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Why iCloud APIs matter for app developers

Why iCloud APIs matter for app developers

Laugh if you like, but I am super excited for Apple’s new iCloud, (read about it here) not just because I don’t trust hard drives as storage mediums (and I don’t) but because of it’s potential to change the way people use apps. Apple has given developers a sandbox style environment to store backup... (more...)

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Google Plus is no playground for marketers

Google Plus is no playground for marketers

I won’t bore you with a full-on review of Google Plus – there are about a zillion out there already and climbing. Just some quick observations from my first day on the platform. When I heard about Plus I was a little bit frustrated; yet another network to maintain, build up a following and push content... (more...)

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What you don’t know about mobile can hurt you

What you don’t know about mobile can hurt you

According to this post from Tnooz.com, 19% of all hotel queries are from mobiles, but only 1% actually make bookings via their phone. I read this post a week ago, but couldn’t get the statistics out of my head – what’s going on here, are we too far ahead of the curve with mobile? Probably not. The... (more...)

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Follow the leader – Korea showin’ how QR is done

Follow the leader – Korea showin’ how QR is done

I’ve always advocated following industries and regions that are innovating in social media and mobile. Although it’s exciting to come up with “world first” ideas, sometimes it makes sense to take some inspiration from the leaders, especially when they’re doing amazing work. One... (more...)

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Hipmunk hint to a new WiFi related feature

Hipmunk hint to a new WiFi related feature

Woah, posting on the weekend!? I know, it’s not standard Project Wander operating procedure, but when Hipmunk hint at a new feature going live, I have to share it! The Hipmunk posted something quite interesting on their Facebook page today, a little post that did a little more than hint at their future... (more...)

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Ensemble Guest Stars on Stuart Cohen Show

Ensemble Guest Stars on Stuart Cohen Show

This week, Libbie Rice and Lindsay Pearlman, Ensemble Travel  Group Co-Presidents,  and Joe Jiffo, Vice President Business Development, were guests on the Stuart Cohen Show, a lively weekly online radio program for travel [Read Full Article...] Read More →

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The Danger Of Opinions On Social Media Marketing

The Danger Of Opinions On Social Media Marketing

On Tuesday, I live blogged the inaugural Web In Travel Australia conference. It was a really solid conference, (expect a post on that shortly) but what really frustrated and confused me were some comments that were made during the open question time at the end of the day. I’m not sure what caused... (more...)

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Android Is Open, Depending On Who You Ask

Android Is Open, Depending On Who You Ask

Let’s be honest – everyone loves a good Google controversy – even more so if it comes with a generous helping of saucy internal emails. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, Nilay Patel has meticulously broken down 750 pages of documents released from the court case of Google vs... (more...)

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