The top 10 trending news stories and features of 2017

by jason_cramp | December 14, 2017 7:00 am

Images from trending news stories and features[1]From some of the most significant mergers and acquisitions in recent times to industry forecasting and aquatic standards, Waterlines[2] has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2017. Many feature articles in Pool & Spa Marketing also captivated readers ranging from retail sales techniques and technical case studies to design/build techniques and service technician best practices.

Here are the year’s top trending news stories and feature articles:

Top 10 news stories

  1. More Ontario hydro utilities join PHTCC Poolsaver variable-speed pump rebate program[3]
  2. Pool pump motors recalled due to electrical shock hazard[4]
  3. Investment group acquires Hayward Industries[5]
  4. Jacuzzi acquires Hydropool Hot Tubs[6]
  5. Small changes in swimming culture can help reduce urine in pools[7]
  6. Fluidra, Zodiac merge to create global aquatics business[8]
  7. Last year’s surge in pool installations expected to spill over into 2017[9]
  8. Montreal municipality prohibits diving board use[10]
  9. Acapulco Pools achieves IHSA certification[11]
  10. Outdoor pools in Niagara Falls in dire straits[12]

Top 10 feature articles

  1. Increasing showroom sales by creating the ultimate customer experience[13]
  2. Slatted pool covers eliminate the confines of symmetrical designs[14]
  3. Two naturally based ways to remove grease from pool water[15]
  4. Building the UBC aquatic centre[16]
  5. Advice for service pros dealing with pesky vinyl liner stains[17]
  6. Stainless steel pools makes their mark in the Canadian aquatics sector[18]
  7. A look into the effectiveness of below-ground solar heating systems[19]
  8. The benefits of building homes and pools concurrently[20]
  9. Leveraging technology in the outdoor design process[21]
  10. Indoor living goes outdoors[22]

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Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/TheTop10.jpg
  2. Waterlines: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/archives/newsletters/
  3. More Ontario hydro utilities join PHTCC Poolsaver variable-speed pump rebate program: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/phtcc-introduces-poolsaver-variable-speed-pump-rebate-program/
  4. Pool pump motors recalled due to electrical shock hazard: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/pool-pump-motors-recalled-due-to-possible-electrical-shock-hazard/
  5. Investment group acquires Hayward Industries: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/investment-group-acquires-hayward-industries/
  6. Jacuzzi acquires Hydropool Hot Tubs: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/jacuzzi-acquires-hydropool-hot-tubs/
  7. Small changes in swimming culture can help reduce urine in pools: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/small-changes-in-swimming-culture-can-help-reduce-urine-in-pools/
  8. Fluidra, Zodiac merge to create global aquatics business: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/fluidra-zodiac-merge/
  9. Last year’s surge in pool installations expected to spill over into 2017: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/last-years-surge-in-pool-installations-expected-to-spill-over-into-2017/
  10. Montreal municipality prohibits diving board use: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/montreal-municipality-prohibits-diving-board-use/
  11. Acapulco Pools achieves IHSA certification: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/acapulco-pools-achieves-ihsa-certification/
  12. Outdoor pools in Niagara Falls in dire straits: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/news/outdoor-pools-in-niagara-falls-in-dire-straits/
  13. Increasing showroom sales by creating the ultimate customer experience: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/increasing-showroom-sales-by-creating-the-ultimate-customer-experience/
  14. Slatted pool covers eliminate the confines of symmetrical designs: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/slatted-pool-covers-eliminate-the-confines-of-symmetrical-designs/
  15. Two naturally based ways to remove grease from pool water: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/two-naturally-based-ways-to-remove-grease-from-pool-water/
  16. Building the UBC aquatic centre: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/building-the-ubc-aquatic-centre/
  17. Advice for service pros dealing with pesky vinyl liner stains: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/advice-for-service-pros-dealing-with-pesky-vinyl-liner-stains/
  18. Stainless steel pools makes their mark in the Canadian aquatics sector: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/stainless-steel-pools-makes-their-mark-in-the-canadian-aquatics-sector/
  19. A look into the effectiveness of below-ground solar heating systems: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/a-look-into-the-effectiveness-of-below-ground-solar-heating-systems/
  20. The benefits of building homes and pools concurrently: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/the-benefits-of-building-homes-and-pools-concurrently/
  21. Leveraging technology in the outdoor design process: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/leveraging-technology-in-the-outdoor-design-process/
  22. Indoor living goes outdoors: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/trade/features/indoor-living-goes-outdoors/
  23. Sign up today: https://www.poolspamarketing.com/sign-up-for-free/
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