Destinations need a strong, differentiated product that inspires consumers to share stories about their experiences. Tourism New Zealand has truly embraced digital marketing to amplify their visitors’ stories – so much so that 90% of their global marketing spend is digital, and in some markets, 100% digital. Andrew Fraser, Director of Marketing at Tourism New […]
Insights for destinations: Mary Meeker’s 2016 Internet Trends Report
Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report is one of the tech industry’s most highly anticipated annual presentations, summarizing the development of the online world and how it will impact marketing. How will this year’s trends affect destination marketers? We sent the 2016 Report (all 213 slides’ worth, or watch the video for a fly by) around […]
Twitter Engage could help DMOs better understand their audiences
A new tool for content creators has entered the arena. On June 21, Twitter launched Twitter Engage, a new iOS app designed to provide “real-time data and insights” that help users better connect with their audiences (despite the fact that most users simply want an edit button). Much like the desktop Twitter Analytics tool, the […]