Downtown Promotion:
Annual Trends Report

The annual “Looking Ahead” report in Downtown Promotion Reporter suggests that the year ahead will be a challenging one for those marketing the downtown area.

But there are many bright spots. The experts interviewed for the report suggest a range of strategies, everything from embracing social media to understanding changing demographics to leveraging untapped assets. And, of course, the economy looms large in the advice of each.

You may read the full report below.

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