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Lake Placid on Wordpress

June 11th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Destination Marketing

OK, I’m kinda sorta excited in a ho-hum “land n’ leave” sort of way. Looks like my pals at the Lake Placid/Essex County Convention and Visitors Bureau have decided to take off their Blogger/Blogspot training-wheels and get on a machine with real CMS power. Excellent move, but….

Why announce if you’re not ready? [...]

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Bow Down to the New King of Travel - Google

May 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Destination Marketing

Power users have always used Google for everything, including travel. Today the vast majority of all travelers are using the internet for every phase of their consumptive cycle and it is no surprise that Google’s market share continues to rise.

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Cheap DMO - SEO Juice Through Blogging

May 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Destination Marketing

“You’re 5 years ahead of your time.” That’s what someone told me when I suggested adding a “blog” to our site. Heck, I wanted to use it exclusively as the Content Management System. Maybe if I get someone else to sing this tune, it will be more effective.

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Google Layermania is Vertical Search

May 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Destination Marketing

Some days back I was searching Google Maps and noticed the “Explore this Area” link. I guess I was too busy or something to fully digest the implications of this. Then, I notice the “More” layer appear next to “Map”. Photos from Panoramio?

Then on Tuesday, my favorite Google Map gossip site announced [...]

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Reimagining New York

May 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Destination Marketing

Ever since I saw the reference to I Am Legend and the post-apocalyptic squirrel on grassy logo, I can’t stop seeing Will Smith dancing around as the Fresh Prince. I love that show.
A fun and relatively productive Governor’s Tourism Shindig was the activity of the day. It’s good to “come down from the [...]

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I Love NY Launch Round-up

May 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Destination Marketing

Today was launch day for the re-launch of the I Love NY brand. I guess I’m sort of trying to get a feel for how things are going. Here’s a selection of items for your re-branding pleasure:
We Love NY Because of the Adirondacks
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We Love NY Because of the Adirondacks

April 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Destination Marketing

“And that’s another reason I LOVE NEW YORK“
I know there are a bunch of agency and media-types trolling for information about I Love NY’s advertising plan. Surprisingly, not a lot has been leaked. In about two weeks, on May 6th, the whole world will learn about our Empire State’s re-branding plan.

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