2010, Social Networking and Travel - Social Media Informer

31+ of the Coolest Social Media, Search and Web Tools of 2010

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2011

Supplement your email list with your contacts’ social network info? Find out if the username or vanity URL you want is still available across dozens of social sites? Display a feed of brand-related comments from a variety of social networks on your website? Promote events through social media?

Tools

Tools Social Media Lithium Sysomos

Jake's Take: A Slew of Social Network Ideas

Firebelly

JUNE 24, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « YouTube Tuesday: What The HELL Is Social Media? Main | Are We Addicted To Social Media? » June 24, 2010 Jakes Take: A Slew of Social Network Ideas Almost everyone is aware of the major social networkingwebsites in existence.

Social Networking

Social Networking MySpace Paid Search SMS

7 Reasons To Add Amplify To Your Social Networks

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 7 Reasons To Add Amplify To Your Social Networks December 21st, 2010 Tweet I first heard about Amplify earlier this year; I believe it was at the January chapter meeting of IABC/DC Metro.

Social Networking

Social Networking Class Comments Conversation

Hotels and Social Media Travel Tourism

Laurel Papworth

JANUARY 14, 2010

HotelsMag has come up with 10 Internet Marketing Resolutions for 2010 including social media ones. HotelsMag Top 2010 Marketing Resolutions. I know that travel consumers booking via my hotel website i.e. direct customers are more loyal, bring more revenue and tend to travel more often. Aaah Holidays.

Hotels

Hotels Tourism Travel Social Media

Social Media in the Industry: Customization is the Key to Success

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

&# Without a clear methodology of measuring ROI, many businesses are still cautious to spend their marketing budget on social media and web 2.0. On top of that, let’s add all of the other social networks out there including Linkedin, Foursquare, Myspace, Friendster, Tumblr, YouTube and the list goes on. Foursquare!

Industry

Industry Real Estate Social Media Travel

Cam Conversation: Business Travel to Hawaii, NextLevelHI, Facebook.

Bare Feet Studios

MAY 6, 2010

at the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset May 28-30: Social Media Skills for Musicians: Twitter, Facebook, Blogging, & Podcasting at the N? at the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset May 28-30: Social Media Skills for Musicians: Twitter, Facebook, Blogging, & Podcasting at the N?

Travel

Travel Conversation Ustream Facebook

3 Reasons Why Pinterest May Succeed Where Google+ Has Failed

SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

While not necessarily a new site (it launched in beta in 2010), Pinterest is coming into its own with a female-dominated demographic that has rocketed past Etsy in membership and traffic. With a limited number of hours in the day , could Pinterest actually draw users away from other social networks like Facebook and Twitter?

Google

Google Ensembli Aggregator Social Networking

5 Helpful Social Search Articles

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

For many news pages, social media has become the number one referrer and we are seeing some evidence that websites in the travel vertical and other such experience/story based content websites are moving towards the same pattern.

Paid Search

Paid Search Engineering Flickr SMS

The Evolution of Our Data Fixation in Social Media

Direct Marketing Observations

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

In 2006, Radian6 was founded by Chris Newton (@ cdnewt ) and Chris Ramsey (@ chrisramsey ) Back then monitoring and listening were a novel concept, but they knew that social wasn’t a fluke. Clearly,social networking is not a fad but rather an activity that is being woven into the very fabric of the global Internet.

Data

Data Social Media Radian6 ROI

YouTube Tuesday: Checking In With Facebook Places

Firebelly

AUGUST 24, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Firebelly at Blog Indiana | Main | 5 Helpful Facebook Places for Business Articles » August 24, 2010 YouTube Tuesday: Checking In With Facebook Places People are calling it a FourSquare killer. The worrying thing is that it's a travel log that everyone can view.

YouTube

YouTube Facebook Paid Search Foursquare

Social Media Chat Tuesday, July 21st

Adam Cohen

JULY 19, 2010

(Thanks to Aaron Strout , Ken Burbary , Rachel Happe and Amber Naslund for providing very valuable advice beforehand for managing chats like this one – Rachel captured her “ fast and furious session &# which provided some great input on what to manage and expect.)

Social Media

Social Media Disqus Web 2.0 Badge

In Time of Social Media Crisis – How Do You Respond?

Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « Charity & Technology in the Online Universe How To Post Effectively on Facebook » In Time of Social Media Crisis – How Do You Respond? Nestlé – A worst case senario We all know how fast scandals are traveling.

Social Media

Social Media CSR Policies Disqus

Twitter Tales – A Bunch of Twitter Cases

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 23, 2010

Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « Facebook Goes Live with New Video Channel Companies Embrace Social Media » Twitter Tales – A Bunch of Twitter Cases Posted by Anne Herngaard Aug 23rd, 2010 Tweet Do you need inspiration for how to use Twitter?

Twitter

Twitter Disqus Fashion Policies

Twitter Tales – A Bunch of Twitter Cases

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 23, 2010

Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « Facebook Goes Live with New Video Channel Companies Embrace Social Media » Twitter Tales – A Bunch of Twitter Cases Posted by Anne Herngaard Aug 23rd, 2010 Tweet Do you need inspiration for how to use Twitter?

Twitter

Twitter Disqus Fashion Policies

Search Engine Statistics:: Google's share dips

The Marketing Blog

APRIL 7, 2010

In the month of March 2010, there are atleast a couple of news pieces which won’t have brought joy to the Mountain View headquarters! In other words, what it means is that for the month of March 2010, around 69.97% of US searches were conducted on Google.com. Whereas, for February 2010, it stood at 70.95%.

Engineering

Engineering Hitwise Statistics Google

10 Reasons Market Research is Critical to Social Media

Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

[link] Sean SEO Marketer The whole things sounds more like a traditional marketing strategy and of course I believe that what applies to traditional marketing works on social media marketing too! Definitely when someone want to start a social network marketing they should have a goal.

Research

Research Social Media Marketing Retail

I Will Not Write About Old Spice

Adam Cohen

JULY 16, 2010

Recent posts The Digital Five Tool Player Making the Leap: Why Companies Struggle with Social Media On Beyond Snake Oil Twitter Badges For Brands Who Want to Avoid Narcissism Social Media Chat Tuesday, July 21st I Will Not Write About Old Spice 10 Reasons Market Research is Critical to Social Media Recent Comments Powered by Disqus Facebook Activity (..)

Badge

Badge Disqus Web 2.0 Retail

How Instagram Has Taken Over Tourism Marketing

Pixlee

MARCH 30, 2017

But in a digital world where social media connects travelers and homebodies alike, would-be adventurers no longer have to depend on a travel agent’s recommendation for an exciting new trip. signaling the impressive global presence of this social network. What Makes Instagram Unique? Engagement. per follower.

Tourism

Tourism Instagram Travel Marketing

How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

I personally learned about Roger Smith Hotel at a social media conference and was told that it’s the place to be. The word of mouth has traveled, because Pamela Slim learned about the hotel from Jonathan. If you’re constantly broadcasting and not building bridges, your social media engagement will only travel so far.

Hotels

Hotels Social Media Communities Discount

Foursquare and The New York Times Archive Would Be a Great Match

Adam Sherk

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Foursquare users in Vancouver will have access to reviews, tips and recommendations provided by NYT travel and entertainment writers. Great Example of a Multimedia News Article from ESPN.com { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Nicole February 15, 2010 at 6:06 pm I think you’re onto something.

Foursquare

Foursquare Badge Press Release Syndication

Why Social Media Matters for B2B Vendors

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 28, 2011

part of the four-in-ten companies above) find ways around corporate roadblocks, access social media sites via mobile devices, from home or the local coffee shop, or while traveling. They rely on search and social media through the bulk of their buying process, and expect b2b vendors to be there.

B2B

B2B Social Media Comparison Discount

7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 28, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Viral Marketing > 7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos 7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos by Tamar Weinberg on January 28, 2010 Share In the past few years, video has come a long way. I like the Pork and Bean video.

Video

Video Flash Mob YouTube MySpace

Are You Missing Out On Opportunities To Connect With And Engage.

Mindjumpers

JULY 27, 2010

Posted by admin Jul 27th, 2010 Tweet Guest blog by Maria Hilden , Business Development Manager with a background in communications and public relations. Fluidity We all have multiple social identities – online as well as offline. Old Spice Spoof nails it! She blogs at mariahilden.blogspot.com.

Engagement

Engagement Policies Groups Groups

Strategic Initiatives to Engage in Social Media Within the.

Mindjumpers

JULY 23, 2010

A fact that is no less true for travelers. Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « OliveWoo–The First Location-based Date Service Can an Unknown Brand Become Word of Mouth? And that goes for hotels as well. Focus should be put on addressing potential customers where these are present; online!

Hotels

Hotels Engagement Social Media Web 2.0

Why the News Business Isn't Profitable

Adam Sherk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk Why the News Business Isn’t Profitable by Guest on September 10, 2010 This is a guest post from Aaron Goldman , author of Everything I Know about Marketing I Learned from Google. What Horrible Things Did Time Magazine Do in 1964?

News

News Press Release Survey SEO

The Next Big Thing After Twitter! Is FourSquare The Answer?

Atom Thought

DECEMBER 19, 2009

To start with I have always been very impressed with the idea of using location based targeting with social networks (though I understand that people always may not want to reveal their locations and may be averse to this concept). How Can Jet Airways Use Digital And Social Media To Improve It's Reputation? Mobile Marketing!

Foursquare

Foursquare Twitter iPhone Crowdsourcing

How Young is Too Young?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 10, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Blogging > How Young is Too Young? by Tamar Weinberg on June 10, 2010 Share I started blogging at age 20. June 14, 2010 at 3:27 pm ?????????? Reply Apostolos June 10, 2010 at 9:35 am Greetings from another 17yo blogger from Greece.

Blogger

Blogger StumbleUpon Communities Journal

Make Your CFO a Social Media Fan

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Listening for and spotting a customer issue, responding to them and solving their problem in minutes using social media provides an “exceptional customer experience” which also unlocks the beauty of social media and the web in sharing stories of great customer service travel far and wide. Collaborate with your customers.

Social Media

Social Media Jive ROI Press Release

Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 11, 2010

This is a major consideration for us, given how much I travel (and how much I’ll likely travel in the next couple years after The Now Revolution – my forthcoming book with Amber Naslund – is published in February). Safe travels! Safe travels to you all. Happy travels. No idea what a Hoosier is.

Social Media

Social Media Strategy Travel Team

Social Media: Making Business Fun Again | Bare Feet Blog

Bare Feet Studios

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

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. roxannedarling September 8, 2010 at 9:40 am.@bluehilifestyle Too bad they don’t fly to Hawai?i…

Social Media

Social Media Upcoming Conference Viddler

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

Almost Savvy

MARCH 25, 2010

This applies to conferences, travel, everyday running around town. Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Who Influences You? Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Please add your thoughts below.

Hotels

Hotels Conference Transportation Eventful

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

Bare Feet Studios

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Social media has earned a spot alongside our government planners and traditional news media. Hundreds of tweets were created every minute covering every imaginable aspect of the traveling tsunami from the Chile. The tag #hitsunami was quickly created and spread among the community, and moved to the top of Twitter trends in a few hours.

Social Media

Social Media Aggregator Upcoming Conference

102 Compelling Social Media and Online Marketing Stats and Facts for 2012 (and 2013)

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. While three-quarters of marketers consider measurement of social media impact important, 70% say that measuring those results is difficult. Visual.ly ).

Social Media

Social Media B2B Marketing SEO

Co-op SEO and the Future of Websites | Guest Posts | Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JULY 26, 2010

Then came social networks that were great places to deliver and share messages – but not really that great for telling your story. Unlike your blog, which is on an island, the Pitch is mobile and travels around to all the places you need it to – email, social networks, search engines, etc.,

SEO

SEO Social Media Consultant Social CRM

Maui Visitors Bureau Explains How to Manage Risk and Social Media.

Bare Feet Studios

MAY 19, 2010

I had been hired to create, staff, and execute a Social Media Campaign for the Bureau, all in the span of less than six weeks. and Keliʻi Brown of the Maui Visitors Bureau over at the Ulupalakua Ranch on Maui. Liza Pierce, A Maui Blog Shane Robinson, Bare Feet Studios Roxanne Darling, BeachWalks.tv

Social Media

Social Media How To Upcoming Viddler

REVAi: Old Story in A New Bottle?

The Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Assuming, a car-owner travels from Rohini to Gurgaon everyday, with a bit of route-diversion he could end up traveling about 65kms which means that he has to effectively charge his car overnight to ensure that is charged fully. Quite interestingly it takes only two and half hours to charge the car to 80%. Theme: Pressrow.

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 Startup Price FeedBurner

Confused? Consider Rox's 180 Rule

Bare Feet Studios

DECEMBER 3, 2009

As people and companies are learning how to participate on social networks, deciding what sorts of content to create, or even how to set pricing for web-based services, they initially experience that nervous pit in the stomach that comes from a lack of knowledge in the space. You can use this peership to your advantage though.

Training

Training Travel Upcoming Construction

Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

JULY 28, 2010

Four high-rise hotels surround Starbucks like castle ramparts, each filled with caffeine-crazed travelers. for most business travelers, it’s also incredibly helpful. But Mike becomes memorable when he connects with a core truth of travelers–we're in unfamiliar territory and need good wayfinding.

Social Media

Social Media Strategy Consultant B2B

Cab Drivers as Word-of-Mouth Marketers?

The Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

I think it would make some sense if the drivers can understand the purpose of these websites like mapmyindia, routeguru and even burrp.com by helping the travellers to connect their real needs with these city-centric portals. Coming back to the news story, at this stage all one can say is that it looks interesting. Theme: Pressrow.

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 Startup Marketing Training

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

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 12, 2009

Exploring the Royal Caribbean Promotional Marketing Strategy by Tamar Weinberg on March 12, 2009 Share My husband Brian , who knows firsthand how much I eat, drink, and sleep social media, pointed me to an interesting critique by ExpertCruiser on a 2007 social media marketing campaign by Royal Caribbean.

Brands

Brands Message Boards Travel Forums

Announcing the Newest Social Media Prince

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 3, 2009

I’d be happy to send you a copy of my book if you plan on traveling with him (decreases stress and prevents nightmares!). Reply Anna Savoy June 4, 2010 at 2:22 pm Congrats Tamar. Accelerated by MaxCDN Content Delivery Network. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. David Jacob … love the name. All rights reserved.

Social Media

Social Media Web 2.0 Digg MySpace

SERIOUSLY, DO YOUR CLIENTS KNOW?

Myrland Marketing

APRIL 1, 2010

Home About Services Social Media Speaking-Training LMA Contact Subscribe Myrland Marketing Minutes Strategic Social Media: Making Social Media Make Sense SERIOUSLY, DO YOUR CLIENTS KNOW? Jaimie Field April 1, 2010 at 10:44 am Nancy: Great post. Nancy Myrland April 1, 2010 at 8:28 pm Thanks Jaimie! Field, Esq.

WordPress

WordPress Conference Technorati Training

Citizen Journalism: Who is a Journalist Today?

Proactive Report

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Apple released the first iPad in April of 2010 and sold 3 million within 80 days. They saw a sudden spike in demand for their services during the severe winter storms blanketing Europe and the UK over the Christmas period in 2010. Technology advances have provided the tools that allow us to contribute and participate.

Journal

Journal News Digg Sports

Ethics in Social Media: A Glossary | Bare Feet Blog

Bare Feet Studios

JULY 8, 2009

When you are conversing on social networks, how, what, and when do you disclose your business relationship? It’s also known as Pay-Per-Post , and traditional “fam trips&# for travel bloggers also fall into this category. This can apply to Twitter and accounts on other social networks as well as on blogs.)

Social Media

Social Media Astroturfing Wikipedia Upcoming

31+ of the Coolest Social Media, Search and Web Tools of 2010

Jake's Take: A Slew of Social Network Ideas

Trending Sources

7 Reasons To Add Amplify To Your Social Networks

Hotels and Social Media Travel Tourism

Social Media in the Industry: Customization is the Key to Success

Cam Conversation: Business Travel to Hawaii, NextLevelHI, Facebook.

3 Reasons Why Pinterest May Succeed Where Google+ Has Failed

5 Helpful Social Search Articles

The Evolution of Our Data Fixation in Social Media

YouTube Tuesday: Checking In With Facebook Places

Social Media Chat Tuesday, July 21st

In Time of Social Media Crisis – How Do You Respond?

Twitter Tales – A Bunch of Twitter Cases

Twitter Tales – A Bunch of Twitter Cases

Search Engine Statistics:: Google's share dips

10 Reasons Market Research is Critical to Social Media

I Will Not Write About Old Spice

How Instagram Has Taken Over Tourism Marketing

How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through.

Foursquare and The New York Times Archive Would Be a Great Match

Why Social Media Matters for B2B Vendors

7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos

Are You Missing Out On Opportunities To Connect With And Engage.

Strategic Initiatives to Engage in Social Media Within the.

Why the News Business Isn't Profitable

The Next Big Thing After Twitter! Is FourSquare The Answer?

How Young is Too Young?

Make Your CFO a Social Media Fan

Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Social Media: Making Business Fun Again | Bare Feet Blog

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

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

102 Compelling Social Media and Online Marketing Stats and Facts for 2012 (and 2013)

Co-op SEO and the Future of Websites | Guest Posts | Social Media.

Maui Visitors Bureau Explains How to Manage Risk and Social Media.

REVAi: Old Story in A New Bottle?

Confused? Consider Rox's 180 Rule

Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Cab Drivers as Word-of-Mouth Marketers?

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

Announcing the Newest Social Media Prince

SERIOUSLY, DO YOUR CLIENTS KNOW?

Citizen Journalism: Who is a Journalist Today?

Ethics in Social Media: A Glossary | Bare Feet Blog

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