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Twitter-ups the future of events, sponsorship and event marketing

Akamai Marketing

Does anyone else think its interesting that Twitter, the hottest social media network today, is generating events? Ah, events. Prediction: tomorrow’s event, event marketing and sponsorship opportunity is with “Tweet-ups” where like-minded Twitter-peeps meet up to meet each other in person. Everyone is doing it.

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The bus to Hawaii: Marriott boosts Hawaii Bookings 40% with event.

Akamai Marketing

The campaign, a road tour, dubbed the “Spirit of Aloha” includes Hawaiian travel and tourism executives, 3 dancers & 2 musicians on loan from the Polynesian Cultural Center as well as Maui’s Camile Velasco of American Idol fame. The entire program generated much interest in tourism circles. The result?

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Jack Welch supports events and their business uses.

Akamai Marketing

By taracoomans – March 9, 2009 Posted in: economy Jack Welch supports events and their business uses. Share and Enjoy: Tags: event marketing , events No Comments Start the ball rolling by posting a comment on this article! All Rights Reserved.

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Presidential Elections, Pandemics, Natural Disasters: When to Pause Your Social Media Channels

agora pulse

As these events unfold, many marketers may be struggling to figure out whether they should pause social media channels for their company or clients. However, a major world event could mean a multi-day hold or reworking your social media schedule for the foreseeable future. Let’s dig into reasons for and against doing so.

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

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

If you have a blog-based website (through WordPress or Blogger), you may be able to automate some of the posting process by installing the Social RSS application. Mix up your status updates with some local area events and news to keep it interesting. Get the word out about specials and events. Tourism/Travel/Hospitality.

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Tourism: Festivals are Powerful Economical Tools | Bare Feet Blog

Bare Feet Studios

We hope the local business and tourism community will collaborate with us to showcase our beautiful state and akamai kama’aina. The following points help tell us the full story, as festivals and events draw visitors while the internet is the key player in making it happen. Internet spend increased over 18% from 06 to 07.

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Free Idea: Podcaster-in-Residence Saves Hawaii Tourism?

Bare Feet Studios

Home About What We Do PayPal Speaker Contact Subscribe Press / PR Bare Feet Network Internet Literacy for Business: Blogging, Podcasting, Online Video & Social Media Howto, Consulting, Training & Public Speaking Home > Social Media , Strategy > Free Idea: Podcaster-in-Residence Saves Hawaii Tourism? Share/Bookmark Thanks for reading!

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