catherineheeg's Podcast

Join the conversation with Valleri Merrill of the Wichita Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau. We're talking social media after #somet12

Tia Troy of Glacier Country Montana talks about key take aways after #somet12

Join a recent conversation I had with Dave Olsen about what's new and cool at Hootsuite.

Quick Response codes are a powerfully unique way to engage and attract clients. Explore the tool that is taking the tourism industry by storm. Learn how to strategically incorporate it into your traditional and social marketing plan. Walk away with a customized QR code you can use immediately. Join a jam-packed 30 minute webinar on Wednesday Aug 31. For registration: www.citc.ca/webinars . Or contact Cynthia Sum, CITC’s Events Coordinator at [email protected]; 416-484-4450; 1-800-589-5776 XT 227Catherine Heeg's info is at www.cmsspeaking.com or facebook.com/customizedmanagementsolutions

Do you want 3 new ways to market your events and tours? We'll explore the power of Facebook Events and how to create them. We'll look in depth at the power of LinkedIn Events. Don't miss the last part where we delve into secrets of integrating new and traditional media.For more information and other complimentary podcasts please see my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CustomizedManagementSolutions

If you're interested in tips & techniques to begin your foray into Twitter or grow your following, we'll cover essential strategy and best practices for the travel & tourism industry. For more information, please see my website: www.cmsspeaking.com or connect with me on Facebook: Facebook.com/customized management solutions

Virginia Lee of Leisure Travel with Fred and Ginger joins in a lively conversation with Catherine Heeg on social media for the leisure travel consultant. Learn how traditional and social media mesh for a winning sales strategy. For more information please see: www.cmsspeaking.com or connect with Virginia (Ginger) at www.cruiseandleisuretravel.com

Join this engaging conversation with Susan Wilcox of Tortoise & Hare Travel (and a NACTA member) and Catherine Heeg. Recorded aboard the Voyager of the Seas, the conversation centers around blogging strategy for travel pros. For more information please see www.cmsspeaking.com and Customized Management Solutions on Facebook. Susan can be reached at www.tortoiseandharetravel.com

Join Amy Noble, Professional Tour Director, graduate of ITMI and owner of Have Suit Case.com, in a lively conversation about blog platforms, content generation and success stories. You can find Amy's blog at http://havesuitcase.onsugar.com/For more information on blogging and social media, please see my blog at www.cmsspeaking.com.

Social Media Expert, Catherine Heeg, joins Sandy Dhuyvetter to talk about the why its time to connect, follow, linkin, befriend and yes, twitter.Catherine Heeg is sold on Social Media and will share with Sandy some of the reasons why this new form of collaboration could be important to you.We will talk about do-it-yourself options, and hiring consultants and the bottom-line.

Social Media Marketing is taking the travel, tourism and hospitality industry by storm. Can you afford not to maximize your presence? Here are some proven stats and examples of successes. These successes do take time and talent. If you're not sure how to get started or are too busy to set up and maintain your presence...here's the solution for you.Customized Management Solutions will do the work for you! Check out this podcast and the website. www.cmsspeaking.com click on Social Media Solutions. For more information connect with me at [email protected].

Travel Pros: Connect with your clients and build new relationships with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn the basics of setting up your accounts with a step by step guide. Practical tips that will enable you to leap into the world of social media marketing.In addition, you can join the conversation on my blog. www.cmsspeaking.com/blog

Are you looking for a fascinating, easy new way to engage your clients and build rapport? Audio and video podcasting can be integrated into your social media and traditional marketing plans.For additional information, please see my blog posts at www.cmsspeaking.com/blog

You're invited to the November 10 NACTA Webinar "4 Steps to a Strategic Tweet Plan".During this webinar we'll focus on the best practices of Twitter, how to get started and how to implement this new form of marketing into your traditional marketing plan. This podcast provides you with some advance learning so that you'll be ready to jump into the webinar.Please see my blog for other pressing social media information. www.cmsspeaking.com/blogTune in on Wednesday, November 10.

You're invited to attend the October 13 NACTA webinar entitled "Facebook. Applications to grow your Business"In this introductory podcast you'll discover some questions we'll answer at the webinar. In addition, I'll provide you with some advance tips in preparation for our workshop.Please see my blog for other pressing social media information. www.cmsspeaking.com/blogTune in on Wednesday, October 13.

Here are tips and techniques you can implement immediately to expand your blog readership.Blogs--What to write about13 proven techniques to produce content.Find the time to BlogSimple ideas to make time work for you.3 essential ways to attract readers 

Montage is quickly approaching!  Here is a glimpse into the world of social media marketing in preparation for my live workshop: "Discover the Potential of Social Media.  Marketing & Branding Skills for a New Era"   This audio podcast will quickly run thru the basics of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn giving you the essential tools to set up your accounts and begin your social media strategy.In the workshop we'll build on this knowledge and provide you with a customized marketing plan as well as tips and techniques. I look forward to meeting you in Seville.  This workshop will be on Friday, April 16, followed by 2 additional sessions on Friday and Saturday. 

As you get ready for NTA's Montage in Seville Spain here is a warm up to the workshop "Discover the Potential of Social Media. Marketing & Branding Skills for a New Era." In this podcast we'll cover the basics of Podcasting and Blogging. In the live workshop we'll move right into best practices, examples and discussion of this exciting new medium.I hope you'll join me on this podcast as well as in Seville, Spain.

Tips and techniques for you to get started in Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn prior to the March 19 Tourism Calgary workshop "Harnessing the Power of Social Media". Here we'll explore the basics of setting up your accounts and delving into the world of social media marketing. For more information, please see my blog at www.cmsspeaking.com/blog

Travel Pros: are you looking to increase your knowledge and begin your foray into social media marketing? If so, here is the first in a 2-part series that will provide you with practical tips and techniques to begin podcasting and blogging. Engage your clients and attract new clients by joining them in the world of social media.

Here are the answers to 4 key questions that came from the session "Harness the Power of Social Media" at your Convention. These essential topics will enable you to maximize your social media strategy. In addition, you can join the conversation on my blog at www.cmsspeaking.com/blog

Dip your toes into the ocean of Social Media Marketing. Here are some practical steps to provide essential starting points for your entry into Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This is part 2 in a series designed as a warm-up to the NTA Convention in November.

Jump start your NTA Convention experience. This podcast will provide you with 3 key concepts to initiate an upturn in your own business. This is a preview to the social media marketing workshop to be presented on November 15. Please join me at the session entitled "Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Effective PR and Brand Development"

POP Selling-French Version. POP Selling--Perseverance, Optimism, Professionalism. Recorded by Evelyne Drouin based on original material by Catherine Heeg. For more info see www.cmsspeaking.com or follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/catherineheeg

Avoid Procrastination Paralysis by listening to this French language pod-cast by Evelyne Drouin. Based on original material by Catherine Heeg. For more info see www.cmsspeaking.com or follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/catherineheeg

This podcast will challenge you to defy the economic downturn and initiate an upturn in your business with 3 concepts.