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2022 Guide To Wellness For University Of Maine System Employees, Frederick Meserve Dec 2021

2022 Guide To Wellness For University Of Maine System Employees, Frederick Meserve

General University of Maine Publications

This year, the University of Maine System Wellness Program will again offer incentives to participate. Beginning as early as December 1, 2021, employees have been invited to begin scheduling Health Coaching appointments to meet next year's requirements, and this Guide contains important information on deadlines designed to enable more to join in the pursuit of health and wellness than before.


The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu Jan 2021

The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu

Marketing Faculty Scholarship

Nature-based tourism represents a growing sector within the tourism industry, and these interests could help improve the conditions of economically disadvantaged rural communities. The new digital landscape, including Internet and social media usage, represents a critical strategic opportunity to inform, educate and reach these tourism segments. The present research examines the impact of social media advertising on nature-based tourism within rural communities. In this research, we utilize the COBRA (Consumers’ Online Brand-Related Activities) model (Muntinga et al., 2011) of consumer behavior to assess the impact social media advertising plays in generating Pre-Consumption, Consumption, Creation, Contribution, and Engagement in rural business. …


The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu Jan 2021

The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu

Business School Faculty Scholarship

Nature-based tourism represents a growing sector within the tourism industry, and these interests could help improve the conditions of economically disadvantaged rural communities. The new digital landscape, including Internet and social media usage, represents a critical strategic opportunity to inform, educate and reach these tourism segments. The present research examines the impact of social media advertising on nature-based tourism within rural communities. In this research, we utilize the COBRA (Consumers’ Online Brand-Related Activities) model (Muntinga et al., 2011) of consumer behavior to assess the impact social media advertising plays in generating Pre-Consumption, Consumption, Creation, Contribution, and Engagement in rural business. …