RTS Branding Workshop
Branding Workshop
  Why Brand
  What a Brand Is
  Your Brand Audience
  Brand Concepts
  Brand Components
  Walkabout
  Your Assets
  Brand Direction
  Brand Integration
  Brand Communication
People Love Logos!
Why Brand?


Attract new money to the region
State your vision/goal
Strengthen and expand the visitor experience
Encourage consumers to visit
Mitigate uncertainty that consumers may have
Strengthen your legitimacy
Engender trust & loyalty
Why Brand?

Brand familiarity is linked to
favorability

Brand strength = consumption

Brand knowledge = reduced
consumer risk and lower
information costs
Why Brand?



Even if you do nothing, you still
have a brand. It just may not be
the one you want.
What is a Brand?


"A brand is a living entity - and it is
enriched or undermined cumulatively
over time, the product of a thousand
small gestures"

- Michael Eisner, former CEO Disney
Telling it like it is
Questions to Ask Yourselves


    Who are the target audiences?

    What is there to work with?

    What do the residents think?
Brand Focus
Brand Focus
Brand Focus
What is Your Brand Now?
Who are Your Visitors?

Where do your visitors come from?
•  Be specific.
•  How do you know?

Write a profile of the different types of visitors.
•  Age
•  Income
•  Reason for trip
•  What they do here
•  What they spend money on
•  How long the stay
Rules of the Brand Promise

1. Brands must be based on product

2. Never advertise until you can
deliver

3. Logos and taglines are not brands

4. Brands deliver experiences
Destination Marketing Mistakes

1. Promoting too many ideas
2. Promoting things visitors have close by
3. Promoting the generic
4. Promoting passive attractions
5. Promoting “Lists”
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Brand Path

ADVOCACY: Do people recommend the
destination to family, friends and colleagues?"
DECISION / VISITATION: To what extent do
people follow through and visit the destination?"
CONSIDERATION: Is this one of the destinations
being thought about for a visit?"
PREFERENCE: How highly do audiences esteem
the brand? Does it resonate?"
ASSOCIATIONS: What qualities come to mind
when people think of the destination?"
FAMILIARITY: How well do people know the
destination and what it offers?"
AWARENESS: Do key audiences know that the
destination exists? How top of mind is it?"
Defining Your Tourism Message
                     What makes you….
                     Different.
                     Worth the trip.
How Visitors See You
What experience are you selling?

The LURE: the experience that motivates the visitor to
actually come to your destination.

DIVERSIONS: things visitors can do closer to home
but will do in your destination because they are
already there. These accelerate the brand.

AMENITIES: Things that make the visit a comfortable
one

AMBIENCE: historic buildings, public art, street
entertainers, etc.
Lures
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Preikestolen, Norway
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What do you think the Pendleton Roundup is?
Experiences
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Ketchikan, Ak
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Tongass Nat’l Forest
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                       Bend, OR
Ketchikan, Ak
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Seattle, WA
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Diversions
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Lodi, California
45   Park City, Utah
           Bend, OR
Sonoma County
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Juneau, Alaska
Amenities
Snoqualmie, WA
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Lake Chelan, WA
  49
Juneau, Alaska
  50
Juneau, Alaska
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Ketchikan, Alaska
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Juneau, Alaska
  53
Sisters, OR
Wayfinding

The way-finding components
–  Directional signs
–  Gateways
–  Kiosks
–  Pole banners
–  Map Stands
Wayfinding
Don’t leave them hanging!




               Downtown Next Exit
Wayfinding
Wayfinding
Milton-Freewater,OR
Wayfinding
Gateways say “You’ve arrived”
Wayfinding
Connect the Dots
Ambience
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     Sisters, OR
Juneau, Alaska
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Enterprise, Oregon
Walla Walla, WA
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Issaquah, WA
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Snoqualmie, WA
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What experience are you selling
What experience are you selling
 Retail Signs
What experience are you selling
 Store Fronts
Local Interaction
Ketchikan, Alaska
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Seattle, WA
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Pike Place Market, Seattle
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What experience are you selling

                      Exercise:
                     Destination
                      Attributes
What experience are you selling

                     Exercise:
                    Destination
                    Evaluation
What experience are you selling



      “First Impressions Are
       Lasting Impressions”
What experience are you selling

                  Second Round
                    Exercise:
                   Destination
                    Evaluation
DAY TWO



Brand Concept Development
Brand Concept Development
Brand Integration
The Enumclaw WA Example


 The Brand Promise:
 “By pulling together its rural ambiance and man’s innate
 connection with the noble horse, Enumclaw celebrates all
 things equine. Visitors are surrounded by the inspiration,
 excitement and recreational opportunities provided by these
 gentle but powerful creatures. Enumclaw is the place where
 visitors introduce their children to their first pony ride, saddle
 up for the trail, and marvel at the beauty and grace of
 professional horse events.
Brand Logo
The Enumclaw WA Example
Brand Integration
The Enumclaw WA Example



 Enumclaw’s brand would provide an
 equestrian community experience the way an
 urban or suburban resident would like to see
 it. Agrarian in nature but clean and quality,
 small community friendliness, experiential
 and hands-on, exposure to the quaint, new,
 interesting and unusual, opportunities for
 learning about horses and rural life.
Brand Integration
Public Integration

 •  White farm rail fencing along major
    access highways
 •  A “branded” downtown destination district
 •  Decorative wayfinding signs, gateway
    monuments and information kiosks
 •  Developed easements for a riding trail
    network
 •  Redeveloped Fairgrounds into an Expo
    Center with equestrian-focused upgrades
Brand Integration
Private Integration

•  A downtown merry-go-round with carved horses
•  Mounted Enumclaw police in the downtown
•  Showings and rides of work horses at the Expo
   Center
•  Shetland Pony rides for children at EEC,
   downtown or in the parks
•  A petting facility with miniature horses
•  Horse Carriage and Cart rides
Brand Integration
Private Integration


•  Wild Horses (e.g. Wyoming) exhibit
•  Horse trail riding rentals
•  Instruction in Dressage, English,
   Hunter/Jumper, Western etc. at
   Expo Center
•  Exhibitions of unusual or specialty
   horse breeds, (e.g. Knabstrupper)
•  Public decorated horse sculptures
Brand Integration
Retail Integration
•  A first rate saddle-making outlet such as Hamley & Co.
   in Pendleton, Oregon
•  Western apparel shops
•  Western hat shop
•  Blacksmith/Farrier shop
•  Tack shops
•  A retail feed store
•  Equine artists and photography galleries
•  Equine books featured in bookstores
•  Retail horse fencing storefront
•  Equine related jewelry featured
•  Horse trailering – rentals and sales
Brand Communication
Brand Communication
Brand Communication
Brand Communication
Brand Communication
Brand Communication




 Pole Banners
Brand Communication
Brand Communication
Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA Example

•  Historic Gold Rush
   town – population
   3,400
•  In Calaveras County,
   foothills of the Sierra
   Nevada Mountains
•  Adjacent to Stanislaus
   National Forest
•  Abundant outdoor
   recreation year-round
Angels Camp, CA Example

•  Made famous by Mark
   Twain – “The
   Celebrated Jumping
   Frog of Calaveras
   County.”
•  Annual Jumping Frog
   Jubilee
•  Frogs, frogs, frogs
Angels Camp, CA Example


Primary Markets:
•  Sacramento
•  Stockton
•  San Jose
•  Greater Bay Area
Angels Camp, CA Example

Brands Considered:
•  Gold rush/
   western theme
•  Antiques/art
•  Mountain sports
•  Golf
•  Culinary/wine
Brand Concept
Brand Statement:
Angels Camp is the capital of and place to be based
  for mountain sports in the Sierra Nevada.
LURE: The one place where visitors can find a
  concentration of support services for their
  mountain sports experience, from outfitters,
  specialized retailers, lodging, dining and after
  hours entertainment.
DIVERSIONS: Experiences in the downtown that the
  visitor might find closer to home.
Angels Camp, CA Example
Keys to Success:
•  Local commitment and enthusiasm
•  Already has the accommodations – motels, b&bs,
   etc.
•  Needs to recruit outfitters, specialized retail,
   restaurants, pubs to downtown core.
•  Create amenities and ambiance.
•  Branded product development and marketing.
•  MOST IMPORTANT: Deliver on the promise.
Brand Logo
Case Study – Angels Camp, CA




  Tagline: “Redefining the Rush”
Brand Identities
Angels Camp, CA Example
Brand Communication
Angels Camp, CA Example
Brand Concept
The brand feasibility test
1. Are you specific enough to be noticed?
2. Is it something your market will not find closer to
   home?
3. Will you have wide enough appeal to attract the
   number of customers you need to be
   successful?
4. Do you offer an experience (even if you are
   selling a product)?
5. Can you afford it?
Brand Concept
The brand feasibility test - continued
6. Will it work year round?
7. Does it have legs? (is it possible to extend the
   core brand once it is developed?
8. Will the community buy into it?
9. Can it be shown through the whole community?
Brand Concept Development
Points to Remember
•  Take the long view
•  Deliver on the promised experience
•  Be consistent in your message
•  Develop branded products & services
•  Work together
•  Provide leadership
•  Fund the effort
•  Get professional assistance
•  Develop widespread local support
Enthusiasm!

RTS Brand Presentation

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    Branding Workshop Why Brand What a Brand Is Your Brand Audience Brand Concepts Brand Components Walkabout Your Assets Brand Direction Brand Integration Brand Communication
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    Why Brand? Attract newmoney to the region State your vision/goal Strengthen and expand the visitor experience Encourage consumers to visit Mitigate uncertainty that consumers may have Strengthen your legitimacy Engender trust & loyalty
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    Why Brand? Brand familiarityis linked to favorability Brand strength = consumption Brand knowledge = reduced consumer risk and lower information costs
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    Why Brand? Even ifyou do nothing, you still have a brand. It just may not be the one you want.
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    What is aBrand? "A brand is a living entity - and it is enriched or undermined cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small gestures" - Michael Eisner, former CEO Disney
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    Questions to AskYourselves Who are the target audiences? What is there to work with? What do the residents think?
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    What is YourBrand Now?
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    Who are YourVisitors? Where do your visitors come from? •  Be specific. •  How do you know? Write a profile of the different types of visitors. •  Age •  Income •  Reason for trip •  What they do here •  What they spend money on •  How long the stay
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    Rules of theBrand Promise 1. Brands must be based on product 2. Never advertise until you can deliver 3. Logos and taglines are not brands 4. Brands deliver experiences
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    Destination Marketing Mistakes 1.Promoting too many ideas 2. Promoting things visitors have close by 3. Promoting the generic 4. Promoting passive attractions 5. Promoting “Lists”
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    A Popular Promise Brand Unique Aware- ness Relevant
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    A Popular Promise Brand Unique Aware- ness Relevant
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    A Popular Promise Brand Unique Aware- ness Relevant
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    A Popular Promise Brand Unique Aware- ness Relevant
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    A Popular Promise Brand Unique Aware- ness Relevant
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    Brand Path ADVOCACY: Dopeople recommend the destination to family, friends and colleagues?" DECISION / VISITATION: To what extent do people follow through and visit the destination?" CONSIDERATION: Is this one of the destinations being thought about for a visit?" PREFERENCE: How highly do audiences esteem the brand? Does it resonate?" ASSOCIATIONS: What qualities come to mind when people think of the destination?" FAMILIARITY: How well do people know the destination and what it offers?" AWARENESS: Do key audiences know that the destination exists? How top of mind is it?"
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    Defining Your TourismMessage What makes you…. Different. Worth the trip.
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    What experience areyou selling? The LURE: the experience that motivates the visitor to actually come to your destination. DIVERSIONS: things visitors can do closer to home but will do in your destination because they are already there. These accelerate the brand. AMENITIES: Things that make the visit a comfortable one AMBIENCE: historic buildings, public art, street entertainers, etc.
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    What do youthink the Pendleton Roundup is?
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    Wayfinding The way-finding components – Directional signs –  Gateways –  Kiosks –  Pole banners –  Map Stands
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    Wayfinding Don’t leave themhanging! Downtown Next Exit
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    What experience areyou selling Retail Signs
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    What experience areyou selling Store Fronts
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    What experience areyou selling Exercise: Destination Attributes
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    What experience areyou selling Exercise: Destination Evaluation
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    What experience areyou selling “First Impressions Are Lasting Impressions”
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    What experience areyou selling Second Round Exercise: Destination Evaluation
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    Brand Integration The EnumclawWA Example The Brand Promise: “By pulling together its rural ambiance and man’s innate connection with the noble horse, Enumclaw celebrates all things equine. Visitors are surrounded by the inspiration, excitement and recreational opportunities provided by these gentle but powerful creatures. Enumclaw is the place where visitors introduce their children to their first pony ride, saddle up for the trail, and marvel at the beauty and grace of professional horse events.
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    Brand Integration The EnumclawWA Example Enumclaw’s brand would provide an equestrian community experience the way an urban or suburban resident would like to see it. Agrarian in nature but clean and quality, small community friendliness, experiential and hands-on, exposure to the quaint, new, interesting and unusual, opportunities for learning about horses and rural life.
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    Brand Integration Public Integration •  White farm rail fencing along major access highways •  A “branded” downtown destination district •  Decorative wayfinding signs, gateway monuments and information kiosks •  Developed easements for a riding trail network •  Redeveloped Fairgrounds into an Expo Center with equestrian-focused upgrades
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    Brand Integration Private Integration • A downtown merry-go-round with carved horses •  Mounted Enumclaw police in the downtown •  Showings and rides of work horses at the Expo Center •  Shetland Pony rides for children at EEC, downtown or in the parks •  A petting facility with miniature horses •  Horse Carriage and Cart rides
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    Brand Integration Private Integration • Wild Horses (e.g. Wyoming) exhibit •  Horse trail riding rentals •  Instruction in Dressage, English, Hunter/Jumper, Western etc. at Expo Center •  Exhibitions of unusual or specialty horse breeds, (e.g. Knabstrupper) •  Public decorated horse sculptures
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    Brand Integration Retail Integration • A first rate saddle-making outlet such as Hamley & Co. in Pendleton, Oregon •  Western apparel shops •  Western hat shop •  Blacksmith/Farrier shop •  Tack shops •  A retail feed store •  Equine artists and photography galleries •  Equine books featured in bookstores •  Retail horse fencing storefront •  Equine related jewelry featured •  Horse trailering – rentals and sales
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    Angels Camp Angels Camp,CA Example •  Historic Gold Rush town – population 3,400 •  In Calaveras County, foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains •  Adjacent to Stanislaus National Forest •  Abundant outdoor recreation year-round
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    Angels Camp, CAExample •  Made famous by Mark Twain – “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” •  Annual Jumping Frog Jubilee •  Frogs, frogs, frogs
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    Angels Camp, CAExample Primary Markets: •  Sacramento •  Stockton •  San Jose •  Greater Bay Area
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    Angels Camp, CAExample Brands Considered: •  Gold rush/ western theme •  Antiques/art •  Mountain sports •  Golf •  Culinary/wine
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    Brand Concept Brand Statement: AngelsCamp is the capital of and place to be based for mountain sports in the Sierra Nevada. LURE: The one place where visitors can find a concentration of support services for their mountain sports experience, from outfitters, specialized retailers, lodging, dining and after hours entertainment. DIVERSIONS: Experiences in the downtown that the visitor might find closer to home.
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    Angels Camp, CAExample Keys to Success: •  Local commitment and enthusiasm •  Already has the accommodations – motels, b&bs, etc. •  Needs to recruit outfitters, specialized retail, restaurants, pubs to downtown core. •  Create amenities and ambiance. •  Branded product development and marketing. •  MOST IMPORTANT: Deliver on the promise.
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    Brand Logo Case Study– Angels Camp, CA Tagline: “Redefining the Rush”
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    Brand Concept The brandfeasibility test 1. Are you specific enough to be noticed? 2. Is it something your market will not find closer to home? 3. Will you have wide enough appeal to attract the number of customers you need to be successful? 4. Do you offer an experience (even if you are selling a product)? 5. Can you afford it?
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    Brand Concept The brandfeasibility test - continued 6. Will it work year round? 7. Does it have legs? (is it possible to extend the core brand once it is developed? 8. Will the community buy into it? 9. Can it be shown through the whole community?
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    Points to Remember • Take the long view •  Deliver on the promised experience •  Be consistent in your message •  Develop branded products & services •  Work together •  Provide leadership •  Fund the effort •  Get professional assistance •  Develop widespread local support
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