by Sheila Scarborough | Dec 19, 2017 | Tourism Currents, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Web Communications
I am trying to get more comfortable with the how-to of business sales, so I subscribe to Anthony Iannarino’s Sales Blog newsletter. I met him years ago at a conference when he was just starting his blog, and I appreciate his approach to salesmanship, which... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Mar 18, 2017 | Better Online Content series, Facebook, Photos and Images, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Web Communications
(Part of my “Better Online Content” series of posts: quick tips on creating more effective content that takes advantage of the social web’s unique publishing environment.) For a more immersive online visual experience, you’ll be glad to know that it’s... by Sheila Scarborough | Oct 24, 2016 | Hospitality and Hotels, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Web Communications
I’m in a big city for a conference. My original hotel plans for my last night in this city fell through – a local college football game drove up prices in my preferred area to insane levels that I would not pay. There is another hotel available not too far... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Aug 4, 2016 | Economic Development, Facebook, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Web Communications
What if your time for online marketing is incredibly limited, and the boss or powers-that-be simply will not budget for another staff member, or even part-time freelance/contract assistance? What do you absolutely HAVE to do to avoid being invisible online? What can... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Mar 9, 2016 | Mobile, Photos and Images, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Video, Web Communications
My Spidey sense tells me that it is time for DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) to take Snapchat seriously as a way to connect with visitors. It’s been more than two years since I wrote a post on here titled, Why Snapchat? Because they’ll open it,... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Jan 28, 2016 | Better Online Content series, Photos and Images, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Twitter, Web Communications
(Part of my “Better Online Content” series of posts: quick tips on creating more effective content that takes advantage of the social web’s unique publishing environment.) If you’re a marketing communications person who wants to connect with new customers,...