Protecting nature through responsible recreation

Nothing inspires people to learn about, appreciate, and protect nature like getting outdoors. But when crowds of people descend on beautiful natural areas without preparation, they can threaten wildlife and delicate ecosystems, as well as unintentionally put themselves in danger. That’s why the Arizona Office of Tourism engaged Off Madison Ave to create a campaign that provided education on responsible outdoor recreation to everyone from new to nature to outdoor enthusiasts.

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The battle for bleisure travel

When you hear “business travel,” what comes to mind? A male executive hustling through the airport with a briefcase and garment bag in tow? What about “leisure travel?” You might picture a family decked out in Hawaiian shirts, lugging suitcases and souvenirs. If so, think again.

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Crisis response planning: Why sorry isn’t enough

In a crisis, the public wants to know whom they can trust. Simply saying sorry isn’t enough. The public must be confident that the issue is fully resolved with the highest degree of care and concern for their communities and families. Apologies are not get-out-of-jail-free cards whenever there is trouble.

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State of the outdoor rec industry

Participation in outdoor recreation is healthy and robust, at least partially because the early days of the pandemic drove people to enjoy socially distanced outdoor activities. But now that much of the world has relaxed back into a new normal, holding on to outdoor enthusiasts is proving trickier.

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Feed the FOMO: How to ignite interest in new and returning guests

Competition for leisure time is intense, and consumers have seemingly endless options. Attractions that don’t shift their marketing efforts to match new consumer behaviors and expectations run the risk of being seen as a once-in-a-while activity—or worse, not thought of at all. The leisure industry must learn to attract attention with thumb-stopping social media content and reconnect with lapsed guests and members to recapture that wallet share.

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Our fave ads of 2022

The OMA crew has been ever-vigilant this year, keeping an eye out for ads and marketing initiatives that stand out from the crowd. What makes an ad memorable in the eyes of this marketing agency? From sassy football players to heartfelt human experiences, here are our favorites of 2022.

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