DIGITAL MARKETINGTourism Tasmania Digital Coach Program 2011Presented by Scott Woodhouse – www.necessarygroup.com
SHINY OBJECT SYNDROME
“Everything will be great once we get Facebook”ull of it...
STORYWhat we believe and do
STORY + NEEDSWhat we believe and doWhat customers believe and do
= MONEYWhat we believe and doWhat customers believe and doWIN WIN
PAID MEDIARenting marketing assetsBrochures
 Print ads
 Banner ads
 Google AdWordsEARNED MEDIABuilding marketing assetsEmail list
 Great reviews
 A great website that works
 Social media presence that works
 Search engine rank2. Comparison / reviews3. Website / sale1. Ad / trigger4. ‘Trip-echo’ / loyalty loop80% of digital spend is here80% of influence is here
MEASUREMENTMeasuringListeningStalking
MEASUREMENTMeasuringListeningStalking
MEASUREMENTMeasuringListeningStalking
ACTIONSignup to Google Analytics and get tracking code in your websitewww.google.com/analyticsVisit your Google Analytics account- ask “so what?”Set up Google Alerts for your brand, your competitors, key areas of interestwww.alerts.google.comMeasure social impact of your website and your closest competitorswww.howsociable.comwww.socialmention.comDiscover media habits of customers, and where they hang out on the webwww.google.com/adplanner
WHAT PEOPLE WANTSelect a tone of voice, pictures etc that ‘speak to your audiencePersonality-fit Leisure vs adventure
 Make judgements in 3 secondsUser experience Visit 4 times before booking
 Usability critical (40%) vs price (62%)
 Easy to navigate (44%)
 No errors (22%)
 Promos / discounts (21%)
Findability of contact details (15%)Social proof User reviews (58%)
 User ratings (42%)
 Official pictures (35%)
 User photos / video (26%)
 Official video (8%)Make it easy to useHave a strategy for leveraging reviews and social content
PERSONASBradIn Brad’s own words:“I just wanna kick back in the sun and get a tan with my girlfriend – no screaming kids”He’s searching for:“Beachfront accomodationFreycinet”
 “Luxury accomodationFreycinet”He needs: Book online – quickly and easily
 Critic reviews / recognition
 Guarantee / cues of quality He’s a big user of:TripAdvisor
iPhoneWhat are your top 2? Speak to them!
PERSONASDaveIn Dave’s own words:“Looking to sneak away with the wife and kids – a bit of an adventure and some fun in Tassie”He’s searching for:“Things to do in Freycinet” He needs: Book online – quickly and easily
 Social proof – user submitted photos, reviews
 Entertainment for the kidsHe’s a big user of:Facebook
iPhoneWhat are your top 2? Speak to them!
3 SECONDSPersonality fit Don’t make me think!Call to action
ACTIONDo each of your pages guide the user towards action?
90 trillionemails sent in 2010.
EMAIL It works
 Built on trust, value and relevancy – poor execution can hurt81%is spam.
EMAIL GOLDCREATE SOME URGENCY = 29% higher email open rate i.e. 2 days till offer expires, registration ends today, today’s your last chance, free webinar on Nov 11thMAKE IT EXCLUSIVE = 24% higher open rate The word ‘exclusive’ or ‘private’, ‘VIP’, ‘for past customers only’, exclusive offerTIME IT RIGHT = 100% higher open rate 7am (best) till 9am (at worst)
 After 12pm you’ll cut your open rate in half!
 2-touch works best – balance between mindshare and bugging people1 CALL TO ACTION = 40% higher response rate Every link in email goes to same place, rather than multiple calls to actionCASH IN ON FACEBOOK JUNKIES = 32% higher open rate Just mention ‘Facebook’ in subject line – that’s it!EMAIL GOLDFROM SOMEONE THEY TRUST = #1 factor in whether they’ll open it Whether it’s your business name or a staff member’s name, use a ‘from’ name that people will trustRESPECT YOURSELF = other people respecting you  No unsolicited mail
 Only what people signed up for – no surprisesSTAY ON SUBJECT = #2 factor in whether they’ll open it 20 – 50 characters
 Capture interest
 Avoid ‘spammy’ language – ‘free’, ‘cheap’, ‘crazy deal’DELIVER TRUST & VALUE!!
INSIGHTS Who opened?
 Who clicked?
 Who bounced?
 What times of day / week work best?
 Where did they click?
 What messages are working?ACTIONwww.mailchimp.com

Tourism Tasmania Digital Coach Live Sessions - Digital Marketing