Marenated
thoughts on marketing and whatever I'm interested in at the moment...
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Hug me mister!
I was recently in New York City for the TBEX ’10 conference. I greatly enjoyed my time and while the conference was bustling, I did find time to step outside for a moment alone during one of the sessions. I love to people watch, it’s fun and on this day, I was doing just that. Standing back from the sidewalk, I watched several passers-by strolling, striding and even (gasp!) running along. And then, man oh man, did I wish I had a camera. Along strode a young man with a sign that said... |
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Why do you go to conferences?
I’ve been thinking a little bit about conferences lately. It’s no secret that I love a good conference, unconference, meetup or tweetup. There’s just something about this social gal that enjoys meeting and greeting, dressing up, cruising the booths and drinking sponsored booze. But conferences are more than that. Having been part of organizing several myself and working with others who do so, I know the amount of work that goes into conferences (and unconferences). It’s... |
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Quit Yer Bellyachin’
There is not one person I talk to, male or female, young or old, who does not ask if 1) they can have my job or b) they can be my assistant So obviously, there is an overwhelming idea that this job is glamorous, fun, exciting, amazing, perfect and envy-inducing. I’ve got news for you people. It totally is. But what it isn’t is easy. Now, in my job (as CMO of Galavanting Productions, a travel media company) one of my functions is as a travel writer. But it’s not my job title.... |
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My new about page
I used to have an about page that told you all about what I did. Well that was three years ago when I started this mother and lemme tell you, some things have got to change round here! So in the spirit of good change, here is what you need to know about me. Nothing. PSYCH! If you’re here, I am guessing you are somewhat interested in what I have to say and maybe, just maybe, you’re wondering what a thirtysomething (currently based in Omaha, Nebraska) has to say about marketing... |
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What travel means to me…
My love affair with travel began pretty early on. As a five year old traveling between my mother (who married an Air Force captain) and my dad (who stayed in sunny California, where I was born), I navigated airports and traveled treacherous Canadian roads to get to the nearest airport that offered non-stop flights to Sacramento. I saw it all as an adventure, for the most part, and reveled in the one on one attention that comes from a 6 hour road trip with one’s parent. I was little. And... |
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In your words…#TBEX ’10
When over 300 Travel Bloggers, Writers and PR Pros left the Cantor Film Center in NYC on June 27, there were many feelings. Speechless was not one of them. Here, in your own words, some nuggets of wisdom from this year, suggestions for next year, travel tips and marketing takeaways…THIS was TBEX ’10: Mariellen Ward discusses heroes and Meeting the Mahatma in New York City. Trish Miller discusses the “Best of” and “Funniest Moments” in her TBEX ’10 Recap The... |
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Anything Less Than I Love You is Lying….
24 little hours. Or in my case, 17 little hours. What I’ve experienced in the last week can only be described as a whirlwind. I began working full time for Galavanting Productions on June 15th and every day since then has been total, beautiful chaos. Let me explain. Courtney McGann, the communcations coordinator for Galavanting and my beautiful sister, began arranging all the last minute details for TBEX ’10 in New York City, printing name badges, tickets, arranging parties, talking... |
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Time for a cool change
By now, many of you might have heard that I’m no longer with RecruitingBlogs.com and have found a new professional home at Galavanting Productions. Those of you who follow me closely will know that CEO Kim Mance and I are longtime friends and fierce collaborators and have been for at least 7 years now. Galavanting Productions owns several properties including TravelBlogExchange.com, GoGalavanting.com and Galavanting.tv. I’ll be overseeing all marketing strategy for everyone of these... |