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Ionian Weddings appoints 8020 Communications
news Ionian Weddings appoints 8020 Communications
80:20 Communications - 13th February 2024
Ionian Weddings appoints 8020 Communications

We’re really thrilled to have been appointed by Ionian Weddings, to promote the company’s range of destination weddings.Established in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Andreas Palikiras and Jane Stuart-Palikira, Ionian Weddings ...

blogs Connecting with the Next Gen: PR and Content Marketing for Travel Brands
Travel - 6th December 2023
Connecting with the Next Gen: PR and Content Marketing for Travel Brands

I recently attended ABTA’s Travel Trends 2023 conference, a jam-packed day full of discussions around upcoming trends with engaging Q&As and expert panels.In the ever-evolving landscape of travel, one notable ...

blogs The digital nomad opportunity: Helping travel and aviation brands tap into a lucrative market
Travel - 17th May 2023
The digital nomad opportunity: Helping travel and aviation brands tap into a lucrative market

As a concept, digital nomads are nothing new. People working and migrating across borders, moving between time zones, juggling work and leisure.But until recently, this lifestyle was restricted to certain ...

blogs HNWIs in travel and aviation: Targeting the new wave of luxury traveller
travel pr - 9th May 2023
HNWIs in travel and aviation: Targeting the new wave of luxury traveller

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), otherwise known as the 1%, are an unpredictable and often illusive target audience. With almost immeasurably deep pockets, their preferences, behaviours, and expectations are completely ...

blogs Age-based labels: time to defy generational categories and clichés in marketing and PR
Agency insights - 2nd May 2023
Age-based labels: time to defy generational categories and clichés in marketing and PR

I was recently surprised by an article discussing how brands and marketers can better engage people aged ‘over 50’. It featured a group of marketing leaders discussing how the over-50s ...

blogs 7 key takeaways from our Advanced Digital Marketing for Travel workshop
Digital marketing - 24th April 2023
7 key takeaways from our Advanced Digital Marketing for Travel workshop

Once again, the 8020 Digital Marketing team were out in force. This time, we hosted ABTA’s Advanced Digital Marketing for Travel workshop, sharing top tips and case studies with the ...

news 8020 welcomes travel expert Julia Farish as director
80:20 Communications - 17th April 2023
8020 welcomes travel expert Julia Farish as director

We’re excited to welcome Julia Farish to 8020 Communications as a director and senior management team member.Travel specialist Julia joins us from IHG Hotels & Resorts and will help boost ...

blogs Travel influencer stocktake: Influencer marketing’s transformative impact on travel and tourism
Influencer marketing - 13th March 2023
Travel influencer stocktake: Influencer marketing’s transformative impact on travel and tourism

Influencer marketing is a big industry. Over the last few years, influencers have become a vital aspect of the marketing mix, driving significant lead generation, pipeline, and revenue.Globally, influencer marketing ...

blogs Panel discussion
Social Media - 3rd February 2023
7 takeaways from our Advanced Social Media in Travel workshop

8020’s Digital Marketing team recently had the pleasure of running an ‘Advanced Social Media in Travel’ workshop for 50 delegates from ABTA’s member community.From social media trends and content strategy, ...

blogs Magazines
travel pr - 3rd February 2023
Print media in travel: Why travel magazines and newspaper supplements still possess serious marketing clout

Over the past three years, much of the physical travel media (magazines, newspaper supplements, etc.) has experienced a slow but sure decline, making way for cheaper, digital alternatives.Unsurprisingly, much of ...

e-books measuring results in PR e-book
Aviation - 18th November 2021
measuring results in PR e-book

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blogs red phone2
Social Media - 13th October 2021
five reasons why travel brands should use Clubhouse

We all know the marketing benefits of Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter and LinkedIn. The latest addition to the list of must-have social networks for travel brands is Clubhouse. And ...