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...
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...
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...
Social Media Strategy
Do you need a social media strategy? I would much rather call it a people- centric strategy but you do need a plan of why, how and what you are going to do on social media. Take a look at the presentation and let me know if I missed anything. Do you have a plan?
Social Media Strategy
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How to use TripAdvisor to your advantage
Two sides to this post are 1) using TripAdvisor as a consumer and 2) using TripAdvisor as a travel brand. According to AllFacebook.com there are over 9.5 mil monthly users of TripAdvisor. I love the site as it gives me real reviews about a place I’d like to visit. Just be a little cautious when you read the reviews as sometimes only the most passionate and the really unhappy people will go through...
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...
Getting the most out of LinkedIn in 7 easy steps
I’ve used LinkedIn for about 4 years, but most of the activity on it happened in the past 1 year. As people are getting more and more connected online, LinkedIn shows up as number one tool for searching for a job (the increase in unemployment rate probably helped), getting your professional network in one place and staying on top of your contacts’ latest moves. How to get the most out of...
Why social media agencies can’t help you
Every brand needs to find a way to enter the social media space. Planning and listening is extremely important before jumping in both feet. Understanding the tools is critical although having a clear strategy comes first.
An agency can help guide you in the process and bring you up to speed on the technology. Yet, every organization needs to make a commitment to their social media presence. Unless...
Lessons from SMG Technology and Marketing workshop
I had the pleasure to present to the Strategic Marketing Group in South Lake Tahoe yesterday. Here’s a short recap of the sessions I attended and a copy of my presentation.
I enjoyed David LaPlante’s presentation.His passion for technology, social sharing, video, content and skiing is addictive and make a big impact on everyone who’s ever seen him speak. On the forefront of technology,...
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