Insights
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Make Your Content Go the Extra Mile
Remember all the precious time and valuable marketing budget you spent on creating the marketing theme, the copy, the visuals, the video, and all of the other assets in your marketing library? Take that content and get as much value from it as possible. Not sure where to start? Keep reading. Read time: under 4 minutes
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster Communication With Your Partners
Research is a valuable tool and can be used as a vehicle to further stakeholder collaboration. Collecting opinions, input and information from stakeholders can facilitate product development, help a DMO refine their message and provide important resources to stakeholders, all with the goal of providing visitors authentic experiences. Read time: 3 minutes
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Harnessing Social Media for Millennials
What do millennials want? In thinking about millennials, one strategy for a destination marketing organization (DMO) to consider is to think about what the target audience cares about, what their habits are and what the destination offers at the intersection of these two generational attributes. Read time: under 3 minutes
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Taglines & Positioning Statements
Crafting an effective tagline for a destination marketing organization involves capturing what makes a community unique and what visitors might feel when they experience it. Instead of relying solely on a tagline, use the insights gained from this process to enrich all marketing channels and effectively communicate your brand. Read time: under 3 minutes
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Leverage Drive-Through Traffic
DMOs can leverage drive-through visitors by capitalizing on their spending power, converting them into repeat visitors, and creating ambassadors for their destination. Encouraging local retailers to stay open late and addressing potential negative experiences can turn these passersby into valuable guests. Read time: 3 minutes
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How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Digital Marketing
Digital advertising is crucial for Destination Marketing Organizations because it reaches travelers where they spend most of their time—online. It's cost-effective, offers broad exposure, and delivers lasting results by targeting specific audiences through various digital channels. Read time: under 3 minutes
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Smart CVBs & DMOs Provide New Connections for Meeting Planners
Meeting planners struggle with limited resources, but CVBs and DMOs can help by acting as strategic partners. By leveraging local expertise and community partnerships, they can boost event success and attendance. Read time: 3 minutes
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Know How to Improve Your Website
Website analytics are like a dashboard that shows you how well your digital efforts are working. By setting clear goals and regularly reviewing metrics, you can make informed changes to improve your site’s performance and engagement. Read time: under 3 minutes
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Stakeholder Collaboration: From Chaos to Cooperation
Getting stakeholders to collaborate can be tough for DMOs. Start by sharing your vision and showing the economic benefits of tourism. Annual meetings are great for aligning goals, building partnerships, and discussing strategies to boost the destination. Read time: under 2 minutes
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Fam Tour Fast Forward with VR
Virtual Reality is transforming destination marketing, offering immersive experiences that could revolutionize how meeting planners and travelers explore potential locations. From virtual FAM Tours to interactive venue showcases, VR technology is making it easier to bring destinations to life from anywhere. Read time: 5 minutes