Congrats to our CEO, Gregorio Palomino!
Recently Greg was named Entrepreneur of the Quarter by Hispanic Executive Quarterly, a national publication based out of Chicago, IL.
Greg was also featured with Wedding Planner, Michelle Franco, in the summer edition of San Antonio Woman magazine as the first 100% male owned business to be featured in their 8 year history!
CRE8AD8 was also recently named one of the Best Destination Management Organizations in TEXAS by Texas Meetings & Events Magazine for 2009!
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
CRE8AD8 Opens up travel to everyone
CRE8AD8 has recently partnered with WorldVentures to offer our brides, grooms, clients, corporate travelers, vacationers and more a more cost effective option to travel...no matter the reason.
We DARE you to compare rates against other leading sites!
www.palomino.worldventures.com
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We DARE you to compare rates against other leading sites!
www.palomino.worldventures.com
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VIVA FIESTA!
It's that time of the year again in San Antonio, VIVA FIESTA!
This year, CRE8AD8 has secured the beverage portion of the King William Fair in only our 2 year history! This is a great accomplishment for us as we are the new guys in town and we've already beat out regional competitors in this field.
We hope to see you at the Fair on April 25, booths open at 9am!
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This year, CRE8AD8 has secured the beverage portion of the King William Fair in only our 2 year history! This is a great accomplishment for us as we are the new guys in town and we've already beat out regional competitors in this field.
We hope to see you at the Fair on April 25, booths open at 9am!
-CRE8AD8.com
Monday, March 2, 2009
March March March
Happy March to all!!!
If you haven't planned those holiday events by now, you're behind the game!
Let us know if we can help plan that special holiday event! Weddings, Corporate Events and more!
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If you haven't planned those holiday events by now, you're behind the game!
Let us know if we can help plan that special holiday event! Weddings, Corporate Events and more!
-CRE8AD8.com
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Wedding Fairs
'Tis the season for Wedding Fairs!
Booth after booth of caterers, decorators, chocolate fountains(remember when they used to be champagne fountains?) and beauty consultants. So many choices and options. Here is how to weed them out:
- Find someone who is like you, remember your vendors need to understand you and have your same energy
- Ask for pricing, seriously, most people can give you some ranges of what to expect and put some numbers in your head
- If a vendor seems too out of your "realm", they probably are.
- Never try to work with a vendor who doesn't seem like they want to work for you(i.e. Sending the minions after you before they talk to you), seriously, are you hiring the planner or their assistants, your wedding isn't a movie and it shouldn't be treated as one
- Price doesn't equal quality, many service providers(planners, consultants, DJs, etc...) are dropping prices drastically, beware, they will often cut their package services by that much too!
- There are things you do not cut back on(photography, planning, catering & decor), you will get what you pay for
- If you're more than 12 months out, don't rush into making decisions, look everything over
- If you're within 12 months of your wedding and nothing is done...hire a planner immediately, they have powers you do not(securing venues, getting some bumped, putting you first on lists, getting things expedited, DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS!!)!
- Steps - 1) Set date; 2) Set budget; 3) Hire planner; 4) Relax...and have fun!
And most importantly...remember CRE8AD8 is a FULL SERVICE PLANNING AGENCY.
-CRE8AD8.com
Booth after booth of caterers, decorators, chocolate fountains(remember when they used to be champagne fountains?) and beauty consultants. So many choices and options. Here is how to weed them out:
- Find someone who is like you, remember your vendors need to understand you and have your same energy
- Ask for pricing, seriously, most people can give you some ranges of what to expect and put some numbers in your head
- If a vendor seems too out of your "realm", they probably are.
- Never try to work with a vendor who doesn't seem like they want to work for you(i.e. Sending the minions after you before they talk to you), seriously, are you hiring the planner or their assistants, your wedding isn't a movie and it shouldn't be treated as one
- Price doesn't equal quality, many service providers(planners, consultants, DJs, etc...) are dropping prices drastically, beware, they will often cut their package services by that much too!
- There are things you do not cut back on(photography, planning, catering & decor), you will get what you pay for
- If you're more than 12 months out, don't rush into making decisions, look everything over
- If you're within 12 months of your wedding and nothing is done...hire a planner immediately, they have powers you do not(securing venues, getting some bumped, putting you first on lists, getting things expedited, DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS!!)!
- Steps - 1) Set date; 2) Set budget; 3) Hire planner; 4) Relax...and have fun!
And most importantly...remember CRE8AD8 is a FULL SERVICE PLANNING AGENCY.
-CRE8AD8.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
LOOKING FOR A VENDOR?
I am always telling everyone to put their information in the body of requests you fill out online. Trust me it helps in the long run, remember it costs us money to find you and as much as we all wish we could afford to purchase every lead and help everyone, we cannot; forcing us to be more selective on who we pursue especially during the "recession."
We all need to help each other in this time of need. No matter how large or small we all are.
We want to help everyone as much as possible and sometimes being selective means we may miss someone to who really needs help. We know it could be more stressful in the short run, but in the log run, it'll save time and money!
TIP: Type out everything you need in Word and copy & paste it into the sites(bodies) you have...always include NAME, PHONE & E-MAIL!
On top of that, check your SPAM boxes since most of us have "love, beauty, marriage" and more filters are made to single these out and trash them!
Greg P., CWP, CEP
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We all need to help each other in this time of need. No matter how large or small we all are.
We want to help everyone as much as possible and sometimes being selective means we may miss someone to who really needs help. We know it could be more stressful in the short run, but in the log run, it'll save time and money!
TIP: Type out everything you need in Word and copy & paste it into the sites(bodies) you have...always include NAME, PHONE & E-MAIL!
On top of that, check your SPAM boxes since most of us have "love, beauty, marriage" and more filters are made to single these out and trash them!
Greg P., CWP, CEP
-CRE8AD8.com
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Embajador of the Year
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN:
GREGORIO PALOMINO for becoming one of the 2008 Embajador of the Year for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
This honor is bestowed on the Embajador who shows volunteerism, activity within the chamber, community efforts and initiatives and more.
Please help us in congratulating Greg! He will receive his award at the annual San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Installation Banquet on Jan 30, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt in Downtown San Antonio, Texas in front of fellow business owners, Fortune CEOs, colleagues, friends, family and more.
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 80th anniversary as the largest and oldest Hispanic Chamber in the United States.
-CRE8AD8 Staff
1st Freeze - San Antonio
It's the first Freeze in San Antonio since 1905...JUST KIDDING, but it's been a whole year jut about.
Be safe and remember to take care of yourself and your family. Work, school, errands and bills can wait one more day. Stay inside, eat some soup and remember, it's not about living 100 years, its how you spend those years that matter the most!
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Be safe and remember to take care of yourself and your family. Work, school, errands and bills can wait one more day. Stay inside, eat some soup and remember, it's not about living 100 years, its how you spend those years that matter the most!
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Weddings Weddings Weddings & The Box Office
REALLY! WE ARE IN FULL FORCE!
It's wedding planning season. And another wedding movie, Bride Wars, has hit the big screen. Although many of you have already seen this movie I am sure with your girlfriends...it's my job to see it as well and fill.
Yes:
- Some places book years in advance(although some venues do not book more than 1 year out)
- Stop looking once you find something you like
- Always pick a MOH who will support you in being married, not be a hassle to you
- Be flexible if you're going to put a budget to the wedding
- It is always safe to have a budget, however, movies can be deceiving...American Wedding(American Pie)-$50K+; Bride Wars-$45K+; My Best Friend's Wedding-$80K+; Wedding Crashers(final wedding)-$100K+
- There will always be stress of some sort
- Yes, pamper yourself and make room in the budget for this!
- Make sure you feel for your soul mate as they feel for you...love is work, but it shouldn't feel like an obligation!
- Wedding Planning can start anywhere from $3K-$15K depending on location of USA
No:
- Wedding Planners are not like that, we should be nice and fun
- You shouldn't try and plan two weddings at the same location, in different facilities wit your best friend
- You shouldn't be upset if others want to help you
- Unfortunately, wedding planning is not always so bright and fluffy as it looked, it takes time, there's money to be paid and finances to consider
- Wedding Planning offices are not all digital as they were in Bride Wars(the picture frames)
- The Wedding Planner will not assume you know what you want and have photos of mock-ups digitally enhanced for your pleasure
- You should always be flexible no matter what...not being flexible could cause challenges and could ultimately cause more stress
- You should always stand by your friends no matter what
- You should expect what can be afforded and try not to squeeze things into a tight budget...quality goes down as the quantity goes up...good for exposure, not for your special day!
These are just some things to think about when planning your wedding. To give you an idea of what we would charge in that type of setting and in that location...it would be around $25K just to PLAN the wedding.
Let us know if we can help!
Greg P., CWP, CEP
-CRE8AD8.com
It's wedding planning season. And another wedding movie, Bride Wars, has hit the big screen. Although many of you have already seen this movie I am sure with your girlfriends...it's my job to see it as well and fill.
Yes:
- Some places book years in advance(although some venues do not book more than 1 year out)
- Stop looking once you find something you like
- Always pick a MOH who will support you in being married, not be a hassle to you
- Be flexible if you're going to put a budget to the wedding
- It is always safe to have a budget, however, movies can be deceiving...American Wedding(American Pie)-$50K+; Bride Wars-$45K+; My Best Friend's Wedding-$80K+; Wedding Crashers(final wedding)-$100K+
- There will always be stress of some sort
- Yes, pamper yourself and make room in the budget for this!
- Make sure you feel for your soul mate as they feel for you...love is work, but it shouldn't feel like an obligation!
- Wedding Planning can start anywhere from $3K-$15K depending on location of USA
No:
- Wedding Planners are not like that, we should be nice and fun
- You shouldn't try and plan two weddings at the same location, in different facilities wit your best friend
- You shouldn't be upset if others want to help you
- Unfortunately, wedding planning is not always so bright and fluffy as it looked, it takes time, there's money to be paid and finances to consider
- Wedding Planning offices are not all digital as they were in Bride Wars(the picture frames)
- The Wedding Planner will not assume you know what you want and have photos of mock-ups digitally enhanced for your pleasure
- You should always be flexible no matter what...not being flexible could cause challenges and could ultimately cause more stress
- You should always stand by your friends no matter what
- You should expect what can be afforded and try not to squeeze things into a tight budget...quality goes down as the quantity goes up...good for exposure, not for your special day!
These are just some things to think about when planning your wedding. To give you an idea of what we would charge in that type of setting and in that location...it would be around $25K just to PLAN the wedding.
Let us know if we can help!
Greg P., CWP, CEP
-CRE8AD8.com
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Obama In Office
Obama Obama, where art thou economy?
As our new Chief takes office, we are reminding those that have not taken advantage of our specials to take one more look! We are offering 20% OFF our Wedding Planning packages and Valentine Special only until Jan 31 2009!
admin@cre8ad8.com for more info!
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As our new Chief takes office, we are reminding those that have not taken advantage of our specials to take one more look! We are offering 20% OFF our Wedding Planning packages and Valentine Special only until Jan 31 2009!
admin@cre8ad8.com for more info!
-CRE8AD8.com
Thursday, January 15, 2009
No Shows and What To Do...
How many of you are in a sales/marketing position within your company? Most posts are about pretty, frilly or event stuff. However, today is one of those days where we have to balance our blog from all this light-hearted stuff to some reality. It caught my attention when I started to hear horror stories from friends, colleagues and within our company.
NO SHOW APPOINTMENTS
We are all guilty at least once in our lifetimes of missing or just plain not showing up for appts. However, the majority of us are very on par about calling and apologizing. Sometimes we don't realize how much it does bother us if they don't show. So today is all about calling ahead and confirming.
I have three simple steps in my opinion that should be followed:
1) Set the appointment and make sure they understand how valuable your time is as well as theirs. It works both ways.
2) Let them know you will be confirming the appointment 1 or 2 times before the proposed meeting time so they now you are serious. (Yes most of us are SURE about our appts and ALWAYS show up), but remember who your audience is. If my money is on the line, I will be confirming as I think about it.
3) Always try and get a day-of confirmation. Although it may not be answered in time, it does put the responsibility on the other party to at least make an effort to communicate.
Bonus) Never settle for less. No matter who the appointment is, always treat them with the same courtesy and respect as you would any other person.
If these tops do not help or do not make your life(whether business or professional) better, then sometimes the client isn't worth having. You can only chase so much before it becomes a losing battle.
In our industry, we see very few business professionals breaking this rule...as for our wedding side. It's impossible to tell. We clients all day long that seem uninterested in the fact that they can save money...yet these are the ones who always show up and buy...the others who seem interested and want to hire someone ASAP seem to just not show every once in a while. This has caused many sales/marketing reps to stay in the office and make their client come to them. Although unorthodox and a little off-beat, it has proved to save money for those unwilling to make contact for absenteeism. So next time you are wondering about a client standing you up, don't be afraid to meet in a central location or at your office. It may be inconvenient, but your office also holds all the materials you need to close the sell, not just progress it!
Good luck in 2009!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
NO SHOW APPOINTMENTS
We are all guilty at least once in our lifetimes of missing or just plain not showing up for appts. However, the majority of us are very on par about calling and apologizing. Sometimes we don't realize how much it does bother us if they don't show. So today is all about calling ahead and confirming.
I have three simple steps in my opinion that should be followed:
1) Set the appointment and make sure they understand how valuable your time is as well as theirs. It works both ways.
2) Let them know you will be confirming the appointment 1 or 2 times before the proposed meeting time so they now you are serious. (Yes most of us are SURE about our appts and ALWAYS show up), but remember who your audience is. If my money is on the line, I will be confirming as I think about it.
3) Always try and get a day-of confirmation. Although it may not be answered in time, it does put the responsibility on the other party to at least make an effort to communicate.
Bonus) Never settle for less. No matter who the appointment is, always treat them with the same courtesy and respect as you would any other person.
If these tops do not help or do not make your life(whether business or professional) better, then sometimes the client isn't worth having. You can only chase so much before it becomes a losing battle.
In our industry, we see very few business professionals breaking this rule...as for our wedding side. It's impossible to tell. We clients all day long that seem uninterested in the fact that they can save money...yet these are the ones who always show up and buy...the others who seem interested and want to hire someone ASAP seem to just not show every once in a while. This has caused many sales/marketing reps to stay in the office and make their client come to them. Although unorthodox and a little off-beat, it has proved to save money for those unwilling to make contact for absenteeism. So next time you are wondering about a client standing you up, don't be afraid to meet in a central location or at your office. It may be inconvenient, but your office also holds all the materials you need to close the sell, not just progress it!
Good luck in 2009!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Wedding Planning Season
It's Wedding Planning Season!
It happens every year and it seems to be the most busy time of the year. As you come to realization that not every wedding can be done within certain budgets, remember, things can be altered and can be simplified which means you could still get more bang for the buck. Before you plan your special day:
PICK A DATE
MAKE A BUDGET(and stick with it)
HIRE YOUR WEDDING PLANNER(if you wouldn't go into court without a lawyer, why plan an event without a professional?)
The rest is downhill!
Happy Shopping!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
It happens every year and it seems to be the most busy time of the year. As you come to realization that not every wedding can be done within certain budgets, remember, things can be altered and can be simplified which means you could still get more bang for the buck. Before you plan your special day:
PICK A DATE
MAKE A BUDGET(and stick with it)
HIRE YOUR WEDDING PLANNER(if you wouldn't go into court without a lawyer, why plan an event without a professional?)
The rest is downhill!
Happy Shopping!
Greg
-CRE8AD8.com
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Valentine's Day is around the corner!
Love is already in the air and we've got you covered! We have put together several packages to help make your memorable day hassle-free!
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