Author Archive: JackieODowd

Does Room Key have the ‘Key’ to Success?

Does Room Key have the ‘Key’ to Success?

Image from: Hotel Image / Shutterstock Roomkey.com is a new hotel search engine founded jointly by Choice, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham; it launched...

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Google Flight Search Taking Off

Google Flight Search Taking Off

Image from: Buzzom Google Flight launched in September 2011, providing consumers yet another option for travel shopping.  It is most similar to meta search sites...

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Hotwire and Carrentals.com Driving Rental Car Success

Hotwire and Carrentals.com Driving Rental Car Success

Image from: Car Keys Image / Shutterstock One of the cheapest ways to travel remains renting a car and driving to your destination – be it a friend’s house,...

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The Mazda Evolution: Brand Awareness Driving Sales

The Mazda Evolution: Brand Awareness Driving Sales

Compete, Inc. Original Research Mazda’s Evolution For Many years, Mazda has had a relatively distinctive image in the U.S.  It is often seen as the sportiest...

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Sonata Most Shopped Model in May

Sonata Most Shopped Model in May

As the US economy slowly emerges from recession, one encouraging sign of recovery is in-market shopper demand* for new cars and trucks. Thus far in 2010 the number...

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Lost Bookings Where Are You?

Lost Bookings Where Are You?

Marriott, Choice or IHG — who’s better?  The answer depends on what you’re measuring.   Compete investigated the extent to which these...

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The Online Impact of Toyota’s Recalls to Date

The Online Impact of Toyota’s Recalls to Date

In late January, Toyota US announced it would recall about 2.3million vehicles over defective accelerator pedals and floor mats.  Unless you live under a rock,...

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Who is More Efficient: GM, Chrysler or Ford?

Who is More Efficient: GM, Chrysler or Ford?

Regardless of whether the Big 3 automakers survive as is, get loans or seek bankruptcy protection, they will need to operate more efficiently. Advertising is a...

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Generating Quality Leads Online Isn't Easy, But It Can Be Done  – Just Ask Pontiac.

Generating Quality Leads Online Isn't Easy, But It Can Be Done – Just Ask Pontiac.

I’m still gloating about winning my March Madness pool — Rock Chalk Jayhawk! Yes, I was glued to the TV during all games… yet, I can’t remember...

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Chevrolet vs. Toyota"¦Online Activity Heats Up

Chevrolet vs. Toyota"¦Online Activity Heats Up

Toyota is closing on Chevrolet as the top brand in the US automotive market. Can Toyota’s web site be contributing to their success? Based on Compete’s...

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