John W Hayes — March 8, 2017 Follow @john_w_hayes— March 8, 2017 It’s perhaps ironic, in an age where technology brings us all closer together in the online environment, I constantly find myself sitting on trains and planes and in automobiles, travelling to various destinations to share the benefits of email, social media and content … Continue reading Becoming a Business Nomad – Have Laptop, Will Travel
Rick Goodman — March 2, 2017 Follow @DrRickGoodman— March 2, 2017 Nobody likes travel delays, but they can be especially frustrating when you’re an entrepreneur or an executive with a lot on your plate. When you have a million things you need to be doing, sitting in an airport is about the last thing in … Continue reading How to Use Travel Delays to Your Advantage
by Tanya Gazdik, November 17, 2016 The largest potential for impact occurs during the initial stages of the booking path when 66% of American, 54% of British and 73% of Canadian travel bookers notice advertising, according to a survey commissioned by Expedia Media Solutions, the ad sales division of Expedia. As booking nears and users … Continue reading Travel Ad Impact Greatest In Booking Stage
by Timi Garai Follow @timigaraiSeptember 9, 2016 While I was preparing to write this article, a memory suddenly came to me. During check-in at the crowded and noisy Istanbul Airport, a kind staff member asked if I would like to sign up for Turkish Airlines’ Miles & Smiles loyalty program. Honestly, for a moment, I … Continue reading Loyalty Program Strategies for Travel: Get Customers Talking About You
What can social data tell us about trends in the hospitality industry? Columnist Chris Kerns dives into the summer’s social travel data and comes away with three main patterns that marketers can learn from. Chris Kerns on September 2, 2016 If you’re beginning to see fewer and fewer vacation photos in your social streams, you’re … Continue reading How social is revealing a new world for the travel industry
August 4, 2016 Do you remember what you studied in Grade VIII? Probably not. Do you remember the scenes from your favorite cartoon film you watched when you were in class VIII? Of course you do! A picture, they say, speaks louder than words, and so do statistics. A study states that 46% of marketers … Continue reading The Precedence of Images in Travel Emails & How Far You Should Go
by Brandon Doyle June 27, 2016 Follow @travelintweeterJune 27, 2016 The idea of running a business from anywhere in the world is quite appealing. The feat can be difficult, but it is not impossible. As the CEO and a founder of Wallaroo Media, a full service digital marketing and advertising agency that recently launched the … Continue reading How to Travel the World While Running a Small Business
School’s nearly out, and it’s time for summer vacations. Contributor John Cosley shares data on what travel-related keywords and creative approaches are paying dividends for advertisers in the sector. John Cosley on May 26, 2016 As spring has truly sprung and summer is just around the corner here in the US, many travel brands … Continue reading Journey to better paid search ROI with this travel ad copy data
by Eric Wall April 4, 2016 Follow @equivityvaApril 4, 2016 Ugh, another business trip. Waking up before dawn to go to the airport, squeezing into a coach seat, running into a business meeting, going back to the hotel, grabbing a quick bite of bad food, working until midnight to prepare for the next day’s meeting, … Continue reading Tips for Startups and Entrepreneurs to Travel on a Budget
Are marketers truly taking advantage of omni-channel strategies? Columnist Josh Manion discusses the opportunities and challenges of reaching consumers across platforms in the travel industry. Josh Manion on October 2, 2015 Is it truly possible that US retailers miss the chance to bring in 10 percent more revenue because they are fumbling omni-channel marketing efforts? For a … Continue reading How Omni-Channel Marketing Can Help Travel Brands Fly Farther, Faster
