Author: Verdin Team

Is Your Destination Inspiring Visitors to “Travel Now?”

What Are Travel Now Stories? In today’s fast-paced digital world, travelers are searching for instant inspiration—and destinations that capture their attention with immersive, visual storytelling are the ones that win. Travel Now Stories, powered by CrowdRiff, provide a dynamic way to showcase your destination’s must-visit experiences, sparking wanderlust and driving action. These vertical, multimedia stories […]

Are Static Images Having a Moment Again on Social Media?

Hey, have you heard that video is really important for your brand’s success on social media? Yes. Of course you’ve heard that, maybe even from us. If you’re the kind of person to be reading this blog, you probably have some unread emails in your inbox right now that say that. It’s definitely true that […]

Does the Off-Season Still Matter in Tourism Marketing?

As the busy summer travel season ends and fall blows in, the hustle and bustle for those of us in tourism marketing slows down, right? Well, maybe not. What once was known as “shoulder season” might not even exist anymore, according to some industry experts, as travelers seem to be spreading out their trips all […]

Social Media Metrics in Summer 2024: A Downloadable Guide

Staying on top of social media trends as a marketing agency is absolutely essential to our clients’ success, and that doesn’t just mean the audience-facing trends. Yes, of course, we’re considering whether Brat Summer needs to make its way into any of our clients’ campaigns, but that’s not the point here.  We also try to […]

District Marketing Mojo: A Year in Review

Editor’s note: In this blog series, District Marketing Mojo, Verdin President and CEO Mary Verdin interviews a leader in the world of marketing and communications for special districts and business improvement districts each month. Check back here regularly for new interviews. Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Leadership & Successful Destination Marketing In July 2023, I […]

District Marketing Mojo: Carl Ribaudo, SMG Consulting

Editor’s note: In this blog series, District Marketing Mojo, Verdin President and CEO Mary Verdin interviews a leader in the world of marketing and communications for special districts and business improvement districts each month. Check back here regularly for new interviews. The Strategic Disruptor: Unleashing Creativity in Tourism Carl Ribaudo isn’t your typical tourism marketing […]

4 Guidelines for Marketing Pros to Use AI Ethically

It is almost impossible to avoid artificial intelligence, or AI, when it comes to digital media. It’s in your Google search results, online ads, streaming services, social media, email suggestions and even in your kids’ Quizlet flashcards.  In the marketing world, the evolution of AI is already changing the way we do things: the ways […]

The Power of Play: Changing the Destination Marketing Landscape

What’s really driving people to get out and travel these days? As seasoned tourism marketers, we’ve always known that relaxation and escape are classic vacation motivators. But in our post-pandemic world, something deeper is at play. To uncover the evolving motivations shaping today’s travel landscape, we sent our Chief Strategy Officer, Ashlee Akers, to the […]