"Influencer" Contact for AA
Jan 21, 2019, 2:17 pm
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Jan 21, 2019, 2:32 pm
#17
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This:
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Luxury Dublin hotel bans all social media influencers
"A hotel has banned YouTubers and Instagram stars - after a 22-year-old YouTuber askedfor a five-night free stay and broke down in tears ....SNIP>"
Jan 21, 2019, 2:35 pm
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I should add that I found an "Anya Kovic" Twitter account. It has 37 followers.
In general, while I think the idea of influencers is overhyped, an actual influencer would know how to get in the front door - and would not be asking merely for an upgrade or discount.
In general, while I think the idea of influencers is overhyped, an actual influencer would know how to get in the front door - and would not be asking merely for an upgrade or discount.
Jan 21, 2019, 4:47 pm
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Thanks for the long reply and explanation.
In this case the "influencer" is not a person, but rather a brand. They usually provide products to "influencers" themselves to promote their brand. It also works the other way around, brands in a different industry provide them with products/services in order to receive visibility on the "influencer brand's" social media accounts.
I thought everyone was familiar with this concept. I didn't realize they just think it's self-important people trying to get a free flight (which isn't even the case, it could be an upgrade, a discount, access to a lounge to showcase it, it varies depending on the agreement).
Twitter only has customer service reps and the marketing contacts I do have don't know who manages social media. AA is a difficult company to navigate and that's why asked for help in case anyone knew
In this case the "influencer" is not a person, but rather a brand. They usually provide products to "influencers" themselves to promote their brand. It also works the other way around, brands in a different industry provide them with products/services in order to receive visibility on the "influencer brand's" social media accounts.
I thought everyone was familiar with this concept. I didn't realize they just think it's self-important people trying to get a free flight (which isn't even the case, it could be an upgrade, a discount, access to a lounge to showcase it, it varies depending on the agreement).
Twitter only has customer service reps and the marketing contacts I do have don't know who manages social media. AA is a difficult company to navigate and that's why asked for help in case anyone knew
Jan 21, 2019, 6:46 pm
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Jan 22, 2019, 10:29 am
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Thanks for the long reply and explanation.
In this case the "influencer" is not a person, but rather a brand. They usually provide products to "influencers" themselves to promote their brand. It also works the other way around, brands in a different industry provide them with products/services in order to receive visibility on the "influencer brand's" social media accounts.
I thought everyone was familiar with this concept. I didn't realize they just think it's self-important people trying to get a free flight (which isn't even the case, it could be an upgrade, a discount, access to a lounge to showcase it, it varies depending on the agreement).
Twitter only has customer service reps and the marketing contacts I do have don't know who manages social media. AA is a difficult company to navigate and that's why asked for help in case anyone knew
In this case the "influencer" is not a person, but rather a brand. They usually provide products to "influencers" themselves to promote their brand. It also works the other way around, brands in a different industry provide them with products/services in order to receive visibility on the "influencer brand's" social media accounts.
I thought everyone was familiar with this concept. I didn't realize they just think it's self-important people trying to get a free flight (which isn't even the case, it could be an upgrade, a discount, access to a lounge to showcase it, it varies depending on the agreement).
Twitter only has customer service reps and the marketing contacts I do have don't know who manages social media. AA is a difficult company to navigate and that's why asked for help in case anyone knew
Jan 22, 2019, 12:37 pm
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Perhaps you should do some research about this forum. It might help understand why you're getting the response you're getting. No one here works for American Airlines. The FlyerTalk forum is for frequent travelers. Most of those travelers have earned their benefits by spending time in planes and spending money with the airline. As such, they might be a bit reluctant to aid someone in getting for free something they earned the hard way.
If I were you, I'd pick up the phone and call the American Airlines headquarters during normal business hours: 817-963-1234.
Corporate Contact Information: https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-ser...-structure.jsp
If I were you, I'd pick up the phone and call the American Airlines headquarters during normal business hours: 817-963-1234.
Corporate Contact Information: https://www.aa.com/i18n/customer-ser...-structure.jsp
Jan 22, 2019, 12:43 pm
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B2B Influencer Campaigns aren't unprecedented--see: FoundersCard AA Platinum Status for 3 months (2015)
I bet that most of these types of things would be initiated by AA, and come from someone within marketing.
I bet that most of these types of things would be initiated by AA, and come from someone within marketing.
Jan 22, 2019, 12:55 pm
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Correct; usually an internal PR or Social Media team knows who they wish to influence and initiates the contact. That's not to say that they wouldn't consider someone who approaches them, but the likelihood of a "yes" is very low in those situations. My take is no harm in asking, but don't expect AA to do anything.
Jan 22, 2019, 2:08 pm
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A thought for consideration or outright discarding -
That it didn't work out so well for Casey Neistat might reflect an overall shift on the part of AA when it comes to doling out tickets or status without $ spend.
That it didn't work out so well for Casey Neistat might reflect an overall shift on the part of AA when it comes to doling out tickets or status without $ spend.