B+LOG

In the Field Of Opportunity It’s Plowing Time Again*

By Boelter Lincoln / 08.27.2013

There are a number of new and exciting (to a tech geek like myself anyway) digital marketing options that you may want to include in your 2014 plans.

Time Warner, Cord-Cutting and the Threat to Cable Advertising

By Lisa Huebner / 08.19.2013

In the past, the main reason people didn’t subscribe to cable or satellite was largely financial. However, lately the motivation is to make a statement rather than to save money.

The Outdoor Industry is Wired and Ready to Go

By Boelter Lincoln / 08.14.2013

After spending four hectic days at the Summer Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, one thing that is certain is that the outdoor gear category appears to be booming.

For Destination Marketers, August is the new July

By Jill Brzeski / 08.05.2013

The seasonal nature of the tourism business has also changed. Spring and summer shoulders seasons get more attention and promotion than ever before.

Destination Marketing: Tapping Into Desire

By Boelter Lincoln / 07.22.2013

Much of what we do in advertising is based on desire. And when it comes to selling a destination, it’s all desire.

The FTC and the Irony of “Organic” Search

By Lisa Huebner / 07.16.2013

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to Google, Yahoo!, Bing and 20 other heavily trafficked search engines warning them they must clearly and prominently distinguish paid search (advertising) from natural search results.

A Pilgrimage to the Brooklyn Bridge

By Boelter Lincoln / 07.10.2013

For many, vacation enjoyment lies in the planning than the actual vacation itself; everything from researching accommodations to securing a coveted attraction ticket. Others, however, are inspired by a simple (and persistent) desire.

What Makes A Destination?

By Boelter Lincoln / 07.10.2013

As a travel marketer, you’ve probably thought long and hard about how to improve awareness, drive bookings, build REVPAR or yield and create lifetime return visitors.

Advertising Lessons From Mad Men

By Andy Larsen / 06.25.2013

Buried among the personal drama and pitch-perfect period depiction, however, there are some advertising lessons to be learned – like the beauty of simplicity.

Little Data Equals Big Results for Travel Marketers

By Boelter Lincoln / 06.19.2013

Many customers are willing to share personal information if they believe it will benefit them.