• Engaging Visitors with Creative Merch

    Engaging Visitors with Creative Merch

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

    Rebrand? How To Know When It’s Time.

    Camille says… Embarking on a new brand is a significant endeavor that renders all your current assets outdated. So, why take this leap? Because rebranding, when executed at an opportune moment for compelling reasons, can revolutionize your organization. Discover the motivations behind such a transformative move and the crucial steps to consider before initiating a rebranding journey. Read time: 2 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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  • MAP Your Way to a Better Brand

    MAP Your Way to a Better Brand

    David says… In this vlog recorded during our agency meeting, we discuss how Marketing Action Planning influenced the development of a DMO brand and media plan. View time: under 6 minutes

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  • More Than an Interstate Exit

    More Than an Interstate Exit

    Camille says… 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

    Protecting Your Destination’s Brand Is Imperative

    David says… 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.

    NLR—a brand apart.

    Camille says… 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

    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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  • Importance of a Brand Standards Manual

    Importance of a Brand Standards Manual

    Leigh says… 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

    Courageous Creative

    Leigh says… 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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