• The Annual Rendezvous: Why Updating Your MAP Matters

    The Annual Rendezvous: Why Updating Your MAP Matters

    David says… In the dynamic landscape of business, change is the only constant. This is why your Success Statement and Marketing Action Plan should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Read time: 2 minutes

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  • Striking the Balance: The Power of Realistic AND Aspirational Success Statements

    Striking the Balance: The Power of Realistic AND Aspirational Success Statements

    David says… As you embark on defining your Success Statement and developing the corresponding elements of your MAP, it's not just about setting goals, it's about setting the right kind of goals. Read time: 1 minute

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Effective Marketing Is Deliberate

    Effective Marketing Is Deliberate

    David says… Clients understand that managing marketing that delivers success for an organization is more complex than ever. A disciplined marketing approach is the most effective way to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Fortunately, we have a process that can help and have included links to some free resources you can leverage to follow this process. Read time: under 1 minute

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  • Engagement and Reviews Matter More for VRM Content

    Engagement and Reviews Matter More for VRM Content

    Maghen says… When it comes to your vacation rental management social media efforts, you need not focus your energy on follower count and post likes. In this blog we share tips to help you step back and take a look at your social media accounts like you would if you were a potential guest. Read time: under 3 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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  • Video of MAP Building Exercise

    Video of MAP Building Exercise

    David says… Building a Marketing Action Plan (MAP) is one of the fundamental steps to developing and managing cohesive marketing efforts. This video illustrates the MAP development process using an example everyone can understand - starting a T-Ball team. Read time: five minutes

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  • Why You Need a Success Statement

    Why You Need a Success Statement

    David says… What is success for your organization? A Marketing Action Plan (MAP) is a master plan for prioritizing and then building trust with the target audiences that will lead your organization to success. However, at the beginning of the process, it is critical to define what success is. Here we review the formula we use to develop what we call the “Success Statement.” Read time: under 2 minutes    

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