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David Brond

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  • Graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in geography and economics.
  • Earned an MBA and MHA from Duke University.
  • 32-plus years of experience in healthcare and higher-ed strategic planning.
  • Started career in GE financial management.
  • Completed at least one half-marathon every month for 21 straight months.
  • Author of the book “Just an Average Dave.”
  • Can spin a basketball on his finger and juggle three objects (not at the same time!).
  • Loves coffee ice cream but not coffee (hot or iced).

Posts by David

  1. Opinions

    EBSI > NPS

    Introducing a new measure of an employer’s brand strength that is more inclusive than Net Promoter Score.

  2. Opinions

    Greater Philadelphia Region Local Tourism Survey 2023

    As the world slowly but surely starts to open up again, travel enthusiasts everywhere are itching to get out and explore their own backyard. Whether it’s a day trip to a nearby county or a weekend getaway to a city, the concept of being a “local tourist” has never been more appealing. In fact, according […]

  3. Opinions

    Local Tourism 2023 Survey

    AB&C recently conducted a survey of consumers in the five-county Philadelphia region, Southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware. The survey covered topics including upcoming local travel plans and preferences, anticipated day and overnight trips, key catalysts for deciding to visit new places, as well as preferred media for learning about destinations and attractions. Below is […]

  4. Opinions

    Consumer Travel Survey Finds 78% of Individuals Likely to Travel in 2022

    Research provides insights on attitudes and preferences for future travel. More than three-quarters (78%) of travelers from Greater Philadelphia are very or somewhat likely to travel in 2022, with 69% stating they are likely to visit a regional destination within 250 miles of their home. This data comes from a travel survey of 200 consumers […]

  5. Opinions

    Four UPDATED Marketing Resolutions for 2021

    In January 2016, I wrote a blog titled “Four Marketing Resolutions for 2016.” I cited research identifying that “people who write down their specific resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don’t make specific resolutions.”[1] So I made my marketing resolutions public: Contribute to the growth and success of […]

  6. Opinions

    The Importance of Market Research in Times of Uncertainty

    Amid the current coronavirus situation, some organizations may be tempted to implement a “wait and see” approach to marcom. However, now is not the time to cut branding or market research efforts. For healthcare organizations there is an obvious need to focus short-term priorities on the Coronavirus pandemic and its day-to-day impact on human and […]