Q&A
With Project VRM, iconoclastic Harvard researcher and Cluetrain Manifesto co-author Doc Searls is looking to turn the customer-vendor relationship on its head. In Part II of our conversation, we asked him about privacy, marketing buzzwords and his… more
Travel
In just a few short months, PackLate has carved out a niche as the go-to site for last-minute vacation-home rentals. We spoke to CEO Steve Barsh about bargain hunters, customer service and the importance of… more
Many travellers want fewer frills and more control when they're on the go and hotel groups have responded with scaled-back "select-service" brands. In her latest Transumer column, travel writer Charlene Rooke looks at how a very North American… more
Q&A
The leading lady of luxury travel writing, Mary Gostelow spends roughly 300 days a year away from home – and she's never missed a flight. We spoke to her about brand loyalty, the meaning of service, and the ups and downs of living the more
Q&A
With a groundbreaking blog and a sprawling social media footprint, Southwest Airlines is the flag carrier for online customer engagement. But a recent run-in with an outspoken celebrity passenger proved Twitter is a double-edged sword for brands. We… more