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Social Media for Destination Marketers �Helping Des+na+ons leverage Social Media programs in China and globally�
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The Digital Marke+ng Experts
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© 2011 SinoTech Group (China) Limited �
Topics �
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Helping develop Digital & Social Media programs in China and globally�
• Social Media Campaigns
• Practical Social Strategies
• Using Search Marketing
• Five do’s and don’ts
• Fast Facts- Digital Jungle
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listen & evaluate�
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• monitor what is being said about your destination • track volume of mentions • qualify mentions by travel and tourism for relevancy • monitor sentiment around your online conversations • identify influencers and advocates • review web analytics to see how social media is
impacting your website • select what metrics your organization will track • create baseline metrics to measure against
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examples of monitoring�
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Ability to analyze the online sentiment of a specific destination
Understand what channels are discussion your destination
Identify the authors contributing to the discussions
Screen shot’s taken from SIP:Enterprise�
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examples of monitoring�
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Use filtering to refine the results. For example, what is the main language or region discussing your location
Monitor the daily online mentions to determine a baseline
Screen shot’s taken from SIP:Enterprise�
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examples of monitoring�
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Screen shot’s taken from SIP:Enterprise�
Knowing where someone is discussing your destination. You can drill down to country, provence level.
Simply clicking on the red dot will take you to the actual posting of your destination.
Using the filter allows you to segment further. i.e., find the positive mentions or type of channel being used
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strategy & creative�
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• determine your destination’s objectives and goals • identify the voice of your destination • segment your communications by consumer interests • plan your communication frequency • structure your communications and editorial
calendars • stay true to your brand in communications and
creative • strategically name your social media profiles • include calls-to-action in your creative • incorporate photos and videos of the destination
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engage�
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• use your “voice” to speak to your audience • identify online influencers and encourage them to
participate • crowd source your marketing initiatives • respond to comments and communications • empower your destination’s residence as
advocates • encourage destination industry partners to
participate • include calls-to-action to convert passive audience
into actively inspired travelers
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measure results �
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• community growth – members, comments, posts • referral visits to website • website visitor engagement • goal conversion and leads generated • online buzz generated • consumer sentiment • competitive analysis • ROI (return on influence)
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return on influence (ROI)�
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ROI = (Calculated Investment Gain - Investment Cost)/Investment Cost – calculated gains – website referrals – leads generated – social media leads generated – ad equivalency of communications – research value – share of voice – content shared
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explore new areas�
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• monitor the social media channels for change • focus on “test and learn” approach to achieve
maximum response and ROI • embrace new technologies and platforms that
make sense for your destination (iPad, iPhone) • integrate social media efforts to leverage maximum
exposure • continually measure, monitor and optimize all
channels based on goals and objectives • try new ideas…some will fail, others will not… don’t
be discouraged
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innovation opportunities�
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• harness the power of “local” Explore foursquare or jiepang for hyper-local campaigns
• integrate web, mobile and tablet with social media • test QR codes to send offline ads to social media • incorporate social media into rich media ads • create social media co-op opportunities with
industry partners • understand the power of video and branded
entertainment • think big for big results (remember – ‘Best job in the
world’)
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look for leverage�
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• plan out your editorial calendar in advance • provide industry partners with access to your
messaging strategy • rely on in-destination residents and past visitors as
advocates • schedule your targeted communications and focus
your day-to-day efforts on becoming an invaluable travel resource
• find the tools that help you get the job done more efficiently
• conduct a semi-annual social audit…can you be more efficient?
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develop ambassadors �
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• start with your office, industry partners and local advocates
• empower your advocates • find local photographers willing to share their work
for recognition • use local experts who specialize in niche activities
and attractions to publish content that is interesting and different
• Use SIP:Enterprise (online social monitoring) to find word-of-mouth testimonials and share them
• integrate social media sharing across web, mobile, social, emails and offline media
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Search Marketing Using
to amplify social media marketing
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search marketing ideas�
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• use relevant and highly utilized keywords in your communications
• search for those looking for travel inspiration through keywords
• use keywords in your photo/video titles, descriptions and tags
• create in-bound links to your website to increase link popularity
• integrate social media feeds and develop connect pages
• Use paid search to drive visitors to your connect page
• link to your videos on your website using keywords
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Baidu’s Phoenix Nest (PPC Platform)
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In China, Baidu is the dominate search engine. Use both SEO, SEM to amplify your social media campaign
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Google (Adwords)
Google paid search will allow for destinations to buy keywords that result in traffic increases
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5 Do’s�
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• plan, strategize and create goals • innovate, test and optimize • create efficiencies, then allocate financial and
labor resources • empower advocates • work closely with your SEO team (or engage Digital
Jungle to help you)
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Five Don'ts �
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• let your intern be your social media strategic lead • speak at your audience (broadcasting)…create a
conversation with them • forget the importance of branding…. Think
communication • overlook justifying your social media expenditures • stop thinking short term…start thinking long term
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Digital Jungle Fast Facts
• Travel, hospitality & destination digital marketing specialists
• 65 employees
• Global reach
• Independent
• Offices in Beijing, Shanghai & Hong Kong
• Founded in early 2007
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• Delivering digital strategy and execution services: – Customer and competitor
insight – Digital strategy – Social Media Marketing – Search Engine Marketing – Affiliate Marketing – Media Buying
• We work for global and domestic
organisations, across various market sectors, helping our clients: – Engage with their key
audiences – Transform their business – Maximise growth
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World Class Digital Marketing Experience
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Our Commitment
The mission of Digital Jungle is to help our clients improve their business position and gain real value from their digital marketing investments Through our expertise in social media digital marketing programs and the application of search, affiliate and online marketing, we commit to: • Driving incremental direct revenue • Generating ROI unrivaled by traditional media • Protecting your online reputation • Increasing your market share over your
competitors • Building your brand awareness
We look forward to working with you.
Dr Matt McDougall, CEO, Digital Jungle
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