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Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Sharing Stories, Building Community

Keyhole.co

By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. Founded in 2008, Airbnb struggled to build trust in its unique business model initially. million listings and a community of reliable hosts around the world ready to welcome guests with open arms.

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Collaborating and Investing in Green Innovations | Justin Levy

Justin Levy

For example, the transportation industry is continually looking into new travel routes and alternative forms of fuel that will enable to not only reduce cost but also reduce their carbon footprint. Several major corporations have begun developing communities and collaborating to advance environmentally friendly innovations.

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Yet Another SXSW Post (And, No, I Don't Know If You Should Go Next.

Almost Savvy

This applies to conferences, travel, everyday running around town. And more than a few Austinites confirmed that public transportation is just not a priority. Reply Irene Koehler says: March 26, 2010 at 11:52 am Good tip to plan ahead for transportation, especially for folks not staying right in the downtown area.

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Hawaii Tsunami Proves Social Media Power Again: Information is a.

Bare Feet Studios

via @KaimanaPine ) Extended Family: Online communities like Twitter and Facebook serve as extended families – smart and caring to boot! The tag #hitsunami was quickly created and spread among the community, and moved to the top of Twitter trends in a few hours. People also share support and help dispel rumors that create anxiety.

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Social Media: Making Business Fun Again | Bare Feet Blog

Bare Feet Studios

.&# To add to the carnival-like atmosphere, JetBlue is helping its “Jetters” get organized, with a Facebook page where travelers can make plans to meet up, ask advice, post their personal dos and don’ts, or list their favorites spots. Too bad they don’t fly to Hawai?i… i… 3.

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When is Brand Evangelism a Crime? Exploring the Royal Caribbean.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In my upcoming book, The New Community Rules: Marketing on the Social Web ( Amazon link ), which is slated to be released in late Spring, I talk about the importance of brand evangelism as part of an effective community management strategy. I just think that the *active* cruise community is definitely a bit disappointed.

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Ethics in Social Media: A Glossary | Bare Feet Blog

Bare Feet Studios

It’s also known as Pay-Per-Post , and traditional “fam trips&# for travel bloggers also fall into this category. She didn’t last long, as the community questioned her extreme statements and Jeremiah Owyang (a Forrester Analyst) contacted Exxon directly for comment. (I See “Astroturfing&# above for more.