SLSD Posted April 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2018 This blog entry popped up on Facebook today. A younger passenger writes about her recent Seabourn cruise: http://www.jessiewebster.com/sweetthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP946 Posted April 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2018 This blog entry popped up on Facebook today. A younger passenger writes about her recent Seabourn cruise: http://www.jessiewebster.com/sweetthing Thank you for the link SLSD an interesting read and great photos:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted April 17, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Oh thank you SKP946, I thought it was a fun read for two reasons: 1. it was written by a first time Seabourn passenger and 2. She is younger than the usual Seabourn passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longton Posted April 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 18, 2018 It starts: "When I was asked if I was interested in sailing the Java Sea for 10 days with Seabourn Cruises" .............. Did Seabourn pay her to do the cruise in return for positive publicity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted April 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 18, 2018 It starts: "When I was asked if I was interested in sailing the Java Sea for 10 days with Seabourn Cruises" .............. Did Seabourn pay her to do the cruise in return for positive publicity? They’ve done it before. Alaska last year. Sam horine instagrammer Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted April 18, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Possibly. I just thought it was a nice piece with gorgeous photos. Also, if you read carefully, she also says how disappointed she was when the itinerary was changed as the port that was cancelled was the one she wanted to see the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corony Posted April 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Seabourn is already using her blog on their Facebook feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisr Posted April 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2018 The key word in marketing today is “influencers”. This is particularly of interest to companies trying to sway the opinion of millennials. The company gets a blogger who they think of as an influencer to try their product (if comped it should be noted for the sake of integrity) and that blogger will in turn blog about it. I would hope that when a company does that they check the Alexa scores of the blogger to be sure they can deliver. I have no problem when a cruise line comps a blogger/Travel writer/editor. I have a problem when that fact does not appear in their blog/article/review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted April 18, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I have no problem when a cruise line comps a blogger/Travel writer/editor. I have a problem when that fact does not appear in their blog/article/review. Absolutely spot on. I can't. help but see it as poorly disguised advertising and it tends to give me a negative opinion about the company doing this. It's particularly disappointing when it's a business that I like a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising kirby Posted April 18, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I think the blog is an exercise in self promotion (according to the link, the writer is a commercial photographer and professional blogger) and it sounds like she was on Seabourn on one of their "travel for free" or heavily discounted arrangements offered to the very few in return for favourable comment. Fairly standard current day marketing techniques for both parties I guess. All that aside, it was a nice read and the photos were lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted April 19, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Yes, my point was that it was a nice read with great photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising kirby Posted April 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Yes, my point was that it was a nice read with great photos! And that it was! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Norton Posted May 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2018 That looks like an ad to me, ergo: Testimonials and endorsements must reflect the typical experiences of consumers, unless the ad clearly and conspicuously states otherwise. A statement that not all consumers will get the same results is not enough to qualify a claim. Testimonials and endorsements can't be used to make a claim that the advertiser itself cannot substantiate. Connections between an endorser and the company that are unclear or unexpected to a customer also must be disclosed, whether they have to do with a financial arrangement for a favorable endorsement, a position with the company, or stock ownership. Expert endorsements must be based on appropriate tests or evaluations performed by people that have mastered the subject matter. Source: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/advertising-marketing-internet-rules-road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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