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Social Media – Best Reads Week of April 9

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: The 4 Elements of a Strong Social Media Strategy When thinking about structuring a strong social advertising strategy, you’ll want to include four specific elements. Three Signs It’s Time To Pivot Your Social Media Program Three triggers to look for when identifying a need for change in your social media program. As Facebook Shifts, Instagram Emerges As A New Home For Brands For businesses seeking to stay ahead of the social curve, the article above has why doubling… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 9

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Tug Valley (WV) CVB looks to open pop-up art gallery Cabell-Huntington (WV) CVB to Install “Functional Art” Brochure Rack at Airport Emerald Coast CVB (FL) installs a 210-gallon saltwater aquarium at their Welcome Center Destination Niagra helps with a local park; adds branding to park. Hilton Head looks to expand tourism on bicycles Jefferson City (MO) CVB funds development of attraction (old prison) through concert The Perry County… 

Musings of Our 500th Marketing Blog Post

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We don’t brag much. We don’t boast about completed projects. We probably should. Heck, we know our portfolio needs updated. We try to keep our pride in check. But allow us to reflect for a moment as we hit a milestone – our 500th blog post! Who knew there was that much to write about! Stephen started sharing summaries of TIAK board meetings with members. Then it was summaries of conferences for colleagues in smaller offices that may not have had it in their budget to go to conferences. Those were shared via email. The first blog post online was a post about character. “I like that actually,” reflected Stephen. “At… 

Social Media – Best Reads Week of April 2

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: Starting From Scratch: The Simple Guide To Social Media And SEO Success How to ride an already existing viral wave. Don’t just create content and hope it goes viral. Use content that has proven to be viral and then post it to your website and social media accounts to gain web traffic and followers. Eight Types Of Social Media Posts To Share — Other Than Company News Ideas for social media content you can post when your company is in… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 2

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. DMOs look to high tech for marketing… Johns Creek CVB (GA) Unveils Virtual Tour Of City Dutchess Tourism (NY) Offers Virtual County Road Trip Monterey CVB (CA) looks to live chat Other CVBs lead destination development: Alton (IL) proposes a $2M Gondola to the Riverfront City Halifax County (NC) Convention and Visitors Bureau leads wayfinding signage program Visit Glendale (AZ) expects to spark tourism with relocated offices How… 

Social Media – Best Reads Week of March 26

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: What’s The Future of Social Media? Key Takeaways from SMMW18 SMMW18 is the largest annual gathering of social media and digital marketing professionals in the world. With over 4000 attendees and hundreds of sessions, a few decisive themes emerged. 8 Old School Marketing Tactics That Work for Social Media Throw it back to a time before #ThrowbackThursday existed for some good old-fashioned marketing advice from the old-school pros. The Social Post Checklist: 9 Examples of Engaging Social Media… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of March 26

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. A LOT of DMOs engaging in destination development… $8.5M Sports Project Starts at Osterland funded in part by CVB Kankakee CVB pushes a bike share program for visitors Waco CVB erects kiosk to help tourists navigate through destination CVB leads clean up efforts of ATV trail in Mercer County (WV) The New Orleans CVB will host a job fair for the tourism industry Rossford (OH) CVB hosts a fishing… 

Social Media – Best Reads Week of March 12

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: An Expert Shares 4 Ways to Kill Social Media The headline should read “Kill ON Social Media.” The article offers how to add value to your social media presence and engage with your audiences across different platforms. A Social Media Strategy Is About More Than Just Posting Yes. Amen! Preach! We’ve been saying that for years. Here and here. Besides the take-a-way of the headline, the article offers strategic building blocks to implementing an effective social media approach. Want to… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of March 12

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Popular Summit Brew Path Returns The Akron/Summit County Convention and Visitors Bureau organizes the popular passport program. And that’s not all from Akron… Akron/Summit CVB Promotes “Wear Your 330 Shirt to Work Day” on March 30 The day promotes the area and takes advantage of dress down day. Discount Cards Lure Fishermen Into Local Businesses The Sandusky County Convention and Visitors Bureau offers Anglers Savings Cards to visitors who…