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Schedule



ESTO delivers bold content, dynamic learning formats and opportunities to connect and equip destination marketing leaders with insights they can immediately put into action.

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Tuesday, August 25
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11:15am - 11:45am

Experience

  • Franklin 11-13
    Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

    Join Chad Netherland from Gatlinburg CVB and Gray Destination Marketing for a behind-the-scenes look at how one destination transformed a single storytelling investment into an evergreen content strategy through long-form video, national distribution and strategic content repurposing. Learn how thinking like a publisher, not just an advertiser, can help destinations extend the life of every marketing dollar while creating authentic stories that inspire travelers long after a campaign ends.

    Takeaways:

    • Shift from an advertiser mindset to a publisher mindset.
    • Build content that delivers value long after the paid campaign ends. 
    • Maximize every storytelling investment through strategic distribution and repurposing.
    • Measure success beyond impressions by creating lasting destination assets.