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MarketingPlan2016-2017
• Mission,Vision&Goals• SituationAnalysis• Branding• MediaPlan• Advertising• PublicRelations• SocialMedia• GroupTours• Meetings,Conventions&Weddings• Events• InformationServices
Contents
Mission,Vision&Goals
Mission,Vision&Goals
MissionInspiretravel,stimulateeconomicgrowthandstewardbrandidentitythroughdestinationmanagement,tourismpromotionandvisitorexperience.VisionAvibrantandprosperousLincolnCityasthepreferredbeachdestinationontheOregonCoast.
Goals• PositionanddemonstrateLincolnCityasauniquetraveldestination• Establishbrandclarityandincreasedawarenessthroughunifiedefforts• Buildandexpandstrategicpartnerships• Advocateforanddevelopcriticaltourisminfrastructure• Demonstratevalueandpositivereturnoninvestmenttostakeholders,
partnersandcommunity• IncreaseovernighttraveltoLincolnCity,increasingADR,mid-week
businessandshoulder/off-seasoneconomicactivity• Optimizeorganizationalcapacity,toolsandtactics• SupporttheLincolnCitytourismcommunityastheindustryexpertand
trustedresource
Mission,Vision&Goals
SituationAnalysis
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• RoadsEndannexationin2013,fueledrevenuegrowthin2014• Solidincreaseinrevenuein2015beyondRoadsEndannexation
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• Effectsoftherecessioneaseby2012• RoadsEndannexationpropelsgrowthin2014• RecoveryfromtheRecessionin2015
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• PortlandandWashingtonStatereflectoverallspringbreakandsummerpeaks• TheWillametteValleyshowsnosummerpeak,indicatingapotentialpropensitytodaytrip
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• BothPortlandandtheValleydecreaseinimportanceduringpeaksummerseason• ProspectsofincreasingshoulderseasonbusinessarebestwithPortland&theValley
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• 2016WashingtonSpringBreakinApril.• SpringBreakpeakappearstobeextended,notmissing.
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Check-InsbyU.S.RegionandCountry
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OTHER COUNTRIES
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• LincolnCitydoesnothaveasignificantvisitorbaseoutsideofthePacificNorthwest• NationalandinternationalpromotionneedstobethroughTravelOregon
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WEST COAST
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THE VOLCANOES
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MID WEST
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SOUTHERN OREGON
EAST COAST
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EASTERN OREGON
• OnlyPortlandandtheValleyarelargeenoughsegmentstobediscretegeographicalmarkets
SituationAnalysis
• Oregon’seconomyisontherebound,outperformingWashingtonStatein2015
• Portlandisdrivingthereboundviapopulationgrowthleadbyyoungprofessionals
• Young,upscale,newresidentswithnoestablishedvacationtradition
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CENTRAL OREGON
EASTERN OREGON
SOUTHERN OREGON
THE ISLANDS
NORTH CASCADES
NORTH CENTRAL
NORTHEAST
PENINSULAS AND COAST
METRO SEATTLE
THE VOLCANOES
WINE COUNTRY
SOUTHEAST
THE GORGE
Oregon&WashingtonState
• WashingtonStateisapproximately20%ofvisitationinaggregate,butistoofragmentedtobeaddressedviaindividualmarkets
SituationAnalysis
GuestAge
• GuestdemographicinformationiscurrentlyonlyavailablefortheentireOregonCoastthroughLongwoodsTravelresearch.
SituationAnalysis
ChildreninHH
• 38%ofgueststotheCoastaretravelingwithchildrenintheparty• GuestdemographicinformationiscurrentlyonlyavailablefortheentireOregonCoastthrough
LongwoodsTravelresearch.
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AveragePartySize
• Increasedpartysizecoincideswithspringbreakandsummervacation• GuestdemographicinformationiscurrentlyonlyavailablefortheentireOregonCoast
throughLongwoodsTravelresearch.
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HouseholdIncome
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AverageLengthofStay
• TheCoasttendstobeaweekendgetawayfor66%ofguests
• Opportunitytoincreaselengthofstaybydemonstratingmanythingstodo
SituationAnalysis
Summary• PortlandMetro(includingVancouver,WA)isourprimaryandsingle
largestmarket,receivingourbiggestinvestment
• TheWillametteValley(specificallySalem)issecondinimportance,butispotentiallyadouble-edgesword,deliveringlow-revenuesummerdaytrips
• PortlandandtheValleyarethebestpotentialforshoulderseasonstays
• TheMay-JuneandSeptember-OctobershoulderswillproducethehighestADRreturnonmarketinginvestment
• Regionalmedia,PRanddigitalpromotionarethemeanstoreachthemanysliversofmarketsoutsideofPortlandandtheValley
SituationAnalysis
Summary• The38%ofvisitorstotheOregonCoasttravelingwithchildren18or
youngerwillbeaddressedduringthevacationplanningtimeperiodsforspringbreakandsummervacation,primarilyfirstquarter
• Anecdotally,LincolnCityhotelswithpropertiesinSeasidereportahigherpercentageoffamiliesbookingvacationsinSeasidebecauseofmorechild-friendlyattractionsandactivities
• Intheabsenceofboardwalksandbumpercars,LincolnCityneedstoemphasizeitsabundanceofnature-basedfamilyactivities
SituationAnalysis
Branding
Overview• BacktoBasics
– TheVCBisintherebootmode– Brandpillars:SevenMilesofSmiles&BiggestLittleBeachTown– Buildmodeforidentityfoundation,keyassetsandstrategy
• ContinualImprovement– Evaluatebrandstrategyusingguestinput,researchandindustry
bestpractices• StrategicPlanning
– VCBTourismDevelopmentPlanthatcoordinateswithandenhancescitywidecomprehensiveplanning• Encompasskeyelementsofmarketing:Price,Product,
PromotionandDistribution
Branding
Objectives• Establishbrandclarityandunifiedvoice• CreateguestexperiencesinalignmentwiththeLincolnCitybrand• Createavisitor-relevantVCBbrand• Presentafuturefocusedbrandthatspansadministrations
Branding
Strategies
• Researchdrivenaccountability• IdentifyaLincolnCityUniqueSellingProposition• ParticipateintheCityUnifiedBrandingproject• EvolveVCBtoacontemporaryvisitorfocusedidentity• Alignallmarketingandcommunicationeffortswiththecorebrand• DefineandenhancetheLincolnCityguestexperienceinwaysthat
reinforcethecorebrand• Stewardpositivedestinationreputation• Maintainrelevantpromotions,productdevelopmentandservicesfora
sustainablefuture
Branding
Tactics:ResearchandPositioning• OngoingResearch
– Guestinputviaregularqualitativeandquantitativeresearchprojects– Regularlyupdatedestinationassessment
• 10yearssincetheBrooksstudy• Progressreportandupdatedgoals
– Leverageexistingstate/coast-wideresearchassets– IdentifysuccessfultourismideastoapplytotheLincolnCitybrand– Participateincontinuingeducation,ideasharingandprofessional
developmentforfutureexplorationinaneverevolvingindustry• Conferences,networking,sitevisits
Branding
Tactics:ResearchandPositioning• Positioning
– DevelopaconsistentpositioningbasedonaUniqueSellingPropositionthroughguestresearchandstakeholderfeedback
• Umbrellabrandforalineartownwithnocenter• USP:Oregon’sbiggestlittlebeachtown
– Addressesissuesofseasidelocation– Leverageslargelinearscopeandsmalltownmentality
• Campaign:SevenMilesofSmiles– LeveragesthelinearscopeofLincolnCity– Sevenfullmilesofbeach,natureandtowntoexplore– Versatileandandflexiblecampaignoptions
Branding
Tactics:UnifiedCityBranding• BrandGuidelines
– AlignallVCBcreativetoreflecttheoverallLincolnCitybrand,resultinginaguestexperiencethatmatchesthebrandpromise
• BrandStrategy– DevelopaCity-wideTourismDevelopmentStrategy– Long-termvisionrelativetoexperiencedesign,infrastructure
development,marketing,placemaking,tourismmanagementandallothermeansofbranddelivery
• DovetailVCBPlanswithOverallCityPlanning– ComprehensivePlan– ParksMasterPlan– UrbanRenewal
Branding
Tactics:VCBasaMeaningfulBrand• MaketheVCBNameaBrandPromise
– EvolvetoVisitorTravelLincolnCity• Industrystandard(e.g.TravelOregon,VisitSeaside)• Meaningful,approachableandintuitivetoguests• Invitationtovisit
• Collecttheassetstore-brandtheVCB– ImplementUnifiedBrandingprojectassetstoestablishnewVCB
publicfacingidentity– URLregistration– DBAregistration– Existingasset-widere-branding
Branding
Tactics:MarketingEffortFocus• Buildhighqualityassets–doitrightordon’tdoitatall• Simplifyallcommunications,speakinonevoice• Developgoverninggraphicidentity• Implementsubbrandsforkeylinesofbusiness
– Events,Nature/Adventure,Culinary,Groups&Meetings• Investprimarilyinhighreturnmarkets:PortlandandWillametteValley• Buildfrequencywithaconsistentmessagethatspansadministrations
– Campaigns,specificpromotions,eventsandtop-of-mindawareness
Branding
Tactics:LincolnCityVisitorExperience&DestinationReputation
• WorkwithcitydepartmentsandkeystakeholderstodeliverontheLincolnCitybrandpromise– Productdevelopment
• Attractions,tourismprograms,events,openspaces,economicdevelopment,activitiesandguestexperiences
– Infrastructure• Wayfinding,beautification,transportation
– Resources• ImprovedVisitorInformationCenter
– Establishhigh-touchkeystoneofLincolnCityBrand• InformationAccess:Website,apps,socialmedia,print&collateral
Branding
Tactics:Relevance&Sustainability
• Usemetricstomakeimprovementsanddroptroubledprograms,promotionsandevents
• Adapttochangingtechnology,behaviorsandtraveltrends• Flattenseasonalpeaks,buildingoutshoulderstomaximizeADR• Encourageaweek-longvacation,convertingday-tripstoovernights
Branding
MediaPlan
Overview
TheLincolnCityMarketingPlanidentifieswhatLincolnCityis–andwhatitisn’t–inthemindsofpotentialvisitors.AdvertisingwillfeaturelayeredmediaelementstohelpexpandandsharpenperceptionsofLincolnCityandencouragemorevisitorsandlongerstays.Effortswillfocusonreachingkeygeographicanddemographictargetsmultipletimesandinmultipleways.TargetAudiences• Femaleheadofhouseholdasdecision-maker,25-49,marriedwithkids
(springbreak&summer)• Femaleheadofhousehold,emptynesters,50+(fall&winter)
MediaPlan
Objectives
• ConsistentlypositionLincolnCityasthepreferredcoastaldestination• FirmlyestablishLincolnCity’sbrandequityinthe“SevenMileofSmiles”
tagline• Expandonthenumberandvarietyofsmile-producingopportunities
availabletovisitors• Improvevisitorexperienceandbookingsthroughdirectiontoimproved
website• Inspirevisitationfromcoremarketsduringkeytravelplanningtime
periods
MediaPlan
StrategiesApproach:• Themedialandscapeiswildlydiversewithinnumerableoptions.Media
consumptionisincreasinglyfragmented• Thefollowingmediacalendardetailstheuseofacarefullyselectedmixof
platformsandmediatoachievethedesiredresults
Timing:• ThemediacalendarhasbeendesignedwiththegoalofhavingLincoln
Citymessaginginplaceyear-round,withspecialemphasisplacedonkeyvacationplanningperiodstoattractmorelonger-stayvisitors
MediaPlan
StrategiesMessaging:• Deliveraconsistent,highimpactmessagetohigh-potentialvisitorsinkey
markets(PortlandandtheWillametteValley)• UtilizedigitalcommunicationsandregionalmediatoreachotherPacific
Northwestmarkets(e.g.WashingtonState)toofragmentedtoreachindividually
• Allmessagingwillincorporatethe“SevenMilesofSmiles”positioningstatement.Whileconsistentinstyleinallapproaches,theindividualcreativeelementswillbedesignedtomaximizethebenefitofeachplatform,fromlong-formdigitalstory-tellingtoconcisesingularmessagesforoutdooradvertising
• Focusbygeographicalmarketandcommunicationschanneltoproduceaminimum3Xfrequencyofmessagedelivery
MediaPlan
2016-2017LincolnCityMediaAllocations
Market/Media/BuySpecifics AnnualBudget 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26
Portland/SalemCommercialRadio(2015-2016budget)TotalTrafficNetworkRadioPortland(2015-2016budget)CommercialRadio-9weeks(NovandJanspotsareaddedvalue) $30,000TotalTrafficNetworkRadioPortland6weeks $16,500PortlandMonthly1/3pAugust $1,594PortlandMonthly1/2p3x $8,742PortlandMonthlydigital $1,500Outdoor12posters-8weeks $20,235MaddenMediaDigital-annual($20,000inthenextbudgetyear) $20,000CableTV(optionalvideoondemand)4weeks $38,000Retargeting $5,000
RegionalOregon/Northwest 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26
SocialMediaCampaign(2015-2016budget)BehavioralTargetedDigitalcampaign(2015-2016Budget)SocialMediaCampaign-paid $25,000BehavioralTargetedDigitalcampaign $53,000NWTravel1/3pJuly/August $1,400NWTravel1/2p6x(July/Aug2017willbereflectedinFY2017-2018) $12,514NWTravelNewsletterSponsor-addedvalue $018591/2p $11,4801859digital $190TravelOregon(carryover2015-2016) $5,350TravelOregon(+$5,698carryoverto2017/18) $21,460OregonCoastVisitor'sAssociation(carryover2015-2016) $2,218OregonCoastVisitor'sAssociation(+$2,360carryoverto2017/18) $3,922TripAdvisorJuly/August $1,908TripAdvisorAnnual(Sept.2016-August2017) $23,430AAAMagazine1/3pSept/Oct $3,043
OnTrakMagazine1/2p3x $4,580SunsetMagazine1/2p2x $10,267Sunsetenewssponsorship2x $4,260CoastExplorer-3x2/3p $4,313
Local/SpecialInterest 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26
OregonCoastToday-annual52weeks(printonly) $4,200BijouTheateradvertising-annual $1,200YaquinaBayBroadcasting-annual(42weeks) $3,500AmericanKiteFlyers4x-quarterlypublication) $1,800OregonCoastMilebyMileGuide1/3p $3,000OregonCoastMagazine1/2p3x $4,950
OregonCoastBeachConnection-annualleaderboard $1,900
EventSpecific 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26
ATourtoDieFor-SocialMedia-paid $250ATourtoDieForDigitalMedia $1,000ATourtoDieFor-Radio $1,750ChowderandBrewfest-Radio $4,925ChowderandBrewfest-Digital $4,550ChowderandBrewfest-SocialMedia-paid $525
EventTotal: $13,000CombinedMediaTotal: $363,456
JuneJuly Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May
JuneJuly Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May
JuneJuly Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May
JuneJuly Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May
MediaPlan
MediaPlanHighlights:SpringVacationPlanningTimePeriod/SeasonKickoff:• February–April• TargetedComcastSpotCableTVplacements• PortlandRadioandTrafficReportSponsorships• Travel&Leisureregionalprint• OutdoorAdvertising(Portland)• Long-formdigital&retargeting• PaidSocialMedia
MediaPlan
MediaPlanHighlights:SummerIn-SeasonPromotional&Reminder:• May–August• PortlandRadioandTrafficReportSponsorships• Travel&Leisureregionalprint• Long-formdigital&retargeting• PaidSocialMedia
MediaPlan
MediaPlanHighlights:FallFallEventandEmptyNesterReminder:• September-October• PortlandRadioandTrafficReportSponsorships• WillametteValleyRadio-events• Travel&Leisureregionalprint• Long-formdigital&retargeting• PaidSocialMedia
MediaPlan
MediaPlanHighlights:WinterWinterStormWatchandHoliday:• November-January• PortlandRadio• Travel&Leisureregionalprint• Long-formdigital&retargeting• PaidSocialMedia
MediaPlan
Advertising
Objectives• InspirepotentialgueststovisitLincolnCity• EstablishandreinforcetheSevenMilesofSmilescampaign• Embodymission,visionandgoals
Strategies• Developthecreativeassetsneededtomaximizeopportunitiespresented
bythemediaplan• Supporttheuniquesellingproposition• Utilizecontemporaryandevolvingadvertisingtrends• Translatemediacampaignsintotravelplanningcycleconversions
Advertising
Tactics:AssetDevelopment–Libraries&Templates• InvestincreativeassetlibrariesandtemplatestobestportrayLincolnCity
asanidealvacationdestination– Videolibrary– Stillphotolibrary– Mini-websitetemplates:Events,sub-brands,promotions– Flexiblecampaigndesigncapableofnimblemessagingwhile
maintainingcorebranding• Print:Displayadvertising• Digital:Bannerads• Video:Commercialspots
Advertising
Tactics:AssetDevelopment–VCBWebsite
• RegisterURLsthatcontain“LincolnCity”and“SevenMilesofSmiles”• AligntheURLwiththeLincolnCityBrand• Newwebsite,ground-upbuild
– Mobilefirst,responsive(55%ofsitevisitorsareusingamobiledevice)– SEO-friendly– Structuredtobeintuitiveandusefulforguests– Funnelgueststobookingengine– Inspirational– Amplifiescorebrand
Advertising
Tactics:AssetDevelopment–PrintCollateral
• PortrayLincolnCityasahigh-quality,desirabledestinationthatdeliversafullSevenMilesofSmiles
• StrivetocreatequalitystatementsaboutLincolnCity– Qualityoverquantity
• Focusonkeypieces:Visitorguide,brochures,maps,rackcards• Fewer,butbetterbrochuresandprintedpieces
– Combinelikenichebrandsintosinglebrochures– UpgradetheLincolnCityVisitorsGuidetomagazineformat– Digitalalternativestopaperbrochuresthatarebetterthanpdf
versionsthepaperbrochures,optimizeformobile
Advertising
Tactics:AssetDevelopment–Video&Audio
• Developthreedistinctvideofeeds:– Professionalvideoforuseinpromotionalvideo,televisionspots,
onlinedigitaleffortswithembeddedvideo– Television-show-gradevideoforCulinaryCenteroriginated
programmingonYouTubeandChannel4– Hand-heldcameravideoforregularYouTubechannelupdates
deliveredinafirst-person,on-the-seen,phone-cameramode• Audio
– DevelopanaudiosignaturefortheLincolnCitybrand,withconsistentvoice,toneandfeel
– Radio,voiceovertovideo
Advertising
Tactics:UniqueSellingPropositionSupport
• WorkinconjunctionwiththeCityManager’sUnifiedBrandingprojecttocreateaVCBlogoandrelatedgraphicsstandardstobetterreflecttheLincolnCitybrand.
• Createconsistencyacrossalladvertisingchannelstoreflectonesetofcorebrandvalues.
Advertising
Tactics:InvestinTraditional,Cotemporary&ForwardThinkingMethods
• Traditional– Print,radio,television
• Contemporary– Digital,socialmedia,sponsoredcontent,onlinevideo
• Future– SEO/SEM,mobile,socialmedia,retargeting,virtualreality– Masscustomization:Narrowtargetaudiences– Interactivity:Integrationbetweenmediums– Behavioral:Targetingbasedonactivity
Advertising
Tactics:TravelPlanningCycleConversions
• Inspiration– Buildawarenessthroughbrandconsistencyandadvertisingfrequency
• CreateConversions– Convertadvertisingeffortstoroomnightsbooked:Jackrabbit– Behavior:Engagement,collateralrequest,leadgeneration– AdvertisingAnalytics:Impressions,click-troughs,reach
• Experience– Carrybrandpromisethroughtodestinationexperience
Advertising
PublicRelations
Overview• PublicRelationsPlatforms
– EarnedMedia:Unpaidmediaplacementsgeneratedbyoutwardpublicity
– EmailMarketing:Monthlyelectronicnewsletterandspecialeditionsfeaturingpromotions,eventsandstoriesofinterest
– Blog:Monthlyeditorialcontentpromotedviaemail,socialmediaandVCBwebsite
– Appearances:Attendanceatlocalandregionalevents,tradeshows,workshopsandotherindustry/medianetworkingopportunities
– SocialMedia:Interactive,real-timemarketing
PublicRelations
Overview• PublicRelationsTools
– Cisionwascontractedin2015-16forpressreleasedistribution,mediatrackingandmediavaluation
– RenewaloftheCisioncontractfor2016-17droppedthebroadcastmoduleuntilamorerobustabilitytogenerateVideoNewsReleasesisdevelopedbytheVCB
– HARO(HelpAReporterOut)
PublicRelations
Overview• EarnedMedia
– Possiblethroughpressreleases,mediapitchesandpersonalrelationships
– VCBGeneratedEarnedMediaFY2015-16• 266articles• AdvertisingEquivalencyValueof$238,000• 3nationalarticles
– USAToday,Smithsonian.com,SmarterTravel.com• TargetAudiences
– Editors(Print,Web,andBroadcast),EventsCalendars,Reporters,Writers(Travel,Feature,Hospitality,Tourism,Freelance,etc),TravelPhotographers,TelevisionShowProducers
PublicRelations
Overview• ElectronicNewsletters
– UsingConstantContact– MonthlyNewslettersentto21K+visitors
• 26%openrate(21%industry),18%click-throughrate(2.3%industry)
– Bi-monthlyCulinaryNewslettersentto2K+CulinaryCentercontacts– Specialeditionssentoutforsignificantpromotions
• FindersKeepers,SpringBreak,etc.– IndustryCommunication
• WeeklyHotSheethighlightingupcomingevents• Trainingopportunities
PublicRelations
Overview• Blog
– Providearangeofeditorialcontentfacilitatingmorein-depthcontentforvisitors
– Distributionthroughemail,socialmediaandtheVCBwebsite– Featureguestbloggers
• Appearances– RepresentLincolnCityatlocaleventssuchaskitefestivalsandother
significantdrawsforareavisitors– Attendlocalandregionalnetworkingopportunities– ParticipateintradeshowspromotingvisitationtoLincolnCity
PublicRelations
Objectives• Createtop-of-mindawarenessofLincolnCityinprimarymarkets• EstablishandreinforcetheLincolnCitybrand• Amplifypaidadvertisingmessageincoremarkets• Reachregionalandnationalmarkets• Generateawarenessforpromotions,eventsandattractions• Enhancedestinationreputationwithvisitorsandmedia
PublicRelations
Strategies• BearegularfeatureinkeySourcemarketmedia(PortlandandWillamette
Valley)• BecometheOregonCoasttownwiththebestresourcesforwriters,
reportersandproducers• WorkinpartnershipwithTravelOregonandtheOregonCoastVisitor
Associationtobetterutilizeregional,nationalandinternationalPRopportunities
• ProduceresourcesthatareconsistentwiththeLincolnCitybrand• Secureeditorialcontentthroughadvertisingpartners• Complimentadvertisingthroughpaidexposureandcontent
PublicRelations
Tactics• BuildmediarelationshipsinkeySourcemarkets(PortlandandSalem),
usingamultifacetedapproach– PublicRelationsSocietyofAmerica(PRSA)luncheons,networking
events,seminars,conferences,socialmedia,personalintroductions,andleveragingoutsidepartnerresources
• Varypitches/pressreleasesbygeographicproximitytoLincolnCity– Local:Eventnews,VCBmilestones– Source:Majoreventannouncements,promotionswithcalltoaction,
establishmentofSevenMilesofSmilesbrand– OregonandWashington:Bi-weeklytotargetedmediacontacts– National:EvergreeneventsandprogramssuchasCulinaryCenter,
FindersKeepers,KiteFestivalsandsignificantstoriesofinterestsuchasthe2017solareclipse
PublicRelations
Tactics• Increase2016-17earnedmediaresultsinkeymarketsusingtraditional
andopportunistictools:– PressReleases– Pitches
• EditorialCalendars,HARO(HelpAReporterOut),In-personoremail,Socialmedia,primarilyTwitter
– RequestsfromTravelWriters• Pressmaterials
– DevelopaMediaFAMTripProgram• Itinerariesforspecificinterestgroups• WorkwithTravelOregonandOregonCoastVisitorsAssociation
PublicRelations
Tactics• BetterleveragedigitalsourcessuchasCisionandHARO• Leveragepaidadvertisingforadditionalearnedmediaopportunities• MaximizepaidexposurerelatedtotheVCBmediaplanthrough
sponsoredcontentandsocialmedia• Haveresourcesathandforthemostfrequentmediarequestsandthe
meanstomostefficientlydeliverthemtowriters• Buildabrandedpresskit,whichincludesphotos,videos,andother
resourcesforwritersandreporters• Redesignemailmarketingtobemobilefriendly
PublicRelations
Tactics• EarnedMedia
– TrackingandvaluationusingCision• AVE(AdvertisingValueEquivalency)• Uniquevisitors
– StoriesarchivedusingFormstack• Eachstoryassignedascoremeasurabletopreviousyear
• Archivedmonthly
PublicRelations
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SocialMedia
SocialMedia
Overview• Facebook
– Accountsfor:• VCB–Events,promotions,weather,FindersKeepers,storiesofinterest
• CulinaryCenter–Classes,events,recipes,otherculinaryinfo
• KiteFestivals–promotesummerandfallfestivals– GeneralVCBpagegetsmostattention
• Homebaseforsocialmedia• 35K+followers,largestinLincolnCityexceptOregonCoastToday• Highengagement,highreach• Affordablepaidpromotions
SocialMedia
Overview• Twitter
– Accountsfor:• VCB–Events,promotions,weather,FindersKeepers,storiesofinterest
• 1,800+followers– ComplimentarytoolwithFacebook– Actsasamechanismforsmallerpromotions
andevents– Realtimeposting,notgovernedbyanalgorithm– Excellentvehicleforhashtag(#)marketing– Waytoengagepersonallywithindividuals,organizationsand
membersofthemedia
SocialMedia
Overview• Instagram
– Accountsfor:• VCB–Visualdriveninspiration• 1,900+followers• LaunchedApril2016
– ComplimentarytoolwithFacebook– Fastestgrowingsocialnetwork– Realtimeposting,notgovernedbyanalgorithm– Excellentforcrowdsourcedmaterial– Excellentvehicleforhashtag(#)marketing– Potentialforwebsiteintegrationandinfluencermarketing
SocialMedia
Overview• YouTube
– Accountsfor:• VCB–Onlinevideowarehouse• 44subscribers
– Primarilyusedasanembeddingtoolforonlinevideopromotion
– Newreoccurringcontentisking• Currentlylackcontent
– Potentialfordistributingadditionalonlinecontentasitisproduced
SocialMedia
Overview• Google+
– Accountsfor:• VCB–ReplicatesFacebookposting• 34followers
– Dyingplatform– Usedprimarilytoenhancesearchabilitythrough
Google’sorganicsearchengineoptimization– Littleeffortisspendmanaging,updatingorexpanding
SocialMedia
Objectives• Growsocialmedianetworkfollowingandengagement
• Maximizesocialmediaplatformusage
• EstablishsocialmedianetworksasanextensionoftheLincolnCitybrand
• Providereal-timeengagementwithvisitors
• Engageexternaltourismstakeholders
SocialMedia
Strategies• Utilizepaidsocialmediamethodstoreachnewaudiences• Encourageorganicaudiencegrowth• Leveragespecificstrengthsofindividualsocialmediaplatforms• Utilizesocialmediaplatformswithspecificintent• Establishaconsistentmarketingvoiceandtone• CreateasocialexperiencethatisconsistentwiththepillarsoftheLincoln
Citybrand• Monitorandengageinboundvisitorcommunication• Monitorandengagetourismstakeholdersocialnetworks
SocialMedia
Tactics• ImplementapaidsocialmediacampaignonFacebook
– Ads,boostedpostsandsuggestedcontent– Growengagementandfollowing– Identifyfuturepaidopportunitiesthroughadditionalnetworks
• Encourageengagementandgrowththrough:– Highqualityinspirationalcontent– Impactfulpostingfrequencyandscheduling– Stayingcurrentonevolvingtrendsandbestpractices
• Catercontenttomaximizechangingplatformalgorithms• Identifyuserdemandsforindividualplatforms
SocialMedia
Tactics• StewardFacebookassocialmedia“homebase”• BuildTwitterasaninteractiveconversationforum• RefineInstagrampageusinginspirationalphotos• RevivetheVCBYouTubechannelwithqualityvideocontentandefficient
frequency• Evaluateadditionalplatformstofulfillfutureneeds• Implementaconsistentvoiceacrossallplatforms• Followbrandedstyleguideinallcommunications• Utilizeamedialibraryofnewcontentusingcontractedandcrowd
sourcedphotographersandvideographers
SocialMedia
Tactics• Engageinboundvisitorcommunication
– Respondpromptlytoallmessages– Providedailyengagement– Engageconsistentlywithusercommentsandquestions– Createinteractivecontent– Encourageusergeneratedcontent
• Engagetourismstakeholders– Followstakeholdernetworks– Like,shareandencouragesocialmediaparticipation– Sharerelevantcontentonkeypartnernetworks
SocialMedia
GroupTours
Background
ThemotorcoachgrouptourbusinesstoLincolnCitycanbecategorizedas:• DaytripperGroups
– Groupsaround25peoplefromtheWillametteValley• Seniorcenter,retirementhome,oraCity’sP&R
• TourOperatorGroups– Groupsfrom25-55peoplethatarespendingafewdaystoaweek
touring
GroupTours
Overview• PrivateGroups• Steadyannualincreases• Firstmajortouroperator
broughtin35guestsin2010– SportsLeisureVacations– Beenbackeveryyear
GroupTours
Private Classes 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Groups 11 12 10 15 18 22 26 Students 189 235 185 363 358 558 626 Revenue $4,120 $8,150 $5,560 $11,265 $12,735 $19,760 $24,120
Overview• MajorTourOperators
– DayTrippers(SanDiego)• Bookingtwogroupsayearsince2012
– VillageTours(Wichita)• Groupsofover40in2014and2015• Stayedatalocallodgingproperty
– WesternLeisure• Firstgroupin2015with51people
• Mainattractionsandactivitiesforgroups– CookingDemoattheCulinaryCenter– GlassblowingatJenniferSearsGlassArtStudio– Step-ontourofLincolnCity
GroupTours
Overview
• Strengths:– LincolnCityisconvenientlylocatedonthecentralOregonCoastisa
relativelyclosetoPortland– TheGlassStudioandCulinaryCenterareuniqueandattractiveto
grouptours• Weaknesses:
– Motorcoachparking– Limitednumberofhotelsandrestaurantsabletohandlegroups/
buses– LincolnCityisnotawalkabletown– Perceivedasnothavingalotforgroupstodo
GroupTours
Overview• CompetitiveSet
– Newportlodging• ElizabethStreetInnisanexcellentoceanfrontpropertythatcaterstogroups
• Capturesmostoftheovernightinggroupsinthearea– OthermajorOregoncoastaltowns
• CloserproximitytoPortlandmetro
GroupTours
Overview• TargetAudiences
– Primary:GrouptouroperatorsthatcurrentlystopinorpassthroughLincolnCity
– Secondary:TargetoperatorsthattravelwithinthePacificNorthwestregion
• Objectives
– CreateawarenessofallLincolnCitygroupofferings– Convertcurrentgrouptourdaytripstoovernights– Booknewoperators
GroupTours
Objectives
• EstablishLincolnCityasthedestinationofchoicefortouroperatorsvisitingtheOregonCoast.
• Convertdaytriptourstoovernightstays.
• Increaseshareofovernightgrouptourbusiness.
• Extendlengthofgrouptourstays.
GroupTours
Strategies
• Presentoperatorswithcompellingitinerariesthatrequireanovernightstay
• Partnerwithhotelstodevelopgrouptour-specificprogramsandpackages
• Partnerwithareaattractionsandactivitiestoprovideentertaininganduniqueexperiences
• Createrelationshipswithkeytouroperators
• EstablishgroupbrandingwithintheumbrellaoftheVCBidentity
GroupTours
Tactics• WorkwiththeLincolnCityLodgingAssociationtodevelopprogramsand
packagesthatinclude:– Tourgreeters,meetingspace,breakfast/happyhour– Specialpricing/packages– Incentives
• Workwithlocalbusinessesandnon-profitstocreategrouptourexperiences:– RustyTruckBrewerytours/tastings– Kitebuildingworkshops– Photohikes
GroupTours
Tactics• Attendkeyprofessionaleventstoestablishoperatorrelationships
– NTA(NationalTourAssociation)TravelExchange• LeverageTravelOregonandOCVAefforts
– Operatorreferrals– Itineraries– OTTA(OregonTour&TravelAlliance)
• Developgroupspecificbrandedcollateral• Establishpaidpromotionprogram• Maintainconsistentcommunicationwithtouroperators
GroupTours
Meetings,Conventions&Weddings
Overview• TheVCBisaresourceandcoordinationpointforcooperativegroupsales
efforts• Currently,theVCBhaslimitedresourcesandnodedicatedstaffforgroup
business.• Informationfromlodgingpartnersthatactivelyseekoutgroupsis
outdated• Permittingforgroupfunctions,includingweddings,nowresideswithin
theVCB
Meetings,Conventions&Weddings
Overview• LincolnCityhastheinfrastructureandresourcestosuccessfullyhostthe
followingtypesofgroupbusiness– Weddings– Small(upto150people)Social,Military,Education,Religiousand
Fraternalmeetingsandconventions• LincolnCityconventionfacilitiescomprisetheChinookWindsCasino
ResortandSalishan.• TheInnatSpanishHeadandSurftideshavemeetingroomspace• TheEventuaryandthesoon-to-beopenedLincolnCityBeachClubalso
offereventspace• LincolnCitycurrentlyhasnodedicatedcateringcompanies,noflorists
outsideoftheSafewayfloristdepartment
Meetings,Conventions&Weddings
Overview• TargetAudiences
– RegionalPacificNorthwestMeeting/ConventionPlanners– RegionalEventPlanners– RegionalBusinessMeetingPlanners– RegionalAssociationPlanners
• Objectives– Givelodgingpartnersthemeanstoreachmoreplannersthanthey
candoasindividuals– CreatemoreleadsthanlodgingpartnersandtheVCBcanontheir
own
Meetings,Conventions&Weddings
Strategies• IdentifycooperativeopportunitieswhichgiveLincolnCityamore
powerfulvoiceincommunicatingwiththetargetaudience• OrganizeandpresentLincolnCityassetsinwaysthatmakeLincolnCitya
unique,desirableandeasytobookmeetingdestination• UtilizeVCBwebsiteasameansofgettingrequestsforbidsonmeetings
andweddinggroups• DevelopspecificgroupbrandingwithintheumbrellaVCBidentity
Meetings,Conventions&Weddings
Tactics• UsetheLincolnCityLodgingAssociationasameansofinputfrom
lodgingpartnersonthebestsourcesofgroupbusiness• DedicateVCBbudgettocooperativeeffortsattradeshows,allowing
lodgingpartnerstoattendmoregroupandmeeting-relatedshows• MakeplanninganeventinLincolnCityeasy,requiringlessworkfrom
plannersthanotherdestinations• Buildacollateralpackagethatpresentsresourcesandactionable
informationtoplanners• CreateameetingandgroupsectioninthenewVCBwebsitethatgreatly
assistsinplanningameetingorothergroupeventinLincolnCity
Meetings,Conventions&Weddings
Events
Overview• RoleofVCBEventsFunction
– City-SponsoredEvents• Designedtobringvisitorstotownandincreaserevenuesforlocalbusinesses,specificallyduringtheshoulderandoff-season
– City-SupportedEvents• EventorganizersmayrequestVCCGrantstobeusedformarketingandequipmentneeds
– EventIncubation• Streamliningthegrantandeventpermitprocesses• Provideadvice,mentoringandpromotionalsupport
Events
OverviewCitySponsoredEventsAttendance/Investment
Events
Overview• EventValuation
– TheKiteFestivals,historically,haveproducedthelargestattendanceandtheycontinuetogrow
– AccordingtoDMAI’sEconomicImpactCalculator,the2015KiteFestivalsproduced:
Events
Overview• Strengths
– City-sponsoredeventshavealonghistory&significantbrandequity– KiteFestivalsand4thofJulyFireworksdriveroomnights,butarenot
gatedandticketed– VCBstaffeventmanagementexperience
• Weaknesses– City-owned&operatedeventstendtobereliantonTRTfunding– StafftimerequiredforCityeventoperations
• Opportunities– BuildawarenessofVCBresourcesavailableforevents
• Threats– Limitedpooloforganizationscapableandwillingtomanageevents
Events
Overview
Events
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CANADA
OTHERCOUNTRIES
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SOUTHCOAST
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WESTCOAST
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JambalayaCook-Off2016
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IDAHO
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OREGON
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• Event guests are primarily from Oregon
Overview:SummerKiteFestival
Events
• Unlike our overall guest profile, the Valley is the largest market for Kite festivals • Summer Kite is clearly a family event, with a strong younger component
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OregonSourceofResidency
GREATERPORTLAND(includesVancouverarea)WILLAMETTEVALLEY
OREGONCOAST
MTHOOD/THEGORGE
CENTRALOREGON
EASTERNOREGON
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28%
30%
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Age
Under1818-24
25-44
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Overview:FishTacoCook-off
Events
• Cook-offs deliver an older, local audience, few millennials
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17%
41%
25%
Age
UNDER18
18-24
25-44
45-64
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OregonSourceofResidencyGREATERPORTLAND(includesVancouverarea)WILLAMETTEVALLEY
OREGONCOAST
MTHOOD/THEGORGE
CENTRALOREGON
EASTERNOREGON
SOUTHERNOREGON
Overview:JambalayaCook-off
Events
• Cook-offs deliver an older audience, few millenials
10%
4%
17%
41%
28%
Age
UNDER18
18-24
25-44
45-64
65+
22%
25%50%
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OregonSourceofResidency
GREATERPORTLAND(includesVancouverarea)
WILLAMETTEVALLEY
OREGONCOAST
MTHOOD/THEGORGE
CENTRALOREGON
EASTERNOREGON
SOUTHERNOREGON
Overview:Weather
Events
• Weather is a limiting factor for outdoor festivals and events • The window closes by the end of October and does not reopen until May
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Overview:TargetAudiences• PotentialovernightgueststoeventsinLincolnCity• Localbusinessesandnon-profitsthatcancontributeresourcestoevents• BAMA,LincolnCityChamber,CulturalCenter• OthergroupsandorganizationsinterestedincreatingLincolnCityevents• Eventpromoters
Events
Objectives
• Identifyandnurturecompellingevents• GenerateovernightstaysfromtheValley• EstablishVCBasEventIncubator• Createnewrevenuestreamsforexistingevents• Extendpeakseasonshoulders• Enhancetheguestexperienceatallevents
Events
Strategies
• Assistinthecreationofcooperativegroupswiththeabilities,fundingandsharedvisiontocreatenew,compellingevents
• MinimizerecurringVCBcosts,maximizetheuseofone-timeseedmoney• Monetizethecrowdsatexistingevents(KiteFestivalsand4thofJuly)to
offsetcostsandallowforbetterfestivalexperiences• Advise,mentor,andassistotherorganizationsthroughgrant
applications,permitting,sponsorshippackages,andeventoperations• Reallocatestafftimefromeventoperationstodevelopmentand
promotions
Events
EventsTactics:AntiqueWeek• Objectives
– ShowcaseantiquinginLincolnCity– Offer10-daypromotiontoincreaseantiquestoresales– Encourageovernightvisitation
• Partners– Localantiquedealers(18locationsin2016)– LincolnCityCulturalCenter– ChamberofCommerce
Tactics:SummerandFallKiteFestivals• Objectives
– EnhancevisitordrawoftheKiteFestivals– OffsetTRTfundswithnewrevenuesources
• Partners– GombergKiteProductionsInternational– AmericanKiteFliersAssociation– ChinookWindsCasinoResort– LodgingProperties
Events
Tactics:SummerandFallKiteFestivals• Packages&Promotions
– Developsponsorshippackagesandvendoropportunities– Lodgingpackages– Promotion
• PromotionalcampaigninSalem,Eugene,Corvallis• “NewandImproved”featurestomakeeachKiteFestivalnewsworthy
• LeverageKiteFestivaltheme
Events
Tactics:4thofJulyFireworks• Objectives
– Capitalizeonthevisitordrawofthefireworksshow.– OffsetTRTfundingwithnewrevenuesources
• EventImprovements– Livemusicpre-show– Electronically-fireddisplaysynchedtorecordedmusic
• RevenueOpportunities– Sponsorshippackages– Exploreopeningeventtomobiletours– Vendoropportunities
Events
Tactics:4thofJulyFireworks• Promotion
– Incrementalpromotionalopportunities– “NewandImproved”featurestomakethefireworksnewsworthy– PossiblepartnershipwithDevilsLakeHomeownersAssociationvia
VCCgrant• Doublethefireworks:overtheLakeandovertheBayonthe3rdand4th
Events
Tactics:CruisetheCoast• Objective
– TransformthreeLincolnCitycarshowsintoatourismevent
• Partners– ChinookWindsCasinoResort– LincolnCityCulturalCenter– BayAreaMerchantsAssociation– LincolnCityKiwanis
Events
Tactics:CruisetheCoast• Concept
– Unitethethreemajorcarshowsunderasingle,brandedbanner.Promotethemasacar-themedweekendgetaway
• Execution– Logoandmini-site– PromotionofCruisetheCoasttocarclubsinOregonandcar
magazines– Leveragedradiopromotioninkeysourcemarkets– CheckeredflagsinKiwanisflagstands
Events
Tactics:ChowderandBrewfest• Objectives
– CreateacornerstoneLincolnCityevent– AttractguestsfromPortlandandSalem
• Partners– LincolnCityChamberofCommerce– OutletMall– ChinookWindsCasinoResort– Mo’s– BigfootBeverages– WillametteValleyVineyards
Events
Tactics:ChowderandBrewfest• Concept
– CombineChowderCook-OffresourceswithArtoberBrewfesttocreateasignaturebeachfestival
• Execution– Operations,volunteercoordination,
sponsorshipdevelopment,revenuecollection&disbursementbyChamber
– Marketing&promotionassistanceonlybyVCB
– Stage&entertainmentbyChinookWindsCasinoResort– Fundingbypartnercontributionsandticketsales(ongoing)– Chamberasongoingowner/beneficiary
Events
Tactics:FindersKeepers• Objective
– CreateoverallawarenessofLincolnCity– Driveoff-seasonvisitation– CreateawarenessofLincolnCityglassart
scene• Partners
Events
Tactics:ATourtoDieFor• Objective
– EstablishLincolnCityasaHalloweendestination
• Partners– PioneerCemeteryAssociation– NorthLincolnCountyHistoricalMuseum– TheatreWest– ChinookWindsCasinoResort– LincolnCityCulturalCenter
Events
Tactics:ATourtoDieFor• Concept
– LincolnCityhistoryliterallycomesalive– CulturalCenterreception,ghostvantour,night-timetourofPioneer
Cemetery• Execution
– Leadpartner:NorthLCHistoricalMuseum– LasttwoweekendsofOctober– PromotionbytheVCB– StoriesfromtheMuseum– ActorsfromTheatreWest– Proceedsbenefitthreenon-profitpartners– Eventownedandoperatedbythreenon-profitpartners
Events
Tactics:CulinaryCenterCook-off• AnnualCook-off’s
– Jambalaya– FishTaco– WildMushroom
• Objective– CreateoverallawarenessofLincolnCity– Driveoff-seasonvisitation– CreateawarenessofLincolnCityculinaryscene
• Partners
Events
EventsTactics:ClinicProgram• ClinicsOffered
– Crabbing– Clamming– TidePool–Addedin2016– PhotoHike–Discontinuingin2017
• LowROI,didnotfitthemoldofotherclinics– BeachCombing–Beginning2017
• Objective– Enhancedestinationexperience– Encouragereturnvisitationtocompletetheprogram– Developumbrellabrandthatwilltietheclinicprogramtogether
• Offerrewardforcompletingallclinics
InformationServicesOverview• VisitorServices
– Directcommunication• ViaVCBadministrativeofficesandVisitorInformationCenter
– VisitorInformationCenter• Publicfacingpointofin-destinationvisitorcontact
– Leadfulfillment• GeneratedthroughTravelOregon,OCVA&otherreferralservices
– CollateralDistribution– OnlineResources
• IndustryPartnerServices– Supplyresourcestotourismpartnerstoenhancevisitorexperience
InformationServicesObjectives• Providevisitorswithinformationresourcesinandoutsideofdestination
experience.• Providevisitorswithtimelyaccesstoinformation.• OfferalevelandqualityofserviceinlinewiththeoverallLincolnCity
brand.• Growinformationdistributionnetworks.• Establishhighlyinformedtourismindustrypartners.
InformationServicesStrategies• Provideaccesstoinformationthroughvariedchannelsofcommunication.• Provideinformationpertinenttoallphasesofthevisitationprocess• Providereal-timeupdatestoinformationsharing.• Provideapolishedoutwardappearanceandorganization.• Createconsistencyacrossallmessaging.• AssesseffectivenessofVisitorInformationCenter.• Effectivelygenerateleadsfromnewandexistingsources.• Informationresourceanddistributionnetworkforindustrypartners.• Actastourismindustryexpertandrallyingpointforpartners.
InformationServicesTactics• Offerinformationresourcesforindividualandmasscommunication
– In-person:Walk-invisitationtoVisitorCenterorVCBoffices– Phone/email:Directone-on-onecommunication– Online:Calendars,VCBwebsite,3rdpartywebsites,e-newsletter– SocialMedia:MasssharingandindividualmessagingandQ&A
• Addressinformationneedsatallpointsduringthetravelplanningprocess– Awareness:Inspiration,advertising,leadfulfillment– Consideration:SEO,OnlineTravelAgents,distributionnetworks– Comparison:VCBwebsite,collateral,assetdevelopment,e-news– Booking:Jackrabbitsearchengine– Experience:In-destinationresources(visitorguide,infocenter,etc)– Advocate:Onlinereviews,WoM,socialmedia
InformationServicesTactics• Posttimelyupdatestoalldistributionchannelsasinformationbecomes
available.• Ensureinformationpresentationanddistributionchannelsmatchbrand
identityandqualitystandards.– Printcollateral– Digitalassets– Frontlineappearance
• Createunifiedpresentationlook,feelandvoice.
InformationServicesTactics• EvaluateeffectivenessofVisitorInformationCenter
– Conductstatisticalauditofcenteractivity– Examinecenterfront-linepresentation– Assessvisitoraccesstoinformation– Outlinelong-termvisionforcenter’sfuture
• Providetrainingtoallvisitorservicesfront-linevolunteersandstaff• Continuetogrowfollowingforregularinformationdistributionvia
events,tradeshows,referralservices,socialmediaandothermarketingactivities.
InformationServicesTactics• Supportvisitorinformationthroughindustrypartners
– WeeklyHotSheet– Trainings/Workshops– Informationalcall-outs– Collateraldistribution– Digitalresourcelinkbackthroughpartnerassets
• Actastourismindustryexpertandpointofcontactforpartners– Industrye-newsletter– Onlineresources:Research,grants,industryspecificdevelopment– ConduitforTravelOregonandOCVA