
I’m a big believer in the power of social media – both for good, and evil. What do I mean? Well, social media is not to be trifled with. It’s crucial to be careful with what you say and do online, because it can always, always come back to haunt you.
Generally, the guidelines are common [...]
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For all you tech lovers out there, we just wanted to point out two of our favorite must-have accessories.
Want scratch protection? Try Zagg invisibleSHIELD covers. These covers are tough. They can either cover the front of your phone or iPad, or be used to cover the entire device. They are much more tactile then the [...]
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Smartphones are on everyone’s lips today, as the super-hyped iPhone4 hits stores, causing millions of frenzied consumers to willingly wait on very long lines. (For those who have purchased iPhones today – we’d love to hear your first thoughts/reviews!)
I figured it was only appropriate to discuss smartphones today – only I won’t be talking about [...]
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Since the dawn of social media, ROI-focused marketers have been attempting to put a price tag on the value of Facebook fans and Twitter followers. But is it possible to truly break social media fans down into dollars and cents?
According to a new study by Digital consulting firm Syncapse and research company Hotspex, as [...]
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It’s all over the media…a Texas man camps out a week early for the iPhone 4. Makes you wonder…several things…
1. Did he take a “Camping Trip” vacation week from his job? I guess you can’t really call in sick a whole week with attention like this.
2. He’s been first in line for the iPhone [...]
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Well, it’s official. Twitter has rolled out its newest advertising model – promoted trending topics. This morning, upon logging in, you might notice the Toy Story 3 trending topic with a “promoted” label beside it. Yes, Disney purchased the first promoted Tweet – go figure.
We’ve become accustomed to promoted Tweets, since Twitter rolled them out [...]
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At the NAJ Summit East conference this morning, Jennifer Barbee spoke to the audience of tour operators and destinations on the East Coast about international search and social strategies. Specializing in marketing strategies for destinations, JB’s presentation spoke to the power of SEO across multiple platforms outside of the web site…Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Press Releases, [...]
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While it may seem like Facebook is out to conquer the online landscape and sustain a rep as the only game in town – they still believe in collaboration. Yesterday, it was announced that Facebook and Trip Advisor – the web’s most popular travel review site – had joined forces to launch a new connectivity [...]
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Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights as pilots are officially on strike as of Saturday, claiming that their pay is not proportionate to that of their counterparts at other American airlines. This is yet another impact on travellers as well as destinations aside from the unprecidented oil spill in the gulf. Spirit serves about 16,000 passengers [...]
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When it comes to your brand, nothing is more crucial than knowing what people are saying online. Online avenues are the word of mouth of the 21st century, and you need to be aware of the chatter in cyberspace so you can respond accordingly.
With that in mind, there are plenty of free online tools you [...]
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