Insights

  • Award-Winning Campaign (and Results!) on a Limited Marketing Budget

    Award-Winning Campaign (and Results!) on a Limited Marketing Budget

    Jim says… The key to great destination marketing is to create a compelling campaign that establishes a connection with your audience AND produces measurable results – no matter what size the budget. So, regardless of your DMO or CVB size, use these four tips to maximize your limited marketing budget and creativity on your next campaign. Read time: under 3 minutes

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  • Choosing Effective DMO Marketing Partners

    Choosing Effective DMO Marketing Partners

    Stamp says… Extend your DMO’s reach and efficiency by collaborating with experienced marketing professionals, who can assist with everything from social media management to campaign strategy and execution. Read time: 5 minutes

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  • How to Use Meeting Attendees to Generate Awareness for Your Market

    How to Use Meeting Attendees to Generate Awareness for Your Market

    Jim says… People attending meetings in your city may become some of the best ambassadors on your behalf. Engage them in the right way and they will generate positive awareness about your city. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • The Power of Video for Your Destination

    The Power of Video for Your Destination

    Stephen says… Video is the preferred modern medium and can summarize your destination succinctly. But be sure to ask yourself these questions so you can produce one appropriate for your DMO. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • Four Ways to Make Locals Key Players in Your Marketing Strategy

    Four Ways to Make Locals Key Players in Your Marketing Strategy

    Camille says… It's time to think about how locals can help build your brand. DMAI identifies community alignment as a vitally important ingredient to the branding and marketing success of destinations. Find the experts in your community and use their voices to elevate your destination. Read time: 5 minutes

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  • Instagram Strategy for Your DMO

    Instagram Strategy for Your DMO

    Stamp says… Leverage Instagram’s high engagement by building a loyal audience through cross-promotion, competitor research, and community interaction. Share unique local content and use strategic hashtags to maximize reach. Read time: 5 minutes

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  • Taglines & Positioning Statements

    Taglines & Positioning Statements

    Camille says… 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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