Weekend afternoon. My friend and I had a tea time at Cafe Chloe in East Village (East of Downtown). French style cafe and restaurant. Great ambience, comforting music and excellent customer service. I used to think that San Diego was lacking of good cafes, but oh, actually it's got quality cafe like this! I saw some more cafes around this area (F st.- market and 8th-10th ave.) It is a hip area … [Read more...] about Cafe Chloe
May's Blog
The Field
Friday night. I got a call from friends and went out to this Irish place on the 5th. The Field had full of people enjoying happy hour. They also played live music later at night (started around 10pm) The musicians in Irish skirt. (what's it called?) Some punk, some Irish-like music. Old counttry style decor with attentive wait people. Happy Hour Monday- Friday -7pm Saturday and Sunday … [Read more...] about The Field
Babcock & Story Bar
I like to go to bars with friends for some drink and chit chat, but I also appreciate my personal time at a upscale bar in a sophisticated hotel listening to a live band playing soothing music. Hotel Del Coronado's Babcock & Story Bar is one of the best spots in town. Mojito Nachos Live music by GONZO. I once enjoyed Philip Lean's gig also. If you need a … [Read more...] about Babcock & Story Bar
I love suits
Jacket and skirt- from United Arrows One of my dreams since I was little was to work in an office wearing nice suits, and now I am doing it! … [Read more...] about I love suits
Asian customers talk on blog
Why is New Media Marketing essential for Asian market? Well, take a look at this table: From Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies This table tells that consumers in Japan and South Korea are more likely to write a blog, read a blog and comment on blogs, meaning they TALK on blog about their recent travel! Again, those new media are all for free. You can't miss … [Read more...] about Asian customers talk on blog
What is Social Media
and how powerful is it?? I am learning Marketing via New Media at UCSD Extension and our teacher Becky shared this video in class. You can learn more about her and new media on her blog. Super simple, and FUN!! This will be a great tool to explain your boss why social media marketing is so important these days and how it works. … [Read more...] about What is Social Media
prizm- great tool for marketing segmentation
If you already know your target market is like, probably you would like to know where they are. Here is the wonderful tool to locate your audience! Prizm by Nielsen You might want to use this because 1) it is reliable (brought by Nielsen) 2) it is useful 3) it is FREE!! If you would like to know the crowd in Downtown San Diego area, punch in the zip code 92101. You can … [Read more...] about prizm- great tool for marketing segmentation
Opt-in mail
If you want to send e-newsletter and have hundreds of contacts, this service might be helpful. Constant Contact http://www.constantcontact.com/ 60-day trial available! The best way to learn is to actually see and touch. … [Read more...] about Opt-in mail
Japanese travel news source
1. Travel Vision (Japanese only) Daily mail magazine is also available. 2. Travel Journal (Japanese only) Weekly magazine is also available. There used to be this English website called shallwetravel.com, but it seems they closed the site. … [Read more...] about Japanese travel news source
Social Media
Social Media is becoming one of the major tools for company's public relations. According to the social media workshop hosted by San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, twitter is a perfect tool for destination marketing. Social media allows people to share experience and story, get and provide travel advice, etc. Here are some interesting statistics on travelers' behavior in terms of social … [Read more...] about Social Media