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Randy Fiveash

Director

Connecticut Office of Tourism

Carly Presho-Dunne

Brand Strategist

Wieden amp Kennedy

Greg Newland

Executive Vice President

Marketing and Public Relations

Travel Portland

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention

Center

Strat School Driving Killer Creative and Bottom-Line Results

Randy Fiveash

Director

Connecticut Office of Tourism

Problem people drive through Connecticut to

get to somewhere else So they have a limited view of what we have to offer

We have what they wanthellipthey just donrsquot know it

INSIGHTS

73

6156 55

5044

22 23 28 29 27 24

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Beautifulscenery

Beachwateractivities

Historicalsites

Interestingsmall towns

Great culinaryexperiences

Fall foliage

Likely to Seek Out Associate with CT

to convince people that CT makes an ideal New England getaway

by showing hundreds of specific inspiring things to see and do

ldquo

STRATEGY

Only Connecticut offers such a dynamic blend of the

historic and contemporary

natural and cultural

relaxing and active

All so close to each other

All so close to you

BRAND TRUTH

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Randy Fiveash

Director

Connecticut Office of Tourism

Problem people drive through Connecticut to

get to somewhere else So they have a limited view of what we have to offer

We have what they wanthellipthey just donrsquot know it

INSIGHTS

73

6156 55

5044

22 23 28 29 27 24

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Beautifulscenery

Beachwateractivities

Historicalsites

Interestingsmall towns

Great culinaryexperiences

Fall foliage

Likely to Seek Out Associate with CT

to convince people that CT makes an ideal New England getaway

by showing hundreds of specific inspiring things to see and do

ldquo

STRATEGY

Only Connecticut offers such a dynamic blend of the

historic and contemporary

natural and cultural

relaxing and active

All so close to each other

All so close to you

BRAND TRUTH

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Problem people drive through Connecticut to

get to somewhere else So they have a limited view of what we have to offer

We have what they wanthellipthey just donrsquot know it

INSIGHTS

73

6156 55

5044

22 23 28 29 27 24

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Beautifulscenery

Beachwateractivities

Historicalsites

Interestingsmall towns

Great culinaryexperiences

Fall foliage

Likely to Seek Out Associate with CT

to convince people that CT makes an ideal New England getaway

by showing hundreds of specific inspiring things to see and do

ldquo

STRATEGY

Only Connecticut offers such a dynamic blend of the

historic and contemporary

natural and cultural

relaxing and active

All so close to each other

All so close to you

BRAND TRUTH

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

We have what they wanthellipthey just donrsquot know it

INSIGHTS

73

6156 55

5044

22 23 28 29 27 24

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Beautifulscenery

Beachwateractivities

Historicalsites

Interestingsmall towns

Great culinaryexperiences

Fall foliage

Likely to Seek Out Associate with CT

to convince people that CT makes an ideal New England getaway

by showing hundreds of specific inspiring things to see and do

ldquo

STRATEGY

Only Connecticut offers such a dynamic blend of the

historic and contemporary

natural and cultural

relaxing and active

All so close to each other

All so close to you

BRAND TRUTH

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

to convince people that CT makes an ideal New England getaway

by showing hundreds of specific inspiring things to see and do

ldquo

STRATEGY

Only Connecticut offers such a dynamic blend of the

historic and contemporary

natural and cultural

relaxing and active

All so close to each other

All so close to you

BRAND TRUTH

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Only Connecticut offers such a dynamic blend of the

historic and contemporary

natural and cultural

relaxing and active

All so close to each other

All so close to you

BRAND TRUTH

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

CREATIVEOver 150 different creative concepts in a wide variety of medium each emphasize a dichotomy of specific identified attractions

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

DISCONNECTRECONNECT

ArgiaOdetah Camping

SURFTURFRocky Neck BeachChester

SOARPLUNGENE Air MuseumLake Compounce

UNPLUGRECHARGEWinvianThimble Island Kayaking

COOL DOWNREV UPRiver tubingMohegan

TACTICS TV13 different 15 spots featuring 26 attractions running as pod bookends

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TACTICS DIGITAL

Over 100 online concepts including all kinds of rich media executions

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TACTICS OOH

Station Dominations in Grand Central Station and Stamford Station a major Metro North amp Amtrak hub

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TACTICS OOH

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TACTICS OOH Placements

Side by side 50rsquo banners in the Time Warner Center visible from Columbus Circle

Taxi toppers

throughout

Manhattan

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Which 129different partners to feature in the tourism campaign

HARD DECISIONS

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Best of all these initiativesare driving revolutionary

results

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

More people have a better perception

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

ldquohas lots of things to see and dordquo

ldquogreat place to rest and relaxrdquo

ldquogreat place to spend time with childrenrdquo

ldquooffers a romantic escaperdquo

ldquooffers a sense of history as partof the landscaperdquo

+100

+56

+54

+42

+41

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

More people are engaging with us

49

CTvisitcomvisitors

20

Welcome Center visits

May-Aug 2014 over same period 2013

Source CT Office of Tourism

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

63 took action after seeing ad

The campaign is increasing interest in visiting CT

More people are planning to visit

MMGY PrePost Advertising Awareness August 2014

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

$32M

Tourism marketing investment to date

$393MIncremental tourism revenues to date

123x our tourism investment to date

$174M in last 5 months alone

Source MMGYHarrison 6-Wave PrePost Survey April 2012-September 2014

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Jon Rahl

Assistant General Manager

City of Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

Jon Rahl | jrahlcityofseasideus | 5037383097

Partnering Locally to Deliver Seasidersquos Brand Promise to Visitors

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

THE PROBLEM

TOhellip Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TO Create recreational awareness beyond Seasidersquos famous beach

BY Building non-traditional relationships and deepening our knowledge base of area product

HOW TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEM

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

TRADITIONAL + NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERS

bull Necanicum Watershed Council

bull City of Seaside Public Works Department

bull City of Seaside Police Department

bull Seaside Fire amp Rescue

bull Sunset Empire Park amp Recreation District

bull Our neighbors our competitors (ie Astoria to our north Cannon Beach to our south)

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

INSPIRATIONbull A story about our water system flood mitigationbull Classes for locals = possibilities for visitorsbull Thinking about our aging population with thirst for adventure

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

INSIGHTS

bull Seaside 2034 ndash ldquoBuilding a bridge to our futurerdquo

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

SEASIDErsquoS BRAND TRUTH

Seaside IS ldquoMore than just a day at the beachrdquo

We know it but how can we help our visitors discover it

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Diving into the story of water in Seaside The impacts and uses

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

A short how-to video showing off Seasidersquos new kayak launch

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

EXPRESSING THE IDEA

bull Immediately posted to all partner social channels (Four Facebook Accounts)

ndash Generated 11K views

bull Outreach to traditional state partner

ndash Specifically to seek larger media story

bull Included in local business meetings amp news

ndash Local knowledge = more ambassador power

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

CHALLENGES

bull Is this the best use of my time Sticking to our guns by visiting a watershed and an area that has been mitigated for flooding Does this really equal daily production

bull ADA Accessible but are we promoting it through the eyes of those with mobility limitations

bull Measurement (how do you measure free)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

bull One story Weekenders who are making a transition to Seaside as full-time residents bought kayaks BECAUSE of this new launch

bull Strict observation is something wersquove used to measure success

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

THE RESULTS (SO FAR)

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park

LESSONS + THE BIGGER PICTURE

Just one of many steps towards development of Seasidersquos Natural History Park