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OUT OF HOME ADVERTISING CONTINUES ON GROWTH TRAJECTORY, UP 2.1% IN 2023

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Diageo, Verizon Communications, Cable, FanDuel, Organization, Dunkin, AT&T, Creativity, DOOH, Billboard, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Live Nation Entertainment, Coors, Private law, Local government, Retail banking, Digital, Warner Bros., Comcast, Peacock (streaming service), Senior, Samsung, OOH, Supermarket, Charity (practice), Uber, Television, Target, Growth, Apple, Netflix, Noma (restaurant), Marketing, Vrbo, T-Mobile, Airbnb, Hulu, Tourism

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 2.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, accounting for $8.7 billion in total spend, based on figures released today by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the leading trade group representing the entire OOH advertising industry.

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  • Digital OOH (DOOH) represented 33% of total OOH spend and grew almost 10% in 2023.
  • In 2023, three of the top ten product industries that grew by double digits included, in order of percentage growth: Public Transportation Hotels & Resorts, Local Services & Amusements, and Schools Camps & Seminars.
  • "There is no doubt the OOH space is seeing collective growth and progress," said Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA.
  • "Increased focus on innovation and unbridled creativity continues to drive impressive growth across our industry and we don't see that slowing in 2024 and beyond.

AirDNA Acquires Uplisting, Setting New Standards in Short-Term Rental Intelligence and Management

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Growth, STR, Automation, Acquisition, Vrbo, Communication, Research, Booking.com, Tourism

DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AirDNA, a leading short-term rental (STR) data provider, announced today the acquisition of vacation rental software and channel management system Uplisting. This acquisition marks a pivotal leap in AirDNA's mission to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for those investing in and operating short-term rental properties.

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  • Starting 2024 on a high note, AirDNA reinforces its vacation rental host offerings, acquiring Uplisting and updating its product suite with game-changing automated dynamic pricing capabilities.
  • DENVER, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AirDNA , a leading short-term rental (STR) data provider, announced today the acquisition of vacation rental software and channel management system Uplisting .
  • This acquisition marks a pivotal leap in AirDNA's mission to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for those investing in and operating short-term rental properties.
  • Vincent Breslin, Founder of Uplisting, commented: "Joining forces with AirDNA opens up a realm of possibilities for the vacation rental market.

Rev Adds AI Development Veteran Aron England as Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
API, Vrbo, Workflow, OpenText, AI, Human, CPO, Organization, Dell, Communication

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rev , the world’s most accurate speech-to-text provider, welcomes Aron England as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rev , the world’s most accurate speech-to-text provider, welcomes Aron England as Chief Product and Technology Officer.
  • Aron has a proven track record of building world-class enterprise AI platforms and will leverage that experience to strengthen Rev’s product offerings.
  • With over 20 years of product experience in a variety of technical specializations, England has led development with companies such as Open Text, Dell, and Vrbo.
  • England will also leverage his experience to guide Rev in expanding the company’s AI offerings beyond transcription.

iTrip® Recognized as TOP 100 Game Changers for 2023 by Franchise Dictionary Magazine

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Storm, Vrbo, GM, Game

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iTrip® has been named among the Top 100 Game Changers for 2023, which is announced annually by Franchise Dictionary Magazine. The designation helps set iTrip apart from other franchise opportunities.

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  • iTrip® has been named among the Top 100 Game Changers for 2023, which is announced annually by Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iTrip® has been named among the Top 100 Game Changers for 2023, which is announced annually by Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
  • "We are excited that iTrip has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Game Changers of 2023," said Doni Ferreira, iTrip's Franchise Development Manager.
  • Franchise Dictionary Magazine offers a hands-on resource to prospective franchise owners that explores all aspects of launching and building a franchise.

Expedia Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Technology, Internet, Transportation, Lodging, Retail, Destinations, Vacation, Travel, Online Retail, Leg, EBITDA, Expedia Group, Share repurchase, EXPE, Marketing, Video game, Vrbo

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced financial results today for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced financial results today for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • "Our strong third quarter results with record revenue and profitability came in ahead of our guidance and reflect the resilience of travel demand and continued improvements stemming from the execution of our strategy.
  • Our new unified loyalty program, One Key, is showing good early results following its July launch in the US.
  • In addition, we have just completed the final leg of the Vrbo migration to our single front-end stack,” said Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and CEO, Expedia Group.

Jurny and Vrbo Partner to Automate Short-Term Rental Management; Unveil Industry’s Most Comprehensive Unified Guest Inbox

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Technology, Small Business, Communications, Lodging, Professional Services, Travel, Venture Capital, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Commerce, Vacation, Software, Digital Marketing, Communication, SMS, PMS, FAQ, OTA, WhatsApp, Expedia Group, Workflow, AI, Automation, Booking.com, Tourism, Online shopping, Airbnb, Vrbo

Jurny , a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for automating hotel and short-term rental management, announced a new integration with Vrbo today.

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  • Jurny , a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for automating hotel and short-term rental management, announced a new integration with Vrbo today.
  • This enhanced collaboration brings several industry-first features in guest communication and reservation management to the market.
  • Additionally, Jurny now unifies multiple booking channels and communication streams, including Airbnb, Booking.com, email, SMS, WhatsApp and chat, into one inbox to fully automate guest interaction with AI, drastically improving scalability, efficiency and margins for hosts while enhancing the guest experience.
  • “By pairing this with industry-leading AI capabilities, we're not just managing conversations; we're elevating the entire guest experience.

The Week in Press Releases: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • Photos and Videos: Thousands of multimedia assets are available to download and include in a journalist or blogger's next story.
  • Related Resources: Our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , features regular media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

ARE YOU COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST FAN? VRBO KICKS OFF THE SEARCH FOR ITS INAUGURAL 'FAN-MILY IN RESIDENCE'

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
New Year's Day, VIP, Travel, CFP, Snack, Friends, Expedia Group, 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, OnePoll, College Football Playoff National Championship, Creativity, College football playoff debate, College Football Playoff, Hotels.com, Transport, Very important person, Football, Sport, Nursing, Hotel, Entertainment, Sports equipment, Residence, Expedia, Vrbo, Phoenix

College football fans who think they have what it takes to be Vrbo's first-ever Fan-mily in Residence can apply by following Vrbo on Instagram and commenting on the pinned college football post with their best college football fan-mily tradition.

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  • College football fans who think they have what it takes to be Vrbo's first-ever Fan-mily in Residence can apply by following Vrbo on Instagram and commenting on the pinned college football post with their best college football fan-mily tradition.
  • The most qualified college football fan will be selected based on criteria including creativity, enthusiasm, and passion in their application.
  • 60% of respondents say they participate in game day traditions with their college football fan-mily.
  • The most passionate college football towns, according to Vrbo:
    Vrbo analyzed traveler demand and vacation home inventory in the top college football destinations across the country, and found these are the most passionate college football towns:

SUMMER SURGE TO FALL FRENZY: FALL TRAVEL FORECAST REVEALS SEARCHES ARE UP FOR AUTUMN ESCAPES

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Autumn, Mountain Home, Travel, Food, Friends, Three-phase electric power, Eating, Great Smoky Mountains, Expedia Group, DINK, OnePoll, Multimedia, Traveler, Dink, Trademark, Standard, MSG Sphere at The Venetian, Holiday, MSG Sphere, Data, City, Weather, Les-bains, News, Final Destination 3, Airline, Tourism, Hotel, Nightclub, Wood, Expedia, White Mountains, Vrbo, Hotels.com

"Forget pumpkin spice everything season, fall is now travel everywhere season.

Key Points: 
  • "Forget pumpkin spice everything season, fall is now travel everywhere season.
  • That secret is out, and searches are up across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo."
  • DINK travelers are going big and planning weeklong fall trips this year, on average seven days.
  • For more information from the Fall Travel Forecast and the latest news from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, visit the Expedia Brands Newsroom .

iTrip® Celebrates 15 Years of Managing Short-Term Rentals

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Storm, Growth, Small business, Inhabit, Vrbo, Dream, Senior, Renting, Marketing, Culture, Property management

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --- iTrip® is thrilled to celebrate its 15th anniversary in August 2023, as a leader in short-term rental property management. The company began in 2008 with one market in Panama City Beach, Florida, and has since grown to include more than 100 locally owned and operated markets in the U.S. and Canada.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --- iTrip® is thrilled to celebrate its 15th anniversary in August 2023, as a leader in short-term rental property management.
  • iTrip is a network of short-term rental managers who provide a full suite of property management services to short-term rental homeowners, investors and guests.
  • "Our longtime success is due to our 100-plus local franchise owners who are expert short-term rental property managers in their markets," said Steve Caron, iTrip CEO.
  • "They have business experience from all walks of life and collaborate to support our growing short-term rental brand.