Responsible Consumer Marketing Campaigns

Name: Consumer Marketing Campaigns
Uploaded: 2023-01-04T00:36:14+00:00
Channel: Marianne Graff
Description: Responsible Consumer Marketing Campaigns In early 2022, State of Washington Tourism (SWT) launched the True to Nature consumer marketing campaign. This was the state’s first out-of-market campaign in years and the first associated with the new brand. The first phase of the campaign ran from January through March 2022. The

In early 2022, State of Washington Tourism (SWT) launched the True to Nature consumer marketing campaign. This was the state’s first out-of-market campaign in years and the first associated with the new brand.

The first phase of the campaign ran from January through March 2022. The integrated campaign included social, digital, and sponsored content in addition to broadcast/connected TV to reach travelers in our target market multiple times, increasing awareness and consideration of the State of Washington as a travel destination.

Creative included high-impact images of people experiencing Washington’s rejuvenating outdoor spaces as well as multiple destination videos produced by local filmmakers at Wondercamp. Our San Juan Islands video was featured as one of the Staff Picks on Vimeo.

Explore all True to Nature videos.

The first phase of the True To Nature consumer campaign achieved 33:1 ROI. Campaign results showed:

Advertising influenced $52.7 million in revenue, with average trip spending of $1,092 per travel party
Advertising generated $33 in visitor spending for each $1 invested in paid media
Campaign influenced approximately 53,000 Washington trips.
Ad-aware travelers considered Washington State as their top destination to visit in the coming year compared to competitive western states.
77% of ad-aware travelers researched more information on visiting the State of Washington vs. 49% of unaware travelers
Ad-aware visitors spent more, stayed longer, and did more activities during their trips.
The campaign creative’s communication ratings were in the top 10% of all campaigns measured by SMARInsights

Source: SMARI Insights, a national marketing research firm; True to Nature Advertising Effectiveness Report, released June 27, 2022

A second phase of the campaign launched in fall 2022 and will run through February 2023. The True to Nature campaign will continue in additional iterations through late 2023 to build on the positive momentum and response to the initial media.