Travel & Leisure II, Summer Outdoors Feature Releases
04 May 2009 - 8:07PM
Business Wire
The following release focuses on the topic Travel & Leisure
II, Summer Outdoors
All stories moved on May 4, 2009.
WINSTON SALEM, N.C.-- Los Angeles Tops the Charts as the
Country�s #1 �Cookout Capital� Source: Blue Rhino
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Source: The Colosseum
The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from
Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss
topics relating to Travel & Leisure II, Summer Outdoors
Mr. Joe Daquino serves as senior vice
president (SVP) and clubs president of Affinity, the nation's
largest provider of outdoor clubs, services, media and events for
America's recreation vehicle and outdoor enthusiasts. Daquino is a
corporate SVP and divisional president, overseeing Affinity Clubs,
as well as Affinity's Multimedia Division, encompassing the
company's online media, marketing, retail and e-commerce. He is
responsible for $80 million in revenue, generating $15 million in
profits for Affinity. During a 24-year career, Joe has been
rewarded with increasing responsibility, and has performed many
roles, including supervising the Multimedia Division and all
Affinity interactive media. The Multimedia Division is comprised of
the leading campground directories in the market - The Trailer Life
Campground RV Park & Services Directory and Woodall's
Campground Directories, while Affinity Interactive Media Group
creates and maintains all Affinity Web sites and implements all
online marketing activity. He is also responsible for the
operations of Affinity Guest Services in Port Angeles, Washington,
an industry leader in quality production of Guest Services Guides.
Affinity Clubs, including the Good Sam Club, Coast to Coast, Camp
Club USA and Golf Card International, is the largest consumer group
of organized outdoor recreation clubs with a combined membership
base of more than 1.5 million families. In addition to Daquino's
role supervising all club elements, he also oversees the Member
Services/Customer Contact Department and all support operations. In
total, Joe has responsibility for an organization comprised of more
than 200 full time employees and more than 100 sales people.
PR Contact: Krystin Williamson, Account Coordinator, Email:
krystin@allisonpr.com, 619-533-7974
Jeff Walker, CampfireGrill LLC: Jeff Walker
created a unique line of high-quality over the campfire grills that
are quickly becoming the grill of choice among family campers and
adventure seekers. Walker turned his passion for camping and the
outdoors into a successful business. His grills, sold at major
retailers all over the U.S. and Canada, feature a unique 1-inch
raised edge that prevents food from falling off into the fire.
Hence, the companies slogan: "Off Weenies Never Fall Off!" Walker
can discuss turning your passion into a business, grilling tips and
why his grills are hot!
Research and Publications: Walker has been interviewed by
outdoor magazines, the general press and radio stations around the
U.S.
PR Contact: Linda Wasche, lindaw@lwmarketworks.com, 248-253-0300
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