Skip to content

Social Media – Best Reads Week of October 8

  • 2 min read

Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: Google Plus Will Be Shut Down One less social media outlet to worry about. Of course, you probably haven’t worried about Google+ ever. How Google can help your social… How to Use Google Posts to Get More Traffic and Social Engagement [Infographic] With the latest developments, Google My Business now offers a whole range of features for presenting your business and your products, as well as for communicating with people who find you in Google Search and on Google Maps.… 

Read MoreSocial Media – Best Reads Week of October 8

Tourism Best Practices – Week of October 8

  • 2 min read

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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Marion County CVB to Hold Month-Long Scavenger Hunt With Painted Rocks The West Virginia destination marketing organization will soon begin a scavenger hunt hiding six large rocks dedicated to famous county landmarks for participants to find. Rockford Teams Up With Tollway to Give East State Street Gateway a Fresh Look All part of the… 

Read MoreTourism Best Practices – Week of October 8

22 (More) Easy Video Content Ideas

  • 3 min read

22 (More) Easy Video Content Ideas As video becomes more and more a part of content marketing, along with the how tos, a top question we’re asked is what to make a video about? Last year we shared 20 easy video content ideas. We brainstormed some more and came up with 22 more ideas. Product demonstrations – the other uses. Think cotton swabs. Mostly used to clean ears. But to sell more cotton swabs, Q Tips promotes the many different uses of their product so three, four, ten, swabs are used a day instead of one. Similarly, show the many… 

Read More22 (More) Easy Video Content Ideas

Email Marketing – Best Reads Week of October 1

  • 2 min read

Each week, we read a number of articles on email marketing from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: This Is Why Email Marketing Still Outperforms Social Media Patiently building your email list and perfecting how you use it remains your single best marketing channel. Introduction to Email Marketing: The Basics Marketers Should Know One of the wish-we-had-written-this articles, this guide covers the ins-and-outs, the A to Z of all the essentials. Email Optimization: Case Studies and Actionable Tips [Infographic] 99Firms created an inforgraphic with tips for how to improve your email program, along with examples of what’s worked… 

Read MoreEmail Marketing – Best Reads Week of October 1

Social Media – Best Reads Week of October 1

  • 2 min read

Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: 3 Keys to Successful Social Media Marketing While written for credit unions, the three keys will empower any organization to deliver the right message at the right time to the right person. The Science Behind Scheduling Your Social Media Content Don’t wing it. It’s important to get engagement within the first few hours of a post and posting at the optimal times will help you accomplish this. 4 Ways to Increase Marketing Content Visibility on Social Media Does it… 

Read MoreSocial Media – Best Reads Week of October 1

Tourism Best Practices – Week of October 1

  • 2 min read

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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.”   Rockford’s Newest Mural Hopes To Answer #whatliftsyou The Rockford CVB leads Forest City Beautiful initiative, the public and private partnership for public beautification through landscaping design, public sculpture and murals. NYC & Company Hosts Pan-European MICE Road Show New York City’s official destination marketing organisation hosts 2018 annual European MICE Road Show spanning… 

Read MoreTourism Best Practices – Week of October 1

Email Marketing – Best Reads Week of September 24

  • 2 min read

Each week, we read a number of articles on email marketing from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: A Collection of Email Best Practices Using dynamic content, getting responsive, and changing the frequency among the tips offered. 4 Email Marketing Tips Worth Embracing Email may drive your organization’s marketing, but when was the last time you thought about how you use it? It might be time for some smart adjustments. Read the above for a few useful tips. 7 Steps to Create High-Converting Email Marketing Landing Pages [Infographic] The team from GetResponse share their tips for combing landing… 

Read MoreEmail Marketing – Best Reads Week of September 24

Social Media – Best Reads Week of September 24

  • 2 min read

Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: Social Media Tips For Small Businesses (Video) NBC shares best advice, tips and tricks for small businesses navigating the digital world. 5 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Social Media Buck Looking for surefire ways to improve on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more without setting your wallet on fire? The above article has a few tips to up your game on a lighter budget. One of those ways is through stories. Here’s more on stories… Instagram Stories Ads… 

Read MoreSocial Media – Best Reads Week of September 24

Tourism Best Practices – Week of September 24

  • 2 min read

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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” How New Orleans Uses Data To Focus Their Marketing On The Most Valuable Customers New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) utilizes location based visitation intelligence for consumer insights and to measure their online media’s effect on offline visitation behavior. Canmore’s Tourism Agency Hopes to Gain Strategic Direction From Community The revived DMO looks… 

Read MoreTourism Best Practices – Week of September 24