Could it get bigger and be even more fun? Indeed, newly expanded Toledo Jeep Fest (TJF) No. 7 was the biggest and best event since the 2016 kickoff. More than 78,000 attendees from 40 states and 5 countries came to Toledo in 2024 to enjoy the All-Jeep Parade, Vendor Midway, Glass City Center Exhibit and Friday's new Glass City Crawlers Block Party, attended by more than 200 jeeps.  

While the 2016 event was expected to attract 20,000 attendees to northwest Ohio,  on All-Jeep Parade Day (Saturday, August 6) Toledo hosted more than 40,000 people from around the Midwest and beyond.

We’re excited to share that Thread Connected Marketing (Thread) has won a Press Club of Toledo 2024 Touchstone Award for our social media coverage of Toledo Jeep Fest (TJF)!

We were honored to receive this recognition, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the supportive Jeep community we’ve connected with.

In manufacturing, traditional marketing approaches have long focused on product features, specifications, and technical details. But old rules of marketing no longer apply. Today's manufacturing landscape demands a shift towards a customer-centric approach—prioritizing storytelling, engagement, and the creation of meaningful content that resonates with buyers at every stage of the decision-making process.

Whitney Rofkar, Vice President of PR & Event Management at Thread Connecting Marketing, was recently appointed to Destination Toledo Convention & Visitors Bureau esteemed Board of Directors.

The largest and considered to be the premier tradeshow for the building products and services industry, the International Builders’ Show takes place in Las Vegas each February. A fantastic opportunity to learn more about the latest industry trends, it’s also a chance to reconnect with current and past clients. Filled with informative meetings, product demonstrations, and innovations, this year’s show had a clear focus on sustainability. Showcased were products that leave a smaller carbon footprint and provide lighter weight solutions, in addition to offering new techniques to save time and money on projects. Some of the new stand out products included: easy & affordable home elevator systems, water vapor electric fireplaces, and mechanically fed paint brushes.

In an increasingly digital world where remote services are gaining traction, telehealth is swiftly following suit. Online appointments and user-friendly chat systems make accessing professional opinions and advice easier than ever. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) have revolutionized the healthcare industry. It is important that these advances in technology are properly explained and discussed to ensure consumers can take advantage of this convenient technology in their pursuit of better health.

The world of events is constantly changing – especially in the last few years. Technologies are the driving force behind changes in the way people experience events, and the industry continues to adapt to keep up with the tech in addition to eventgoers’ needs and wants. Think about it: from virtual events to hybrid events to artificial intelligence … event trends are changing the way people interact with each other and the world around them.

Traditional “brick and mortar” higher education institutions faced many challenges during and after the pandemic. From quickly restructuring the framework of classes to how to hold a commencement ceremony and keep everyone safe. Happily, we can now function in a world that is close to what it was before 2020. But there are lingering challenges that will continue to cause headaches for higher education administrators.

Our digital landscape is constantly changing. Parameters for advertising on social media platforms, Google search and digital programmatic campaigns literally change daily. It’s mind-blowing to keep up with. Some of us thrive on change, others run screaming from it.    

I love working in an environment that embraces change, collaboration, and challenges. The thrill of working with numbers adds an extra layer of excitement to my job. Numbers tell a story, a story that is unbiased, factual, and informative. I enjoy analyzing why things are happening and the impact they have. It's like unraveling a captivating tale and learning valuable lessons from it.

ChatGPT is a language model-based chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in 2022. A key feature of ChatGPT is its ability to generate responses like humans in real-time, based on user input. ChatGPT can give natural answers to questions in a conversational tone and can generate stories, essays, and poetry. ChatGPT won’t mow your lawn or finish the dishes – yet, but its artificial intelligence excels at language-based tasks.