Exploring the Power of Generative AI in Visual Storytelling, with Dr. Rebecca Swift

Episode 358: Exploring the Power of Generative AI in Visual Storytelling, with Dr. Rebecca Swift

Dr. Rebecca Swift is the Senior Vice President of Creative at iStock and Getty Images, where she leads the team responsible for analyzing trends and developing research in visual communications. Rebecca joined the company over 20 years ago as one of the founding members of the team that introduced visual research methodology to the industry.…

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How to Find Out if You’re Really Compatible with Your Travel Companions, with Bree Nidds

Episode 357: How to Find Out if You’re Really Compatible with Your Travel Companions, with Bree Nidds

What if you could test travel compatibility… BEFORE you take a trip? FLIGHT RISK™ is a new party game and the ultimate test of travel compatibility for friends or strangers! Bree Nidds has nearly ten years of experience working in destination organizations and is embarking on a new journey! Bree is the Owner and Creator…

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The 3Cs of Successful Collaboration, with Nicole Mahoney

Episode 356: The 3Cs of Successful Collaboration, with Nicole Mahoney

Nicole Mahoney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for business. She’s the Founder of Break the Ice Media, a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, and also serves as the CEO of Travel Alliance Partners. In her weekly podcast, Destination on the Left, launched…

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A Different Perspective on Digital Marketing, with Andy Buyting

Episode 355: A Different Perspective on Digital Marketing, with Andy Buyting

Andy Buyting is a leader in thought leadership and content marketing. His integrated content strategy has served both himself and his clients exceedingly well. Andy’s thought leadership journey started when he published his first business book in 2007 and started publishing his first magazines in 2009. Since then, he has leveraged his integrated approach to…

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Driving Change Through Tourism, with Bob Provost

Episode 354: Driving Change Through Tourism, with Bob Provost

Since joining the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) as President & CEO in September of 2018, Bob has focused on NYSTIA’s programming, marketing & data analytics, advocacy efforts, and destination stewardship strategies. He has enhanced member communications and collaborative initiatives, facilitated rebranding, and the restatement of vision and purpose for the organization. He…

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Maximizing Marketing Impact, with Jackie Dunfee

Episode 353: Maximizing Marketing Impact, with Jackie Dunfee

Jackie Dunfee is a seasoned marketing and brand executive with over a decade of experience crafting groundbreaking marketing strategies for brands. Jackie believes in the transformative power of exploring new cultures and is passionate about elevating unique experiences near and far. As a Client Partner, Travel at VDX.tv, Jackie spearheads strategic partnerships with destinations, attractions,…

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Influencer Marketing and Community Engagement, with Kevney Dugan

Episode 352: Influencer Marketing and Community Engagement, with Kevney Dugan

Born and raised in Michigan, Kevney Dugan grew up playing any sport he could make time for. In the long run, trail running, mountain biking, and fly fishing were the sports that stuck. Fly fishing was the one that offered a working opportunity out of college and took him to Livingston, Montana; San Jose, California;…

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The Fusion of Traditional and Digital Advertising, with Mike Skladony

Episode 351: The Fusion of Traditional and Digital Advertising, with Mike Skladony

Mike Skladony serves as the general manager of the consumer services team at Semcasting. He oversees all travel, entertainment, tourism, higher education, and nonprofit clients. Mike’s team of audience developers, account managers, and campaign managers work with clients hand in hand to develop audience solutions and win digital campaign strategies. Mike started his career with…

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Empowering Independent Hotels, with Jennifer Barnwell

Episode 350: Empowering Independent Hotels, with Jennifer Barnwell

Jennifer Barnwell is President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. Launched in November 2020, Curator provides lifestyle hotels the power to compete together while allowing its members the freedom to retain what makes their hotels unique. Before moving over to Curator, Barnwell was Senior Vice President of Asset Management of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a leading…

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Exploring Offbeat Travel Experiences, with Ariel Azoff

Episode 349: Exploring Offbeat Travel Experiences, with Ariel Azoff

Ariel Azoff is the Executive Director of Tourism and Brand Partnerships at Atlas Obscura, a media and experiences company dedicated to sharing the world’s hidden wonders. Ariel’s work has spanned media, tourism, social enterprise, sustainable fashion, government, and international development. She joined Atlas Obscura in 2017 to head up the company’s DMO campaigns, bringing her…

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