Social Media

Latest Google Maps evolution makes a meta to the world
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Latest Google Maps evolution makes a meta to the world
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
Google is rapidly iterating and consolidating its product line, sunsetting services and finally gluing disparate pieces of the puzzle together, with the latest makeover coming to the Maps product. Read More
GoCanada catalyzes Calgary with a sexy social take on patriotic pride
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GoCanada catalyzes Calgary with a sexy social take on patriotic pride
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
The Calgary Hotel Association is tapping into the Olympic spirit with a custom website aimed at stoking Canadian pride amidst the global narrative of the sporting event. The website, GoCanada.ca, i Read More
Digital habits: Nielsen profiles the US consumer in latest report
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Digital habits: Nielsen profiles the US consumer in latest report
By Nick Vivion | February 14, 2014
The constant-flux nature of the digital landscape means that brands must rapidly adapt their marketing strategies to map the shifting consumption habits of consumers. In order to be present where cons Read More
Latest airline social rankings show snapshot of actual performance
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Latest airline social rankings show snapshot of actual performance
By Nick Vivion | February 10, 2014
Airlines are often vaunted as top performers on social media. One recent study placed airlines at the top for the most active, answering the most questions the quickest across industries. That very Read More
Facebook bug snags the social marketing of travel brands like Royal Caribbean
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Facebook bug snags the social marketing of travel brands like Royal Caribbean
By Sean O'Neil | January 6, 2014
Talk about a "social" blunder. Last week, travel marketers noticed a bug in Facebook's software that briefly snared the social marketing campaigns of major brands like Royal Caribbean International. Read More
Adara ties travel intent to Twitter ad platform with eye towards conversions
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Adara ties travel intent to Twitter ad platform with eye towards conversions
By Nick Vivion | December 20, 2013
Adara has recently announced an integrated partnership with Twitter that allows travel brands to retarget users with specific behaviors on the social platform. This partnership is a continued evolu Read More
One decade in, enterprise-level social matures - so what's next for social in business?
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One decade in, enterprise-level social matures - so what's next for social in business?
By Nick Vivion | December 19, 2013
Social strategist Altimeter Group has published an overview of enterprise-level social programs in 2013, outlining the results of the company's annual survey of digital strategists. Coupled with ta Read More
Airbnb launches first flight into integrated marketing with $2 million campaign, Birdbnb
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Airbnb launches first flight into integrated marketing with $2 million campaign, Birdbnb
By Nick Vivion | December 18, 2013
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Gogobot goes niche, offering users contextual search aligned to specific interests
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Gogobot goes niche, offering users contextual search aligned to specific interests
By Nick Vivion | November 7, 2013
Social travel planning service Gogobot rolled out a new feature today which provides contextual search for users. Dubbed "Gogobot Tribes," travelers can now select one or more travel styles that fi Read More
Farewell Dopplr, hello Radar
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Farewell Dopplr, hello Radar
By Linda Fox | October 22, 2013
Startups are often known for being nimble but just as Nokia announced plans to finally shutter Dopplr next month, one rapid startup saw an opportunity to fill the gap. Step forward Radar, which eve Read More
Hotel WiFi Test tries social media pressure to call out slow hotel WiFi
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Hotel WiFi Test tries social media pressure to call out slow hotel WiFi
By Nick Vivion | October 15, 2013
A new travel service dubbed Hotel WiFi Test is taking a novel approach to painfully slow WiFi in hotels: a centralized speed test that can be taken in a hotel and then posted directly to social media. Read More
Hotels put best foot forward on social media [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Hotels put best foot forward on social media [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2013
Best Hospitality Degrees has come up with this cute infographic on how hotels are using social media to best effect. Read More
Four Seasons takes a new tack with Pinterest
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Four Seasons takes a new tack with Pinterest
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2013
Four Seasons is taking an interesting approach to trip planning with the unveiling of a service on Pinterest. Read More
World's first Instagram-themed hotel
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World's first Instagram-themed hotel
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2013
Every room at Sydney's 1888 Hotel is decorated with Instagram shots. The most popular users of the social networking site can stay the night for free. Read More
KLM gaining steadily in the socially devoted stakes
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KLM gaining steadily in the socially devoted stakes
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2013
'Socially devoted' might sound like something you would hear on the Grease soundtrack but it actually means how effective your company is treating its customers on social media. Read More
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