Insights

  • The Value of a Landing Page

    The Value of a Landing Page

    Camille says… 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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  • Pinterest For Destinations

    Pinterest For Destinations

    Maghen & McKenzie say… With over one billion travel-related searches, Pinterest is the perfect platform for a destination to promote its offerings, and we've got some tips to help your destination make Pinterest a valuable resource for travelers. Read time: three minutes

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  • Is it Time To Assess Your Marketing Strategy?

    Is it Time To Assess Your Marketing Strategy?

    Victoria says… For many of our DMO clients, November and December fall squarely in the middle of their fiscal year. If the same is true for your DMO, now is a good time to pull out your Marketing Action Plan and assess the progress of your goals and objectives. Read time: under 3 minutes

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  • Content and Context Marketing, Part 2

    Content and Context Marketing, Part 2

    Camille says… Much time and effort are required to create rich and varied content to populate your social media channels. To maximize your efforts, take the time to strategically plan the context in which your carefully crafted content is delivered. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • What Motivates Visitors to Share Travel Content

    What Motivates Visitors to Share Travel Content

    Camille says… There is a storied history of travelers sharing their experiences through visual mediums, and that is not changing anytime soon. As a travel and tourism marketer, your best bet is to actively engage visitors sharing travel content to strengthen your marketing presence. Read time: 5 minutes

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  • Free Tools to Help Manage and Deliver Your Digital Strategy

    Free Tools to Help Manage and Deliver Your Digital Strategy

    David says… We understand that not all DMOs have the luxury of working with a professional marketing firm. But that doesn’t mean that their digital strategies need to suffer! To remain relevant to your target markets, we recommend two free, easy-to-use online tools that will help you manage and deliver an effective digital marketing strategy. Read time: under 4 minutes

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  • Preparing to be an “Evacuation Destination”

    Preparing to be an “Evacuation Destination”

    Stamp says… When a natural disaster strikes, affected locations and surrounding areas have to manage the sudden displacement of evacuees and then often the surge of emergency responders from the other direction. With some preparation and open communication, your destination can turn what could be a frantic experience into one that is well planned and accommodating. Read time: 3 minutes

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  • Email Marketing for your Destination

    Email Marketing for your Destination

    Stamp says… With email being the preferred method of communication for many people, a well-planned destination email marketing effort can result in a significant return on investment for your DMO. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • The Shifting Role of the DMO

    The Shifting Role of the DMO

    David says… As the tourism industry evolves, so must the role of the DMO. With visitor habits changing and the recognition of all involved in the promotion of a destination, Destination Marketing Organizations must begin to embrace their increasingly important role as destination managers. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • Make Live Streaming Video Work for Your Destination

    Make Live Streaming Video Work for Your Destination

    Jim says… With live streaming video, your destination can showcase local highlights in an engaging, personable manner. To maximize your results, follow these tips. Read time: 5 minutes

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