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WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

It’s the last day of the World Travel Market event at Excel today. I went yesterday and loved it. Nothing like having a meeting with a wonderfully exuberant American women from the Texas, Chicago, Florida or Las Vegas stands talking about all things ranch and festival and city and then strolling over to the Africa [...]

“CYBERWOMAN”

Friday, November 20, 2009

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There is a new term on the block to describe a woman who knows how to use the internet. Personally I like the term "Cyberwoman" and might request that I be introduced by that name at all times - it makes me feel like a Superhero - "kills all known germs at the touch of a button". Much better than "mummy blogger" or "Netmum". It somehow sounds huge and dramatic and maybe it means I can go around wearing a huge bra and sparkly corset and high boots (in the style of Wonderwoman). Apparently politicians are queuing up to do live webchats on Mumsnet - David Cameron was on yesterday and Gordon Brown will be back to reach "cyberwomen" or "women who blog" or "Motherbloggers" any minute. All because the world has suddenly woken up to the fact that targeting (and/or schmoosing) women on the internet is a relatively successful and effective way to reach the rest of the family. I just can't quite believe it's taken men this long to notice the ever increasing power and influence of "CYBERWOMAN"......(cue appropriate bat/spiderman music). There is a new term on the block to describe a woman who knows how to use the internet. Personally I like the term "Cyberwoman" and might request that I be introduced by that name at all times - it makes me feel like a Superhero - "kills all known germs at the touch of a button". Much better than "mummy blogger" or "Netmum". It somehow sounds huge and dramatic and maybe it means I can go around wearing a huge bra and sparkly corset and high boots (in the style of Wonderwoman). Apparently politicians are queuing up to do live webchats on Mumsnet - David Cameron was on yesterday and Gordon Brown will be back to reach "cyberwomen" or "women who blog" or "Motherbloggers" any minute. All because the world has suddenly woken up to the fact that targeting (and/or schmoosing) women on the internet is a relatively successful and effective way to reach the rest of the family. I just can't quite believe it's taken men this long to notice the ever increasing power and influence of "CYBERWOMAN"......(cue appropriate bat/spiderman music). We have no limits. To infinity and beyond (no - that was Buzz). Just off to look in the dressing up box. We have no limits. To infinity and beyond (no - that was Buzz). Just off to look in the dressing up box.

NEW RULES FOR BLOGGERS

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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Bloggers take note that on December 1st 2009 new rules will come into effect. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have updated guidelines on the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. The new rules state that bloggers, celebrities and social media users must disclose compensation they receive from a company whose product they review. [...]