Let’s #BeReal … When was the last time you scrolled through posts about your destination? There are plenty of posts out there — and hashtags make it easy to find them all in one place. Do yourself a favor before reading any further: go to any social media platform and do a hashtag search for your…
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Did you miss the Summit 2022 session, “How DMOs Help Shape a Destination's Story Through Stakeholder Engagement?” Don’t worry — here’s a throwback. Watch as Kristen Reynolds, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, discusses the steps that her destination marketing organization (DMO) took to…
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Read time 7 min — Working with influencers is becoming a way of life for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) because the savvy creatives reach an audience that DMOs can’t quite penetrate. They also have built-in credibility with their audiences by curating content in their authentic brand…
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As a blended family with five teenagers in the house, I have a front-row seat of how Gen Z’ers talk, shop, and consume media. But it wasn’t until the stay-at-home orders took effect and we were all forced to spend 24-hours a day together that I really took note of everyone’s use of TikTok, and I…
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Maybe it's time... If your destination marketing organization (DMO) thought or hoped that TikTok was just a fad and didn’t need to be part of your social media content strategy, it’s time to admit: TikTok is more than just a fad. Half of Americans between the ages of 18-29 are on the platform, which…
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With so many competing social media platforms, many destination management organizations (DMOs) have chosen to bypass marketing their destinations on TikTok and instead stick to more familiar platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Other DMOs see immense value and potential in TikTok, and…
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Not only are destination blogs great for SEO and driving organic traffic, but they also give you the chance to tell stories and build relationships with both visitors and residents. Plus, blog content is evergreen, meaning that you can create lasting resources that will be shared time and time…
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We’re starting to see some indicators that people are beginning to research travel a bit more—with a shift in destination marketing organization (DMO) traffic bouncing back 16 percent week over week. So this week on The Layover Live, we decided to chat with Justin Bresler, VP of marketing and…
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Millions tuned in last year to watch Lexington’s delightfully soothing “NeighSMR” video. Now they’re rolling with the times to deliver the horse content we need in our lives—via Zoom. It’s just one of the many recent examples from VisitLEX, a destination that stands out as the ultimate case study in…
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