Archive for October, 2011

Picking Blackberries Online: A Look at Smartphone Search

Picking Blackberries Online: A Look at Smartphone Search

Lasse Kristensen/Shutterstock I once owned a Blackberry.  I liked BBM, that blinking red light and being able to tell everyone that my messages were “encrypted.”...

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Let the 2011 Holiday Shopping Begin!

Let the 2011 Holiday Shopping Begin!

Image from: Alena Root/Shutterstock The holiday season is supposed to be a time spent celebrating rather than stressing.  It’s no wonder why more people are...

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Pan Am Takes Flight Again

Pan Am Takes Flight Again

This isn’t just a shameless plug for my new favorite TV show or to make my Halloween costume relevant – this is a look at the incredible brand revitalization...

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Are Facebook and Travel a Good Match?

Are Facebook and Travel a Good Match?

I’ve worked in the travel industry for nearly a decade and a lot has changed.  That includes the growing buzz around mobile and social – specifically Facebook. ...

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Best Buy’s Best Bet

Best Buy’s Best Bet

Much of the news surrounding Best Buy has been hardly positive this year.  The big-box electronics retailer recently announced a 30% drop in quarterly profits. ...

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Portrait of the Online Shopper

Portrait of the Online Shopper

Did you know that 40% of online shoppers in the UK make an online purchase at least once a week? What’s more is that 69% of online shoppers indicate that they...

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Is Cruise Set to Ride the Mobile Wave?

Is Cruise Set to Ride the Mobile Wave?

Photo credit: flavijus, flickr. With Apple 4s sales off to a strong start in the wake of the Steve Jobs era, use of mobile will only grow.  The travel industry,...

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Three Digital Revelations from the GroupM What’s Next Conference

Three Digital Revelations from the GroupM What’s Next Conference

I was lucky to be able to attend the What’s Next conference in New York City last week. Those who went would tell you that it was a tremendous event and covered...

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Use of Mobile Tap and Pay Will Double in the Next Year, but Mainstream Mobile Wallet Adoption is Far Off

Use of Mobile Tap and Pay Will Double in the Next Year, but Mainstream Mobile Wallet Adoption is Far Off

Photocredit: Paymentmax, Flickr. Last month, the stock prices of credit card networks jumped after Google announced the expansion of its Google Wallet. Google added...

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Where to Reach the Student Demographic Online

Where to Reach the Student Demographic Online

Image from: zmkstudio/Shutterstock I still consider myself to be young and hip, so I can’t believe I’m about to do a “back in my day…” post.  So...

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