even come up with a few suggestions for all the family!
• It can be worth doing a bit of research on what there is to do or visit if the weather
turns against you. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a hotel room on a
rainy day.
• Try turning mundane procedures into games. It sounds silly but it’ll help to pass
the time stuck waiting around. E.g. ‘How many people can you count wearing
something red?’
• If you’re flying with an airline you’ve not used before, try and find out what they
offer little ones in terms of food and entertainment, for example some airlines
do not provide baby food - best to be prepared and take things if you need them.
• Depending on where you are in the world hand luggage policies may vary –
This is particularly important if you’re bottle-feeding as some won’t let you take
liquids through.
• Try packing a few little surprises to give out to your child throughout the journey.
They can be small toys, healthy snacks or a favourite treasure.
• If you’re lucky enough to have a child who’ll sleep almost anywhere it might be a
good idea to travel at night so that they, and more importantly you, can get some
much needed rest!
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• To help prevent jet lag try making small changes to your families routine a week
before you go. Push bedtime back or forward by 15 minutes more each evening.
• Remember to book your seats together (or separately if your little ones have a
habit of winding each other up!) as not all airlines will do so automatically.
Although families with young children should get priority boarding on most airlines.
• Sometimes a little pessimism is not a bad thing. Prepare for the potential 4-hour
delay by packing a distraction in your hand language. Should it happen you’ll be
glad you did!
• Snacks are a must for families on the move – just remember to avoid fruits that
squash easily, things that melt, or fizzy drinks which may get shaken up.
• Let the kids to pack their own travel bag entertainment! They love doing it and
makes them feel grown up and in charge. Give a few suggestions but leave
actual choices to them. Maybe suggest a book, a soft toy, a pen and paper,
a secret something and a game. Then secretly slip in some goodies to keep
them entertained and surprised along the way!
• With your little ones, collect items throughout your holiday to make a scrapbook
or keepsake box when you return. You can include anything from shells to bus
tickets to sweet papers. It’s a lovely way to remember a great holiday.
• If you’re travelling with a buggy make yours stand out. If you’re on a busy family
flight the chances are they’ll be people with the same one as yours. Try tying
ribbon around yours to make it stand out (in fact, you can do this for all your luggage!).
• Airplanes can be a bit chilly; most airlines do provide blankets but only a limited
supply. If your brood feel the cold, bring an extra jumper or socks if you’re in flip-flops!
• Remember to check that your hotel or apartment has a cot.
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Surviving Long Haul Flights
Some people would argue that taking a young child on a long haul flight is either very brave
or very stupid. However, we believe travelling and seeing new cultures is one of the best
experiences for kids. So here are our top tips to help take the pain out of long haul flights.
• Take as many toys and distractions as you can fit in a Trunki! Boredom is often the
cause of travelling tantrums. However, do avoid games with small parts that
could get lost, or toys that make a lot of noise. Also, try hiding some items and
only bring them out when spirits start to lower. The surprise element should soon
cheer them up!
• Fresh activity or sticker books often have more appeal than old worn games and
toys they’ve played with 100’s of times before.
• Most airlines let under 2’s travel for free, but when booking, seriously consider
how long you’re willing to have a child on your lap for. It makes, eating, reading
or even watching a film very tricky.
• Take along some toothpaste, a toothbrush, baby wipes and a change of clothes
for all, just in case anyone is ill. Also you’ll feel more positive if you feel clean!
• Before booking find out just how child friendly your airline is. What entertainment
do they provide, do they have an in-flight activity scheme for children of different
ages, do they have children’s TV channels and games, do they provide children’s
meals etc.
• Make sure you and your child are as comfortable as possible. Many mums
recommend putting their little ones into pyjamas to make it feel more like bedtime.
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Family Check List
Here are a few of those obvious essentials that it can be only too easy to forget! It’s always a
good idea to do a last minute check - you’ll regret it later if you don’t!
Passports - All children under 16 require their own passport - this includes
newborns. For more information visit www.ukpa.gov.uk
Tickets or order confirmation if it’s an e-ticket.
Money, travellers cheques and a debit/credit card
High factor sun lotion - preferably waterproof.
Baby wipes – they clean everything!
Boiled sweets/lollipops – to avoid sore little ears on take off and landing.
Healthy snacks
Favourite toy/blanket/cushion – It rarely leaves their side but just check it’s to hand!
First Aid kit - Including Calpol! Unusual food can often unsettle little tummies.
Insect repellent -Speak to your local chemist about getting one that is specifically
for young children.
Aftersun lotion
ID bracelets with an emergency contact number for little explorers.
Camera!
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Debbie Dubrow is a mum who has been travelling with her two children ever since they
were born. This is what she has to say about being a globetrotting family:
Fawzia Rasheed de Francisco is the author of The Rough Guide to Travel with Babies and
Young Children. She has travelled the world with her two boys in tow and this is why she
thinks travelling with children is so worthwhile:
See the following page for Fawzia’s Top Tips!
“I’m always surprised to hear from parents who want to wait until their kids
are old enough to “get something out of travel” before they leave home. While
a small child certainly isn’t soaking in the history of ancient Rome or the details
of the industrial revolution, every opportunity to be in a new environment brings
with it the chance to experience new things that they would not have access to
at home. Sometimes the differences can seem small, like the opportunity to
see new kinds of birds or animals, visit an interesting science museum or eat
new foods. At other times they might be bigger, like the chance to play with
children who speak a different language and whose homes and daily lives
are markedly different than our own. Regardless of the specifics, we find that
by getting out of our daily routine we find new ways to connect as a family and
new interests that start to creep into our daily lives once we return home.”
“Taking time out can help parents to absorb some of their children’s ability to
play, making for some memorable moments together. Children, of course are
naturally amenable. As the novelist and travel writer Pico Iyer said: “Every child
is a born adventrer, and every traveller a born-again child.” Soon, everyone
nwinds and begins to enjoy themselves: toes are wiggled in streams,
milkshakes hammocks and dreams are shared.”
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Here are Fawzia’s Top 5 Tips
• Accommodation: With young children, you’ll spend more time at base than you
would otherwise – so make it a treat.
• Clothes: Children need very little. And yet simple things, like choosing fabrics that
are not just easy to wash but quick to dry, helps.
• Luggage: If you’ve heaps to carry consider luggage delivery firms. Or with a little
online shopping, you might also be able to get what you need delivered to
wherever you plan to stay.
• Entertainment: Be wary of taking favourites such as teddies – imagine the
tears if they get lost. Try ‘losing’ them before you go and aim for a happy
reunion on return!
• Once you’re there: Do what you most want to first - with children, the best
laid plans can go to pot. This way, if it doesn’t work out at the first try, you’ll
always have a second shot.
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Travel Games
Travel games can help to make your journey seem so much quicker. The longer you can distract and
entertain your child with these, the longer you can avoid the constant “Are we nearly there yet?”
Firstly, make sure you’ve registered your Trunki passport online. Once registered you’ll have access to lots
of free fun downloads to go in your Trunki passport.
If you haven’t got a Trunki passport you don’t have to miss out. We’ve designed some fun downloads for
everyone to enjoy. Visit the fun page of our website to find out more.
Who Am I?
Each person in the car takes it in turn to pick a famous person or character (picking a theme is
a good starting point, i.e. Disney characters) Once the first person has chosen who they are, the
other people in the car take it turns to ask them questions which they can only answer with a yes
or no. The first person to correctly guess who they are wins.
Number Plate Alphabet
This works best on motorways as there are usually lots of cars. Go through the alphabet looking
for number plates containing each letter. The catch is that you have to do it in alphabetical order,
it’s no good spotting a ‘B’ before you’ve found an ‘A’!
One Word Tales
Each person takes it in turn to tell a story, but only saying one word at a time.
Car Bingo
Each person in the car picks a colour (red is often a favourite in this game!) the first person to spot
10 cars in their chosen colour is the winner!
When Terrance Went on Holiday…
It’s the classic packing memory game with a Trunki twist! The game begins with the first player
saying “when Terrance went on holiday, he packed…” and adding an item. The following player
adds another item and so on i.e “When Terrance went on holiday he packed, wellies, swimming
trunks, goggles…”
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Travelling Responsibly
The Travel Foundation is a UK charity that cares for the people and places you visit. Protecting the natural
environment, traditions and culture – the things that make your holiday special – and helping people
living in destinations benefit from your visit. All of which can give you an even better holiday experience…
as well as helping to ensure there are great places for us all to visit, for generations to come! To find out
much more, visit www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk
Before You Go
It’s always worth doing some background reading on the people and places you’ll be visiting. Your
welcome will be warmer if you take an interest and speak even a few simple phrases in the local
language.
Remove any packaging from clothing, toiletries etc before you pack and recycle if possible.
Why not think about compensating for the environmental impact of your flight? Ask your tour operator if
they are part of any ‘carbon-offset’ scheme or see www.reducemyfootprint.travel for details.
On Your Holiday
Respect local culture and traditions. Make sure that your dress and behaviour is appropriate for the
places you visit. If you are unsure, talk to local people or ask your travel representative.
Be open to different ways of thinking, living, eating and working. It’s all part of the holiday experience.
Please don’t have your photograph taken with any ‘wild’ animals (such as lion and tiger cubs, monkeys,
bears snakes and exotic birds). These animals are taken from the wild when they are very young, often
mistreated and disposed of when they get too large or difficult to handle.
Coral is extremely fragile and takes decades to grow. Don’t step on or remove any coral when
swimming or diving and avoid kicking up sand as it can suffocate and kill coral polyps.
Adapt to your surroundings - Displaying expensive jewellery or cameras, particularly in very poor
communities, may distance you from the culture you’ve come to experience. It can also make you a
target so be discreet.
Minimise waste by reusing plastic bags, bringing your own water filter bottle or purifier and taking your
used batteries home with you.
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Exploring the Area
Guidebooks are a great starting point, but get ‘insider’ knowledge by talking to local people, explore
places away from the main tourist sites and create your own adventure.
Booking excursions using local suppliers or local guides and taxis will enrich your holiday experience and
help support the local economy.
Remember to ask permission before taking photographs of people, their homes or places of worship.
And don’t be offended if they decline or expect to be paid for the privilege.
Fire is a serious hazard. Be extremely careful with cigarettes and matches and take your cigarette stubs
with you.
Please don’t pick flowers and plants. Leave them for others to enjoy.
Before taking part in a ‘swim with dolphin’ experience, please be aware that there can be risks to both
dolphins and people, including dolphins being injured by swimmers’ jewellery, or suffering infections
caused by sun tan lotion.
Please don’t support dancing bear performances, if travelling in Eastern Europe, northern Greece or
India. Such bears are taken from the wild and are treated very cruelly.
Shopping
Buying locally made souvenirs, shopping in locally owned outlets and treating yourself to local food and
drink are great ways to get in to the holiday spirit and also benefit the local people.
Always bargain with humour and bear in mind that a small cash saving to you could be a significant
amount of money to the seller.
Please don’t buy products made from endangered plants or wild animals, including hardwoods, corals,
shells, starfish, cacti, orchids, ivory, fur, features, skins, teeth, reptiles and turtles. For more information on
endangered species and the WWF-UK Souvenir Alert Campaign for tourists and to find out how to report
a concern, visit www.wwf-uk.org.
At Your Accommodation
Always think of the environment, even when you’re not paying the bills! Turn down/off heating or air
conditioning when not required. Switch off lights when leaving a room and turn the TV off rather than
leaving it on standby.
Use water sparingly. Take short showers instead of baths and tell staff if you are happy to re-use towels
and bed linen rather than having them replaced daily.
When You Return
Remember to recycle your holiday brochures and guidebooks when you’ve finished with them, or pass
them to a friend.