Local SEO Best Practice

March 11, 2018

Based on Google's market share, we have determined that there are over TWO BILLION unique local searches per month on Google specifically from desktop computers in the United States. We saw Google, Yahoo and Bing, make dramatic shifts in how they represent results and most trends point to local. On top of that data, mobile search is absolutely exploding. Approximately one in five searches is performed from a mobile device. In some places around the world, like Japan, this number is even higher. Mobile searches primarily pull their results from local Search Engines.

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Destination Think!

Destination Think!’s mission is to bring innovative tourism strategy, service design and digital and integrated marketing solutions to the tourism industry. We ensure that word-of-mouth is at the core of everything we do, so that travellers become powerful advocates, operators attract more business and you drive visitation to your destination. At Destination Think!, our creativity drives us, our passion keeps us focused, and our skills and industry experience is unmatched. We’re a group of individuals who are extremely passionate about innovation in tourism and marketing. We’ve worked at, or with, hundreds of DMOs, NTOs, CVBs and events around the world.

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Mobile Advertising and the Impact of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Policy

whitePaper | April 26, 2022

Apple’s introduction of App Tracking Transparency (“ATT”) has drawn substantial commentary. Some see ATT as disruptive and self-serving, while others view it as a privacy-preserving tool that is ushering in a new era of advertising. However, the commentary often betrays a lack of understanding of what ATT is and what it is not, and draws speculative conclusions about its impact.

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Measuring true impact in digital travel advertising

whitePaper | January 5, 2020

As consumers increasingly research, shop and book travel on multiple digital platforms, travel marketers have amped up their digital advertising budgets, their focus on measuring the true impact of their ad spend and identifying what is working, and what is not.

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Social Media Monitoring and Listening

whitePaper | November 26, 2019

Your reputation is your currency. Period. Measuring reach, optics, leads, presence, adopters and influencers is not only the most critical safeguard for you, but it’s your bread and butter. Social media presents a unique challenge to companies and organizations today. Not only is it a direct channel of communication with your fans, prospects and customers.

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Proving the power of podcast ads through vital consumer data

whitePaper | July 24, 2023

In recent years, podcasts have emerged as one of the most popular and engaging digital mediums in the US, with an ever-expanding audience and a plethora of topics to cater to various interests. In this report, we’ll delve into the growth and popularity of podcasts in the US, how consumers think about podcast advertising, and the rich opportunities this medium presents for marketers and advertisers.

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Checklist of Reasons That You Need a White-Label Ad Tech Platform

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

Every portal, website or app owner wants to control which goods and services will be advertised on their platform and at what price. This is a perfectly normal and understandable desire. Supply-side programmatic platforms have obvious advantages like algorithmic selling, the ability to sell advertising spots to premium customers in private auctions, and monetization tools. However, many media owners strive to create their own, independent solutions. Creating an independent platform requires considerable time, financial and human resources, but this step is understandable, because an in-house platform allows maximum control over the monetization of a digital marketplace. However, before making such a decision, it is important to understand if it is really necessary, or if it is enough to reconsider the settings of monetization tools or switch the platform to monetize.

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A Guide to eSports Advertising

whitePaper | September 2, 2022

The eSports industry has been the beneficiary of a huge shift in consumer behavior as a result of the pandemic. We have seen incredible surges in popularity across eSports participation and viewership. Not sure how to approach the multi-billion dollar industry? We have your back! This guide is intended for eSports noobs to help understand the ins and outs of the industry.

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Destination Think!

Destination Think!’s mission is to bring innovative tourism strategy, service design and digital and integrated marketing solutions to the tourism industry. We ensure that word-of-mouth is at the core of everything we do, so that travellers become powerful advocates, operators attract more business and you drive visitation to your destination. At Destination Think!, our creativity drives us, our passion keeps us focused, and our skills and industry experience is unmatched. We’re a group of individuals who are extremely passionate about innovation in tourism and marketing. We’ve worked at, or with, hundreds of DMOs, NTOs, CVBs and events around the world.

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