Ratings, Reviews, Endorsements and Testimonials
Channel: Ron Mader
Date: 2014-01-14

Event Page
https://plus.google.com/b/117694449145790663688/events/caol2ioil0f2o81u3s2kvo0e5rs

Participants
+Martin Hatchuel  
+Gregory Hubbs  
+Nutti Sámi Siida Anders Kärrstedt)
+Aivar Ruukel 
+Ethan Gelber 
+Ron Mader 

Background
In January Planeta.com invites you to start 2014 with a series of conversations about travel ratings, reviews, endorsements and testimonials on the social web.

We encourage friends to check out how their local communities are presented and whether the review sites do an adequate job of informing visitors of things to do, places to stay and where to eat. Travel - and in particular responsible travel - requires constructive criticism. These hangouts are intended to provide some needed tips for locals and visitors alike as we navigate peer reviewed sites together.

Time: 830am PST 
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Ratings%2C+Reviews%2C+Endorsements+and+Testimonials&iso=20140114T0830&p1=127&ah=1

Those interested in appearing on camera are asked to download the Google+ hangout plug-ins (if necessary) and to test this out beforehand. Please let Ron know ahead of time if would like to join on on screen. Everyone is welcome to provide specific examples via the individual event pages on Google+ or via Twitter by including @ronmader in your tweet.

January 14, 830am PST: Ratings, Reviews, Endorsements and Testimonials
January 21, 830am PST: How powerful is the influence of peer review sites?
January 28, 830am PST: Storytelling on the Social Web: making your presence felt

Social Web Channels: Facebook, Foodspotting, Google, Klout, LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Urban Spoon, Yelp, Zagat

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/planeta/socialinfluence

Planeta Wiki: http://planeta.wikispaces.com/hangout

Blog: http://ronmader.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/endorsement