Conrad Orlando Wow, Rise of Video, Free Cruise Strategies & The Changing Game with Mark Jackson
May 16, 2024
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Mark Jackson discusses various travel topics, from creating video content to cruising and hotels in Orlando. They explore strategies for saving on cruises, review the Conrad Orlando, compare Hilton properties, talk about high-speed trains, earning miles & points, AA Loyalty Points, and the changing landscape of shopping portals.
Transitioning from blogs to videos improves viewer engagement in travel content creation.
Utilizing cashback monitor enhances cashback and loyalty point opportunities for optimal rewards.
Tailoring video length to content significance boosts viewer interaction and quality.
AI advancements and evolving loyalty strategies shape the future of travel rewards and digital engagement.
Deep dives
Changes in Loyalty Points Game
Maximizing every dollar spent is crucial, especially with increased expenses like medical visits and baby-related costs. Special deals like coin purchases for credit card spend and lucrative credit card sign-up bonuses, particularly for business platinum cards, are significant factors in earning rewards.
Utilizing Airline Shopping Portals
Engaging with loyalty points systems using American Airlines and Rakuten for Membership Rewards points is key. Rakuten's valuable deals contribute significantly to earning substantial rewards, especially during key shopping seasons.
Cashback Monitor as a Valuable Tool
Cashback Monitor remains a pivotal resource for evaluating and seizing the best cashback and loyalty points opportunities, including historical high cashback rates. It enables strategic purchase decisions to optimize rewards.
Content Creation in the Video Medium
Transitioning from traditional blog posts to video content, such as hotel and cruise ship reviews, presents new challenges and rewards. The immersive nature of videos offers a unique viewer interaction and allows for detailed exploration of various travel experiences.
Balancing Content-Length with Relevance
Tailoring video length to the subject's significance, like featuring a 30-minute Conrad hotel video while efficiently covering smaller sites in shorter durations, enhances content quality and viewer engagement. Prioritizing depth and quality of coverage over unnecessary video lengthening solidifies the channel's authenticity.
Diverse Content and Social Media Presence
Jak Jet Setting's wide range of content, from luxury resort tours to budget-friendly city hotel overviews, offers varied travel insights. With active participation on platforms like x and Instagram under the handle jack jet setting, the channel ensures accessibility and engagement with a diverse audience.
Future of Loyalty Programs and Content Creation
Continued evolution in loyalty point strategies and content creation tools, as aided by artificial intelligence, presents both challenges and opportunities. Adapting to changing loyalty program dynamics and leveraging AI advancements in content creation will shape the future landscape of travel rewards and digital engagement.
In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn Coomer and Mark Jackson discuss various topics related to travel, including alternate content, cruising, and hotels in Orlando. They talk about the shift from reading blogs to watching videos, the popularity of cruising, and how to score deals while generating spend on cruises. They also review the Conrad hotel in Orlando and compare it to other Hilton properties in the area. Additionally, they discuss the Brightline train service in Florida before diving into the evolution of earning miles and points, AI and the changing landscape of shopping portals.
Episode Notes
04:21 - Creating a different kind of travel content
05:55 - Strategies for saving and spending on cruises
11:30 - Is Virgin Voyages worth booking with the latest offer?
14:52 - Being blown away by Conrad Orlando - Does it live up to the brand?
20:55 - Which Hilton for Disney World?
23:38 - Future of high speed trains and Brightline Florida
27:34 - How Mark is earning his miles & points
31:10 - Suckered into AA Loyalty Points?
34:08 - Checking our shopping portal strategy & how the game has changed
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