Think travel has to be expensive? Think again. This introductory slideshow will show you the basics of travel hacking, or the art of getting free airfare and hotels. It's a simple and straightforward method that uses loyalty programs against themselves so you can go anywhere you want....without having to fly thousands of miles per year.
You can collect miles from your couch and get you, your spouse, or your family someone exotic anytime you want without breaking your bank.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com
The travel industry lies to you. They tell you travel is expensive and can't be done often. They are wrong. Once I started traveling, I realized that everything you are taught about travel is wrong! Travel is affordable for everyone.
Here's why they lie and to really travel anywhere in the world you desire without breaking the bank.
Rolf Potts presented 20 lessons learned from his 20 years as a travel writer. Some of the key lessons included: developing relationships is more important than online platforms; taking risks and saying yes to new opportunities; and actively learning new skills throughout one's career. He emphasized the importance of experiencing other cultures firsthand through activities like meeting local people, becoming an expat, and reporting on the human side of travel. Potts also discussed finding new and interesting perspectives by daring to feel lost, lonely, or bored at times during trips.
The document provides details for a conference titled "How to Build an Everlasting Business" presented by Matt Kepnes in Austin, Texas from September 20-22, 2018 at the JW Marriott hotel. The conference will offer advice on creating a sustainable business presented over three days in Austin.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
The travel industry lies to you. They tell you travel is expensive and can't be done often. They are wrong. Once I started traveling, I realized that everything you are taught about travel is wrong! Travel is affordable for everyone.
Here's why they lie and to really travel anywhere in the world you desire without breaking the bank.
Rolf Potts presented 20 lessons learned from his 20 years as a travel writer. Some of the key lessons included: developing relationships is more important than online platforms; taking risks and saying yes to new opportunities; and actively learning new skills throughout one's career. He emphasized the importance of experiencing other cultures firsthand through activities like meeting local people, becoming an expat, and reporting on the human side of travel. Potts also discussed finding new and interesting perspectives by daring to feel lost, lonely, or bored at times during trips.
The document provides details for a conference titled "How to Build an Everlasting Business" presented by Matt Kepnes in Austin, Texas from September 20-22, 2018 at the JW Marriott hotel. The conference will offer advice on creating a sustainable business presented over three days in Austin.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Un viaje a Buenos Aires y sus alrededoresJudy Hochberg
A travelogue of my recent trip to Argentina, most to Buenos Aires, but including excursion to Iguazú waterfalls, Tigre, and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
Best Places to Stay in New Brunswick, Canada.Mahogany Manor
New Brunswick, a picturesque province in eastern Canada, offers a plethora of unique and charming places to stay for every kind of traveler. From the historic allure of Fredericton and the vibrant culture of Saint John to the natural beauty of Fundy National Park and the serene coastal towns like St. Andrews by-the-Sea, there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer luxury resorts, cozy inns, rustic lodges, or budget-friendly options, the best places to stay in New Brunswick ensure a memorable stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the province's rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.
https://www.mmanor.ca/blog/best-5-bed-and-breakfast-new-brunswick-canada
What Challenges Await Beginners in SnowshoeingSnowshoe Tahoe
Discover the exhilarating world of snowshoeing through our presentation, highlighting the challenges faced by beginners. From physical exertion to technical finesse and braving harsh winter conditions, each step in the snow brings new obstacles and unforgettable adventures. Embrace the challenge and conquer the winter wonderland with confidence!
How To Change Your Name On American Airlines Aadvantage.pptxedqour001namechange
American Airlines permits passengers to change/correct names on their AAdvantage account. Also, you can request a name change both online via a web portal and offline over the phone. For further information on how to change your name on American Airlines Advantage, get in touch with the airline’s customer service. Also, you can reach out to a consolidation desk at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
You can easily change/correct a name on your flight ticket under the American Airlines name change policy. The airline provides multiple online and offline modes to place a name change request. To learn more about how to change a name on American Airlines ticket, you can directly approach the airline’s customer support. Moreover, you can connect with a flight expert at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
Discovering Egypt A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Trip.pptImperial Egypt
Travelling to Egypt is like stepping into a time capsule where the past and present coexist, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
See more: https://imperialegypt.com/tour-packages/
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
Assessing the Influence of Transportation on the Tourism Industry in Nigeriagsochially
This research dissertation investigates the complex interplay between transportation and the tourism industry in Nigeria, aiming to unravel critical insights that contribute to the enhancement of the overall tourist experience. The study employs a multi-faceted approach, literature review establishes a robust theoretical framework, incorporating The Service Quality and Satisfaction Theory to guide the research questions and hypotheses.
The methodology involves the distribution of a structured questionnaire, ensuring a representative sample and facilitating a comprehensive analysis of the gathered data.
Key findings include the nuanced perceptions of transportation infrastructure adequacy, safety and security concerns, financial influences on travel decisions, and the cultural and ecological impacts of transportation choices. These findings culminate in a comprehensive set of recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in the Nigerian tourism industry. The findings contribute to the existing literature by providing actionable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers in the Nigerian tourism sector.
The recommendations encompass gender-sensitive planning, infrastructure enhancements, safety measures, and strategic interventions to address financial constraints, ensuring a holistic and sustainable development of the tourism industry in Nigeria.
Author: Imafidon Osademwingie Martins
Wayanad-The-Touristry-Heaven to the tour.pptxcosmo-soil
Wayanad, nestled in Kerala's Western Ghats, is a lush paradise renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. From trekking Chembra Peak to exploring ancient Edakkal Caves, Wayanad offers thrilling adventures and serene experiences. Its vibrant economy, driven by agriculture and tourism, highlights a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
How do I plan a Kilimanjaro Climb?
Planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is an exciting yet detailed process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for this incredible adventure.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
Un viaje a Buenos Aires y sus alrededoresJudy Hochberg
A travelogue of my recent trip to Argentina, most to Buenos Aires, but including excursion to Iguazú waterfalls, Tigre, and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
Best Places to Stay in New Brunswick, Canada.Mahogany Manor
New Brunswick, a picturesque province in eastern Canada, offers a plethora of unique and charming places to stay for every kind of traveler. From the historic allure of Fredericton and the vibrant culture of Saint John to the natural beauty of Fundy National Park and the serene coastal towns like St. Andrews by-the-Sea, there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer luxury resorts, cozy inns, rustic lodges, or budget-friendly options, the best places to stay in New Brunswick ensure a memorable stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the province's rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.
https://www.mmanor.ca/blog/best-5-bed-and-breakfast-new-brunswick-canada
What Challenges Await Beginners in SnowshoeingSnowshoe Tahoe
Discover the exhilarating world of snowshoeing through our presentation, highlighting the challenges faced by beginners. From physical exertion to technical finesse and braving harsh winter conditions, each step in the snow brings new obstacles and unforgettable adventures. Embrace the challenge and conquer the winter wonderland with confidence!
How To Change Your Name On American Airlines Aadvantage.pptxedqour001namechange
American Airlines permits passengers to change/correct names on their AAdvantage account. Also, you can request a name change both online via a web portal and offline over the phone. For further information on how to change your name on American Airlines Advantage, get in touch with the airline’s customer service. Also, you can reach out to a consolidation desk at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
You can easily change/correct a name on your flight ticket under the American Airlines name change policy. The airline provides multiple online and offline modes to place a name change request. To learn more about how to change a name on American Airlines ticket, you can directly approach the airline’s customer support. Moreover, you can connect with a flight expert at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
Discovering Egypt A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Trip.pptImperial Egypt
Travelling to Egypt is like stepping into a time capsule where the past and present coexist, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
See more: https://imperialegypt.com/tour-packages/
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
Assessing the Influence of Transportation on the Tourism Industry in Nigeriagsochially
This research dissertation investigates the complex interplay between transportation and the tourism industry in Nigeria, aiming to unravel critical insights that contribute to the enhancement of the overall tourist experience. The study employs a multi-faceted approach, literature review establishes a robust theoretical framework, incorporating The Service Quality and Satisfaction Theory to guide the research questions and hypotheses.
The methodology involves the distribution of a structured questionnaire, ensuring a representative sample and facilitating a comprehensive analysis of the gathered data.
Key findings include the nuanced perceptions of transportation infrastructure adequacy, safety and security concerns, financial influences on travel decisions, and the cultural and ecological impacts of transportation choices. These findings culminate in a comprehensive set of recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in the Nigerian tourism industry. The findings contribute to the existing literature by providing actionable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers in the Nigerian tourism sector.
The recommendations encompass gender-sensitive planning, infrastructure enhancements, safety measures, and strategic interventions to address financial constraints, ensuring a holistic and sustainable development of the tourism industry in Nigeria.
Author: Imafidon Osademwingie Martins
Wayanad-The-Touristry-Heaven to the tour.pptxcosmo-soil
Wayanad, nestled in Kerala's Western Ghats, is a lush paradise renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. From trekking Chembra Peak to exploring ancient Edakkal Caves, Wayanad offers thrilling adventures and serene experiences. Its vibrant economy, driven by agriculture and tourism, highlights a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
How do I plan a Kilimanjaro Climb?
Planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is an exciting yet detailed process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for this incredible adventure.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
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How to Get Free Airfare and Hotel Rooms
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A QUICK GUIDE
by NOMADIC MATT
TRAVEL HACKING
to
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Brought to you by
NOMADIC MATT
3. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
What is
TRAVEL
HACKING?
4. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
...the technique of legally
collecting loyalty points for
travel programs and then gaming
said programs to obtain free or
severely cheap travel.
You can summarize
TRAVEL HACKING as...
5. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
they mean they are...
TRAVEL HACKER,
When someone says
they are a
6. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
...a
travel fanatic,
LOYALTY-OBSESSED
7. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
...a
travel fanatic, who is addicted to
GETTING REWARD POINTS,
LOYALTY-OBSESSED
8. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
GETTING REWARD POINTS,
MILKING THE SYSTEM,
...a
travel fanatic, who is addicted to
LOYALTY-OBSESSED
9. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
TRAVELING FOR FREE!
...a
travel fanatic, who is addicted to
LOYALTY-OBSESSED
and
GETTING REWARD POINTS,
MILKING THE SYSTEM,
10. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
After all,
FREEis the best kind
OF TRAVEL!
11. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
&
are like money.
Miles
(what airline
points are
called)
Points
(what
everything
else is called)
✈ 2 5 0 0,
12. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
There are hundreds
of loyalty programs
in existence — just
about every major travel
brand you can think of offers one.
13. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
There are hundreds
of loyalty programs
in existence — just
about every major travel
brand you can think of offers one.
The more “money” you have,
the more free or discounted
travel you can “buy”.
14. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
You do all you can to
collect money right?
15. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Well, collect miles and
points the same way!
✈ 2 5 0 0,+ =
You do all you can to
collect money right?
16. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How do
LOYALTY
PROGRAMS WORK?
17. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
LOYALTY PROGRAMS are
designed to reward consumers
for their continued patronage
by offering them perks, special
discounts, upgrades, and
added points for every dollar
spent that can be redeemed
for freebies.
18. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
The idea behind these
programs is that if you work
hard to collect all these points,
you’re less likely to switch
to another company, since
you would have to start all
over again.
19. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How do the
HOTEL PROGRAMS
WORK?
20. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
With hotel loyalty programs,
you only earn points and status
when you book directly through
the hotel.
For example, if you stayed at the
Hilton but booked via Expedia or
Hotels.com, you won’t earn points
from your booking or have the stay
count towards elite status.
21. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
With hotel programs, the more
nights you stay, the higher your
elite status, which earns you:
‣ Later check-outs
‣ Free Wi-Fi
‣ Breakfast
‣ Room upgrades
22. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How do the
AIRLINE PROGRAMS
WORK?
✈
23. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
With airline programs, elite
status gets you upgrades, priority
boarding, priority check-in, lounge
access, and dedicated customer
care lines.
Also, the higher your elite status, the
more bonus miles you earn when you
fly. You can earn between 25% and
100% bonus miles, helping you to get
free flights faster.
✈
24. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
To gain status and benefit, you
need to actually fly. Miles gained
through non-flying means (i.e.,
credit card purchases) don’t
count towards status.
But it doesn’t matter where you
book your flight, whether it’s with
the airline directly or through a
website like Kayak!
✈
25. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How to Gain Points:
TRAVEL CREDIT CARD
BONUSES
26. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
CREDIT CARD BONUSES are
what makes travel hacking
possible on a grand scale.
Since the United States is a credit
card-hungry nation, competition
for customers is fierce and, as a
result, the card company partners
often offer sign-up bonuses of
up to 100,000 POINTS!
27. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Thanks to bonuses, these are
SOME of the goodies I’ve earned:
★ 500,000+ America Airlines miles
★ 100,000+ British Airways miles
★ 150,000+ Hilton HHonors points
★ 200,000+ Chase Ultimate Rewards points
★ 4 free nights at the Marriott
★ Citibank points for two free flights to Europe
and $300 USD cash
★ A dozen free nights at Starwood Hotels
★ Free first-class ticket from London to China
28. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
So how do you get
all that for yourself?
Ask yourself this:
29. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
So how do you get
all that for yourself?
Ask yourself this:
WHAT IS YOUR
GOAL?
30. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
It’s important when travel hacking
with credit cards to come up with
a plan to direct your efforts.
For example:
‣ If you are a really loyal flier with
American Airlines, then the best
cards to start off with would be the
Citi American AAdvantage card or the
Starwood Amex since you can
transfer points to your AA account.
31. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ If you just want points to spend
wherever you choose, get the Chase
or American Express cards because
you can redeem their points with a
variety of companies.
‣ Want free hotel rooms? Sign up for
the hotel brand-specific cards.
By focusing on what you want first,
you maximize your time and efforts.
32. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How to pick the
BESTCREDIT CARD
33. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Look for the cards that offer the
following things:
‣ A huge sign-up bonus – Always get
a card with a high sign-up bonus of
35,000 points or more.
‣ Additional category bonus –
Good credit cards will give you extra
points when you shop at specific
retailers, or, if it is a branded credit
card, with a particular brand.
34. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Low spending minimum – In order to
claim the large bonuses, you must
make either a single purchase or
meet a minimum spending threshold
in a certain time frame. I typically
sign up for cards with a minimum
spending of between $1–2,000 USD
in a 3–6 month period.
Many fees for company branded credit
cards range from $50-$95 per year but
most are waived the first year.
35. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
RISKS a
36. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
A lot of people worry that signing
up for numerous credit cards will hurt
their credit score. It’s a valid concern.
Your credit score is determined by a
lot of factors. What really matters is
your overall history:
‣ Do you pay your bills on time?
‣ Do you have a good debt-to-credit ratio?
‣ Have you had cards for a long time?
a
37. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
While getting a lot of cards at once,
hurts your credit, you bounce back
and if you have a lot of available
credit but very little debt, this
will count even more to a good
credit score.
Travel hacking actually
makes your credit better.
8
38. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How to Get Points:
WITHOUT
CREDIT CARDS
39. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Let’s talk about some
OTHER WAYSTO EARN
POINTSwithout relying on large
credit card bonuses.
40. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Everyday spending – If you already
have a credit card with rewards, the first
thing you should do is put all of your
purchases on that card.
‣ It’s such a simple thing but it’s worth it;
every dollar spent off your card is a
point lost. I never pay cash unless I
have to. If you spend $3,000 a month,
that equals 36,000 points earned per
year without spending anything more
than you already do.
41. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Use the airline shopping portals –
All airlines, hotels, and travel brands
have preferred merchants.
‣ These companies—ranging from
clothing retailers to sporting goods
stores to office supply businesses and
everything in between—partner with the
airlines’ special shopping malls. By
ordering online through the airline’s
website, you can earn additional points.
42. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Sign up for newsletters – I sign up
for all the airline newsletters, as well
as those for credit cards, so I can stay
updated on special fares, deals, and
offers. Many of the best deals in the
world are only sent via a newsletter
and if you don’t sign up, you’ll never
know. Recently, I earned triple miles
for three months on my Citi American
Airlines AAdvantage card through an
alert sent to me via e-mail.
43. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Take surveys – Every little bit counts
and for signing up for surveys, liking
Facebook pages, and more, many
companies offer 250–2,500 points.
‣ Dining Rewards Programs – Nearly
every loyalty program in the world
offers a dining rewards program.
You simply sign up, register your
credit card, and receive points when
you dine at select restaurants within
the network.
44. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Stay up-to-date on bonus offers –
Be sure to constantly check for bonus
offers on airline websites.
‣ Paying your taxes online – For as
little as a 1.88% fee, you can gain miles
easily. On a $10,000 tax bill, that’s only
$188 and if it helps you meet the
minimum spending on, say, 2 cards
with a 50,000 point bonus offered on
each, then for $180 extra dollars you
unlock 110,000 points!
45. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
How to Get Points:
FAKE SPENDING
46. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Can’t make those minimum spending
requirements? Don’t spend much? Want
to jump start your spending? Here’s how
to (legally) fake your spending!
‣ Amazon Payments – Lets you send up
to $1,000 per month to anyone for free!
Find a friend who also has an Amazon
Payments account, use a credit card to
send them $1,000, they cash it out, write
you a check, and you pay off your card!
47. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Gift Cards – Purchasing Visa and
MasterCard gift cards is one of the best
ways to manufacture spending because
you can buy as many of these as you
want. Most Visa and MasterCard gift
cards are PIN enabled, making them
easy to cash out via cash back at the
grocery store register, money order
purchases, or Amazon Payments –
pretty much any way a debit card
could be used.
48. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Now that you have all
those gift cards, what do
you do with them?
CASH THEM OUT WITH A
BLUEBIRD
ACCOUNT!
49. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Bluebird is a reloadable, prepaid card
launched by American Express and
Walmart.
It’s one of the greatest tools for
manufactured spend because it is
relatively inexpensive to use, has many
ways to withdraw your balance (to pay off
the credit cards you used to fund it), and
has a much higher limit than Amazon
Payments. With Bluebird, you can load up
to $5,000 per month.
50. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
THE BASIC STRATEGY IS:
1. Buy $5,000 in gift cards using a travel
credit card from your favorite store,
preferably one that has a bonus like
5X on office supplies or 3X on groceries.
2. Load the gift cards onto the Bluebird
card.
3. Use your Bluebird account to write a
check or just tell Bluebird to make a
direct payment to your credit card
issuer to cover the bill.
51. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
USING YOUR
MILES!
52. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Now that you have gained all those
points, it’s time to use them. First,
let’s discuss the three award types:
‣ Zone- or Category-Based Awards –
the majority of airlines and hotels have
fixed-cost award charts. Hotels are
grouped into categories, while most
airlines use zone-based award charts
that place more emphasis on where you
start and stop than how you get there or
what the real ticket price is.
53. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Distance-Based Awards – a few
frequent flyer programs focus on the
distance traveled and ignore where you
start and stop. Two major examples are:
– ANA (All Nippon Airways, a
Star Alliance member)
– British Airways’ Avios
(a Oneworld member)
The miles used depend on how far you
are traveling. The longer the route, the
more miles you use.
54. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
‣ Fixed-Value Awards – finally,
fixed-value award charts assign a
specific value to their points and treat
them like cash. There is no way to
game these systems. But they can
be useful when no other option is
available or when the flight happens
to be relatively cheap. Examples:
– Capital One
– Barclays
55. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
TRAVEL HACKING CAN
BE COMPLICATED.
It’s not the easiest thing to
understand since there are many
different programs and they are
constantly changing.
56. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
But travel hacking will make
YOUR LIFE EASIER,
57. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
But travel hacking will make
your TRAVEL GOALS
ATTAINABLE,
YOUR LIFE EASIER,
58. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
But travel hacking will make
your
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.
and save you
TRAVEL GOALS
ATTAINABLE,
YOUR LIFE EASIER,
59. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
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61. G E T N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S T R A V E L H A C K I N G G U I D E
Nomadic Matt is an American
travel expert, author, and blogger.
His blog, receives more than
650,000 unique visits a month.
His writing has been featured
in the The New York Times,
CNN, National Geographic,
The Huffington Post, and
The Guardian.
NomadicMatt.com