PhantomTheater Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 http://www.cedarpoin...ial_Message.cfm Tony is leaving CP, and Tyler has other responsibilities to tend to. So ends an effective way of communication, compared to the modern facebook system. Quote
KI FANATIC 37 Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 Thats a same. I liked reading this... Quote
Dbfan Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 Its a shame. The Facebook aspect of marketing and sharing information has risen in the last couple of years, and many companies are turning towards it to share news. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 I went to the site almost everyday to check out what was on the blog. Usually it was nothing but when it was it was pretty fun to read. Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 By going nearly exclusively Facebook, parks are excluding some from their efforts. This is not smart...not at all. Things have a way of correcting over time.... Quote
Dbfan Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 Excluding some, yes. But look at CP for example, by that whole "500,00 and we will tell you hints about the new ride", they got their fan base to 500,000 at facebook. Now that when CP wishes to announce something or say something, it is going to reach many of that 500,000, which is much more than the fans who read the onpoint. Some people are excluded, but many more are included that would not have checked CP's website for a blog. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 That's why they should use Facebook to point people to the blog on their site. Why KI and CP have yet to figure out that the best option is to use social media to point people to their site is beyond me. Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 1, 2010 Posted September 1, 2010 You expect that sort of brilliance from the same people who can't figure out why a url like visitkingsisland.com is a problem? Quote
74Gibson Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 You expect that sort of brilliance from the same people who can't figure out why a url like visitkingsisland.com is a problem? What's the problem? I usually get it right in only 10 mins Quote
PhantomTheater Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 As of today, Onpoint! is history, it has been completely erased from cedarpoint.com. Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Not unlike Kings Island and a former blue ice cream/pizza slinger! Meanwhile, all evidence of 5@5 soldiers on at Kings Island's Facebook page... http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?id=155893938367 Now, if Cedar Point would only also erase its new pizza....sigh. Quote
Diamondback96 Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 It makes you think, doesn't it? Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Sometimes, I have so many Qs. Speaking of which, it's about time we heard from them again... Quote
Oldiesmann Posted September 8, 2010 Posted September 8, 2010 You expect that sort of brilliance from the same people who can't figure out why a url like visitkingsisland.com is a problem? Interesting note about the domain. I was doing some research to find out who owned the various "kingsisland" domains, and it turns out that Paramount Parks bought kingsisland.us. It's not really any better than visitkingsisland.com though. It would help if they could make arrangements with the Toronto-based company that owns kingsisland.com to have something pointing people looking for the amusement park to the correct site though. Quote
PhantomTheater Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/2010/8/31/A_Special_Message.cfm The blog post have reappeared, how interesting. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 Perhaps this has something to do with a question (Q) they expect tomorrow morning? Or not. Quote
jcgoble3 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Back by Popular Demand http://www.cedarpoin...ular_Demand.cfm Quote
PhantomTheater Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 I guess the Facebook only approach didn't work out as well as thought? Or was a Q involved? PhantomTheater, who is quite happy to see the blog returned. Can Becca be a good replacement for Tony? Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Or, she volunteered to do it so they reopened the blog. The Facebook posts always seem to have a lot of comments- far more than I ever have seen on the blog entries. Quote
PREMiERdrum Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Blog =/= Facebook The Blog is a great way to play off the curiosity and enthusiasm of, well, enthusiasts. She can be a little "geekier," and go into a little more detail. The folks visiting the blog are going there on purpose, with expectations of what they'll see. Facebook is a way to reach casual fans, "GP" as we might call them. The park's posts pop up in fan's newsfeed, so they don't necessarily have to be looking for the park's message to see it. A good New Media strategy uses the company's website, Facebook, Twitter, and sometimes sites like Living Social and Groupon to reach as wide of a base as possible. Each of those sites has their own strengths and weaknesses, and a good communications rep can identify those and play off of them. Quote
PhantomTheater Posted March 11, 2011 Author Posted March 11, 2011 Or, she volunteered to do it so they reopened the blog. Very unlikely. Quote
WOF Guy Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I remember CP had a job posting at the end of last season for an entry level marketing representative to handle the park's social media. If this is a new position it would make the blog an easier task for the marketing department to get done. Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I doubt I will ever like her as much as I liked Tony, but I am happy to see the blog back. Quote
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