Ship of Dreams (Dreams Come True Series Book 2)

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Author: Rebecca Heflin
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Imperial to enter the age of social media.” He chuckled. “What I know about social media could fit in a thimble.”
    Laura jumped in with both feet. “Imperial has catered to the older wealthy client, but with that clientele dying off, the line needs to refocus its brand on a younger demographic, people my age, with copious amounts of discretionary income.”
    Jackson Senior and Junior eyed one another.
    Jackson spoke first. “We had that in mind when we designed the newest ship—”
    “The Nave dei Sogni ,” Laura interjected.
    “That’s right,” Jackson said, “and its itineraries, shore excursions and onboard activities, but we haven’t been able to reach that client. Now we’re building a new, smaller four-hundred-fifty passenger liner—the ultimate boutique ship—”
    Jack interrupted, “—which will offer unstructured cruises that give passengers the feel that they are truly on a personal yacht. This won’t be your grandparents’ cruise. Most passengers on the Sogni have been our usual clientele, perplexed by the offerings. The only people your age we get on the ship are there because it’s their parents’ or grandparents’ anniversary or birthday.”
    “Forget what you think you know about Giddings-Rose,” Laura started her pitch. “We have the finest creative team in the business, with two Webbys, five ADDYs, one Mosaic, and fifty years of experience combined, the media buying power of the large agency we are, but with the digital savvy of an interactive agency. We give you the best of both worlds. Strategic planning, web design and development, search engine marketing, digital lead generation, digital brand development, rich media campaigns, interactive marketing and communications strategy, data mining, and ROI assessment.” She took a breath.
    “You don’t have a cruise line in your client roster,” Jack pointed out.
    “No, we don’t, but we do have an international airline and a five-star hotel chain on our books, plus one of the world’s top travel companies, so we have experience in the high-end travel and hospitality industry.”
    Jackson glanced at his son and nodded. “Okay. We’ll give Giddings-Rose a shot.”
    “But your initial research and creative is on spec,” Jack added. “We’ll expect your pitch the end of July, but we’ll have a pre-pitch meeting with both agencies before that. We’ll be in touch to set that up.”
    Laura stuck her hand out to Jackson. “Thank you.”
    “It’s a pleasure to see you again.” Jackson covered their clasped hands with his other hand. “You truly have grown into a beautiful woman.”
    “Thank you, Jackson.”
    “I’ll walk you out.” Jack guided Laura through the door. “How did we not know you worked for an ad agency?”
    She raised an eyebrow. “Have you met my father?”
    Jack laughed. “Right. Then how did you find out we were looking?”
    “My father blurted it out, forgetting his daughter was in the business.” If he even knew in the first place.
    “Maybe that’s a good thing. A little competition never hurt anyone, and Imperial can only benefit.”
    They’d arrived at the elevators. “My father was right,” Jack said, his face earnest.
    “About what?” Laura turned to face him.
    “That you’ve grown into a beautiful woman.”
    Alrighty then. “Flattery will get you everywhere, Jack, but I think I’m the one who should be sucking up to you.”
    “Then you can start sucking up by having dinner with me.”
    She tilted her head as the elevator dinged. “Perhaps.” She stepped into the elevator and turned around. Just before the doors closed, she said, “Call me.”

 
    Chapter 2

    Later that same day, Nathan sat at the head of the conference room table surrounded by representatives from the various departments. Imperial wasn’t the only account on his plate.
    Hawk Media began as an interactive agency, but over the last five years had grown into a more agile version of a full-service agency,

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