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Tourism Best Practices – Subsidies for Planners; 8 Other Initiatives

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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. Omaha Council Approves Creating Nonprofit to Give Subsidies to Convention Planners The City of Omaha will create a nonprofit to give subsidies to groups that bring convention business to Omaha. Asheville’s Music Tourism Push Already Seeing Results Since the launch of the music site, it has received about 300,000 page views and nearly 12,000 track plays on Explore Asheville Radio. Melbourne Convention Bureau Launches Uncover Melbourne for AIME 25th Anniversary Melbourne CVB launches… 

Social Media – 2017 Trends

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What does 2017 hold for social media? We’ve compiled a “massive” amount of trends for social media in 2017. Before we dive into 2017, one last look at 2016. The 10 Standout Social Media Marketing Examples From 2016. From Lowe’s, Taco Bell and TOMS, these examples can be inspiration for your work in 2017. Now to 2017… Social Media in 2017: What Do the Experts Predict? Six industry experts offer their predictions on social media trends in 2017.  2017 Social Media & Content Marketing Predictions from 70 Marketing Leaders 70 top marketing minds who rock the digital trenches every day,… 

Email Marketing – Plan Template, Calendar and 16 Tips for 2017

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As you consider your marketing in 2017, have you considered email marketing? Marketers say email marketing will be their 3 most invested initiative in 2017 behind digital advertising and customer events. Perhaps they know about email’s high ROI. To help get your 2017 campaigns started, here’s How to Create a Successful Email Marketing Plan in Minutes Complete with a template, it will help you develop a plan to stay focused, motivated, and accountable. You can also use this 2017 Email Marketing Calendar Sure we’re two days into 2017, but consider What You Need to Know Before 2017 What will email marketing… 

Marketing – Top Trending Articles of 2016

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From Multiview‘s Multibrief, here’s the most trending marketing articles of 2016: Why Email Marketing is Not Enough ~ Forbes Mike Templeman writes: Before I get started on this post, a disclaimer: I love email marketing. It’s a great tool to engage with and nurture your leads, making it a crucial part of turning leads into customers. But email marketing, on its own, is not enough. In fact, if you rely solely on your emails as part of your digital marketing efforts, you may be in for a rude awakening. So keep reading to learn about the importance of supplementing your campaigns, and… 

Email Marketing – THE Tool for 2017; other Good Reads

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As you consider your marketing in 2017, have you considered email marketing? Aaron Agius suggests email is The One Marketing Tool Entrepreneurs Should Focus on for 2017. The author shares three reasons why and three things to focus on when you start your campaigns. You have many marketing options. You should use many. Here’s Why Integrated Campaigns Should Always Include Email Marketing From its reputation for high ROI to the ability to tie-in personalized content, email marketing offers unique, value-driven ways to deliver campaigns and allows marketers to connect with customers and drive revenue in a way that’s unparalleled. Besides, The… 

Social Media – Strategy, Targeting Demos, ROI and Video

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. You’re getting proficient. Next steps – strategy. Targeting each demographic through social media. ROI. And video. We’ve compiled articles on each. How To Boost Your Brand Through An Effective Social Media Strategy So how can you implement an effective strategy in our current social landscape? While there’s definitely no cookie-cutter approach to this, (the article above has) some tips to keep in mind. How to Market to Each Generation on Social Media [Infographic] There are huge… 

Email Marketing – 32 Tips with 8 Bonus Business Tips

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Email marketing is consistently ranked as the best channel in terms of return on investment. 68% of companies rate the channel as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. (1) For every $1 spent, email marketing generates $38 in ROI. (2) Email is 40 times more effective at acquiring new customers than Facebook or Twitter. (3) Perhaps email marketing should be part of your 2017 marketing plan. If you need help getting started, contact us and we’ll help coach you. If you’re already using email in your marketing and want to improve, click through to these great reads: Want BETTER Email Marketing In 2017? Focus on… 

Customer Service – 8 Reads to Help

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Customer service is at an all-time low and customer satisfaction in dealing with a product or service issue is just as low, about 40 percent. Two of three consumers are likely to experience rage during an interaction with a customer service rep. In addition, 63 percent of consumers are likely to experience no satisfaction whatsoever in dealing with a product or service complaint. For retailers the outcome is not good as it is putting about $202 billion in revenue at stake and can slash consumer repeat business and loyalty to shreds. So let’s improve your customer service. How to Fix Your Terrible… 

Tourism Best Practices – DMO Twist to Way Finding Signage and more

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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. Cheap Trick ‘Dream Police’ Signs Could be Placed on Rockford Streets Signs designed to honor Cheap Trick that were taken down from state roadways likely will be put up on Rockford streets. Christmas Tour of Homes Provides Big Economic Boost Pella (Iowa) CVB partners with volunteers and homeowners in the community to feature four homes that are each decorated for Christmas. Houses of Worship Tour Set for Dec.…