Posts by Sarah
The 5 Top Tourism Campaigns of 2019
It’s our favorite time of year here at Break the Ice Media – a time when we get to reflect on the projects we have worked on, celebrate the successes we have seen, and draw inspiration from other creatives and campaigns in the tourism industry. There are so many cool ways that DMOs, attractions, and…
Read More5 Ways to Strengthen Your Tourism PR for Canadian Media & Beyond
The Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) Annual Conference .. included learnings that can be applied to just about anything we do in the tourism industry, whether you’re working with Canadian media or something else.
Read More3 Ways to Reach the Canadian Market with Travel PR
Canada and Canadian travelers are on our minds a lot at Break the Ice Media. Through our Canadian Co-op PR program, and previously through Cross Border Showcase and A Welcome Surprise, we’ve been working to make Canadians aware of Upstate New York as an easy travel destination. In 2014, we were first brought on to…
Read MoreProactive vs. Reactive PR: Why Both are Essential to Your Public Relations Strategy
A good public relations strategy brings a mix of many different tactics to the table – pitching, active outreach, hosting media and FAMs, attendance at media shows, desksides, and more.
Read MoreHow to Work with an Agency: 5 Key Conversations
It’s often the perception that once the contract is signed, the client’s job is over, and the agency’s job begins. But clients should be asking at least five things from their agency partners … Make sure to have these 5 key conversations as you begin to work with an agency.
Read More2018’s Best Tourism Campaigns: Our Five Favorites
As we reach the end of another great year and start to plan for campaigns to come, our team likes to draw inspiration from those in tourism who are breaking the mold, doing things differently, and wowing travelers around the world. At Break the Ice Media, we’re all about creativity and collaboration. So, it’s only…
Read More4 Digital News Solutions for the Modern PR Pro
As a modern PR professional, keeping up to date on the news is half the job. It’s important for me to be aware of the current political landscape, breaking news (both locally and nationally), and even the “trending” news, “silly” hashtags and viral topics that blow up our newsfeeds. Each of these things could affect…
Read More5 Reasons Why Eye-Catching and Authentic Photos are Everything in Tourism Marketing
The best part of a vacation is living it. The second best part is re-living it through the authentic photos you capture while there. Photography is everything when it comes to travel – so it stands to reason that it should be a big part of your tourism marketing strategy. But all too often, destinations…
Read MoreTravel PR: How to Turn Desksides into Destination Guides
At the heart of media relations – especially when it comes to Travel PR – is building relationships with the writers, bloggers and influencers that you want to work with. And while email pitches, travel shows, and even the phone call all have their purpose, there is one more public relations tool destinations need to…
Read More4 Brand Storytelling Lessons from a Former Washington Speechwriter
Disclaimer: This is not a political post. However, politicians and Washington D.C. staff may be referenced throughout the course of this blog. In early 2017, I had the chance to listen to Jon Favreau, former speechwriter for President Obama talk about his time in Washington. While the stories he told – days on the campaign…
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