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Spotlight On NW Creative: Woody Goomsba

Leavenworth, WA is a tourist town known for its Bavarian-style buildings and folksy fun, according to Seattle Times. But thanks to a new promotional video from the chamber of commerce, the town may start to be known for other, more provocative attractions. "We quietly put it on YouTube on Friday," said Nancy Smith, the chamber of commerce's executive director, explaining the video spoof is aimed at a young, …

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Old Times Here Are Not Forgotten, But The Commercials Don’t Pass Muster

We're coming up on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War -- or, as they call it around these parts, the War of Northern Aggression or the War for Southern Independence. Battlefields, reenactments, and other historical landmarks will be big tourist attractions over the next few years. But as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Radio & TV blog reports, The History Channel isn't warming up to the perspective offered by …

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What Happens In Palm Springs Doesn’t Piss Off Vegas

A new ad campaign to promote Palm Springs tourism takes a few shots at another desert oasis. The Desert Sun reports: Rolled out with the tagline, "Like no place else," Palm Springs is setting itself up as a David vs. Goliath. The advertising series, Palm Springs vs. Las Vegas, juxtaposes all of the images of Las Vegas against the backdrop of Palm Springs' spots to point out key differences to the discerning tourist, …

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Curated Word-of-Mouth Used To Inspire North of the Border Vacations

One of the things I love about digital is how well it supports experiential marketing. Digital can drive you to the brand experience, welcome you at the desired destination and archive the activities for follow up at a later time. The Canadian Tourism Commission is on the right page with their interactive mural installations. They are meant to inspire Americans to book a Canadian vacation. To do that, the …

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Florida Is In The Gusher’s Path, But The Family Vacation Must Go On

According to The New York Times, the Florida tourism spot below is running in nearly every major media market from Dallas east to Boston, and financed almost entirely by BP (though there is no mention of it in the ad). The commercial drives people to more visitor-friendly content available from the Florida Live section of VisitFlorida.com. Cedar Key, huh? That is an off the beaten-path Gulf Coast destination. I'd …

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Icelandic Sweaters? Yes. A Nation Covered In Ash? No.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Iceland's government has asked its 320,000 citizens to log on to the internet and help repair the damage done to its tourism industry by the Eyjafjoell volcano eruption in April. Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo. Icelanders are being urged to use social networking website Facebook, Twitter or a newly created tourism promotion website--Inspired by …

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It’s Not “Sportman’s Paradise” In A Hazmat Suit

CNN is airing a two-night special called Toxic America hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta on June 2-3. The special report reveals the results of a yearlong CNN investigation into environmental pollution and health, looking at one Louisiana town surrounded by chemical plants. Plus the enemy we can't see: a look at how pollutants affect our children, even before they're born. …

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BP Greases The Palms Of Fla. Agencies And Media Firms

I'm not sure which ad agencies and/or media outlets will be the beneficiaries, but BP Is giving the state of Florida $25 million to entice people to the beach this summer. Staugustine.com has more: Glenn Hastings, executive director of the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, said Monday that the money would be used by the Gulf Coast counties from Pensacola to Sarasota to change tourist perceptions that the …

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