Lake Tahoe marketing and social media super stars
Tahoe Thursday Series
I like it when I see a local Lake Tahoe business doing a good job with their social media marketing efforts. In addition to our Once a Month Who’s Doing it Best in Lake Tahoe in Social Media and Digital Marketing Series, I’m going to feature a local Lake Tahoe business in our Tahoe Thursday series. If you can think of any, let me know in the comments section or send...
How to use Pinterest for your travel brand
Do we need any more social networks in our daily lives? We are stretched so thin trying to stay connected 24/7 on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs that adding one more social network to our lives seems like a crazy idea. But I really like this one. And I think it has a big potential for travel destinations and companies. Meet Pinterest.
What is Pinterest?
It’s an online pinboard where...
Tahoe Local Digital and Social Media Marketing – Who’s Doing it Best Series
Tahoe Local Who’s Doing it Best in the Digital and Social Media Marketing Space
Jan 2012 – Tahoe Mountain Sports
I’ve been thinking about starting this series for a while as there are certain local Tahoe companies and businesses that are doing a really good job with their online and social media marketing efforts. There’s no better time to start this series than in the month...
Has your Twitter account being hacked? Here’s how to stop the spam
All of the sudden your Twitter account gets obsessed and starts sending out DM (direct messages) messages to people in your network to take a look at pictures, lose weight or check out a link with horrible things being said about them.
If this happens to you, most likely your account has been hacked. It happened to me yesterday and it’s not pleasant. I ended up spending hours apologizing...
The challenges with QR codes
Let’s start with what is a QR code?
Based on Wikipedia:
A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) first designed for the automotive industry. More recently, the system has become popular outside of the industry due to its fast readability and comparatively large storage capacity. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square...
Cool brand new app for the tourism industry – TourWrist
This brand new shiny object got our attention. It’s called TourWrist and we see a lot of marketing and social media potential for travel and tourism brands, ski resorts, real estate, hotels, photographers and any other company in need of a 360 virtual tour to showcase their product or service.
What are some of the reviews this app is getting:
• Featured by Apple! Winner of the 2011 Communication...
Problems with Facebook custom domain name? Check your settings.
I recently discovered a Facebook bug that may not be allowing your Facebook page to display properly. If you have registered your custom domain name on Facebook, i.e Facebook.com/companyname you should be able to type it in and go directly to your page when you are logged out of Facebook. However, some Facebook pages will direct you automatically to Facebook.com. How to fix this issue?
Check your page...
Google+ Launches Pages
Ever since the launch of Google+ businesses have been expecting this moment – the launch of branded pages. Today, Google finally released this option for companies. So, should you jump right in and get your Google+ branded page today?
To see what Mashable has to say about this, click here.
I did some research to find out what are the main differences between a Google+ profile and a page. Check...
Does your Travel&Tourism brand know how to engage on Facebook?
I had the pleasure to present at SMG Tahoe Technology & Marketing 2011 on Facebook for Business with focus on the Travel&Tourism industry. I like the event as it gathers many local and regional folks involved in the travel, tourism, outdoor and recreation industries. I’ve worked with many of them over the years and the event has the feel of a family gathering.
I truly enjoyed the presentations...
Win a ticket to SMG Tourism, Technology and Marketing Workshop
Want to win a free ticket to the Strategic Marketing Group Tourism, Technology and Marketing Workshop in South Lake Tahoe on Oct 12th?
A good friend, Troy Thompson from Travel 2.0 is going to be the keynote speaker and I will present on Facebook for business. Let me know what you want to learn.
Out&About Marketing is giving away a free admission to the event. Here’s how to you can win the...
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