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dyohn

what the hottest brands have in common

brand as business bites | December 10th 2009 by denise lee yohn

Recently Ad Age published a list of what it considered to be “America’s Hottest Brands.”   The list featured 40 brands that are “setting the pace for innovation — and getting results – right now.”  Although their selection criter read more

FamousDC

Enjoy the Weekend [Zip Car Present]

FamousDC | December 4th 2009 by FamousDC

Thank you for the gift Zip Car, but we still get nervous when we see you or diplomats driving near us. Share on Facebook Related posts:Enjoy the Weekend: Georgetown EditionWho Doesn’t Enjoy a Good Train Wreck?FamousDC Weekend Review Related read more

pduffy

November column for "Builder & Developer" magazine…

Housing Chronicles | November 20th 2009 by Patrick Duffy

My column for the November issue of Builder & Developer magazine -- celebrating the 20th anniversary of the title -- is now online. In this issue, I wanted to explore how the future of how we use cars will impact new developments of all types. read more

inovaTIvidade

Car sharing agora no Brasil com Zazcar

inovaTIvidade - Tecnologia e Inovação | November 17th 2009 by Cayo Medeiros

Há alguns meses atrás falamos de um aplicativo para iPhone que é capaz de encontrar e abrir carros, o qual foi desenvolvido pela Zipcar, a maior empresa de compartilhamento de automóveis do mundo. Agora, uma outra empresa do ramo, a Zazcar está read more

jorgebarba

Weekend innovation tip: Lessons for business from the top 10 good…

Game Changer | November 7th 2009 by Jorge Barba

What makes the best brands special? PSFK studied 10 brands and published a report on the qualities that make the special. Below I’ve are some lessons for business from those 10 brands. Download the Good Brands Report 2009   GOOGLE. Experiment read more

globizen

Leaving the car behind

Globizen Property: The Built Environment for Global Citizens | October 29th 2009

The New Urbanist-walkable-green lifestyle is predicated on walking, biking, and taking public transportation – not driving. But as some of us rediscover our urban centres, we find ourselves saying: “Dude, where’s my car?” Making the shift aw read more

sheenalyoung

My bike has a flat

Granola Tendencies | October 28th 2009 by sheena l young

I was bummed last Saturday when I was not able to attend the International Climate Action Day Chicago Bike Ride because my bike had a flat. And although I own a helmet, lights, and a bike pump..I don't own a flat repair kit. If that's even what its c read more

sheenalyoung

Transportation - No Impact Project

Granola Tendencies | October 21st 2009 by sheena l young

 Photo Credit I take the public train to work. I walk a block to the train station and while I could transfer to another line that let’s me off right in front of work, I opt to stay on the first train and walk about six extra blocks. My employ read more

ReadySetDC

Review: Zipcar iPhone App

ReadysetDC | October 21st 2009

Left to right: The mobile website. The new iPhone app. Words by Chris and Justin. YEAS: It’s very convenient, quick and interactive compared to the mobile website. NAYS: It still has bugs, and occasionally freezes and crashes. BOTTOM LINE: I read more

wisnuaji

Revolution Money

wisnuaji dot com | October 20th 2009 by wisnuaji

Revolution Money today announced that Fifth Third Bank has joined the Revolution Money network as an issuing bank. The combination of Fifth Third Bank`s card-issuing capabilities with Revolution Money`s marketing and customer servicing and communica read more

pduffy

Building for the Future of the Automobile

Housing Chronicles | October 15th 2009 by Patrick Duffy

Ask any architect of a high-density development what the biggest challenge is to make the overall design work, and he (or she) will probably answer “parking.” Whether we’re talking about condominiums, apartments or a project which mixes reside read more

lledslinger

Smart Start App for Iphone Very Cool

Gizmos And Gadgets News | October 13th 2009 by lledslinger

Viper Smart Start app for the iPhone is very cool and especially useful in bad weather like extreme cold or heat. I can see the Viper SmartStart getting a lot of attention from auto owners everywhere. Just think on one of those really hot days being read more

ZipCar Gets You On Your Way Quickly

JoeTech | October 12th 2009

While routinely digging through the iPhone App Store to see what new treasures I might find, I came across an application called ZipCar. I was curious, so I read the description and learned of a different kind of rental car company. ZipCar rents by read more

kkleiner

iPhone Lets You Reserve, Find, and Open a Car

Singularity Hub | October 5th 2009

Need a ride? iPhone has an App for that. Like peanut butter and chocolate, Batman and Robin, or babies and puppies, some things are just more powerful when combined. So it is with the iPhone and Zipcar. For those of you who don’t live in a majo read more

digitaloperative

Zipcar // beep, beep over their iPhone app

Digital Operative Blog | October 1st 2009 by Digital Operative

With the whole iPhone app craze going on, many brands are finding ways to not only add value to their current customers’ experience, but also provide a gateway for browsers. Zipcar is one of those brands that gets it. With the introduction of read more

TechTribe

Dropbox & Zipcar for iPhone Available Now

Tech Tribe | September 30th 2009 by Tech Tribe

Dropbox & Zipcar are now available for iPhone. Once installed on your device, Dropbox for iPhone provides access to all your Dropbox files, allows you to view any file supported by your iPhone (including documents, photos, music, and video), read more

movemiami

Zipcar Releases Iphone Application

Transit Miami | September 30th 2009 by Tony Garcia

In Zipcar news, the company just released a new free iphone app for users of the poplar service. Now if we could only see them expand to new local markets (like Miami Beach!) Write in the comments section to voice your support for expanding local Zip read more

niteshnon

Zipcar Releases iPhone App

Switch2iphone | September 30th 2009 by niteshbhatia

Zipcar members, can now use their iPhone or iPod touch to quickly and easily find and reserve a Zipcar around the corner or across the globe. You can also honk the horn, and even lock and unlock the doors. The streamlined interface makes for a very s read more

udz2002

Zipcar iPhone App Finds and Reserves a Car-Share Nearby [Download…

UDZ | September 29th 2009 by Josh

iPhone/iPod touch only: Popular car-sharing service Zipcar has released an iPhone application that finds and reserves cars based on your location. Cool bonus: You can honk your Zipcar's horn to find... read more

mdev0

Another Awesome iPhone App – Car-Sharing Service with Locations…

Apple iPhone 3G News and Rumors | September 29th 2009 by Dev Gupta

Well, if you are in the US and would like to keep tab of car-sharing service which is location based, you got to try this iPhone app called Zipcar [Free, App Store link]. Basically, Zipcar is a car-sharing service with locations in various cities and read more

rgiusto

What Will Drive the Next Wave of Growth? An FD Panel in Boston

NewDigitalCafé | September 28th 2009 by Randy Giusto

I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion put on by FD (Financial Dynamics), the strategic communications division of FTI Consulting, Inc. at the Taj Hotel in Boston late last week. The topic was “What Will Drive the Next Wave of Grow read more

bryboy

Zipcar finally comes to the iPhone

iPhone Cruncher | September 28th 2009 by Brian Yalung

Just when you thought the applications could not get any better along comes Zipcar and we are all delighted to be the proud owners of our iPod or iPhone. It has been a long time in the waiting stages but the time has finally come for its official rel read more

wbrokhof

ZipCar comes to the Brewery

The Boston Home Team Blog | September 24th 2009 by William Brokhof

Our new neighbor, ZipCar I’ve been considering selling one of my Subarus for about a year now, but being a Realtor the idea of always bumming rides with my clients or riding my bike doesn’t exactly seem “sustainable”. I had co read more

Natlifestyle

Zipcar’s at it again

Natlifestyle.com | September 23rd 2009 by Natalie

I first learned about Zipcar when I was a college student in Boston. I always spotted Zipcar spaces with a cool little Mini Cooper or VW in it. I’m sure you’ve heard about this company, but in case you haven’t, Zipcar started ‘community cars read more

joshtb86

Zipcar

What's Good | September 21st 2009 by josh Bucher

Zipcar is a rental car service that has revolutionized the business. Zipcar has a great business model, and provides a service that actually benefits its customers greatly. Renting a vehicle from Zipcar is easy, cheap, and practical.The basic fees fo read more

Zipcar "Okay To Go Out With Other Cars" 300x250

adverlicio.us | Online advertising archive | September 17th 2009

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brooklynbybike

Ideas We Love – Zipcar Rental to Offer Free Bike Racks

Brooklyn By Bike | September 10th 2009 by Anita Singh

Zipcar is a fantastic alternative to owning a car in the city and as a perk they are offering complementary bike racks and national park passes this fall BUT only in Seattle and Portland! Bummer for us, but a great idea nonetheless which will no doub read more

jeremya

Zipcars the Newest Tool in a Dieter’s Arsenal

Greenzer Blog | September 10th 2009 by Jeremy Arditi

The first thoughts that comes to mind when one thinks “diet tools” are usually things like low-fat yogurt, exercise balls and a ban on Ben and Jerry’s, but an easier way to drop a few pounds—and help the environment—is t read more

Zipcar "Your Very Own Auto Bailout" 300x250

adverlicio.us | Online advertising archive | September 8th 2009

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ellenbarone

Add a Little Zip to Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Travel Tips + Trips by Ellen Barone | September 8th 2009 by Ellen Barone

Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing service, is making it easier than ever to experience the natural beauty surrounding Portland, Ore. Forty Portland-based Zipcars are now outfitted with either Northwest Forest or Oregon State Park access p read more