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Mr. Bilicic

David Bilicic

Senior Vice President , Magid

As Senior Vice President, David Bilicic leads new business development for Magid, a consumer-centered business strategy company delivering courageous thinking that shapes better experiences, products and services.

Mr. Bilicic brings impressive research and consulting experience to his work across several verticals including Travel/Hospitality, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, CPG and Automotive. In the past year alone he has been instrumental in the development of proprietary research specific to the consumer behaviors surrounding subscription-based services, as well as a deep dive into the private label space.

Standing on their industry-defining service, Magid is grounded by a rare combination of tailor-made research, a deep understanding of human behavior and operational expertise.

Prior to joining Magid, Mr. Bilicic was Global Head of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Realeyes - a company that determines consumers' emotional response to video and digital advertising. Before Realeyes, he gained supplier-side experience at a range of companies including: Lightspeed Research (Kantar / WPP), GfK, Research Now, IRI, and Nielsen. Notably, while at Gfk, Mr. Bilicic developed the Travel/Hospitality vertical from scratch, growing it to $10 million during his tenure.

In addition to his deep research background, Mr. Bilicic is also able to connect with the client-side perspective having honed his skills at Tropicana, Taco Bell, and Abbott Labs. He is frequently quoted in the media and has spoken at past industry events, including IIEX.

Mr. Bilicic earned degrees in HR / Organizational Development and Fitness / Exercise Science from Vanderbilt University, and also earned an MBA from The Ohio State University.

Please visit http://www.magid.com for more information.

Mr. Bilicic can be contacted at +1 215-740-7337 or dbilicic@magid.com

Coming up in May 2020...

Eco-Friendly Practices: Creative Innovation

Being eco-friendly is no longer a fad. It is an urgent planetary need and hotels are actively doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint by implementing sustainable, green practices. In addition to the goodwill derived from doing the right thing, hotels are also realizing the benefits to their business. A large percentage of Millennials expect hotels to be eco-friendly and will only patronize those properties that are proudly conforming. Consequently, more hotels are realizing that sustainability is a key element in a successful branding strategy. In addition, going green can lead to a more profitable bottom line, as savings on electricity, water and cleaning materials can add up. Also, there are other advantages that come with being an eco-friendly business, such as government subsidies and tax and loan incentives. As a result, many hotels are finding innovative ways to integrate eco-friendly practices into their business. Geo-thermal energy systems, along with energy-from-waste systems, are being used to heat and cool the property. Passive solar panels, green roofs, natural lighting and natural ventilation strategies also assist in energy conservation. Low-flow water systems and plumbing fixtures make a contribution, as does eco-friendly hardwood flooring, and energy efficient televisions and appliances throughout the property. In addition, some hotels have implemented in-room recycling programs, and only provide all-natural, personal care items. One hotel has actually constructed a bee-keeping operation on their grounds. Not only is this good for the bees but the hotel also produces products from the operation which they sell. This kind of creative innovation also holds enormous appeal to guests. The May issue of the Hotel Business Review will document what some hotels are doing to integrate sustainable practices into their operations and how they are benefiting from them.


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