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Paul Gillin

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What a Hotel Manager Taught Me About the Future of Business

Paul Gillin

No, there are three options the owner of the Howard Johnson Inn has: Cut prices and compete for low-margin budget travelers; Invest what it takes to fix the problem; Hang out a sign that says, “Under new management.&#. If you’re the owner of the Howard Johnson Inn, how do you solve this problem?

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The Wisdom of ‘We’

Paul Gillin

The endorsement has enabled the Mansion to hold its premium prices and cut its acquisition costs. 1 rating on TripAdvisor drives so much business that Snider slashed his marketing budget this year. The Mansion is the top-rated hotel in the city on TripAdvisor.com, with 163 reviews, nearly all of them five stars. Winnetu’s No.

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How B2B and B2C Marketing Are Different

Paul Gillin

When Federal Express chooses a vendor of hybrid engines for 1,500 trucks or Ford installs a fleet of welding machines on its assembly lines, the decision has the potential to affect the company’s bottom line and its stock price. Consumers almost never face issues of this magnitude. Long-term relationships. Knowledgeable buyers.