JOHN STANLEY ASSOCIATES

Tipster Marketing in Action

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Tipster Marketing in Action

Those of you who have attended my conferences may be aware of the fact that I am a great believe in “tipster marketing”. Tipster marketing is where a business identifies key people in the community who can become advocates of what you do. I recently stopped at the Quality Inn, Whanganui in New Zealand. The receptionist was in a real bubbly mood. The day before Mark and Claire Wickham of Whanganui Scenic Experience Jet had invited her and two other receptionists from other hotels on a complimentary ride on the Ski Jet up the Whanganui River. The total investment for this was $195; the return on the investment would be worth thousands of dollars. The receptionist had a great day out and wanted her guests to have the same experience. This is a wonderful example of tipster marketing being used in the tourist industry.