The Points Guy: We never accept free flights [merged TPG discussions]
Feb 6, 2018, 5:56 am
#901
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
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Posts: 5,678
I realize that I am going to come off as sounding way to invested, but did anyone see that they monetized the ThePointsPups Instagram over the weekend?
Pushing some kind of Dog Friendly Cafe in NYC.
I thought it was pretty impressive clearly they are leaving no revenue stream untapped.
Pushing some kind of Dog Friendly Cafe in NYC.
I thought it was pretty impressive clearly they are leaving no revenue stream untapped.
Apr 1, 2018, 12:51 pm
#902
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
It takes a real entitled/spoiled human being to label a review of Le Meridian koh samui as "Bleak House." Every TPG writer should be forced to spend a weekend in a truly Dickensian environment, where they don't get to write anything off as business expenses, or get any special treatment arranged through Bankrate or any other predatory financial services company.
The irony is that they would manage to come up with a review that sells 7 credit cards.
The irony is that they would manage to come up with a review that sells 7 credit cards.
Apr 4, 2018, 12:42 pm
#904
formerly known as felinaar
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
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When friends learn that I have a blog, one of the first questions is, "Do you know the Points Guy?" And I say, yes, I've met Brian. But I also point out the site has been bought and sold multiple times by corporations who work directly for the credit card issuers. That surprises them.
Apr 6, 2018, 7:24 pm
#906
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Fairmont Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,041
When friends learn that I have a blog, one of the first questions is, "Do you know the Points Guy?" And I say, yes, I've met Brian. But I also point out the site has been bought and sold multiple times by corporations who work directly for the credit card issuers. That surprises them.
Reminds me of FTG? Giving "advice" to travel frugally with face plasted all over the site while continuing to collect money while screaming "I sold it" lol.
Your two calculator tools are awesome by the way. Full Disclosure: I get no compensation from bloggers woohoo!
Apr 6, 2018, 7:45 pm
#907
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Multiple times? I should get my intern to do some actual research instead of goofing around?
Reminds me of FTG? Giving "advice" to travel frugally with face plasted all over the site while continuing to collect money while screaming "I sold it" lol.
Your two calculator tools are awesome by the way. Full Disclosure: I get no compensation from bloggers woohoo!
Reminds me of FTG? Giving "advice" to travel frugally with face plasted all over the site while continuing to collect money while screaming "I sold it" lol.
Your two calculator tools are awesome by the way. Full Disclosure: I get no compensation from bloggers woohoo!
Apr 6, 2018, 10:07 pm
#908
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,309
Is it true TBB got kicked out of credit card links due to your "content" and that your family is not allowed to read TBB? #AskingForAFriend
#Askingformyself
Last edited by Adam1222; Apr 6, 2018 at 10:37 pm
Apr 7, 2018, 5:37 am
#909
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Posts: 3,041
Is it true you've filed frivolous complaints with Twitter when people retweet or post what you post, relying on the fact that it's an automated system?
#Askingformyself
#Askingformyself
So glad da Internet only puts up with Rene's blog on weekends only!Lets get back on topic. TPG called the Plenti program popular!!! If it was popular why would it shut down #askingforeveryone
Apr 17, 2018, 7:52 am
#910
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
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LOL "9 Reasons I’m Now Focused on Earning Marriott Points and Elite Status"
10. Marriott is paying us to make this post, hosted us at a special event, and gave his embargoed early access to info in exchange for positive "press."
And Zach Honig claims to be a journalist.
10. Marriott is paying us to make this post, hosted us at a special event, and gave his embargoed early access to info in exchange for positive "press."
And Zach Honig claims to be a journalist.
Apr 17, 2018, 10:49 am
#911
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
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LOL "9 Reasons I’m Now Focused on Earning Marriott Points and Elite Status"
10. Marriott is paying us to make this post, hosted us at a special event, and gave his embargoed early access to info in exchange for positive "press."
And Zach Honig claims to be a journalist.
10. Marriott is paying us to make this post, hosted us at a special event, and gave his embargoed early access to info in exchange for positive "press."
And Zach Honig claims to be a journalist.
Apr 17, 2018, 11:49 am
#913
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
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of course an actual requirement of writing nice things would be illegal, but the wining and dining of bloggers, and selective identification of who will be given access, is strong inducement to write positive things. (As is the fact that the owner of the blog is a credit card sales company, which is *not* the case with BA blogs )
Last edited by Adam1222; Apr 17, 2018 at 12:08 pm
Apr 18, 2018, 12:32 am
#914
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I think the Chase Marriott credit card takes care of the rest of the pack to make sure any announcement is seen in the right light.
