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Louisiana Travel Summit Takeaways: Audience, Storytelling, and Growing Trends in Tourism Marketing

Tourism professionals from across the state descended upon New Orleans for the Louisiana Travel Summit (AUG 18-20). With more than 400 attendees, the event […]

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Two Marketing Assumptions That Get More Expensive As You Grow

The marketing that worked when a company was smaller may become less efficient as it scales. Customer acquisition costs can rise while competition is […]

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Marketing Budget Strategy: How To Get Every Dollar To Drive Growth

Marketing leaders aren’t under pressure because they lack ideas. They’re under pressure because of higher revenue expectations, increasing customer acquisition costs, tighter budgets, and […]

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Stop Funding Marketing That Isn’t Driving Revenue

According to the 2026 CMO Survey, 59% of marketing leaders report increasing pressure from CEOs and 56% report similar pressure from CFOs to prove […]

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Stop Buying Media Like a Shopping List

Too many media plans read like a shopping list. “Let’s run billboards.” “Let’s add TV.” “Let’s throw in some Facebook ads.” Maybe a little […]

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Six Tests Every Media Proposal Should Pass

You receive media proposals every day promising more reach, more visibility, and more opportunities to grow. The presentation looks polished, the audience numbers sound […]

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Why Media Planning Fails in Complex Organizations

Campaigns are running across multiple channels from teams and partners who are experienced at executing at a high level. The dashboards show strong engagement […]

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THE MARKETING LIES WE TOLD OURSELVES IN 2025 (AND WHY 2026 WILL BE DIFFERENT)

In 2025, a lot of marketing looked busy. Ads ran. Budgets grew. Content calendars stayed full. Paid search, social, streaming, outdoor, sponsorships, and “always-on” […]

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WIN THE DECISION MOMENT, OWN THE MARKET

Nobody wakes up excited to make a high-stakes decision. People start their day thinking about work, family, schedules, and getting through what is already […]

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PART 1: What Today’s Travelers Are Really Looking for in a Vacation Experience?

Travel has always been about movement, but today it’s just as much about intention. Modern travelers are no longer choosing destinations solely based on […]

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PART 2: How Travel and Hospitality Brands Can Design Experiences for the Modern Traveler

Understanding what today’s travelers want is an essential first step. But insight alone isn’t enough. The destinations and brands that succeed are the ones […]

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How Media Can Be Tracked, Measured, and Tied to Revenue

For years, marketers have been told that some media “can’t be measured.” TV builds awareness. Billboards drive familiarity. Social creates engagement. Search converts. The […]

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