Insights
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More Than an Interstate Exit
Your community is so much more than what lies right off the ramp. Let travelers know your town is truly unique and worth taking the time to explore. Read time: under 3 minutes
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Protecting Your Destination’s Brand Is Imperative
A strong brand identity is important in destination marketing. Equally important is protecting your brand to ensure you have control of it and reap benefits from it. In this blog we discuss some pitfalls, the advantages and some recommendations related to protecting your brand. Read time: under 2 minutes
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NLR—a brand apart.
Creating a truly defining brand is sometimes a challenge when positioning for destinations, particularly when the separate communities share the same name. In this case study we explore the branding challenges faced by North Little Rock, Arkansas and our solutions that set them apart from Little Rock. Read time: three mintues
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The Value of a Landing Page
Have an initiative that needs to take off? Discover the value of a landing page as part of your marketing strategy. Read time: under 6 minutes
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Importance of a Brand Standards Manual
A brand standards manual (also known as a brand book, guide, or bible) guides anyone in the use of your brand messaging and appearance across all platforms. It plays an important role in protecting the outward appearance of your brand—it tells your company story so your employees and vendors know what you stand for and how you should be perceived. Read time: 7 minutes
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Courageous Creative
Brand building involves more than just logo creation. It's exploring what makes your destination unique and leveraging it to attract visitors to your destination. Sometimes, that means taking risks with bold creative and operating outside of your comfort zone. Read time: under 4 minutes
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Rebranding Your Destination
Once you've evaluated your brand and decided it's time for a refresh, there are a lot of details to be shored up before you can actually pull the trigger. To help guide your efforts, we've created this free, downloadable rebranding checklist. Read time: two minutes
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Finding Your Main Attractors
Attractions, both tangible and intangible, draw visitors who value what they represent. Identify and market your main attractors to encourage travelers to choose your destination when they book their next trip. Read time: 4 minutes
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Wayfinding 103: Harnessing Mapping Technology
Destinations should consider employing mapping technology to enhance the visitor experience beyond traditional wayfinding means. Read time: under 5 minutes
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Bicentennial Promotional Toolkit & Awareness Campaign
Community involvement is a fundamental component of your destination’s marketing efforts. DMOs can ensure a consistent message by leading collaboration efforts and defining guidelines to maintain brand focus. Read time: under 4 minutes