Central Coast Makers Trail – Brand Launch & Activation

Central Coast Makers Trail Reaches 1 Million+ Visitors

The Brief

Central Coast Makers Trail, a collective of passionate tourism providers on the Central Coast of Australia, recognised the potential for significant growth in attracting visitors and boosting the local economy. However, their existing grassroots initiative needed a cohesive brand identity and a comprehensive digital marketing strategy.

Missing Link Social Media was tasked with transforming the Central Coast Makers Trail into a world-class tourism brand, driving increased brand awareness, engagement, and, ultimately, bookings for participating providers.

The Approach

MLSM embarked on a comprehensive 12-month growth project, collaborating closely with the Central Coast Makers Trail providers, Central Coast Industry Connect, and our trusted partners. Our multi-faceted approach encompassed:

Project Management: Ensuring seamless coordination and timely execution across all deliverables.

Marketing & Brand Strategy: Supporting our partners to craft a clear and compelling brand identity that resonated with the target audience and positioned the Central Coast Makers Trail as a premium tourism brand.

Digital Marketing Matrix: Developing and driving a comprehensive digital marketing strategy encompassing

• Social Media Strategy: Developing and executing organic and paid social media campaigns across Facebook and Instagram to target specific demographics and interests.
• Website Build: Collaborating on creating a user-friendly, visually stunning website showcasing the diverse experiences the Central Coast Makers Trail providers offer.
• High-End Promotional Video: Project management to produce a captivating video that showcases the unique experiences and beauty of the Central Coast Makers Trail.
• Email Marketing: Designing a targeted email marketing strategy to build a database, nurture customer relationships, and drive bookings.
• Branding: Partnering on the design of a distinctive brand identity that translates seamlessly across all digital platforms..
• PR Strategy: Working with our PR team on securing targeted media coverage to generate brand awareness and build positive public perception.

Ongoing Execution: MLSM successfully implemented and managed all digital marketing initiatives for 12 months.

The Results

The meticulously crafted digital marketing strategy yielded impressive results:

Brand Exposure: The Central Coast Makers Trail campaign generated over 4 million impressions across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Social Media Growth: The campaign achieved significant social media growth, with 4.2K Instagram followers, 6.1K Facebook likes, and an enthusiastic audience generating 176K post engagements, including 16K post reactions.

Booking Action: The campaign effectively drove action for the Makers, generating 3K booking clicks and successfully directing potential visitors towards concrete travel plans.

Email Marketing Success: The email marketing strategy yielded a substantial 2.5K increase in email subscribers, allowing for ongoing communication and nurturing of leads.

Website Traffic: With 57K website visitors, the campaign effectively directed potential visitors to a valuable resource for trip planning.

Considering a refresh for your business’s marketing strategy? Please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact page, give us a call on 1300 031 686 or book a time with Perry here.

 
 
 
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