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Sept. 11, 2023

Ep 113- Create Some Campground Marketing Magic

Ready to make some Campground marketing magic? Communication through great marketing still remains a timeless and potent tool for connecting with your audience. Here's what we would focus on to level up your park's marketing....

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Aug. 21, 2023

Ep 112- Latest News: Drones, Creating a Better Booking Experience, & …

Let's talk about the latest campground news from this past week, which comes from Woodall's Campground Magazine. We'll discuss topics like the legal issues surrounding drones, creating a better online booking experience, how ...

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Aug. 16, 2023

Ep. 111- Woodall's Supplier Showcase: Campground Accounting

This episode is a clip for a "Supplier Showcase" interview with Woodall's Campground Magazine. We chat with Donna Bordeaux, co-owner and founder of Campground Accounting, an industry-specific service provider, about its servi...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Ep 110- Engaging an Audience & Launching a Brand New Instagram Account

Let's talk about how to engage an audience on social media and the steps you need to track to work with organizations, campers, and the local community. We'll also discuss how to launch a new Instagram account and the steps …

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Aug. 7, 2023

Ep 109- Using Social Listening to Better Understand Your Campers

Let's talk about social listening and how you can use it to analyze online conversations about your brand and the industry at large to find out more about your campers. Ready to get started on marketing for your park? Learn …

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July 17, 2023

Ep 108- Marketing in 2023: H1 by the Numbers

Let's talk about five marketing stats that reflect on the first half of 2023. We'll talk about measurement uncertainty, budget changes and platform shifts along with YouTube vs. TikTok and Gen Z & Millenial consumers. Read th...

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July 12, 2023

Ep 107- Leveling Up Your Marketing Game & Figuring Out What Really Wo…

Let's talk about how to level up your marketing game and figure out to dial in your marketing to be geared toward more campers. We'll also about photography, AI, and brand consistency through better copy and messaging. Ready ...

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June 30, 2023

Ep 106- Ben Quiggle from Woodall's Campground Magazine on its “Campgr…

Park owners and operators who are the most successful understand that it starts with knowing the industry’s best practices and being forward-thinking. With that thought in mind, Woodall’s Campground Magazine (WCM) is excited ...

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June 14, 2023

Ep 105- One Simple Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool You Can Use to G…

Let's talk about one simple artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Akkio, that you can use to grow your business. We'll talk about how you can use predictive modeling and data sets to predict business results in the future that y...

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June 12, 2023

Ep 104- Get the Most Out of Your Promotions & Special Offers

Let's talk about how you can great the most out of your promotions to attract more customers and use marketing tools to get more guests. We'll discuss how to write better promotions, create better distribution channels, and h...

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June 1, 2023

Ep 103- My Take on The State of the RV Industry

Let's talk about the current state of the RV industry, what this means for your park, and the positive signs I'm seeing as rv shipments continue to plummet. We'll look at the financial results from Skyline Champion Corporatio...

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May 31, 2023

Ep 102- How to Protect Your Reputation & Not Let Emotions Get in the …

Let's talk about how to protect your online reputation and "build your moat" while not letting your emotions get in the way. We'll also discuss monitoring all your review sites and how to add reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, Y...

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May 30, 2023

Ep 101- Do More With Less When You're on a Small Marketing Budget

Did you know that 71% of CMOs lack the budget needed to execute a paid marketing strategy in 2023? In today's episode, we'll discuss some steps you can take to use free media and promotional tools when you're working with …

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May 25, 2023

Ep 100- How (& Why) to Update Your Google Business Listing

Your Google business listing (known by Google as your Business Profile) is a free listing you can create to help get your campground found in more local searches, rank higher than your competitors, and get chosen by more cust...

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May 22, 2023

Ep 99- Latest News: KOA on Customer Retention, America’s Outdoor Rec …

Let's talk about the latest campground news and events from this past week including Toby O’Rourke’s Speech on Camper Retention, Equity Lifestyle's Honoring Sam Zell’s Legacy, America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, & The Campgroun...

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May 18, 2023

Ep 98- What to Consider If You're Thinking About Virtual Tours

Let's talk about virtual tours and what to consider from a marketer's perspective. We look at the virtual tour providers that serve our industry from an objective matter to try and better understand their products and the key...

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May 17, 2023

Ep 97- Engaging With Your Pinterest Followers: How To Be Successful

Let's talk about the importance of engaging with your Pinterest followers and explore various strategies to drive traffic back to your website and grow a thriving community of campers. We'll talk about post creation, content ...

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May 16, 2023

Ep 96- Tips to Take Excellent Photography at Your Park

Let's talk about park photography and our tips to help you get excellent photography at your park. Photography plays an important role for campgrounds as we head into this season. Use these guidelines to help alleviate your p...

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May 8, 2023

Ep 95- Google Ad Revenue Slides + AI Race, Ad Efficiency Improves For…

Let's discuss today's news, including Meta Platform’s revenue growth in the first quarter & AI-powered recommendations that boost content; spurring engagement and increasing monetization. We'll also discuss Google’s advertisi...

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April 28, 2023

Ep 94- Christine Taylor from The Towne Law Firm On Current Legal Chal…

Let’s talk with Christine Taylor, attorney and partner at The Towne Law Firm, P.C., who focuses on Outdoor Hospitality Law. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about legal challenges facing campground owners and how you can prepar...

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April 27, 2023

Ep 93- The #1 Marketing Metric You Need To Pay Attention To This Seas…

Let's talk about the most important metric you need to pay attention to this season to positively impact your marketing campaigns and have a successful camping season. (Hint: it's not as obvious as you might think) Want to ca...

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April 26, 2023

Ep 92- ADA Website Compliance: Taking the First Step

Staying protected from potential lawsuits is important. While you’re running your park, we will work to ensure your site is protected and accessible while following the best practice guidance and training on website complianc...

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April 14, 2023

Ep 90- How to Improve Your Park's Visual Imagery & Branding

Visual imagery plays an important role in the brand experience - the visuals can immediately appeal to your market or turn it off - so align your imagery to your brand strategy. Let's talk about how to define your personality...

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April 13, 2023

Ep 89- What Is Engagement & How To Track It on Social Media

Let's talk about social media engagement and how to track the right metrics to build your community on social media platforms. At its core, social media engagement is an umbrella term for actions that reflect and measure how ...

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