• Shift Focus to Quality vs. Quantity of Organic Social Media

    Shift Focus to Quality vs. Quantity of Organic Social Media

    Maghen says… 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

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  • Instagram for Smaller Destinations

    Instagram for Smaller Destinations

    Maghen says… Instagram remains a top social platform and, with its focus on beautiful imagery, it’s an important platform for all things travel. This is especially true for smaller DMOs with limited staff capacity. Here we explore ways for your team to maximize Instagram's capabilities for your DMO. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • Ethics in Advertising, Part 2: Photography Usage

    Ethics in Advertising, Part 2: Photography Usage

    Leigh says… When using photos and/or videos that aren’t custom shot for your use by your organization, there are three main avenues you can take: user-generated, stock, or AI image generation. Here we discuss what you need to know about the laws and rights surrounding such usage. Read time: under 4 minutes

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  • When To Use Stock Photography

    When To Use Stock Photography

    Camille says… Keeping your visual content authentic is very important. Nothing sells your destination better than modern, unexpected, fresh, original photography. But, does that mean there's never a time to purchase an image that has already been created? We'll explain the benefits and pit-falls of stock photography and when it's the most appropriate choice for your project. Read time: five minutes

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  • What Motivates Visitors to Share Travel Content

    What Motivates Visitors to Share Travel Content

    Camille says… 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

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  • Rethinking the Website Redesign Process

    Rethinking the Website Redesign Process

    Stamp says… As part of an overall rebrand, Stamp undertook a website redesign project for one of our DMO clients. Including modern design features, the latest interactive functionality and a CMS upgrade, Stamp was able to design a site that amplified our client’s brand and offered a seamless user experience among devices. Read time: under 8 minutes

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  • How to Make Personas Come to Life

    How to Make Personas Come to Life

    Stephen says… Concepting original imagery for a branding campaign isn’t always easy. Stephen outlines his process and the steps he took to create four unique persona images for one of our DMO clients. Read time: 10 minutes

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  • Email Marketing for your Destination

    Email Marketing for your Destination

    Stamp says… With email being the preferred method of communication for many people, a well-planned destination email marketing effort can result in a significant return on investment for your DMO. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • How to Make a Small Town a Big Deal

    How to Make a Small Town a Big Deal

    Leigh says… Identify and leverage a rural community’s assets as an economic development engine and to help preserve traditions, artistic styles and various processes for future generations. Read time: 6 minutes

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  • Marketing Meeting Attendee Personas to Meeting Planners

    Marketing Meeting Attendee Personas to Meeting Planners

    Stamp says… See how persona marketing can be used to promote your destination and how it can be leveraged into an effective campaign. Read time 7 minutes

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