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31st of July, 2023
In: Advertising/Targeting, Content Marketing
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Think Visitor Guides Are Dead? Think Again image

While consumers do turn to the internet for much of their information about travel destinations, printed guides remain relevant in the digital age. For example, a Destination Analysts study has found that more than 50% of U.S. travelers consult printed materials before making travel decisions. That said, you still need to find a way to help your publication (and destination) stand out from the pack. Here are three tips for doing just that. Embrace Magazine-Style Writing While newspapers have been losing readers, magazine readership has held strong, with the total number of magazine readers in the U.S. remaining above 220 million every year between 2016 and 2020. And when it comes to travel, research by the University of Massachusetts Amherst demonstrates that travel ...

CTV and OTT: Game-Changing Acronyms for Your Digital Strategy image

It seems like every day there is a huge tech breakthrough of some sort — whether it’s artificial intelligence, medicine, space exploration, energy or any other number of areas. It should come as no surprise that things are the same with digital marketing. As a brand in search of new customers, you’re always looking for new and better ways to generate brand awareness, establish yourself in your market and capitalize on consumer shopping habits. Ways to reach your target audience digitally have been around for decades now, but the old ways are fading. That’s where CTV and OTT come into play. What are CTV and OTT? In short, CTV and OTT are internet-connected devices and platforms that allow a user to ...

17th of April, 2023
In: Advertising/Targeting, Branding, Content Marketing
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Winning New Customers Online: 5 Strategies That Work image

Having a well-designed website and an active social media presence is a great start. But if you really want to keep customers interested, you’ll need to get creative — and interactive. Here are some tips to get you started. 1 | Get Your Name Out on TikTok TikTok is having a major moment as the place to be for brands, but getting it right and getting noticed can be a challenge. Luckily, TikTok itself has put together a guide to success, with tips on how to come across as authentic and creative. 2 | Launch a Customer Loyalty Program One of the simplest ways to reward loyal customers is with a points program. Let customers earn points for actions like following you on social, ...

17th of April, 2023
In: Advertising/Targeting, Branding, Content Marketing, Uncategorized
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Internal Newsletters Done Right: 5 Easy Tips image

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Internal newsletters are a great way to keep employees engaged and let them know what’s going on with the company or their co-workers. But how do you craft a compelling newsletter that employees will actually want to read? Here are a few easy tips. 1 | Ask Your Employees The best source of information about content is always the audience for that content. So if you’re wondering what employees would like to see in a newsletter from their company — ask them. Send out an email encouraging feedback, launch a survey with perks for completion (e.g. a drawing for a gift card) or even ask people to volunteer for a brainstorming session that represents different departments and diverse viewpoints. 2 | Choose a ...

12th of January, 2023
In: Advertising/Targeting, Content Marketing
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5 Travel Trends You Need to Know About image

With the world adjusting to COVID as a fact of life, travel is making a roaring comeback in 2023. And that comeback entails several new consumer trends that visitor bureaus and hospitality businesses should be aware of. 1 | Vacationers are looking for ways to “travel light.” More and more, travelers have been looking to slim down their luggage. Destinations that hope to lure the clutter-conscious should highlight hotels offering bulky items (such as exercise equipment) for rent, or introduce potential visitors to local businesses that can supply travel essentials. 2 | The off-season is becoming more popular. One side-effect of a global pandemic: many people have become less comfortable with crowds. So if your area is a popular one with summer travelers, ...

12th of January, 2023
In: Advertising/Targeting, Branding, Content Marketing
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Better Business in 2023 image

If you’re anything like us, your resolution to hit the gym three times a week is going to fizzle out by mid-February. But when it comes to your business, there are a few resolutions you should work hard to keep. 1 | Take a fresh look at your brand. What are the values and experiences that define your brand, and are they still relevant to the actual values and experiences you’re hoping to embody? Just as importantly, are they still relevant to what consumers want from a company in your space? If your most recent brand update happened a few years ago — or in reaction to a market trend that might no longer be current — the new year is ...

5 Tips for a More Compelling Brand Presence on Social Media image

Consumers spend hours each week on social media. And so do brands — which means it’s increasingly challenging to rise to the top amid the constant onslaught of information we all experience on our favorite platforms. What you need is a strategy to help you cut away the noise and make your social media presence work for you. Here are a few simple tips to help you make that happen: 1 | Tailor your approach to your audience. What age group do you want to reach? What are their values and interests? What do they need from you? The answers to those questions will determine on which platforms you’re going to concentrate your branding efforts. If you’re a visitor bureau and want ...

27th of October, 2022
In: Advertising/Targeting, Branding, Content Marketing
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Boost Your Open Rates: The Building Blocks of a Great Sales Email image

It’s every brand’s email nightmare: you work hard on crafting the perfect pitch, but when that email hits your prospects’ inbox, they hit the delete button without even opening the message. How do you craft an email worth opening? And how do you close the sale once you have your prospects’ attention? Step 1 | Choose a Catchy Subject Line Good subject lines: Are short. You want people to be able to read the whole thing, whether they’re on desktop or mobile! So keep your subject line to 40 characters or less. Don’t contain “spammy” words. Avoid phrases like “buy now” or “free,” which could land you in spam filters. Include a call to action. What is it you’re asking people ...

23rd of August, 2022
In: Advertising/Targeting, Branding, Editorial/Content, Graphic Design
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Yes, Print Products Should Be Part of Your Marketing Strategy. Here’s Why. image

If we had a nickel for every time someone has declared print dead, only to eat their words later… well, we’d have quite a few nickels. The point is this: print is more valuable and resilient than a lot of people give it credit for. Here are just a few of the reasons why. Print makes people happy. No, seriously. You’ve probably subscribed to at least one magazine over the course of your life. Do you remember that little burst of happiness when you check your mailbox and find the most recent issue in there? You just don’t get that from clicking on a digital edition. (You also don’t get to experience that nice new-ink-and-paper smell. What do you mean, you’ve never ...

23rd of August, 2022
In: Advertising/Targeting, Branding, Content Marketing, Editorial/Content
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Branded Content, Thought Leadership, Advertorial — How They’re Different and Why It Matters image

Thought Leadership, Native Advertising, Advertorial, Sponsored Posts, Content Marketing, Branded Content

It’s never been easier to get in touch with your audience. Gone are the days when you were limited to print ads or even email marketing blasts. Today, savvy brands choose to reach out to customers and prospects via content they’ve created themselves (or paid someone to create for them). But it’s also never been more confusing to choose the right strategy for your brand. There are so many different kinds of content, and each of them serves a different purpose. Here is a short introduction to some of the most common terms, what they mean, and how they help your brand in different ways. Thought Leadership As a general rule, this kind of content comes from the top of your organization ...

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