• Destination Merch Link in Bio

    Destination Merch Link in Bio

    Leigh says… Merch is one of the only forms of advertising that allows consumers to interact with a brand on a physical level, and can have a big impact on your tourism marketing efforts. However, creating merch is more than putting your logo on an item and calling it done. When considering what you want to create, you’ll need to look at your target audiences and what appeals to them most. Read time: under 4 minutes

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  • Apples-to-Apples Media Decisions

    Apples-to-Apples Media Decisions

    Cristen says… Whether you work with an outside firm that handles your media buying or if you prefer to buy your organization’s media in-house, make sure you are getting as close as possible to comparing apples to apples as you weigh the allocation of your precious advertising dollars. Read time: under 2 minutes

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  • Rebrand? How To Know When It’s Time.

    Rebrand? How To Know When It’s Time.

    Camille says… A new brand is a major undertaking and makes everything you use obsolete. So why would you choose to do this? Because a rebrand at the right time for the right reasons can transform your organization. Learn what some of those reasons are and some of the steps you should take before you begin a rebranding effort. Read time: 2 minutes

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  • Media Planning & Buying: Choose Objectivity Over Bias

    Media Planning & Buying: Choose Objectivity Over Bias

    Stamp says… Why an objective media management partner ensures your media budget is returning the highest ROI possible. Read time: under 2 minutes

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  • Trademarks vs. Copyrights Explained

    Trademarks vs. Copyrights Explained

    David says… A 3-minute conversation with intellectual property attorney LaConya Murray discussing the difference between trademarks and copyrights. View time: 3 minutes

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  • Is It Time for a Social Media Audit?

    Is It Time for a Social Media Audit?

    Maghen says… It's a good idea to audit your social media channels on an annual basis. Learn why and get some tips and resources you can use for your organization. Read time: under 2 minutes

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  • Why You Should Audit Your Website

    Why You Should Audit Your Website

    Leigh says… Auditing your website can help maintain your brand, keep your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and lead generation tactics at their best, and ensure things like good user experience and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Here we discuss the steps involved in conducting a website audit. Read time: 3 minutes

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  • Protect Your Destination’s Brand With A Trademark

    Protect Your Destination’s Brand With A Trademark

    David says… A 4-minute conversation with intellectual property attorney LaConya Murray, discussing why destinations should protect their brand with a trademark and what the process entails. View time: under 4 minutes

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  • Destination Curation

    Destination Curation

    David says… DMOs should not be creating or managing the various elements of their destination, they should be facilitators of collaboration between the stakeholders that provide the elements that make up their destination. This is the message you should be conveying to your stakeholders. Read time: 1 minute

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  • 5 Tips for Building Stakeholder Partnerships

    5 Tips for Building Stakeholder Partnerships

    Stamp says… Sitting down one-on-one with tourism stakeholders in your community can be invaluable. Get 5 tips for building these business partnerships. Read time: under 3 minutes

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