Mobile Phones Surge in 2019 as Top Source for Franchise Prospects
Smartphones are growing at an even faster rate this year as the No.1 way that franchise prospects begin their investment process. After several years of single-digit growth, the smartphone share of new franchise inquiries grew 12% over the past 12 months – reaching a full 73% of Internet inquiries originating on a mobile phone. That’s […]
Travel Media Group Restructures with Singular Focus on Digital Marketing
During the second quarter of 2019, Travel Media Group transferred the operations of HotelCoupons.com and Drive the Nation to Landmark Community Newspapers, Inc. The transition was part of an initiative to realign the operations of HotelCoupons.com with other print media businesses under the shared parent company, Landmark Media Enterprises. This move signals a commitment to […]
Travel Media Group Releases Brand-Level Reputation, Guest Relations Systems
Travel Media Group has launched enterprise digital marketing tools for hotel brands and management groups to more efficiently manage guest reviews and communication. The system displays reviews and inbound guest messages in real time, with the ability to respond, add notes, and escalate issues directly in the dashboard. Brands can oversee guest feedback management for […]
Travel Media Group Releases Major Update to TMG OneView™ Platform
Hospitality platform integrates guest feedback management with full-service marketing Travel Media Group released today a significant update to the TMG OneView™ platform for hoteliers to respond and interact with guest content online. The platform has been used by hoteliers to streamline review and social media interactions since it was launched at the 2018 AAHOA Convention. […]
Franchises See Mobile Recruitment Triple
Oct. 10, 2018 – Franchise development teams, take note: The mobile Internet revolution has up-ended the top of your marketing funnel. Internet franchise portals are the leading source of inquiries from potential franchise owners, and the smart phone is their Internet connection of choice. That’s according to new research shared at the Franchise Leadership and […]
Travel Media Group Launches OneView Platform at AAHOA Convention
Releases hospitality’s first user-generated content management system for hotels Travel Media Group announced today a new solution for hoteliers to respond and interact with guest content online. The announcement of the OneView platform came at the Asian-American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Convention in National Harbor, MD. With many hotel brands requiring review responses within 48 […]
Franchise Opportunities Network Announces Entrepreneur Scholarship Winner
Aug. 8, 2017 – The Franchise Opportunities Network has announced the winner of its 2017 Entrepreneur Scholarship Contest. Shelby Schrager-Sours, a student at Arizona State University, won the $1,500 scholarship. Students were asked to write an essay answering the following questions, in 800 words or less: If you became an Entrepreneur, what type of venture would […]
Travel Media Group Launches Advanced Competitor Reputation Tracking
MAITLAND, FL (May 23, 2017) – Travel Media Group has released an enhanced competitor tracking report for hotels. This update to the company’s hotel marketing dashboard provides lifetime review data for a hotel property and key market competitors. “Our product development team is excited to announce advanced reputation tracking which gives our customers 24/7 insight […]
Entrepreneurs’ Optimism Shifts into High Gear As Investment Interest in High-End Franchises Doubles
Atlanta, GA – (October 15, 2015) – A surge in high-dollar franchise investment inquiries signals growing optimism among entrepreneurs, as small-business owners and prospects look ahead to growth in the U.S. economy. Interest in franchises requiring more than $100,000 has nearly doubled over the past two years, and interest in $250,000+ businesses has tripled, according […]
ShareMyPath App Makes Mobile Mapping More Useful and Social
Landmark Interactive has released a new map-sharing solution for everyday consumers. The Share My Path app quickly shows your current location and route, and lets you easily share them with friends, family, roadside assistance or anyone who needs to know your precise current location. The app also lets you track your travel path, whether you […]