by Sheila Scarborough | Oct 17, 2022 | Economic Development, Instagram, Web Communications, YouTube
In a recent Main Street America member forum post, someone asked the group how to attract Millennials and Gen Z to Small Business Saturday, which is an annual event that encourages people to shop independent, locally-owned small businesses on the Saturday after... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Aug 15, 2022 | Blogs, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Twitter, Video, Web Communications, YouTube
Do you have a mural, or other piece of public art going up in your town? Here is how to promote a new mural on social media, with lots of repurposing ideas to help you create more content in less time, even if you are a “Mighty Team of Only One or Two”... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Jan 28, 2016 | Better Online Content series, Instagram, Photos and Images, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Twitter, Web Communications
(Part of my “Better Online Content” series of posts: quick tips on creating more effective content that takes advantage of the social web’s unique publishing environment.) If you’re a marketing communications person who wants to connect with new customers,... by Sheila Scarborough | Dec 9, 2013 | Instagram, Photos and Images, Web Communications
In a social media marketing Group on LinkedIn, I noticed this question recently: “What is the best way to get the most views on [photo-sharing app] Instagram? I know to # [hashtag] certain things that tend to get the most activity, but it’s hard for me to... 
by Sheila Scarborough | Jul 9, 2013 | Instagram, Mobile, Photos and Images, Reaching out to bloggers and travel media, Tourism Marketing on the Web, Travel and Travel Media, Web Communications
While I think it’s a given that tourism organizations should connect with their local bloggers – just as they should know the local print, TV, and radio media people – it’s also important to remember that social media influence goes beyond... by Sheila Scarborough | Feb 19, 2013 | Instagram, Mobile, Photos and Images, Web Communications
Here’s a forum question that I saw recently from a smart but very busy destination marketing professional. Does it sound like your situation? Q: I am, I’m afraid, woefully slow on jumping on the Instagram bandwagon. How do I go about setting up one for my...