Web 2.0 creates Tourism 2.0 which creates PR 2.0

August 11th, 2006 · No Comments · Destination Marketing

I’m all about 2.0, even though it feels pretty lonely here in North Country 0.9. I’ve been accused of being ahead of my time, sort of like Van Gogh. Thanks for the “compliment”. Thanks Steve for the great link to this excellent PR 2.0 document. Link (via Micro Persuasion)

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