Insights
-
Destination Merch Link in Bio
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
-
Is It Time for a Social Media Audit?
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
-
Why You Should Audit Your Website
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
-
TikTok Domain Déjà Vu
Just as people may not have understood the importance of registering a website domain in the early stages of the internet, there is often a similar reluctance to jump on the latest social platform. Learn why you should register a free account on TikTok with your DMO's name now before it is unavailable or becomes too costly. Read time: under 2 minutes
-
Shift Focus to Quality vs. Quantity of Organic Social Media
Social media algorithms have made it harder and harder for businesses to reach new audiences without paying up. Get ideas to optimize your organic social efforts. Read time: under 2 minutes
-
Why VR is a Notch Above Video
Virtual reality is quickly getting to the point where it can be utilized by virtually everyone, and many organizations in tourism and real estate have begun using it to offer a more immersive try-before-you-buy experience. Here we discuss some basic tools you'll need if you are considering experimenting with VR for your destination. Read time: three minutes
-
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
-
Is it Time To Assess Your Marketing Strategy?
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
-
Content and Context Marketing, Part 2
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
-
What Motivates Visitors to Share Travel Content
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