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# Off Madison Ave

A Global Creativity Collective

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## Posts

- [Insights](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/) - Holistic marketing for cities, attractions, and the great outdoors.
- [Is Your Best Audience Turning Into Your Biggest Risk?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/destination-marketing-audience-expansion/) - Relying on the same travel audience for years creates hidden risk. A quarterly review framework to spot decline early and expand your reach.
- [Personas Name the Traveler. Behavioral Archetypes Move Them to Book.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/behavioral-archetypes-vs-personas-destination-marketing/) - Personas can show who's likely to visit, but behavioral archetypes reveal why travelers book so your destination campaigns move bookings, not just awareness.
- [The Upstream Forces That Are Quietly Killing Your Bookings, and How to Deal With Them.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/destination-marketing-policy-signals/) - Tariffs, land access, and geopolitics shape visitor behavior whether you're watching or not. Learn how to build policy intelligence into your destination marketing.
- [Cutting Brand to Protect Revenue Is a Destination Marketer's Most Expensive Habit. The Fix Is Behavioral.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/destination-marketing-brand-investment/) - When revenue softens, destination marketers cut brand budgets first. Here's why that reflex is costly — and what to do instead.
- [AI Can Make Your Destination Look Stunning. And, That's The Problem.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/ai-destination-imagery-trust-risk/) - AI-generated travel photos may look stunning, but they can’t deliver. Discover why vivid imagery breaks traveler trust and what DMOs should do instead.
- [Social Search Optimization for DMOs: Make Content Last Years, Not Days](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/social-search-optimization-dmo-guide/) - Learn the 4-step social search optimization framework that turns DMO posts into long-term assets. Keyword research, consistency, testing & more.
- [Why Your Beautiful Brand Isn't Sticking: The Strategy Problem Hiding in Plain Sight](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/brand-strategy-foundation-long-term-growth/) - When creative shines but results stall, the issue isn’t your look—it’s your brand foundation. See how strategy makes it stick.
- [Why DMOs with Great Websites Are Still Invisible in AI Search (And What to Do Next)](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/destination-ai-search-results-geo-strategy/) - Travelers are finding destinations through AI search — and most DMOs aren't controlling the narrative. Here's what changed and what to do about it.
- [The Behavioral Marketing Playbook: How to Remove Barriers and Prompt Action](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-behavioral-marketing-playbook-how-to-remove-barriers-and-prompt-action/) - Bookings stall when barriers block action, not when messaging fails. Learn how behavioral marketing drives results for hospitality brands.
- [Trail-Tested Tactics: Navigating the Outdoor Apparel Market with Patagonia's Strategic Compass](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/navigating-outdoor-apparel-market-patagonia-as-guide/) - Getting more heads in beds or guests in seats is a perpetual challenge; one-time visitors just don’t cut it. To hit your revenue goals and become a beloved, go-to destination, you need to make connections with your customers and earn their loyalty so they want to come back again and again. But that’s hard to do when you go by the conventional customer journey and its dreary dead end.It’s time to follow a different route.
- [Why the Future of Travel Marketing Is Beyond Personal (And Powered by AI)](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/ai-powered-marketing-personalization/) - Discover how contextual AI helps travel brands cut through noise with 1:1 precision experiences that drive loyalty and growth.
- [Outdoor Brands: Make Sustainability Clear, Not Technical](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/sustainability-storytelling-active-lifestyle-brands/) - Most outdoor brands have real sustainability wins—but unclear language hides impact. Learn how to translate them into consumer-ready stories.
- [Multigenerational travel is here to stay](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/multigenerational-travel-is-here-to-stay/) - Family travel, especially multigenerational family travel, is having a big moment, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Why? People aren’t taking time with extended family for granted. Whether recreating memories or making up for lost time, families are taking trips to experience cities, attractions, and adventures together.
- [How to Find Your Perfect Outdoor Influencer Match](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-to-find-your-perfect-outdoor-influencer-match/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [The Infinite Journey: How to Build Travel Customer Loyalty That Lasts](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/marketer-guide-customer-loyalty-repeat-visits/) - Getting more heads in beds or guests in seats is a perpetual challenge; one-time visitors just don’t cut it. To hit your revenue goals and become a beloved, go-to destination, you need to make connections with your customers and earn their loyalty so they want to come back again and again. But that’s hard to do when you go by the conventional customer journey and its dreary dead end.It’s time to follow a different route.
- [The Overtourism Balancing Act: Strategies for Destination Managers to Spread the Wealth](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/overtourism-balancing-act-for-destination-managers/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [3 Marketing Strategies Top CVBs and DMOs Use to Garner More Guests](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/3-marketing-strategies-cvbs-dmos-use/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Why head to the mall when you can stay on Facebook?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-head-to-the-mall-when-you-can-stay-on-facebook/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Video Fail](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/video-fail/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Using the Color Red in the Digital Space](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/using-color-red-digital-space/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [UI/UX and the Real World](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/user-experience-and-the-real-world/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Three steps to ensuring your social media content is RAD!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/three-steps-ensuring-social-media-content-rad/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Tech the Halls](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/tech-the-halls/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [College Towns Make the Grade for Top Summer Travel Plans](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/summer_travel_vacation/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Facebook and Twitter Are Singing "Buy Buy Buy" in 2015](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/social-media-buy-buttons/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Snapchat: How Businesses Are Winning Audiences 10 Seconds At A Time](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/snapchat_brand_marketing/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [SeaWorld Makes a Big Splash with Blue World Project](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/seaworld-makes-a-big-splash-with-blue-world-project/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Ramp Up Your Workout with Olympians, Athletes and Celebrities](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/ramp-up-your-workout-with-olympians-athletes-and-celebrities/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [From Snooze to News: Three Tips for Your Next Press Conference](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/press-conference-tips/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Pokémon Go: What's to Come](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/pokemon-go/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [The Cost of Fact-Checking](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/panama-papers-fact-checking/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [My Dream Campaign: Dove Campaign for Real Beauty](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/my-dream-campaign-dove-campaign-for-real-beauty/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Luxury Uprising: Why Global Retail and Travel Brands are Targeting America’s Wealthy](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/luxury-uprising-why-global-retail-and-travel-brands-are-targeting-americas-wealthy/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Love Content? You'd Better Put a Ring On It.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/love-content-better-put-ring/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Iceberg Ahead: Can the Cruise Industry Survive?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/iceberg-ahead-can-the-cruise-industry-survive/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Travel and Tourism Brands Sell the Sizzle of Summer](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-travel-and-tourism-brands-sell-the-sizzle-of-summer/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [How Fitness Brands Can Harness the Power of Fitfluencers](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-fitness-brands-can-harness-the-power-of-fitfluencers/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [How Color Affects the Marketing of Luxury Travel Brands](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-color-affects-the-marketing-of-luxury-travel-brands/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [How a Chicken Hatched the Digital Marketing Revolution](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-a-chicken-hatched-the-digital-marketing-revolution/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [3 Things To Consider Before Hiring A Celebrity Spokesperson](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/hiring-a-celebrity-spokesperson/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Expand Your Food and Wine Horizons with Mobile Apps](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/foodandwineapps/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Fashion-forward fitness affects the body, and mind](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/fashion-forward-fitness-affects-the-body-and-mind/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Is Email Marketing Still Cool?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/email-marketing-still-cool/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Destination Marketing Reinvented](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/destination-marketing-reinvented/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Dear Brands, The Story is No Longer Yours to Tell](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/dear-brands-the-story-is-no-longer-yours-to-tell/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Building a New Generation of Sports Fans Among the Millennial Audience](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/building-a-new-generation-of-sports-fans-among-the-millennial-audience/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [5 "Fustrating" Grammar Pet Peeves](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-fustrating-grammar-pet-peeves/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [3 Twitter #Fails and How Brands Can Learn from Them](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/3-twitter-fails-and-how-brands-can-learn-from-them/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [11 Simple Secrets to a Better Instagram](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/11-simple-secrets-better-instagram/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [10 Tips for Creating Videos](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-tips-creating-video/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [15 of the Best Free Stock Photo Websites](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/best-free-stock-photo-sites/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Free Ad Mockup PSD for Facebook Feed](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/free-ad-mockup-psd-facebook-feed/) - I recently realized the resources for free Photoshop mockups for Facebook ads are few and far between. Either I’m not finding them, or they don’t exist. So, I decided to make my mock-up with easy-to-update smart objects. AND, being the benevolent art director I am, I’ve decided to share it with you. The public. For
- [Personalization Isn't Personal Enough Anymore](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/personalization-isnt-personal-enough-anymore/) - Everyone likes to joke about how technology is always changing. Why buy this when a new version will make it obsolete in six months, amirite? For people in marketing, the feeling is similar. It seems like just when you nail down the latest way to connect with customers and improve engagement, it changes. I wish
- [Instagram Stories v. Snapchat: Which platform will come out on top?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/instagram-stories/) - When Instagram took a page out of Snapchat’s book to launch “Stories,” I have to admit, I was skeptical. But, less than a month after the launch, it appears the new feature is actually pretty popular. Instagram recently announced that more than 100 million people are using the feature every day – that’s a third
- [4 Things to Know About the FTC's Disclosure Regulations](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/4-things-ftcs-disclosure-regulations/) - Scrolled through any of your social media feeds lately? (Of course you have, it’s 2016) Chances are you’ve seen more than a few sponsored posts. Whether you recognized them right off the bat or not is a question that the FTC and watchdog organizations such as Truth in Advertising are trying to answer. Back in
- [5 Content Strategy Takeaways from Confab Intensive](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-content-strategy-takeaways/) - Last week, I spent three days in Seattle cramming my brain with deep-dive content strategy goodness at Confab Intensive. If you work with content, you’re probably already familiar with Confab, the brainchild of content strategists’ patron saint, Kristina Halvorson, author of Content Strategy for the Web and CEO of Brain Traffic. Unlike the main conference,
- [The Red Dot: Push Notifications and How We Can Improve Them](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/red-dot-push-notifications-can-improve/) - Here at OMA, we have a running joke to never look at Ben, our Creative Director’s iPhone screen. He seems to have the rare talent of not being ruled by “The Red Dot.” What do I mean by The Red Dot? Some of you might be familiar with my disdain for the overuse of the
- [5 Takeaways from Behavior Design Bootcamp](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-takeaways-behavior-design-bootcamp/) - OMA Media Director Patrick Murphy recently had the privilege of attending an exclusive two-day Behavior Design Bootcamp at home of BJ Fogg, the founder of Behavior Design. We interviewed him to find out what his experience was like, and what made the biggest impact on him: Over two days, I learned more than 20 models and
- [It’s Raining Website Awards (Ouch)!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/raining-website-awards-ouch/) - We like awards as much as the next agency. Who doesn’t love getting a pat on the back in front of your peers at an event where we can mix, mingle and empty out the bar one drink at a time? But we don’t really talk about them much, because it’s not why we do
- [The Case for Craftsmanship in Software Development](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/case-for-craftsmanship-in-software-development/) - The adage that software makes the world go round is not hyperbole. Our lives literally rely on the stability of thousands of (mostly) unseen software systems in industries as diverse as banking, healthcare, and air traffic control. But because they operate out of sight, they’re usually also out of mind and easy to take for
- [Rising web design trends in 2017](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/rising-web-design-trends-2017/) - I like to find inspiration anywhere I can find it. Nature, people, a stroll down a city street, anywhere. But I think I can speak for most web designers when I say the primary source of inspiration is the internet. There are so many brilliantly talented designers and developers out there that I find myself
- [A Theory of Why Adobe Nixed Device Preview in the Newest Photoshop CC 2018 Update](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/theory-adobe-nixed-device-preview-newest-photoshop-cc-2018-update/) - If you are like me and likely many many other pissed off designers, you've probably noticed that the newest version of Photoshop (CC 2018) no longer has the device preview capabilities. For those who are not familiar with this beautiful gift that Adobe ruthlessly ripped out of our hands, it is a quick and easy
- [Brainstorm: The 10-Letter Word](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/brainstorm-10-letter-word/) - If you inwardly groan when you get a meeting invite to a brainstorm, I get it. Something that in theory should be inspiring and stimulating instead turns into countless hours in conference rooms spitballing ideas that end up plastered to a wall and later logged in a virtual document graveyard, never to be reviewed or
- [Creative Jam Phoenix 2018: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/creative-jam-phoenix-2018-good-bad-ugly/) - Last April, I had the pleasure and the pain of being a contestant at Adobe Creative Jam here in Phoenix. Adobe Creative Jam is a designer's chance to participate in a hackathon-like experience. For those of you who are unfamiliar with hackathons, it's a way to both torture and challenge developers in a time crunch
- [Instagram! Freebies!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/free-mockup-psd-instagram-highlight-covers/) - For better or for worse I love Instagram. It doesn’t matter how many times the algorithm screws me up, or how often the interface changes—they won my heart with Instagram stories. Is it a direct rip off of Snapchat? Oh, absolutely. But I spend so much more time posting and exploring Insta’s beautifully curated platform that
- [Know Who Your Audience ISN’T As Much As You Know Who IS](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/know-audience-isnt-much-know/) - Humans are not, by nature, very rational creatures. But in marketing, we’re often targeting more of an “ideal” human rather than facing the realities of our species’ shortcomings. We make decisions based on emotions, hunger, fear, tiredness and cognitive dissonance. As evolved as we are, we sometimes aren’t very smart about the choices we make.
- [How To Make It Easier For Your Customers To Be Customers](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/make-easier-customers-customers/) - During the past few months I’ve noticed a misconception some people have about Behavior Design. Many believe it can only be applied to products or marketing. In truth it can be used universally. On a personal note, I’ve implemented Behavior Design to increase my Spanish skills, get in better shape and drink more water. Behavior
- [Why willpower can't be trusted to help you change behavior.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-willpower-cant-be-trusted-to-help-you-change-behavior/) - Each new year, like clockwork, we are inundated with messages about change, how to set new goals or creating a better version of yourself. Now only a couple of months in, and most people will fail to make the long-lasting changes they want. Few people know how to actually make change happen over the long
- [Our fave ads of 2022](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/omas-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.
- [OMA’s favorite Super Bowl snacks](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/oma-favorite-super-bowl-snacks/) - Super Bowl LVII is coming to Phoenix next week, and we’re already getting hungry… I mean excited for the big game!
- [The Importance of Brand Voice with Millennials](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-importance-of-brand-voice-with-millennials/) - Immersive experiences. Knowledge seeking. Giving back to important causes. These are just a few of the driving forces that fuel millenials to explore the world – and some of the reasons brands are rethinking the way they connect with this new generation entirely. As the infographic shows, we’ve learned millenials are turning to social media
- [Holidays on Repeat: What Makes a Holiday Campaign So Good It Comes Back Every Year?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/holidays-on-repeat-what-makes-a-holiday-campaign-so-good-it-comes-back-every-year/) - While toys this holiday season get more and more tech savvy, many nostalgic toys are seeing resurgence in popularity. Classic toys that once experienced a heyday; such as Cabbage Patch Dolls, Easy Bake Ovens and Hot Wheels; have done well in recent years with retail experts anticipating another strong Christmas season for these tried-and-true gifts.
- [Why One Kid’s Wish is My Dream Campaign](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-one-kids-wish-is-my-dream-campaign/) - For most people in San Francisco, it started off as any other Friday: the morning commute, a busy workday, and the glimmer of hope for the weekend to come. But for 5-year old Miles, this was the day he had been waiting months for – the day his one true wish would be granted. He
- [Concierge Services: Smart Shopping of the Future](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/concierge-services-smart-shopping-of-the-future/) - Worried about forgetting a birthday or an anniversary? Not up for braving the extreme cold, or in our case, extreme heat? Or maybe you just need a quick pick-me-up? Have no fear—concierge services are here! More and more companies are providing this once luxury service to take the stress out of shopping and are doing so
- [No (Cable) Strings Attached: Dish Network Announces Latest Innovation Taking Cable TV By Storm](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/sling-tv-revolutionizing-cable-television-industry/) - If cable companies aren’t in crisis mode yet, they should start preparing. On the heels of major original programming success for streaming entertainment companies like Netflix and Amazon comes the latest cable shakeup: Sling TV, announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Except this time, the announcement came from a cable
- [10 GIFs That Capture What We’re Feeling](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-gifs-that-capture-what-were-feeling/) - GIFs. Why put it into words when you can say it all with a repetitive series of images? For this week's "10 Things," we asked a few of our staffers to share a GIF that represents them, how they feel or just what makes them laugh. 1. "Because I like playing jokes on people. And it
- [10 Things That Inspire Our Creativity](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-things-that-inspire-our-creativity/) - Whether it is a brand new creative design, an interesting story angle we are pitching or a modified business operation that makes our lives a little easier, creativity shows itself in many ways around Off Madison Ave. Just as diverse as the types of creativity we have among our staffers is what specifically inspires each individual person.For this
- [10 Places We're Eating for Arizona Restaurant Week](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-places-were-eating-for-arizona-restaurant-week/) - Get your forks ready, it’s Arizona Restaurant Week. A bi-annual favorite among foodies and non-foodies alike, it’s our staffers’ favorite time to go out and try something new. Here are the places we’re craving this spring: "Craft 64 - Not only do they offer a beverage, but they are a new place in Scottsdale for
- [10 Places We’re Going This Summer](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/summervacation/) - We’re kicking of Memorial Day weekend by taking a look at all of the amazing places we’re traveling to this summer. From California to Italy and Iceland, Off Madison Ave will be all over the map for the summer of 2015. 1. "I'll be heading to Flagstaff to participate in my first dog show. We're
- [Off Madison Ave Take 5](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/agency-life-fall/) - It is just barely starting to feel like fall. Yes! Join us as we take a look back at some of the highlights we’ve experienced this week. #TGIF Meet Jackie We are excited to welcome the newest member of the client services team at Off Madison Ave! Jackie is an avid hiker and loves nothing
- [Off Madison Ave Turkey Day Traditions](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/off-madison-ave-turkey-day-traditions/) - There’s always that one special thing you and your family do for Thanksgiving. One of my favorites is playing games after most everyone else has left. Uno and Phase 10 are usually the go-to’s, but last year I made the mistake/awesome decision to introduce my family to Cards Against Humanity. That’s right, I played Cards
- [Off Madison Ave Holiday Edition](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/off-madison-ave-holiday-edition/) - This holiday season, Off Madison Ave decided to recognize this year of hard work a little differently. You see, our awesome creative team designed the Harkins Theatres 2016 loyalty program, so our first stop was the movie theater! If you think seeing an R-rated movie with your parents is awkward, try going with your CEO.
- [6 Books Worth Reading](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/6-books-worth-reading/) - Ever wonder what people who write for a living read for fun? Wonder no more, my friends. Here’s a list of six page-turners from the writing professionals at Off Madison Ave. Note the variety of books we've read and hope to read very soon.“Ready Player One” is a novel about Wade Watts who finds refuge from
- [We've Got Spirit, How 'Bout You?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/company-culture/) - If you didn't get that movie reference, please take yourself back to 2000. Go Toros! One of the best ways to keep solid employees engaged is by having an awesome company culture. For a business, getting the formula right could mean the difference between a high turnover rate and a loyal staff who just cannot
- [Who Doesn’t Like a Good Meme?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/who-doesnt-like-a-good-meme/) - According to the Urban Dictionary a meme is “used to give a bit of pseudo-academic gravitas to stupid viral shit.” Well, that pretty much covers it don’t you think? If you want a little insight into our team’s thinking, check out a roundup of our absolute favorite memes and why. Then, tell us about your
- [Cinco de Mayo Guac-Off](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/cinco-de-mayo/) - It’s the 154th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo and we're celebrating with a guac-off. So, what was the outcome of this friendly competition? There's no clear winner. Each offering was deliciously different, from spicy and creamy to chunky and full of garlic. We filled ourselves with enough guacamole to have us all asleep by three.
- [Arizona's Culinary Scene is Totally KILLING it](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/arizonas-culinary-scene-totally-killing/) - Okay, I might be somewhat biased because I had several amazing meals last week with my colleagues during Arizona Restaurant Week – and, there may have been a preponderance of pork products at each of these meals (mmmm ham) – but I think our state is totally killing it on the culinary front. It seems
- [Meet the OMAers: Krystel Hagan](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/meet-omaers-krystel-hagan/) - 1. What would you say...you do here? I like to think that I get to help the creative piece of marketing match up with the analytical side of marketing to become one beautiful banner ad or text ad. I also tell my friends I am the person they hate when they complain about unwanted ads.
- [Meet OMA's Sensational Summer Interns](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/meet-omas-sensational-summer-interns/) - A LOT has changed since I was in school and had to do an agency internship. I worked *for free* for an entire summer. I made a shit-ton of copies (that’s an American shit-ton, not metric, but still. Lots of copies). I sat around a lot. I witnessed employees making fun of one intern until
- [A day in the life as an Off Madison Ave intern](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/day-life-off-madison-ave-intern/) - Time at an agency moves fast. Really fast. In the first month of my summer internship at Off Madison Ave, I’ve seen the real side of an agency, and it’s exciting. For most, an internship conjures up images of a college student running for coffee, completing monotonous office tasks and desperately clinging to any information
- [New Year, New Goals](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/new-year-new-goals/) - Ahh, ‘tis the season of New Year's resolutions. By now, it’s probably safe to say nearly half of those tweeting “new year, new me” have already given up on eating fewer gourmet tacos and fancy donuts. Here at Off Madison Ave we believe in goals, because resolution sounds so cliché. Plus, as ambitious agency folk,
- [Tips to Increase Productivity](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/tips-to-increase-productivity/) - Working in an agency office space is collaborative and innovative. But just like any office, it can lead to distractions or a lack of productivity on some days. Most of us wake up thinking about all the things we have to get done, and by the end of the day we are wondering where all
- [Internship By Design: Hannah's OMA Story](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/internship-by-design-hannahs-story/) - “What, were you expecting some Devil Wears Prada type of shit?” Roger Hurni, OMA’s co-founder and chief creative officer said to me the first day of my internship. Working as a creative services intern at Off Madison Ave, this summer came with a lot of questions. “Were you even born when this agency started?” (I
- [Tacos & Surprises: Trent's OMA Internship Story](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/trents-oma-internship-story/) - A brief silence persisted in the car while our conversation attempted to find its footing as it transitioned into a new topic. My voice cut through the silence before my mind could even realize I was the one initiating. “How was working at McCann,” I blurted out. “How was working at McCann,” he repeated back
- [“Big Magic” Book Review: Insights from Off Madison Ave](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/big-magic-book-review-insights-from-off-madison-ave/) - As a creative person, how do you find inspiration in everyday life? Is there a method to the madness that is creativity? These are questions which, if we let them, could easily overwhelm us. However, the answers to these and more are navigated with pure spark, thanks to the latest book by renowned author Elizabeth
- [#Safecation: Reimagining The Future of Travel](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/insights-safecation-reimagining-the-future-of-travel/) - Changes to travel are evolving each day, particularly during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re familiar with travel for work or are an eager adventure-seeker, it’s likely your plans were put on pause for quite some time. However, as more destinations and attractions slowly begin to reopen in a safe and limited capacity,
- [Top Five 2025 Travel Trends: The Shift Toward Mindful Vacations](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-mindful-travel-trends/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Nature’s Bottom Line: Why Outdoor Brands Must Prioritize Sustainability](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/natures-bottom-line-outdoor-brands-prioritize-sustainability/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Why Community Engagement is Your Brand's New Best Friend](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-community-engagement-is-your-brands-new-best-friend/) - In a world where content reigns supreme, community management emerges as the cornerstone of social media success. This vital yet often overlooked aspect of social media, akin to the customer service of the digital era, plays a pivotal role in cultivating brand loyalty and enriching customer relationships.
- [Top Tactics to Optimize Your Tourism Marketing Efforts (Without Touching Your Budget)](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/optimize-tourism-marketing-without-spending-money/) - Even excellent CVB or DMO marketers overlook opportunities to enhance their strategies. Learn easy and (free) tips to boost your tourism marketing.
- [Media Metrics Matter. But Do You Know How to Tell The Whole Story?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/media-metrics-matter/) - Measuring success is easier said than done when it comes to paid media. There’s no silver bullet, no single key performance indicator (KPI), that demonstrates success.The best paid media campaigns use a variety of channels, tools, and corresponding metrics to create a holistic campaign ecosystem. Analyzing each media channel and each asset individually and then bringing all the pieces together reveals the whole story — and helps drive effective marketing decisions.
- [Turning One-Star Reviews into Five-Star Marketing Magic](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/turning-one-star-reviews-into-five-star-marketing-magic/) - At Off Madison Ave, we're no strangers to the unexpected. In one of our latest ventures with the Arizona Office of Tourism, we turned what most would see as marketing lemons into a refreshing lemonade of laughter and publicity. Our social series, "One Star Reviews: Parks Edition," transformed less-than-stellar feedback into a spotlight of humor and human connection.
- [Navigating the Intersection of Travel Trends and Meaningful Experiences in 2024](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/travel-trends-marketing-strategies/) - Temperatures are trending up. The economic outlook is bleak. And more people are prioritizing meaningful experiences over material goods. Translation? This year is shaping up to be a transformative year for travel and tourism brands.
- [Optimize this often-underutilized Google feature: Google Business Profile](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/google-business-profile/) - Google has become synonymous with search. While most businesses and attractions know it’s a no-brainer to include strong SEO and PPC in their marketing strategy, they often overlook one of the most important aspects of Google itself: the Business Profile on Google.
- [Rooted and Revered: How Authenticity and Purpose Build Travel Brand Loyalty](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/purpose-authenticy-brand-loyalty/) - Breaking through the noise to meaningfully connect with your travel brand’s target consumers has never been more difficult. Daily, we’re bombarded with ads, LinkedIn messages, package deliveries, email threads, social media notifications, and last-minute homework projects… it’s hard enough to get a word in. It’s even harder to make that word stick, spur engagement, and spark loyalty with your brand.
- [Overlanding: Right at the intersection of outdoor recreation experiences](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/overlanding-right-at-the-intersection-of-outdoor-recreation-experiences/) - Overlanding is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the outdoor recreation industry. In fact, the audience has grown to about 35 to 40 million people strong.Travel, outdoor, and recreation brands should not miss out on captivating this active, adventurous audience. But do you know who they are, what they care about, and how to reach them?
- [Off Madison Ave Acquires Leading Active Lifestyle & Outdoor PR Firm, CGPR](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/offmadisonave-acquires-cgpr/) - OFF MADISON AVE ACQUIRES LEADING ACTIVE LIFESTYLE & OUTDOOR PR FIRM, CGPR. With the addition, Off Madison Ave strengthens expertise in cross-channel marketing that influences how consumers spend their leisure time.
- [5 Tips for Seasonal PR: Navigate the Holidays Like a Pro](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/find-your-authentic-voice-tips-for-public-relations-pros-during-the-holidays/) - From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, the holiday season is often one of the busiest times for public relations professionals. When it comes to monitoring ongoing global events, balancing workload and facing plenty of out-of-office notifications, the festive season can quickly turn into a last-minute rush to the finish line.
- [The Small Stuff Matters: Turning Tiny Interactions Into Big Loyalty Wins](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/visitor-data-for-personalized-experiences-brand-loyalty/) - In times of visitors tightening their budgets, it’s the little things that can be your big competitive edge. A cupcake-sized "Birthday Kid" pin for their child. Welcoming an anniversary couple to find chilled champagne and a handwritten note in their suite. An ADA audio device at the ready makes exhibits effortlessly inclusive and accessible. These personalized details separate the good from the must-tell-everyone hotel and attraction experiences.
- [Falling in love with fall travel](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-fall-travel-is-the-next-big-thing/) - Travelers’ appetites for vacations are not fading with the end of summer. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are planning a fall vacation this year, and more than 80% of those planning to travel will choose a domestic vacation. TripAdvisor also reports that Las Vegas, New York City, Orlando, Honolulu, and Maui are the top five most-searched domestic destinations for fall travel.
- [Threads: What we know and recommend so far](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/threads-what-we-know-and-recommend-so-far/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Cause marketing and PR: Improving your brand identity through authentic, long-term social impact](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/cause-marketing-and-pr-improving-your-brand-identity-through-authentic-long-term-social-impact/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Want to be weekend worthy? Double down on niche marketing](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/want-to-be-weekend-worthy-double-down-on-niche-marketing/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [AI: a complement to human creativity](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/ai-a-complement-to-human-creativity/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Four travel predictions for summer 2023](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/four-travel-predictions-for-summer-2023/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Protecting nature through responsible recreation](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/protecting-nature-through-responsible-recreation/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Content creators vs. influencers: What’s the difference—and which do you need?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/content-creators-vs-influencers-whats-the-differenceand-which-do-you-need/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Marketing outdoor recreation to millennials and their kids? Combine convenience and values](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/marketing-outdoor-recreation-to-millennials-and-their-kids-combine-convenience-and-values/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [The Battle for Bleisure Travel](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-battle-for-bleisure-travel/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Crisis response planning: Why sorry isn’t enough](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/crisis-response-planning-why-sorry-isnt-enough/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [State of the outdoor rec industry](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/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.
- [Feed the FOMO: How to ignite interest in new and returning guests](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/feed-the-fomo/) - 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.
- [Subtraction as a solution for your social media strategy](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/subtraction-as-a-solution-for-your-social-media-strategy/) - If you want to truly connect with your audience, your brand needs to embrace addition by subtraction. The key to increasing your audience engagement is to focus on a few well-chosen social platforms.
- [Prepare your hotel for record-breaking holiday travel in 2022](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/prepare-your-hotel-for-record-breaking-holiday-travel-in-2022/) - This article focuses on how to optimize guest experience with technology, and to give guests an experience with a personal connection. By doing so, your hotel will reap the rewards of brand loyalty.
- [Hotel booking trends post(ish)-COVID: What’s squeezing your booking times and margins—and what to do about it](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/hotel-booking-trends-postish-covid-whats-squeezing-your-booking-times-and-marginsand-what-to-do-about-it/) - This article covers what traveling looks like post-COVID, travel trends and how to optimize direct bookings.
- [There is a simple formula behind every behavior change.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/there-is-a-simple-formula-behind-every-behavior-change/) - This article focuses on the three elements that make up every behavior: motivation, ability, and a prompt. Demonstrates how a person needs to have a sufficient amount of motivation and insufficient amount of ability in order to perform a behavior when triggered.
- [Three things I learned at the London Worldcom PR Conference.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/three-things-i-learned-at-the-london-worldcom-pr-conference/) - When I was a kid, my father gave me some great advice: “If you think you have something to learn, you'll stay one step ahead of everyone else.” I've always appreciated that point of view and it has made me a lifelong learner. That’s not to say I haven’t at times wavered from that path.
- [Sexy M&M’s and the land grab for who’s the most woke brand](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/sexy-mampms-and-the-land-grab-for-whos-the-most-woke-brand/) - This week, Mars, Inc. dropped a brand new Super Bowl commercial that showcased the revamped personalities of America’s favorite chocolate candies. And while the spot itself is a pretty straightforward message of inclusion, the story—or backstory—in this case, sparked controversy across both the woke and anti-woke sides of the aisle. Sexy Green sheds her high
- [An unexpected way to extend the ahh in the spa experience.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/an-unexpected-way-to-extend-the-ahh-in-the-spa-experience/) - For more than two decades, Off Madison Ave has worked with clients in the hospitality and tourism sector and never once have we heard, “we’re looking for just one visit from a prospective guest.” Repeat visitation and loyalty remain a core goal of the industry, which explains the prevalence of memberships, multi-service packages, frequent visitor
- [How New Workout Habits Can Predict The Future Of The Fitness Industry](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-new-workout-habits-can-predict-the-future-of-the-fitness-industry/) - While some businesses utilize crisis communications as a key pillar of their public relations strategy, it’s not always perceived to be a vital component in achieving positive brand awareness and reputation management. You’re more likely to hear about how a company mismanaged a major issue rather than how it avoided one. This is precisely why
- [OFF MADISON AVE ACQUIRES FINEMAN PR](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/off-madison-ave-acquires-fineman-pr/) - Award-winning communications agencies unite services to become integrated leader. Market expansion will offer clients additional PR, behavioral marketing, digital and advertising services Off Madison Ave, a Phoenix-based behavioral marketing and communications firm, today announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based, award-winning public relations agency Fineman PR. Fineman PR’s extensive track record is focused on crisis communications
- [5 Ideas To Level Up Your Instagram Strategy](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/a-decade-of-doin-it-for-the-gram/) - While it’s hard to remember life before Instagram (nor do we want to), the pop culture phenomenon turns 10 years old today. That’s right, we’ve been doin’ it for the ‘Gram for an entire decade. Instagram didn’t become one of the most habit-forming apps in history by accident. It uses behavior design methods to understand
- [The kids are alright. It’s the parents you should worry about.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-kids-are-alright-its-the-parents-you-should-worry-about/) - Working parents are drowning. When the initial coronavirus shutdown dropped us into the deep end, we flailed briefly in shock as we watched our tightly yet perfectly packed calendars torn to shreds by the raging seas of a global pandemic. Then we did what working parents do: we found a way. We learned new tricks
- [Why 22 Is The Best Anniversary Ever](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-22-is-the-best-anniversary-ever/) - Holy Shit. We’ve found ourselves actually celebrating something during one of the most problematic years in recent history. With all that’s happened this year, it’s surprising to feel this way. The laundry list of crap is miles long: fires and other climate issues, a precarious political season and the infamous COVID-19 pandemic, just to name
- [The Advantages of a Seamless Partnership](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-advantages-of-a-seamless-partnership/) - One of the things COVID-19 has taught us is that the world is far more connected than we realized. Until now, I think only a handful of companies were truly aware of that. Since Off Madison Ave’s inception, we’ve known the importance of embracing a global perspective. The ability to apply the learnings gained from
- [Media Relations 101: Working with Media During COVID-19](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/media-relations-101-working-with-media-during-covid-19/) - As a public relations professional, you’re always thinking outside the box in order to craft an eye-catching and relevant pitch. From announcing a new service, sharing client wins or the release of a new product, you are tasked with tailoring your pitch perfectly down to the last detail. It’s never easy to gain the attention
- [Preparing and Leading Your Company Through a Crisis](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/preparing-and-leading-your-company-through-a-crisis/) - While crises cannot always be prevented, they can be anticipated. Through an effective crisis communication plan and thorough training, an organization can reduce or even avoid potential damage to public perception. Companies most successful in weathering crises are those with communications and leadership teams who recognize the realities and immediacy of today’s communications environment, and
- [Finding a Job in a Time of COVID-19](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/finding-a-job-in-a-time-of-covid-19/) - To all the recent grads: Congratulations! You made it. These days, you’re probably reminiscing about how far you’ve come, while at the same time wondering where you’re going and how you’re going to find a job. As coronavirus continues to impact the job market and economy, prioritize your search efforts and prepare to work hard
- [6 Changes to Travel We Should Embrace](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/6-changes-to-travel-we-should-embrace/) - Traveling is different. The spirit of wanting to visit new places and go on new adventures remains, but the way we plan our trips has changed. The way we feel about traveling, how we decide to make plans and the expectations we have for the places we may stay have all been impacted by the
- [It Took COVID-19 to Teach Me These Five Things](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/it-took-covid-19-to-teach-me-these-five-things/) - With a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to develop strong emotions or feelings of anxiety. We are all concerned about loved ones, friends, family and colleagues. Maybe some of us are missing the gym or our favorite restaurants. One thing is certain: this pandemic has shifted our world. So, let’s shift our mindset.
- [How To Make Your Brand a Hero](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-to-make-your-brand-a-hero/) - No matter what age you are, we’ve all likely heard of Guinness World Records. Chances are you probably were given the infamous book for Christmas and spent hours learning about extraordinary and inspirational people who have achieved the ultimate accolade of a Guinness World Record title. From the Shortest Adult and Longest Fingernails to the
- [9 Ways to Shift Your Paid Media Strategy](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/9-ways-to-shift-your-paid-media-strategy/) - With people confined to their homes, companies are turning toward digital marketing to keep brand awareness alive during the COVID-19 crisis. While it is challenging, companies that adapt to this new environment ensure their success in the future. It’s time to explore new digital channels, reallocate your budget and create new thoughtful messaging. Creating a
- [Best Practices to Successfully Work from Home](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/best-practices-to-successfully-work-from-home/) - With the global impact of COVID-19, more businesses are choosing to work remotely for the health and safety of their employees. Working from home has suddenly become the new norm across many industries – and for those of us at Off Madison Ave, the same applies. Should you find yourself suddenly switching gears and looking
- [What to do when your customers have vanished?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/what-to-do-when-your-customers-have-vanished/) - The world has changed. It is now more critical than ever to model the behaviors of your customers. As a Behavior Designer, I’m often asked how I would apply behavior modeling in a variety of situations that have nothing to do with marketing. These questions have ranged from “How do I get my son to
- [How To Grow Your Staff Without Adding People](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-to-grow-your-staff-without-adding-people/) - It goes without saying that hiring more staff will typically optimize workflows, improve organizational operations, and grow a marketing business. The problem with this, it’s often too expensive to increase a workforce. Research shows that it costs, on average, $4,129 to hire a full-time employee and it takes around 42 days to fill a new position. Imagine
- [A Decade in Review, From a Marketing Perspective](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/decade-review-marketing-perspective/) - Wow. What a decade it’s been! Here’s a look back at some of the biggest changes in social media, advertising and marketing overall. 2010 On Oct. 6, Instagram debuted. What began as a modest photo-sharing platform has evolved into an entirely new phenomenon. The app upgraded dozens of features (hello, Insta Stories), gave rise to
- [5 Ways to Build a Better Marketing Plan in 2020](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-ways-build-better-marketing-plan-2020/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Do You Want A Thriving Company? Kill it.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/want-thriving-company-kill/) - This is a lesson in relevancy. Recently, the 178-year-old travel company, Thomas Cook, closed its doors. You’re probably thinking, “Why should I care?” Here’s why: If you don’t constantly adapt to changing market needs, your brand will disappear. That is a fact. We can all learn a lesson from the likes of Compaq, E.F. Hutton,
- [How to Simplify Your Content Strategy](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/simplify-content-strategy/) - Content marketing is fundamentally about being a helpful resource for you target audience. But amid all the acronyms and buzzwords -- SEO, SEM, impressions, engagement, etc., -- it's easy to lose sight of this basic principle. Not a lot of people know how to excel at content marketing, but it’s truly not that complicated --
- [It’s taken 20 years to write this.](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/taken-20-years-write/) - On October 1, 1998, David Anderson drove up to a small brick house and knocked on my door. Off Madison Ave started that simply. Day one. No press release. No fanfare. And no one knew except our wives. As I write this flying back from a business trip in Europe, I can’t believe how far
- [5 Instagram Story Tips for Businesses](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-instagram-story-tips-businesses/) - Instagram Stories have revolutionized the ever-changing social media world for nearly two years. With the recent roll out of Instagram TV and video chat, it’s clear to see that Instagram is vying to be the one-stop shop for all things social. The Facebook-owned photo and video sharing platform announced in June that Instagram Stories have
- [Leaving Madison Avenue for Off Madison Ave](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/leaving-madison-avenue-off-madison-ave/) - PHX Ad Executive: “Hello, nice to meet you!” Me: “Nice to meet you too! I’m looking forward to hearing your advice and perspective. Eventually, I’m considering moving back home to Arizona. Do you have any advice about breaking into ad agency world here in the Valley?” PHX Ad Executive: (jokingly) “My best advice is: don’t
- [Everything I stole from Win Holden](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/everything-stole-win-holden/) - A few days ago, I had my last meeting with my client, mentor and good friend, Win Holden, who is retiring after an incredible career. It was one of those bittersweet meetings. While I am happy for him and his next adventure, I am saddened that I won’t have the opportunity to work alongside him
- [National Travel & Tourism Week: Exploring Arizona](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/national-travel-tourism-week-exploring-arizona/) - Growing up in Arizona, I always looked forward to our family vacations in other states. Whether it was beach trips to California, skiing in Colorado or the occasional treat of a trip further east — it excited me to get to explore new places away from home. As I grew older, however, I began to
- [Testing, Testing: 5 Tips for More Effective Creative Testing](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/testing-testing-5-tips-effective-creative-testing/) - Creative testing is essential to any strategic marketing campaign. Done correctly, it helps drive campaign goals and results in the best possible ROI. Testing should be an ongoing activity of all your paid digital marketing programs. When testing creative, consider these five tips for optimal success. Have clear goals. What is the brand position? What
- [Help Us Help Homeless Pets!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/off-madison-ave-launches-drive-shelter-pets/) - We like to think of ourselves as “Arizona’s Agency.” Over the years, we’ve worked with clients at the Arizona Office of Tourism, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Grand Canyon Association, Visit Phoenix, Arizona Game and Fish, and many other organizations charged with making State 48 shine. Arizona has been good to Off Madison Ave, and we
- [From Intern to Full-Time Gig: Taking on New Responsibilities](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/intern-full-time-gig-taking-new-responsibilities/) - Six internships, numerous student leadership positions and hours of time spent in class all led to my first full-time job at Off Madison Ave. After just one month with the agency, I’ve had dozens of friends, colleagues and family members ask, “So, what’s it like being in the real world now?” The truth is, it’s
- [An Intern's Day in the Life: Important Lessons in Accountability](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/interns-day-life-important-lessons-accountability/) - I took a deep breath as I completed the application on a certain well-known ride-share’s website. I was being silly in worrying about simply charging the small deposit for the pre-paid rides to and from the holiday party. I even put it on the Off Madison Ave partner’s personal app account so it could be
- [How to Keep Organic Content Alive Amid Facebook's News Feed Changes](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/keep-organic-content-alive-amid-facebooks-news-feed-changes/) - Facebook recently announced News Feed changes that caused a shake up for publishers and advertisers across industries. Most are already familiar with what these changes might entail, but it remains to be fully confirmed how brands will be impacted. So, What's All the Fuss? Though Facebook itself avoids stating outright that organic reach will suffer,
- [20 Years of Outthinking and Outperforming](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/20-years-outthinking-outperforming/) - Off Madison Ave was born in a garage on October 1, 1998. We know. It's a bit cliché. But 20 years ago, there were no hip co-working spaces or small agency incubators replete with shiny amenities and beer fridges. There was just Roger Hurni and David Anderson, sitting on folding chairs in Roger's garage, talking
- [The Power of Personalized Service](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/power-personalized-service/) - Just before the holidays, I experienced two valuable reminders of the power of personal touch in customer service from the most unexpected of places— the airline industry. The first happened during a business trip on an American Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Phoenix. As we boarded the plane, the first face that greeted us was
- [Back to the Basics: How to Secure Face Time with Journalists and Why it's so Important](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/back-basics-secure-face-time-journalists-important/) - At Off Madison Ave, we often talk about getting back to the basics. Like the fundamentals of baseball, mastering the basics means we can build complex techniques on a solid foundation. In public relations, face time with reporters is one of those back-to-basics tactics that produces big results for clients. While marketing is increasingly digitally-
- [Our Best (Worst) Thanksgiving Fails](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/best-worst-thanksgiving-fails/) - We love to be thankful around this time of year—even when things don’t always turn out perfectly. It’s amazing how many ways a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends can go wrong. We collected a few good ones from around the office. TBH, some of our stories are a little hard to believe... Mishaps and
- [Want to pitch Phoenix media like a pro? Follow these tips](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/want-pitch-phoenix-media-like-pro-follow-tips/) - The Valley Publicity Summit, presented by the Phoenix chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, is an annual event designed to bring journalists and public relations professionals together to build stronger relationships. Networking, panel discussions and speed pitching sessions are all part of this enlightening media morning. Overall, it’s a great way to receive a
- [How Millennial Philanthropy is Changing Newsjacking](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/millennial-philanthropy-changing-newsjacking/) - For public relations professionals, the idea of a successful newsjacking can feel like a fleeting dream, a wildly effective tactic that’s just out of reach. And even though “newsjacking” is a relatively new idea, iterations are already evolving from the term. Marketing strategist David Meerman Scott, who is widely agreed to be the inventor of the
- [What Sports Writing Taught Me About Being a Public Relations Professional](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/sports-writing-taught-public-relations-professional/) - As a college student at the University of Arizona, I was in the same boat as many of my fellow students trying to decide what path to take with my professional life. Amid my uncertainty though, I was sure of two things: I liked to write and I liked sports. I applied on a whim
- [How proximity marketing helps create personalized experiences](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/proximity-marketing-helps-create-personalized-experiences/) - One of the biggest blocks to wider adoption of proximity marketing app technology is consumers' privacy concerns. The best way to overcome that objection? Demonstrate high customer-targeted value. This Entrepreneur article has some great information about how to best utilize proximity marketing and behavior-based artificial intelligence. And keep an eye out for an appearance by
- [Apple ARKit](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/apple-arkit/) - When conducting some preliminary research for this post, I came across an Economist article written this February about the outlook for both augmented and virtual reality. One particularly precocious paragraph read: “If AR is not to go the same way [as VR], it will have to be made easier to use. That probably means consumer
- [A recap of the ‘best Saturday morning in Valley PR’](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/recap-best-saturday-morning-valley-pr/) - The Society of Professional Journalists’ Valley of the Sun Chapter calls their annual Valley Publicity Summit “the best Saturday morning in Valley PR.” While crawling out of bed for an 8 a.m. work-related event may not be everyone’s idea of the “best Saturday,” a few hours at the Valley Publicity Summit is one way to
- [The Evolution of Media and How it is Changing Tourism Marketing](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/evolution-media-changing-tourism-marketing/) - Recently, Off Madison Ave Media Director Patrick Murphy participated in a panel discussion at the Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Moderated by Melissa Leubbe, publisher of Midwest Living and Meredith Travel Marketing, below is a summary of Patrick’s take on the evolution of media. The iPhone was released over 10 years ago, at a time
- [How to be heard as a public relations professional in a changing media landscape](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/heard-public-relations-professional-changing-media-landscape/) - The media industry is constantly changing. From 1990 to 2015, the United States’ total newsroom workforce shrank from more than 55,000 to just over 30,000. These smaller newsrooms are churning out more digital and social content while also grappling with the increased demand to get people their news now. The landscape today is hardly recognizable
- [The secret to successful agency-client relationships](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-secret-to-successful-agency-client-relationships/) - 30 years ago, the average tenure of an agency-client relationship was a little over seven years. By the mid-90s, the average dipped to five years. Now it’s not even three years, and, in most cases, fewer than 18 months. There’s a secret to the ones that last, a common thread to those agency-client dynamics that
- [Are you connecting the digital and physical world?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/connecting-digital-physical-world/) - Hey Siri. Ok Google. Alexa? Is anyone there? Hello? Companies are betting big that we want our real world connected to our digital world and the integrated home is just the start. In marketing, the technology available today, to bridge the gap between the digital and physical world, is truly unprecedented. Despite this, the vast
- [Instagram Launches Story Ads](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/instagram-launches-story-ads/) - Instagram recently announced the ability to place ads within its stories. These ads are now available across most ad managers, giving advertisers a shiny new toy to play with. For those unfamiliar with Instagram stories, it’s a feature similar to Snapchat. According to the Pew Research Center, 55 percent of Snapchat users are between the
- [The Rising Costs of Google AdWords](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/rising-costs-google-adwords/) - Google AdWords is pretty much ubiquitous in marketing and media plans at this point. But are the rising costs of the service producing an equitable increase in results? iProspect, a global marketing agency, recently released a report on paid search trends, looking at the ever-rising costs of Google AdWords and the impact this has on
- [Free Ad Mockup PSD for Standard web banners](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/free-ad-mockup-psd-standard-web-banners/) - As you all know, I love me some artboard action in Photoshop, and I like passing on useful tools when I mock them up. So here I am again. While mocking up web banners, I decided to make the process more efficient by creating a template for standard banner sizes. It's a simple but useful
- [Customer Service and the Need for Human Interaction](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/customer-service-needs/) - It seems every month a cool concierge service app comes on the market. These apps range from telling you where the best Mexican food is near your hotel to scheduling your travel for you. Whatever it may be, even as we get more reliant on technology, and as artificial intelligence (AI) advances at a seemingly
- [Get MEAN - Jeremy Hull's Top 5 Technologies](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/get-mean-jeremy-hulls-top-5-technologies/) - Here at OMA, we have fully embraced the MEAN stack. For those not familiar with this acronym, it is the unofficial full-stack JavaScript framework standing for: M = MongoDB E = Express A = AngularJS N = Node.js We love MEAN because it’s a very modern open source stack. By having each piece JavaScript-based, each
- [Does Your Scenario Plan Need Some Love?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/scenario-plan-need-love/) - A few years ago, many of us would not have envisioned a world where Twitter, Facebook Live and large-scale community gatherings would have such an impact on the way crises develop. Yet, this is our world today and our “new normal” as communicators and crisis management teams. So how do we prepare our clients and
- [Big Banking and the Customer Experience Struggle](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/bank-customer-experience/) - Many of us have read the headlines about all the big box retail closures, the growth of online sales and the death of brick and mortar. This can be attributed to you and me, the consumer, demanding a much more personal experience from our favorite brands. These customized experiences are becoming more and more expected.
- [Content Psychology 101: Why we use what we use](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/content-psychology/) - We’ve all sat in meetings where the questions asked were centered around what should be on our website? What content should be on our app? How do we use Facebook better? Should we be doing a Snapchat campaign? What do you think of our blog? What’s up with WhatsApp? You get the idea. Point is,
- [This is Mobile Marketing’s Greatest Opportunity](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/mobile-marketing-opportunity/) - For most brands, the use of mobile as an effective messaging vehicle is still an enigma, and beacon technology is not even close to being taken seriously by brands or shoppers. Despite Google’s prediction that 85 percent of the top 100 retailers will have beacon technology in place by the end of 2016, true mainstream
- [4 Ways Retailers Can Improve Customer Experience](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/ways-retailers-improve-customer-experience/) - Another sign of the drastically changing retail landscape came when Macy’s announced yesterday it is closing 100 stores nationwide. It’s no secret brick-and-mortar stores have been struggling for the last few years. Trying to compete with retail disruptors and online powerhouses, such as Warby Parker and Amazon.com, has driven many retailers to a tipping point,
- [4 Tips for a Smarter Media List](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/media-list-tips/) - Oh, media lists. Such a key part of every PR professional’s toolkit, but how relevant in 2016? With a number of media database providers such as Cision and Agility, you’d think media list building would be a breeze. But think again. In today’s media landscape, reporters, editors and producers don’t always have beats and tend
- [10 Tips for a Successful Blog](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/blog-tips/) - Developing entertaining, useful and well-performing blog content can be challenging. With a little help from former OMA staffer and now founder and owner of Teach to Fish Digital, Chris Sietsema, we’ve compiled 10 tips to help you do just that. Own a topic. Pick a niche and stick to it. What are you interested in? What
- [4 Ways to Leverage Google Analytics for PR Measurement](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/leverage-google-analytics/) - PR has evolved over the years, so it comes as no surprise the way we report about the success of PR efforts has changed significantly, too. From media impressions to key message placement, there are a number of ways to measure success of PR campaigns depending on your overall objectives. By now, you’ve probably heard
- [The Doom of Duty Free](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/doom-duty-free/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Death of a Sales Funnel](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/sales-funnel/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Social Media Content Shortcuts](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/social-media-content/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Tips for Pitching Phoenix Media](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/pitching-tips/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Rehashing the PRSA Media Breakfast](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/rehashing-prsa-media-breakfast/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [How Customizing Conference Call Hold Music Could Influence Your Clients](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/customizing-conference-call-hold-music-influence-clients/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [What Does a Tweet Cost?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/think-before-you-tweet/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [The Future of PR](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/future-of-pr/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Beach Bound for PRSA Western District Conference](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/prsa-western-district-conference/) - Today I’m heading to Huntington Beach where I’ll be speaking at the 2016 PRSA Western District Conference. While I’m wildly excited to see the ocean, I’m even more thrilled about the opportunity to share an abundance of marketing tools and tactics that we can all use to enhance our PR efforts. Inspired by this year’s
- [Everyday Media Pitching Tips](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/everyday-media-pitching-tips/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [There’s A Big Hole in Your Brand Guide](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/theres-a-big-hole-in-your-brand-guide/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [The Power of News Monitoring](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/news-monitoring-tools/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [#PHXStartupWeek](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/phxstartupweek/) - All things startup, all week. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, co-founder of a multimillion dollar company or just interested in learning about the startup boom, PHX Startup Week had something for everyone. As a young professional, it was an awesome experience to discover a somewhat unfamiliar world. From a public relations perspective, it was helpful to
- [TED, We're Talking About You](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/ted-were-talking-about-you/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [5 Tricks I Use to Conquer Writer’s Block](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/5-tricks-to-conquer-writers-block/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Good touch, bad touch, 3D touch](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/good-touch-bad-touch-3d-touch/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Millennials in PR: How Young Professionals Stay Ahead](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/how-millennials-in-pr-stay-ahead/) - Gen Y, otherwise known as millennials, currently represents the largest generation in the U.S. Soon, this generation will be well beyond 50 percent of the workforce according to Elance-oDesk. Young public relations professionals, including myself, are often asking ‘how can I show off my skills at work?’ Many of us are working alongside fellow 20-somethings,
- [Are you Ready for Some... Commercials?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/2016-commercial-predictions/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Why I Love Using The New Artboard Feature in Photoshop for Web Design](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/why-i-love-using-the-new-artboard-feature-in-photoshop-for-web-design/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [9 Social Media Tools](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/9-social-media-tools/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Top 10 Favorite Apps](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/top-10-favorite-apps/) - With more than 1 million apps available to us on our smartphones, tablets and smart watches, we wanted to see what our colleagues at Off Madison Ave consider to be the best apps on the market today. From helping improve work process and productivity to keeping us calm, cool and collected, there’s no shortage of variety
- [Daily Fantasy Sports Banned from College Championship Games](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/fantasy-sports-ban/) - 'Tis the season! For college football bowl games that is. In case you haven't noticed, the games are already underway and the plethora of upcoming match-ups will be enough to keep you busy through the rest of 2015. Heck, you can (meaning, you definitely should) even ditch your New Year's Eve plans and tune in to
- [Is Augmented Reality Our Future?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/is-augmented-reality-our-future/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [It’s Officially Year-End Round Up Story Time!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/year-end-round-up-story-time/) - Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Though my inbox is swollen Keep them round-up stories rollin', Rawhide YouTube stars and hashtags And apps that made our tails wag Read all about what drove us wild All the things we’re sharen' And articles we’re taren’ From media pages far and wide Move 'em on(Head em' up!) Head em' up
- [Is the deskside dead?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/is-the-pr-deskside-dead/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Google Web Designer tips, tricks, and tutorials](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/google-web-designer-tips-tricks-and-tutorials/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Who is Tania Katan?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/who-is-tania-katan/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Buckle Up Baby Boomers](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/baby-boomers-marketing/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Is This the Beginning of the End for Daily Fantasy Sports?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/fantasy-sports-legal-troubles/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Mac shortcuts I can’t live without](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/mac-shortcuts-i-cant-live-without/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Team TV Trivia](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/team-tv-trivia/) - In this week’s roundup, we are posing a challenge. We’ve asked everyone at Off Madison Ave what they are currently watching on TV, Netflix, Hulu, etc. and grouped the responses by team. Now, here’s the fun part. It’s up to you to figure out which team matches up with the six groups below. As you
- [Weighing In on the Latest Fantasy Sports #Scandal](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/fanduel-draftkings-scandal/) - If you're an NFL fan or have watched ESPN any time in the last few months, chances are you've heard of DraftKings and FanDuel. You literally can't watch a football game or Sports Center without seeing their commercials. In case you're one of the few (or lucky ones) that hasn't been subjected to the commercials running on
- [Watch Out, Zombie Content Is Coming for You!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/watch-out-zombie-content-is-coming-for-you/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Hey, Jack Dorsey? We Have Some Thoughts](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/hey-jack-dorsey-we-have-some-thoughts/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [10 Blogs We're Reading at Off Madison Ave](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-blogs-we-read/) - Most people would agree that the blogosphere is constantly evolving. We are no longer looking for one resource for all our content needs, but rather multiple sources offering up expertise in a specific area. As a leader in the content marketing space has said, "Blog consumption is a mixtape not an album." -Jay Baer, Convince
- [First Glance: Facebook's Reactions](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/facebook-dislike-reactions-button/) - If you've been on the edge of your seat waiting for a sneak peek of Facebook's updated "like" button, wait no more. Zuckerberg recently showed us the beta version of Reactions and emoji lovers all over the world rejoiced. Similar to the way iPhone emojis function, you can select an emotion by simply hovering over the
- [Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down for Facebook's Latest Feature](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/facebook-dislike-button/) - As you've probably heard by now, Facebook is working to roll out a new feature that will enable users to express emotion beyond the "like" button the platform is so famous for. According to Zuckerberg, Facebook is aiming to give people options when it comes to engaging with posts. The reasoning? Not every moment is a good moment. It makes sense
- [My Trip to the Content Marketing Mecca, Cleveland](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/experience-content-marketing-world/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Fitness, the summer travel trend of 2015](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/fitness-the-summer-travel-trend-of-2015/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Chilling at Home (on Facebook)](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/chilling-at-home-on-facebook/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Hot Pants 2015](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/hot-pants-2015/) - One of the most important rules we learn in PR, and something we drill into clients as we prep for interviews, is to never lie to the media. Ever. As in, never, ever ever. You know why? The truth always comes out, especially in this day and age of on-demand information.So whose pants went up
- [Stealing the Story](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/stealing-the-story/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Growing Up and Up](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/growing-up-and-up/) - A photo posted by J A VINYLS (@javinyls) on Jul 6, 2015 at 8:34pm PDT "Talk is cheap, but new whiteboards are expensive." - Spike Stevens, Director of Interactive Strategy A photo posted by OfficeSupplyGeek (@officesupplygeek) on May 18, 2015 at 10:28am PDT "I've learned that there are 47 things people still want in
- [Hot off the presses!](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/hot-off-the-presses/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Brands Who Know Best For Fourth of July](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/brands-who-know-best-for-fourth-of-july/) - Fourth of July weekend is finally here and one thing is guaranteed, brands will try to get as creative as possible to ensure they have a piece of the holiday conversation. While holiday marketing can sometimes breed awkward disasters, a few brands have found success with their campaigns. Some have even been able to create
- [10 Reasons We're Excited About Off Madison Ave's Expansion](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-reasons-were-excited-about-off-madison-aves-expansion/) - Our office is buzzing with news that the Off Madison Ave crew is expanding into Los Angeles and Boulder, so we asked the leadership team what part of the expansion they are most excited for. Check out some of the great things we are planning to do in our new markets. 1. "The beach in the
- [10 Things We're Talking About](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-things-were-talking-about/) - We posed the question to the agency, "what are you talking about right now?" The answers we received were just as diverse and quirky as our staffers. 1. “Cavs vs. Golden State. The real MVP vs. the official MVP. 7 games, GS wins.” Ryan McDaniel, Media 2. “This crazy cool story that all started when
- [10 Ways You Know You Work At An Agency](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/10-ways-you-know-you-work-at-an-agency/) - Ping pong tables, creative office spaces, snacks for the taking and an always-stocked beer fridge. For those of us who have worked at one, we know that the best ad agency culture often attracts first-rate talent in the industry. This week, we take a look at the culture specific to our own agency, Off Madison Ave:
- [Our Favorite Subscription Box Trends](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/subscriptionboxtrends/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Hate the Gym? Try 3 New Fitness Technologies](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/hate-the-gym-try-3-new-fitness-technologies/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [In Slow-to-Innovate Auto Industry, BMW Steps on Gas](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/in-slow-to-innovate-auto-industry-bmw-steps-on-gas/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Babies Mean Big Dollars for Innovative Brands](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/babies-mean-big-dollars-for-innovative-brands/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Fuel Your 2015 Fitness Success with the Power of Social Media](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/fuel-your-2015-fitness-success-with-the-power-of-social-media/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [The Future of Streaming Entertainment: 2015 Predictions](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/the-future-of-streaming-entertainment-2015-predictions/) - If I can make one prediction for 2015, it’s that it will be “The Year of Streaming Entertainment.” As the battle for eyeballs heats up between media and hardware companies like Netflix, Amazon, Apple and Google, this is one showdown I can’t wait to tune into. In 2014, these major players in the streaming media
- [NHL Players GoPro in Latest Signed Deal](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/nhl-players-gopro-in-latest-signed-deal/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.
- [Trending Report: Are We Wearing Wearable Tech Or Is It Wearing Us?](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/trending-report-are-we-wearing-wearable-tech-or-is-it-wearing-us/) - Spinning up new marketing strategies to keep your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or destination marketing organization (DMO) top of mind while staying on budget can make anyone dizzy. That’s why there’s no shame in checking out what your peers are doing to garner guests and boost bookings.

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## Careers

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## Case Studies

- [Arizona Office of Tourism](https://www.offmadisonave.com/results/arizona-office-of-tourism/)
- [Barbie Visits Arizona](https://www.offmadisonave.com/results/barbie-visits-arizona/)
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- [Reju](https://www.offmadisonave.com/results/reju/)

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## Client Status

- [Current](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/client-status/current/)
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## Departments

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## Message Areas of Focus

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## Buy Cycles

- [Awareness](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/buy_cycle/awareness/)

## Target Audiences

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- [Active Lifestyle Brands](https://www.offmadisonave.com/insights/target_audience/active-lifestyle-brands/)
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