Make on-line guest reviews a priority for 2013!   DID YOU KNOW, 50% of guests will not book without first viewing guest reviews.  Why risk a guest leaving your website?  Have them right there with Guest Review System. 

Hotel Gift Cards, THE HOT, HOT, HOT new item to boost your sales!  Last years sales exceeded $110 BILLION.  This year??  We've got the scoop.  Then check out...  www.GiftHotel.com

Plus, 5 Super Smart ways to make consumer reviews work for you.  Listen right here for the "Goods" from Bradford Williams, President of Weber Shandwick’s North American Technology Practice.  Your customers are reading all about you. But who's post???

Stay in the know and in the now with Lodging Interactive.  And remember to stay
in touch by visiting our website and blog at Lodging Interactive. Or shoot us
an e-mail at INFO@LodgingInteractive.com, or call 877-291-4411.  Thanks for listening!

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Reputation, Reputation, REPUTATION!  Do you know what is being said on-line about your property? Even more important, how can you manage it and build it to your advantage??  Guest Review System is a critical tool to maintaining your reputation.  And, Commingle's exclusive system will build a powerful social media strategy.  Find out more, right here.

With 2013 fast approaching, HotelCast 2.0 and Lodging Interactive present the TOP 4 MUST HAVES in digital marketing for the coming year.  Budget now and get some BUZZ and CHATTER going...4 easy steps to make-it-happen! You gotta listen to this one.   And finally...Do You QR?  The reports from Click Z news are absolutely astounding. Over 5.3 million scans in June alone and 75% by people over 25...These Are Your Prospects.  To develop a customized Social Media Solution for your hotel, restaurant or spa, contact Commingle for information, 877.291.4411           

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Your friends at Lodging Interactive are here to help you make every day...and night more productive, more profitable for your property.  Can you afford to him-haw around?  What do you know about Pinterest and it's sky-rocketing growth?  Google search changes almost daily...Do you know how to manage this 800 lb Gorilla to your advantage?  YOU WILL after this Podcast.  Plus, you have to find out about the exclusive COMMINGLE service from Lodging Interactive, Social Media Marketing...Done right.    HotelCast 2.0.  It's hot. It's cool. It's NOW. 

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Hot off the digital wire...That's the news you get every time with HotelCast 2.0.  The BEST 10 minutes in the business.  This podcast includes information on Guest Review System, providing a business-specific service attribute scoring system for hotels, restaurants, resorts and spas.  Plus, stay up-to-date on Search Engine Optimization trends on Google and others with the experts at Lodging Interactive.  Last but not least, if you're failing to capitalize on Social Media Marketing, you may be getting more than your room cleaned!  It's all right here, right now...Listen Up!

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This Lodging Interactive Podcast has got the scoop on the new Guest Review System that allows properties to read and post guest reviews directly to their website. Is Groupon Travel a good deal for properties or consumers?? Listen here for the latest. Lodging Interactive does the research, you get the news on Google Flights...really cool stuff! And, while protecting your high school reputation was important...Protecting your property's reputation right now is crucial. Commingle is an ace in the hole you cannot be without. New technology that effects you! The hottest 10 minutes in the hospitality business is right here at HotelCast 2.0.

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This is stuff you gotta know to keep your property front, center, and proctected.  Learn about content sharing on FACEBOOK.  Find out about Google Plus and the opportunities it has in store.  Google Plus makes sharing online super easy.  Do you know about Circles and Sparks??  Lodging Interactive  makes sure you are clued in on all that on-line banter with Commingle, the indespensible tool that protects your on-line reputation.  And...would you dare ignore a customer request or question just because it came in on Twitter…Think again.  The hottest 10 minutes on the net is right here with HotelCast 2.0.

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If you want the latest Twitter Do's and Dont's, Listen Up...If you haven't heard of Google +1, it may be a direct challenge to Facebook so you better Tune In.  If you need to manage your Social Media Marketing, pay close attention to Lodging Interactive's  Commingle.  And, if you don't know what others are posting about your company or property, ChatterGuard is an indespensible  tool.  This is a FANTASTIC podcast.     

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Have you heard of SMO...Social Media Optimization?  This...is a "Gotta Know" from Lodging Intertactive .  Have you heard of the Commingle Social Media Tool Bar ?  This...is an exclusive "Gotta Know" from Lodging Interactive.  Are you aware that Facebook is teaming up with Bing?  Or, what a QR Code is and how it can and will effect your business?  Both are "Gotta Knows" from your hospitality marketing expert Lodging Interactive.  And get the latest scoop on Commingle.  It's all about TRUST these days and there is no better, more trusted authority in the hospitality marketing space than Lodging Interactive.  So here it is...HotelCast 2.0 kicking off 2011!

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This is a must listen!  Trends in Social Media can make or break your reputation.  Those Social Media posts populate like
W I L D F I R E.  Lodging Interactive digs deep to keep you on top of the action....Commingle , the Social Media monitor makes sure!  And find out how to automate replication of Twitter postings to Facebook,  LinkedIn and more.  Catch it now on Hotel Cast 2.0!!

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Lodging Interactive  makes sure your ears and eyes are tuned into the ever changing, ever important marketing component of "Social Media" and the impact it can have on your property.  Get Tips on how to measure the reach of your Social Media footprint.  What's the trick to getting Local Reviews and making your property relevant for searches on Yahoo, Google, Bing and others.  And finally, how will Lodging Interactive's Commingle  assist you in the jungle of Social Media vines most hoteliers get tangled in...It's all here on HotelCast 2.0!   

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Big News in this Lodging Interactive podcast!  This is the most powerful 9 minutes in hotel marketing.  Facebook overtakes Google, Tiny URL could be a huge problem, Local Search..to the Rescue,  And, the latest from Lodging Interactive’s Commingle and Link 2 Brand.   Listen up and then send this link around to your buddies!  

Tired of fooling around and want to get things moving for your hotel?  Call Lodging Interactive, 877-291-4411  

Click to Play....Play to win with Lodging Interactive.  

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THIS IS A CAN'T MISS PODCAST FROM LODGING INTERACTIVE!  If you want to keep up on the ever changing landscape of Social Media Marketing and the IMPACT it has on your property...Tune In Right Here.  Check out the NEW Lodging Interactive website ComMingle.me for information on our full service, full power social media marketing tool.  SEO has morphed into SMO-Social Media Optimization...Learn about it on this Lodging Interactive Podcast.  Plus, What's happening with Google Live Search?  We've got the scoop and you need the answers!   

Kick off 2010 right here, right now.  

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BIG NEWS at Lodging Interactive!  Check out our HuBBub and Chatter Guard social media monitoring services to stay on top of what your guests are saying about their stay at your properties…this is vital to maintaning your on-line reputation.  Also, stay in the know regarding the impact of Twitter and Yahoo’s new "Know Your Mojo" website.  And... how will you manage Google’s addition of images to paid search advertising??  Well, let’s get going with HotelCast 2.0!  From Brand Optimization to Pay Per Click and Email Marketing, Lodging Interactive makes your properties shine!

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Do you know where your properties rank compared to your competition or your peers?  If you don’t, you may lose out on potential business.  Can you afford not to know??  In this quarter’s podcast, learn about a new tool to help you manage your properties:  Chatter Guard Monitor Report.  Also, a new study reveals the impact social media are having on a large segment of the population.   If you’re not on top of this communication tool, your competitors may...check that...they will leave you behind.  Listen up to this quarter’s HotelCast 2.0 for all the latest information on how to stay competitive and in touch with your most prized asset, your customers, through online media.  To learn more about how we can help you maximize your online presence, Click to Lodging Interactive or call Lodging Interactive at 877-291-4411.

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Social Networking, Social Networking, Social Networking.  Get the picture?  From Facebook to Twitter, not only do you have to be involved in the process and deliver your unique marketing messages but, you have to know what others are saying about you as well.  And...you've got to stay on top what the future holds for these newest techonogies including the newest entries into Mobile Web Services that EVERYBODY young and old are using.  For more information check out Lodging Interactive.com, ChatterGuard, or call us...right after the podcast at 877-291-4411. 

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It seems as though technology is affecting our lives more and more every day.  With all the changes and the latest gizmos and gadgets, how do you stay in front of consumers?  In this month’s HotelCast 2.0 we tackle this subject so you can learn what you need to do to avoid being left behind.  Find out about Lodging Interactive’s newest service to help you with your online presence.  And, learn about ChatterGuard.com, a service that helps you monitor your name so that online researchers can make informed decisions.
Click or call Lodging Interactive, 877-291-4411, for more information on how you can maximize your Web site.

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Don’t let the chill of the season and the news of the economy freeze your online marketing plans.  In this month’s HotelCast 2.0 you will learn what you can do to keep your property "Top Of Mind", in the thoughts of customers and potential customers.  Find out what people are using the Web for and why you need to make sure your reputation is clean and accurate. ChatterGuard.com helps you monitor your name so that online researchers can make informed decisions.  Lodging Interactive, the expert in on-line hospitality marketing can assist you with Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click, Reservation Servicesand much much more.   
Click or call Lodging Interactive, 877-291-4411, for more information on how you can maximize your Web site.

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Lodging Interactive delivers the knowledge and skill to keep your properties Top-of-Mind…and On-Top of the latest on-line sales and marketing strategies.  This October, don’t let Facebook spook you.  Here’s a way to connect with future customers all over the world!  So learn to do it right.   Listen up for the 6 Facebook basics.   Expedia ranks at the top of on-line travel search engines.  Lodging Interactive gives you the scoop all the rest including Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline and Hotels.com.  And, don’t forget to check out HotelCalendars from Lodging Interactive.  This is a fully automated calendar system that links your website with local events to drive Free Search Engine Traffic to your hotel website and maximize your organic Search Engine results.  It’s a “must have”.  Click or call Lodging Interactive to find out more, 877-291-4411.

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HotelCast 2.0 is your monthly spring board to cost effective marketing strategies that bring you the lion’s share of internet exposure and business.  This month Social Networking is a hot, hot, hot topic that you need to get wrapped around and participate.  From popular names like Facebook and LinkedIn to RYZE and Squidoo…You can do it!  Plus, with the most complete, easy to use www.HotelCalendars.com from Lodging Interactive, you can promote your hotel’s Specials & Packages and Improve your Search Engine Presence instantly. This eCalendar has been engineered to maximize your website’s organic Search Engine optimization potential and to drive Free Search Engine Traffic to your hotel website. Give it a listen…Check it out!  Call Lodging Interactive to find out more, 877-291-4411.

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Need shade from the heat?  Come on in!  The door’s always open.  Welcome to Lodging Interactive’s “HotelCast 2.0—keeping you “in the know” and “in the now” on industry and consumer online marketing trends with our latest podcast.  In this edition:  Hotel guest videos are making a big splash in the pool of social marketing; a new display advertising platform from Kayak.com is making 2008 a banner year; the mobile web is on the go again; a new whitepaper on travel business intelligence; and HotelCalendars, the latest innovation in tying your hotel’s promotions, specials, and packages to local events, all fully managed by Lodging Interactive—877-291-4411.  It’s FREE, it’s up-to-the-second, and it’s a must-have for every hotelier.  Tune in, turn on, and prosper!  Like what you hear?  Send a link to your contacts.  When you hear a good thing, it pays to pay it forward.  HotelCast 2.0—the most informative little eight minutes you’ll ever spend!

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