Posts Tagged ‘destination on the left’
Using Anniversaries, Celebrations and Awards for Tourism Marketing
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Break the Ice Media celebrated a milestone anniversary in 2019, 10 years since I started the company. In that year, I was also recognized with the Small Business Person of the Year award from the Small Business Council of Rochester. Many celebrations, anniversaries and awards are integral to successful tourism marketing campaigns. Some of the ingredients…
Read MoreWhy Agencies Collaborate: Borrowing from the Tourism Marketing Playbook
When solutions to our clients’ business issues require disciplines outside of our expertise, we borrow from the tourism marketing playbook and look for ways to collaborate with other agencies to deliver better results.
Read MoreProving Relevancy and ROI: Key Takeaways from the first Destination on the Left Virtual Summit
At Break the Ice Media we are committed to ongoing professional development of our team within tourism marketing. Each year, we invest more than 450 staff hours staying up-to-date on trends, new marketing tactics and deeper learnings. That is why the first Destination on the Left Virtual Summit we hosted in December 2019 was extra-special…
Read MoreAre DMOs Evolving into Placemakers?
Since the beginning of 2019, I have been exploring the changing role of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) through conversation with guests on my podcast Destination on the Left. My question revolves around DMOs taking a more holistic approach to managing the destination’s brand and story by engaging with locals in addition to focusing on attracting…
Read MoreFive Social Media Tourism Trends to Watch in 2019
As we start a new year, it can feel challenging to wrap your head around the happenings and trends of the past 12 months, let alone to dive into the next 12. As part of my ongoing obsession with all things social media-related, I took a deep dive into what’s coming up, and what you…
Read MoreEducation in the Tourism Industry – It’s Everywhere!
At Break the Ice Media, part of our mission is to be lifelong learners. Learning opportunities are encountered daily. Obtaining new understandings and information is critical if you want to grow personally and professionally. We consider ourselves fortunate to work in the tourism industry and this industry is no different than any other as it…
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