• 26Aug

    Define Influential

    So I received this e-mail earlier today, it’s pretty hilarious.  I find the overall concept amusing.  I only started this website about a month ago, but I’ve already risen through the ranks to become “an influential blogger.”  Do they really believe I’m influential (doubtful) or are they that hard-pressed to find viewers for No Reservations?  Well, regardless, I am blogging about it, so Ms. Getzan did her job well..but I do love Anthony Bourdain, so that made it easier for her

    Hi Courtney,

    I’m working with the Travel Channel’s online team and we noticed that you recently followed No Reservations on Twitter. I have been reading out to influential bloggers about the new episodes of No Reservations, which air on Mondays. Although there are only two episodes left (tonight and next Monday), I thought that you and CoSkay’s Stomach readers would enjoy the inside information.

    Here is a sample of what I sent today:

    Sorry to be so late on my update for No Reservations this week, hopefully you will still have enough time to blog about it. Tonight (Monday, August 25) Tony travels to Egypt at 10pm EST. I don’t think I even want to summarize what this episode is all about – I think Tony says it best in his own words on his blog:

    http://anthony-bourdain-blog.travelchannel.com/2008/08/without-pyramids.html#more

    Also, here is the video that you may post:

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    Labor Day is a really special day for No Reservations – so I’ll email you all about that on Thursday, if you would like to get the update.

    On a more personal note, I hope this email is not offensive to you. I maintain my own personal blog, and am familiar with the annoyance of spammy messaging. If you have ideas on how Travel Channel or Anthony Bourdain might be able to promote your blog or better contribute to your interests – please be sure to let me know.

    Hope the day is going well,

    Ingrid Getzan

    Room 214, Inc. on behalf of the Travel Channel

    www.room214.com <http://www.room214.com/>

    www.travelchannel.com <http://www.travelchannel.com/>

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    Comments
  • Lindsay
    She's transparent and I give her kudos for contacting you to act as advertising service (rock on "email merge!") But she writes the word "reading" as opposed to "reaching." Gah, that drives me nuts -- proofread people!
    On the other hand, she did her job as I happen to love watching Anthony Bourdain and therefore will use this information wisely....mission accomplished I guess. However, you can only influence me with your cookies -- your delicious chocolate chip cookies.
  • I think it's great that she made the effort to reach out to you - and honestly, you ARE influential. We all have influence: http://www.tagsmith.org/2008/08/25/under-the-in...

    It's just a matter of how we decide to use your influence :) And, we know you're already doing and will continue to do great things with this blog going forward.
  • She did pretty well, in my opinion. Your blog's about food, you demonstrated some interest in the show, she was transparent. Of course she has no way to know how many readers you have right now, but I guess she can tell you're gonna be huge! Or she's impressed by the nice design. I am :) Anyway, reaching out to and trying to start dialogue with a community takes lots of time and she invested, which I respect.
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