Where the Hell is Namibia? - #SoMeT13US Presentation

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Where the Hellis Namibia?

David Brown@SolimarDB

Thursday, November 7, 13

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@SolimarDBThursday, November 7, 13

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“Where the Hell is Namibia?”

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Our MissionBuild an online community from scratch

for a destination almost no one’s ever heard of or been to...

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Our MissionBuild an online community from scratch

...and that might potentially be at war with the United States.

for a destination almost no one’s ever heard of or been to...

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David Brown - Solimar International - @SolimarDB #SoMeT13US

Introduction to Destination Namibia

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Not a place for everyone.

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and that’s okay.

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Small Active

Community

BigCasual

Community

When it comes to off the beaten path destinations....

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Small Active

Community

BigCasual

Community

When it comes to off the beaten path destinations....

≥*good returns for limited resources (time/money)

because your small community is further down the sales funnel

* personal engagement can drive to bookings

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Adventure

Landscapes

Culture

Wildlife

Identify Your Tribes

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Adventure

Landscapes

Culture

Wildlife

Identify Your Tribes

Self-Challengers

Experience Seekers

Curious Conservationists

Outdoor Enthusiasts

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David Brown - Solimar International - @SolimarDB #SoMeT13US

Tribe

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Tribe

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Tour OperatorsTravel Agents

Non-profit OrganizationsAffinity Groups

Lifestyle Communities+{ }

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Comprehensive Engagement

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Why the Hell Would They Participate?

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Provide Value Through Content

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Give you partners something to talk about.

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Help your partners create demand

for THEIR products that feature

YOUR destination.

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David Brown - Solimar International - @SolimarDB #SoMeT13USThursday, November 7, 13

Partner 4 Partner 5 Partner 6Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3

+ Distribution + Distribution

+ Content+ Content

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Namibia Online Marketing Partnership Program

Customized co-branded Facebook Application

Dynamic Content & Hot Incentive

Weekly Copy-and-Paste Content Kits

Blog Posts, Facebook Posts, Newsletter Stories & Tweets

Downloadable Travel Guides

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Adventure

Landscapes

Culture

Wildlife

Identify Your Tribes

Self-Challengers

Experience Seekers

Curious Conservationists

Outdoor Enthusiasts

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67 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS:Cultural Organizations, Travel & Lifestyle Media

+ Tour Operators

Experience Seekers

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Introduce iconic destinations

throughrich storytelling

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Geostories(Visual Storytelling + Geographic Awareness)

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Geostories(Visual Storytelling + Geographic Awareness)

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Facebook App

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*Syndication

*DirectionalIncentive

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*Partner CTA

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...now Share YOUR Namibia with us.

Create your dream itinerary by selecting your three favorite Namibian locations.

Then enter to win a custom holiday to Namibia.

NAME:

LOCATION:

EMAIL:

ENTER

I agree with the contest terms and conditionsI would like to receive additional information about travel opportunities to Namibia.

Fan-gatedEntry

DestinationInterest

*Gather Market Intel and Generate Leads

for Partners

Contact Addition

SweepstakesEntry

Landing Page

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Partner 4 Partner 5 Partner 6Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3

+ Distribution + Distribution

+ Content+ Content

David Brown - Solimar International - @SolimarDB #SoMeT13USThursday, November 7, 13

Partner 4 Partner 5 Partner 6Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3

+ Distribution + Distribution

+ Content+ Content

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David Brown - Solimar International - @SolimarDB #SoMeT13USThursday, November 7, 13

Continue Pushing Great Content

Directional Facebook Posts

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Do Your Partners’ Work For Them

Collaborators strugglefor content.

GIVE IT TO THEM.

WEEKLY EMAIL:Blog Posts

Facebook PostsTweets

Copyright Free ImagesVideo

News Stories

Encourage Plagiarism.

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A Hell of a Facebook Campaign.

65 Partners

1.2 million Facebook reach

+20,000 Facebook Users

1,893 new sales leads for operators

...on a shoestring.

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Curious Conservationists

54 Partner Organizations: Wildlife Advocacy Groups, Conservation Organizations, Zoos, Volunteer Programs

+ Tour Operators

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GreatContent

BoldIncentive

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Syn

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ted

App

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A Hell of a Facebook Campaign.

From 32 Fans to 3600.

Significant Earned Media.

Over 1000 new sales leads.

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Syndicated App

Submit a “boring” photo

Get the most votes

Win a Free Trip

Drive viewers to amazing photos.

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What the Hell Happened?+10,000 Facebook Users

220 Participants

PTAT, Virality, Reach All Lower

Why?Barrier to Entry?

Saturated our Tribes?

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Self-Challengers

Let’s not ask anything and give them the content they want.

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What the Helldid we Learn?

Seek out your tribes.

Give them what they want and don’t ask too much in return.

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What the Helldid we Learn?

Look for marketing partners outside the box.

Make them an offer they can’t refuse.(“We’ll do all the work for you!”)

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David BrownSolimar International

d.brown@solimarinternational.com@SolimarDB

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