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	<title>Comments on: To Merchandise or Not</title>
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		<title>By: Tweets that mention To Merchandise or Not &#124; VTV Channel - A Vlog focusing on Hotel Merchandising Online -- Topsy.com</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tweets that mention To Merchandise or Not &#124; VTV Channel - A Vlog focusing on Hotel Merchandising Online -- Topsy.com</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by melpowong, InnPoints Worldwide. InnPoints Worldwide said: Video: To Merchandise or Not...the importance of hotel online merchandising http://tinyurl.com/ybx84jf (via @vfmleonardo) [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by melpowong, InnPoints Worldwide. InnPoints Worldwide said: Video: To Merchandise or Not&#8230;the importance of hotel online merchandising <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ybx84jf" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/ybx84jf</a> (via @vfmleonardo) [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Ciaran</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ciaran</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>very interesting interview

Its amazing how few hotels have good video content on their website. We encourage hotels to focus on adding video content for their meeting rooms which soon will also be available to upload on http://www.meetingsbooker.com.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>very interesting interview</p>
<p>Its amazing how few hotels have good video content on their website. We encourage hotels to focus on adding video content for their meeting rooms which soon will also be available to upload on <a href="http://www.meetingsbooker.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.meetingsbooker.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>By: Ronnie</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ronnie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The one thing that I would take from this presntation is content parity. Actually if one thinks about it it is so important just like rate parity. the content and images should all be the same wherever the customer chooses to get you. He/she can then associate you with real integrity.

Not sure about the part developing and execute a social media action plan.  A bit too wishy washy!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The one thing that I would take from this presntation is content parity. Actually if one thinks about it it is so important just like rate parity. the content and images should all be the same wherever the customer chooses to get you. He/she can then associate you with real integrity.</p>
<p>Not sure about the part developing and execute a social media action plan.  A bit too wishy washy!</p>
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		<title>By: Laure</title>
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		<dc:creator>Laure</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What are some things to include in an action plan?</description>
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		<title>By: George</title>
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		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It was an interesting video, but I missed the section on identification of ideal customers and enrolling them into long term relationships based on brand integrity. 

It is obvious to say that &quot;You need to Develop and execute a social media action plan&quot;  but this was entirely lacking in HOW. 

The hows have to do with identification, targeting, relationships, and monetization of a long term relationship.   

All of this is accomplished via establishing dialog with a specific identifiable market segment. 

Brand messaging, loyalty and promotion are all ideal for social media, if and when the messaging resonates with the target, but this is not necessarily a short term process.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was an interesting video, but I missed the section on identification of ideal customers and enrolling them into long term relationships based on brand integrity. </p>
<p>It is obvious to say that &#8220;You need to Develop and execute a social media action plan&#8221;  but this was entirely lacking in HOW. </p>
<p>The hows have to do with identification, targeting, relationships, and monetization of a long term relationship.   </p>
<p>All of this is accomplished via establishing dialog with a specific identifiable market segment. </p>
<p>Brand messaging, loyalty and promotion are all ideal for social media, if and when the messaging resonates with the target, but this is not necessarily a short term process.</p>
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		<title>By: FAISAL ABDUL REHMAN</title>
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		<dc:creator>FAISAL ABDUL REHMAN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Informative discussion.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Informative discussion.</p>
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		<title>By: To Merchandise or Not &#8211; Video interview with Felix Laboy, President and General Manager at Sabre Hospitality Solutions &#124; VFM Leonardo - Better merchandised hotels mean more bookings</title>
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		<dc:creator>To Merchandise or Not &#8211; Video interview with Felix Laboy, President and General Manager at Sabre Hospitality Solutions &#124; VFM Leonardo - Better merchandised hotels mean more bookings</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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