At Stamp, we believe places are some of the most interesting things to brand. We find the most powerful and unique brand position for a city or attraction and build awareness.
As people begin to cautiously explore traveling again, messaging for DMOs should speak to planning for travel "someday". The U.S. Travel Association has produced a toolkit that destinations can tailor for their market. Here we discuss strategies for using these tools to promote your destination.
by Camille Leonard posted September 17, 2020 When using photos and videos that aren’t shot for exclusive use by your destination, there are two main avenues you can take: user-generated and stock. Here we discuss what you need to know about the laws and rights surrounding such usage. Read time: under 4 minutes
by Leigh Farrior posted August 6, 2020 Some photos we just recently found appropriate and exciting feel out of touch today. Times have obviously changed, and many of the images used previously to promote places will need to as well. As many DMOs work to replace some beloved content with “new normal” messaging, we've provided some guidance to help you curate photos that speak to the concerns of travelers today.
by Camille Leonard posted July 16, 2020 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.
by Camille Leonard posted February 15, 2019 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.
by Camille Leonard posted July 18, 2018 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.
by Laura Hicks posted January 10, 2018 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.
by Stephen Poff posted November 21, 2017 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.
by Laura Hicks posted October 25, 2017 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.
by Leigh Farrior posted October 16, 2017 See how persona marketing can be used to promote your destination and how it can be leveraged into an effective campaign.
by Victoria Belton posted September 20, 2017