Media and PR

Luxury

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

An obsession with prestige can obscure the declining value of traditional media. Travel brands need to re-evaluate their comms and marketing strategies.

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

Hotels

The Peninsula Hotels’ New Brand Campaign: Focus on Staff Stories, Not Luxury Cliches

As The Peninsula's head of marketing puts it, "Travel is an incredible thing to do and to experience, and who better to tell that story than the people who make it possible?"

The Peninsula Hotels’ New Brand Campaign: Focus on Staff Stories, Not Luxury Cliches

Airlines

The Airlines Taking Olympic Sponsorship to New Heights

Gold medals aren't the only prize in contention at Paris 2024. Airlines from around the world are using the Olympics to bolster brand recognition in a big way.

The Airlines Taking Olympic Sponsorship to New Heights

Media and PR

2024 Summer Olympics: Airbnb, Accor, and Air France Hope for Brand Marketing Windfall

Many industry leaders doubt Paris will enjoy an immediate tourism windfall from the Games. But Accor, Airbnb, and Air France are counting on a boost in brand awareness, with 15 million visitors and a billion viewers watching on TV.

2024 Summer Olympics: Airbnb, Accor, and Air France Hope for Brand Marketing Windfall

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Delivers a Masterclass in Crisis Communications — But it Wasn’t Always This Way

Singapore Airlines' last fatal incident was marred by confusion and misinformation. This time it's very different.

Singapore Airlines Delivers a Masterclass in Crisis Communications — But it Wasn’t Always This Way

Media and PR

Wisconsin Tourism Taps Into Top Chef With Its First National Cable TV Ad

Forget stereotypes about cheese and beer. Wisconsin believes that hosting Top Chef will translate into highlight the state's culinary offerings and boost tourism to the state.

Wisconsin Tourism Taps Into Top Chef With Its First National Cable TV Ad

Airlines

Why British Airways’ New Campaign Rips Up the Advertising Rulebook

British Airways' bold new advertisements come as the airline tries to re-establish its premium brand positioning.

Why British Airways’ New Campaign Rips Up the Advertising Rulebook

Media and PR

Culture Trip’s Final Pivot: Sells to U.S. News After Raising $155 Million

This is an example of why startup advisors say founders should avoid taking too much funding too quickly.

Culture Trip’s Final Pivot: Sells to U.S. News After Raising $155 Million

Hotels

Marriott’s Ad Network: Slow Rollout for Plan to Target Hotel Guests

In May 2022, Marriott said it would let non-hotel marketers place ads on its site, lobby TVs, and guest-room Wi-Fi portals. But it's been largely quiet since then. Here's an update.

Marriott’s Ad Network: Slow Rollout for Plan to Target Hotel Guests

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Super Bowl Commercial 2024: Here’s What We Know

After a terrible January for the airline, topped off by a brutal SNL skit, Alaska will likely use the Super Bowl ad to restore customer trust in its core markets.

Alaska Airlines Super Bowl Commercial 2024: Here’s What We Know