ASmallWorld

Weinstein Sells Major Stake In Exclusive Social Network

Film and entertainment company Weinstein Co. is selling off a controlling stake in aSmallWorld.net. The invitation-only social networking site for the wealthy offers users a place to share information, advice, business opportunities and more. The LA Times reports that Weinstein Co. sold its majority stake in aSmallWorld.net to Swiss mogul Patrick Liotard-Vogt. Liotard-Vogt part of the family that founded Nestle Corp. Harvey Weinstein's The Weinstein Company first invested in the company in 2006 and will retain a small stake. The network has been expanding lately which is a matter of concern for some people who would like the membership to remain small and exclusive.

Source

Tags: a small world, ASmallWorld, social networking, SocialNetworking, weinstein

The Luxury Collection Introduces The Insider's View for Members of A Small World

by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The Luxury Collection, a clique of hotels within the Starwood Group, is collaborating with private social network A Small World (ASW) to provide The Insider's View. The Collection already offers concierge services to those who have booked stays and offers guests -- even those who haven't arrived yet -- travel perks such as Luggage Liaison and advance planning. The Collection also maintains a "Cultural Calendar" of noteworthy events happening near Collection properties.

For ASW members, though, concierges will write articles around upcoming events -- such as Greece's Night of the Full Moon and London's Cartier International Polo Day -- that provide an insider's guide on how to have the perfect time. ASW members, whether hotel guests or not, can then interact directly with Collection concierges to get even more specific tips on where to go and what to do.

So while you might not know the best place to buy the best seats for the Venice International Film Festival... at least you'll know who to ask.

[Source: The Luxury Collection]

Source

Tags: a small world, ASmallWorld, concierge, hotel, resort, starwood, the luxury collection, TheLuxuryCollection

A Small World and Net A Porter Team Up For Exclusive Shopping

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

I've written before about closed online shopping communities but for the most part they have remained relatively limited. That might change a bit with the latest partnership. Long-standing closed social network A Small World has partnered with online luxury fashion site Net-A-Porter to let members of A Small World access and shop directly from the latest international designer collections. Members of A Small World can log on to a special Net A Porter micro site that features the latest looks from over 200 brands including many limited edition items. The site will be updated on a weekly basis and will also have gift guides for shoppers.

Source

Tags: a small world, ASmallWorld, luxury, luxury shopping, net-a-porter, online shopping, social shopping