People

As with any industry, it's the people who keep indoor tanning interesting. Whether it's the president of the Indoor Tanning Association, the CEO of a mega-salon chain or the manager of a new single-location salon, all of the industry's professionals bring unique perspective and ideas to the table. Tanning's movers and shakers – along with the occasional dud – are worth keeping an eye on.

  • Devoted Creations Donates Percent Of Proceeds From Orders
    At the Future Industries’ 2009 symposium in Stamford, Conn., Devoted Creations donated 5 percent of proceeds from all orders placed at the show to the ITA and another 5 percent to the Vitamin D Foundation. “These are causes that we need to step up and show our ...More
    February 11, 2009
    Posted in News
  • Broadband, Green, Science Initiatives Slashed from Obama Stimulus
    The much-argued over stimulus proposed by the Obama administration faced cuts before going in front of the Senate once again. Among them are:$2 billion to spread broadband coverage to rural areas $100 million to aid the National Institute of Standards Technology$50 million ...More
    February 11, 2009
    Posted in News
  • The FDA’s TAN Act Response: Predicted Sunlamp Standard Changes
    In our last article, we said the FDA’s response to the TAN Act contains an ominous warning that must not be ignored. Specifically, the FDA stated that the maximum allowable dose of 4 MED—which has been effectively used since 1986—is actually excessive and ...More
    February 6, 2009 Patricia E. Reykdal and Donald L. Smith
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Presidential Lotion Pick: Yes, We Tan
    Fans of the 44th president will find no shortage of Oval-Office inspired goods in the marketplace. Whether it’s a carton of Ben & Jerry’s “Yes, Pecan!” ice cream, Jones Soda Co.’s colas (including the recently unveiled Orange "You Glad For ...More
    January 30, 2009 Karen Butler
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Obama’s Stimulus Bill Passes House
    The House voted to pass the $819 billion stimulus plan Wednesday, with a near unanimous vote by Democrats, and no votes from Republicans. The Senate will likely see the bill next week.Democrats pushed the bill as the best way to jumpstart the economy and create new jobs for ...More
    January 29, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Got Insurance Questions? Ask Jenny!
    Jenny Bortman, account executive for Phoenix-based Universal Insurance is penning a monthly guest blog on lookingfit.com—and she’d love to answer your insurance-related questions. Please send questions to LF Managing Editor Danielle Maheux (dmaheux@vpico.com) ...More
    January 21, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Stocks Dive on Inauguration Day
    Despite major hubbub across America for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 332 points to a level below 8,000 Tuesday.The decline could signal investor uncertainty about Obama but is also a product of dreadful news out of the ...More
    January 20, 2009
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Plan For Success; Don’t Just ‘Agree’ All Businesses Are Hurting
    It’s hard to remain positive in today’s economy. But, according to Joy Gendusa, CEO of PostcardMania, simply agreeing with the "fact" that all businesses are hurting because of the economy is pointless. Ultimately, she says, it is up to you to plan ahead and ...More
    January 15, 2009
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • 4 Components Of Successful Marketing Campaigns
    According to Dean Mandos, president of Chronos Marketing, there are four components of a successful advertising campaign. They are:Branding. The reason you recognize a national company's advertisements is because that company is focused on branding. Whether through a ...More
    January 12, 2009 Danielle Maheux
    Posted in Articles
  • Age-Targeting Your Marketing Initiatives
    In a recent post on TanToday, a salon owner asked the question, “How old is your oldest client?” The responses ranged from age 59 to age 101 (seriously!), with most of the responses citing customers in their 70s and 80s. This indicates that tanner demographics ...More
    January 12, 2009 Danielle Maheux
    Posted in Articles
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