Here’s what your Mayor/ Councillors/ Directors/ Bosses need to know! Understanding the correlation between perception (i.e., a Place Brand) and the reputation of a place on its economic performance is an eye-opening concept. Looking back through some of the presentations delivered at City Nation Place Global 2023, one presentation in particular has left me gobsmacked. Jose Torres, …
We are so excited to welcome Mikayla Watson to team DMS as our new Digital Marketing Coordinator. Mikayla’s first task – come up with an engaging way to tell you (and us) her story instead of the boring staff bio. Her response – ‘would an Instagram style carousel work?’. Let’s try! When I first explored …
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Port Macquarie-Hasting Council in collaboration with DMS, Fred&Co and Leonards Advertising recently launched the winter brand campaign Where Time Does Wonders. Unlike a short-term, last-minute booking push, this campaign represents a well-planned, long-term vision. Let’s rewind. https://youtu.be/b27Bq4Um1i8?si=oxd9c6Ire_n8CPMD The Brand – A Gift of Time Where did it all start? In 2021, DMS partnered with creative …
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Success isn’t just measured in economic terms – it’s measured in the quality of life, the preservation of natural beauty, and the strength of community bonds. In a world where hustle and bustle often reign supreme, finding balance can feel like an elusive dream. But in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, balance isn’t …
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My top 5 insights from the TRC Sustainable Trails Conference 2024 in Central Otago New Zealand Last week Carl and I attended the TRC Sustainable Trails Conference 2024 in Central Otago New Zealand, and it was a veritable treasure trove of insights into trail opportunities, not just within Central Otago, but across broader horizons. Charlotte …
As an avid traveller and keen environmentalist, I have an inherent passion for exploring nature’s wonders and promoting responsible tourism. Carl, Charlotte and I first worked together at NSW National Parks, where we played an active role in promoting the positive impacts tourism can have on our natural environment, if done responsibly. Considering myself more …
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Another week and another destination expert joins the DMS team. We are thrilled to welcome Charlie Rutherford to the team as our new Lead Destination Marketing and Campaigns. Charlie is an outcomes focussed, results driven campaign manager that loves nothing more than developing and delivering strategic, creative and fully integrated campaigns to market. She also …
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By Ben Andrews Instagram’s new social media platform Threads, offers a fresh canvas for destination marketers. At the same time, it brings a new sense of pressure to marketing teams –“What do we post? How often? What is our strategy? I don’t have time for this!” Those on the app have probably already seen the …
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By Oliver Batten Some may argue that the two words “tourism” and “sustainability” do not go hand-in-hand or that there’s no such thing as “sustainable tourism”. But in a globalised world, it is important to acknowledge the current systems in play and the positive impacts that tourism can have on people and places. A recent …
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This week, DMS is thrilled to welcome Ben Andrews to our team as Head of Digital Experience. The dynamic landscape of digital and social media channels is a key stimulus for Ben, who revels in the challenge of keeping up with the constant changes from the big platforms and evolving ways to stand out in …
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