Insights
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The Shifting Role of the DMO
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
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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Effective Website Planning Steps
Developing your website requires comprehensive, strategic planning. Read about our website planning process and which questions need to be answered as you work through each step of creating a website. Read time: under 4 minutes
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DMO Brand and Website Evaluation
When it comes to destination marketing, first impressions are everything. As a result, a periodic DMO brand and communications evaluation can help ensure your website and marketing materials are fresh and relevant. Read time: 8 minutes
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Effective Pay Per Click Strategies to Drive Tourism
Pay Per Click is the primary way to “get noticed” online using sponsored link ads. Get a basic understanding of this Search Engine Marketing Strategy, and put PPC to work for your DMO. Read time: 6 minutes
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Secrets to Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy
The secret recipe for a successful content marketing strategy can be summarized in four steps—Attract, Convert, Close, and Delight. Read on as we discuss how each step can help determine the best custom-tailored plan for your DMO. Read time: 5 minutes
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Mobile-First Strategy - Starting on the Small Screen
With 1.2 billion mobile web users worldwide, a “mobile-first strategy” for your destination website ensures the most optimal user experience for visitors on mobile devices. Read time: 4 minutes
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Six Strategies to Promote Your DMO’s Trade Show Presence
Are you overlooking a critical step in your trade show prep? Pre-marketing your destination’s presence is essential for boosting booth traffic and maximizing post-event follow-up. Learn practical strategies to enhance your trade show impact, from creating a dedicated landing page to leveraging social media and email campaigns. Read time: 4 minutes
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Award-Winning Campaign (and Results!) on a Limited Marketing Budget
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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5 Mistakes to Avoid in DMO Marketing
Destination marketing in an ever-changing media landscape requires innovative and educated efforts to constantly engage and convert repeat visitors. Read about the top five DMO marketing mistakes and how to avoid them. Read time: under 6 minutes