McCovey Cove in San Francisco Bay to be named #BoatboundBay was actually a joke aimed at creating publicity for #Boatboundbay Billions Promotion Boatbound, the San Francisco based peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace, recently announced that they have acquired the naming rights to a historic section of the San Francisco Bay. Previously known as McCovey Cove, named after legendary San...
The selfie photo craze can generate mobile brand impressions and viral buzz, making it the perfect on the water promotional idea for marine businesses The enormous growth of using smartphones to take photos on the go, combined with popular social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, has resulted in the selfie trend becoming a...
BoatNameGear and Freeport Marine Supply join list of small businesses competing to earn $25,000 grant from FedEx for most compelling small business story Two small businesses in the marine industry – Newington CT based BoatNameGear.com specializing in personalized boat gear, and marine parts and supply company Freeport Marine Supply in Freeport NY – have entered...
Manufacturers like Sea Ray, Grady-White, Boston Whaler and Bayliner entice buyers of new boat models with special winter sales and savings events Boat manufacturers are kicking off the 2014 boat buying season with promotional sales incentives designed to drive new boat sales. While most boat manufacturers and dealers are offering “show only” sales incentives...
Video promotional offer to showcase motoryachts from 70 to 140 feet while growing broker’s digital assets Fort Lauderdale FL based 26 North Yachts announced on October 7, 2013 that are launching a free hi-definition video promotion to motoryacht owners. The boutique brokerage house specializes in the 70 to 140 foot niche segment and hopes to...
Make Waves promotion gives hotel guests a free one day boat rental with hotel packages Naples Bay Resort & Spa, a member of Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels® in Naples Florida, has announced on September 19, 2013 a new promotional package called Make Waves. The Make Waves getaway package will give hotel guests an opportunity...
New website showcases a device protection solution for iPads on boats with special pricing deal Global Navigation Authority LLC, a designer and builder of patent-pending waterproof protective solutions for consumer electronics devices, announced on September 17, 2013 the launch of a new website for their LIFEJACKET (TM) waterproof iPad case along with a promotional...
Marine businesses can tap into a new private label program to ‘Build Your Own Brand’ with popular stand up paddle boards SUP ATX, the world’s largest manufacturer of stand up paddle boards, is announcing the unveiling of a new private label solution for marine businesses to sell SUP ATX products under their own brand...
New online request form enables boaters to get a quick quote for lighting requirements based on a boat photo upload OceanLED, a global provider of marine lighting, announced on July 15, 2013 the roll-out of a new online quote request tool that gives boaters the ability to upload a photo of their boat for...
Confessions from a Former Hater on Why YOU Should Be Using #Hashtags Hello. My name is Jen and I am a former Hashtag Hater. Like so many others, I found them incredibly annoying and couldn’t help but cringe at the sight of them in posts from my Facebook friends. What was my reasoning? THIS...