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...
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...
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...
History of Social Media
Each day, we Facebook, use Twitter, instant message, read blogs, email, share photos on Flickr and Instagram, watch videos on YouTube and Vimeo. I use technology for just about everything, from exercising and mapping to cooking and reading the news . But do you ever wonder: “How did we get here?”
What does the future hold? Quora, the people questions and answers forum may replace Google...
Transform Your Marketing
An excellent presentation by Hubspot on how to change your marketing from outbound to permission marketing.
Transform Your Marketing
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Social Media Workshop coming to Lake Tahoe
It’s 2010 – Is your business social?
Do you need help figuring out how to best use social media marketing for your business? Do you want to understand how to use word-of-mouth online to compliment your traditional and online marketing efforts. Are you new to social media? Do you need justification for yourself or to your boss that social media is not just playing on Facebook? Do you think...
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