Archive for the ‘Media’ Category

The Power of Saying a Name

Friday, February 26th, 2010

When recently reading a Harvard Business Review Blog, the writer quickly reminded us of the importance of saying someone’s name. Introductions Are Much More Than Icebreakers, provided key insight into the relevance of knowing people’s names and using them.

We learned something…maybe you will too?

Room with View Book

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Do you love to look at Conde Nast Traveler’s Room with View feature?  That is something we always look forward to every month….plus trying to get our clients as one of the selected rooms!  Since 1987, every issue of CNT has devoted the last page to an image of one hotel or resort’s special view.  Now the magazine has come out with a book, Conde Nast Traveler Room with a View, which captures 140 of the best profiled views.  What a great gift for your travel aficionado friends or a treat for yourself!

40 Secret Beach Hideaways

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Great hot spots and undiscovered beach getaways in this month’s Travel + Leisure40 Secret Beach Hideaways. We have our laundry list of choices all mapped out!

Social Media Rules of Engagement

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Social media tips…great “rules of engagement” from InStyle.

Strong Leadership…Better Questions

Friday, February 19th, 2010

We enjoyed reading a blog recently about the art of asking better questions.  The thought process behind these better questions is to build stronger leaders who are able to listen.  Some of the question tips are listed below, but if you have second, check out The Conversation Blog.

  • Be Curious
  • Be Open-ended
  • Be Engaged
  • Dig Deeper

Blog = HOT!

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Blogs are good…accordingly to a recent article from Cision that shared “the print industry is revolutionizing online news content with blogs.” Great article if you have time to read…seems all magazines and newspapers are stocking up with strong bloggers nowadays.

Cision – Print Publications Revolutionize Online News Content with Blogs

Check it out when you have a chance…good stuff.

Florida International

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Florida International magazine is one of our favorite lifestyle publications of the sunshine state.  This monthly does a great job on covering hot spots all over Florida…check out details on a past package at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in the image below.  Florida International is online so you can “flip” through the latest issue.

Ever think travel + food?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Bon Appetit is a great online resource for destinations that include amazing food, culture and food culture.  :)  We particularly love reading the bloggers and the articles that break down a specific destination.  The writing team really goes in and dissects all the options and provides an excellent guide for your next visit to that place.  This month had a terrific overview on Austin, TX.

That Kimpton…

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

We think a lot of Kimpton Hotels and how the brand positions itself against the competition (for years now…).  Our team really enjoyed reading the latest promotion from Kimpton team called “Ride the Rails.”  An LA Times travel blogger did a good review of the promotion…check it out and if you are near a Kimpton and rode a train, take advantage of the 15% off of Best Available Rate!

Social Media Toolkit

Monday, February 8th, 2010

As the world of social media is rapidly growing, it seems if you are not operating your business with Facebook, Twitter, a Blog and LinkedIn you are behind.  Although, this is a service we guide clients in, we thought  Inc. Magazine did a phenomenal social media toolkit for small and large businesses to gain knowledge from.  We loved this so much that if your budget doesn’t allow for (our) expert consulting, you have a very decent toolkit at your fingertips.  Hey share the love, right?  Good karma coming to us?  :)

Happy Monday!