Influencing travel through content. It’s a construct that’s been around for much longer than you think. From its 19th century “humble brag” roots in photography, to the tourism marketing titan it’s now become, travel influencing attracts doe eyes from the well traveled, inspired, and pretty much everyone in between. And for good reason! When you look at the partnership between …
Welcome to the digital marketing frontier, where the once-reliable cookie has crumbled, leaving brands in search of new strategies to connect with their audience. Try not to see it as a setback, but rather a golden opportunity to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with travelers. But can confirm: yes, it’s a pain. These days, it’s about navigating the new terrain …
Tourism marketing is a unique beast. Yes, it can be tricky. But fortunately, the journey from dreamer to explorer is a tale as old as time. All your strategy needs to do is meet folks right where they are in the process. Cue “marketing funnels.” And despite what the Tiktok “gurus” have to say, funnels are not dead, elusive, or …
When the economic climate gets tough, tourism marketing campaigns should be clever. And there’s a tool for that right at your disposal.. it’s an oldie, but a goodie. And when wielded correctly, it can serve as a compass guiding travelers straight to your door. It’s called “email marketing” and there’s a reason it’s making a comeback. (Pssst… it never left.) …
If you’ve been browsing the interwebs lately, you might have noticed the growing number of companies turned bloggers. And if you haven’t, you’re most likely existing under a rock. What is all the fuss about blogs anyway? And does your company need one? Depending on the era from which you spawned, you might be all too familiar with the 2000s …
Do you know what today is? It’s a special one. On this day, we are giving the recognition that has been long overdue to the courageous women of this world – it’s International Women’s Day! Here at Von Mack, we want to give our gratitude to all those fearless women out there who aren’t afraid to push the boundaries and …
Did you know that 2022 is supposed to be “tourism’s year of the GOAT”? While the moniker sounds ridiculous, its premise embodies what Expedia has donned a brand new travel mindset projected to take over. Leading with an acronym that stands for “Greatest of All Trips,” it comes with the notion that folks have shifted to a “no-regrets” style of travel. …
By now, you know that Instagram Reels are here to stay. Over the past year, we’ve written about how short-form video rules the roost on social, we’ve led workshops and discussions on the topic, and we even launched a Tourism Reels Challenge! So with that, we thought it useful to put together a summary piece as easy reference for folks …
And here we are, facing 2022. Armed with a passion for experiences, a few lingering COVID lbs, and a tough upper lip, the typical tourism professional now stands ready for anything, positioned in a playing field with a goal-line that just won’t stay put. Yes, there are grants. And tons of collective learning! But what does one actually do? Clearly, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Von Mack Agency, Inc. – Digital Marketing is expanding and New Orleans’ world-class tourism marketing firm has hired Shahinoor Hafez to keep a set of fresh eyes on the latest tools and trends. “Tourism marketing evolves by the day, so it’s especially important to have a team hungry for the newest and best there is. Shahi’s unique …
