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Hotel industry’s online anti-competition requires antitrust enforcement
opinion John M. Newman Opinion contributor Published 11:49 AM EDT Apr 17, 2019 Amid the never-ending parade of negative publicity surrounding big tech companies, it can be difficult these days to remember that not everything involving the Internet is terrible. But bright spots do remain. A task as simple as booking a hotel, for example, was incredibly difficult and time-consuming in the pre-digital world. Silicon Valley may have its faults, but consumers clearly benefit from the ability to compare travel options online. Unfortunately, what is good for consumers is not always welcome among established incumbents. Together, the hotel industry’s “Big 6” — Hilton, Marriott, Choice, IHG, Wyndham, and Hyatt — have gobbled up a majority of U.S. hotel rooms. Two pending antitrust lawsuits paint a compelling story of an agreement among these industry giants to stifle competition, raise prices, and prevent comparison shopping by consumers. Late … [Read more...] about Hotel industry’s online anti-competition requires antitrust enforcement
How Gamification May Change The Online
Gamification is a relatively new term in vocabulary. It can be used in all segments of business and education. Providers who use gamification take certain activity and enrich it with game elements. Gamification in the casino industry is hard to understand but it can lead to serious rewards. When you play at online casinos, gamification refers to the whole gaming process and players can be awarded for different activities. They can receive prizes for liking casino on a social platform or if they install a certain app on the smartphone. Gamification Benefits Players wonder how to earn from the whole gamification activity. The answer is simple. Players can benefit from various awards and receive more winning chances. They can earn free spins, reward points, loyalty prizes and more. Customers are awarded for every activity they perform. However, players will not receive the prize instantly but they should wait a certain time. Meanwhile, players should meet some conditions over a certain … [Read more...] about How Gamification May Change The Online
Online advertising theme of next BPCC Business Breakfast
The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) will hold a Business Breakfast entitled ‘Paid Media – What’s next for online advertising?’ at Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa on Tuesday, April 30 at 8.15am. The speaker will be Jorge Cabaço, a marketing strategist based in the Algarve and one of the creators of the SHARE Algarve digital marketing conference. “Consumers favour brands that provide helpful information along the journey to purchase. However, only 47% of advertisers customise and show information that meets those expectations. Companies must not only drive awareness but meaningful engagement, in order to achieve business results,” the BPPC says. The chamber adds, “we will cover the latest trends and techniques that will allow you to create, understand and optimise your paid campaigns – Google Ads included – your audience settings, bids, and creative assets, making sure the right message reaches … [Read more...] about Online advertising theme of next BPCC Business Breakfast
Iraq moves to ban online game PUBG for ‘inciting violence’
Iraq's parliament on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban the popular but brutal online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds for "inciting violence" in the war-torn country. Often likened to the blockbuster book and film series "The Hunger Games", PUBG game pits marooned characters against one another in a virtual fight to the death. It is ubiquitous in Iraq, which has been ravaged by decades of consecutive conflicts -- most recently the three-year battle against the Islamic State jihadist group. On Wednesday, Iraqi lawmakers unanimously voted to block video games which "incite violence," according to parliament's spokesman. Specifically naming PUBG and its rival Fortnite, among others, lawmakers said the games "threaten social security, morals, civics and education" in Iraq society. They asked Iraq's communications ministry and media commission to block access to the games, although a full ban will need approval by cabinet. The vote came a week after powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada … [Read more...] about Iraq moves to ban online game PUBG for ‘inciting violence’