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Dive Industry Message to Local Divers

DIVE LOCAL – A Community Effort Building a Local Diving Community Message to the Local Divers By Gene Muchanski, Executive Director, Dive Industry Association, Inc. Introduction to Section II Our purpose for being in business as a Marketing and Trade … Continue reading

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Editorial – May 2024

Creating a Dive Industry World View  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional I learned a long time ago that We don’t see things as they are – We see them as we are.   You might say that’s a … Continue reading

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FAM Trips For Travel Advisors

Dive Industry Network SWAG Gift Bags for FAM Participants By Gene Muchanski, Executive Director, Dive Industry Association, Inc. SWAG Gift Bags for Travel Advisors A SWAG Gift Bag is a promotional item that is handed out to attendees at an … Continue reading

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Editorial – April 2024

Success Is When A Plan Comes Together  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Before I begin, I would like to wish the Dive Industry Association a Happy 23rd Year Anniversary.  It’s been a great journey so far, and … Continue reading

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Editorial – March 2024

An Industry in Search of Meaning  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Is the recreational diving industry rebuilding itself after the recent global pandemic or is it still on the slippery slope of decline?  Your answer and the … Continue reading

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Editorial – February 2024

It’s Time for Spring Cleaning  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional I know that we are not even halfway through winter yet, but the spring season starts in March, and it will be here before you know it.  … Continue reading

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Editorial – January 2024

The Power of Strategic Thinking  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional The new year has begun, and Dive Industry Professionals are going about their business of making a living in their chosen profession.  Personally, I had to hit … Continue reading

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Sail, Dive & Dine with Buddy Dive

NEW – Sail, Dive & Dine with Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire and Epic Tours! Buddy Dive Resort and Epic Tours join forces to offer visitors the ultimate Bonaire experience. The Sail, Dive & Dine tour combines Buddy Dive’s guided dives … Continue reading

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Maximize Your Trade Show Experience

Maximize Your Trade Show Experience  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional There is more to trade show marketing than we realize.  Much more.  With over 40 years of experience attending and exhibiting at trade and consumer shows, I … Continue reading

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Editorial – November 2023

Why Marketing Professionals Use Target Marketing  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Target marketing is the art of reaching a specific audience.  Professional Marketers pick and choose their audience prior to creating a message they intend to send … Continue reading

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