SD Tourism Conference: A Social Connection
By Ken | January 24, 2009
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As my final comment on the South Dakota Tourism Conference -I saw fantastic potential for 2009. The mainstay will be to continue building our tourism network of friends via social networks on the internet. Here are a few testimonials on how the State of South Dakota is using different partner programs to promote opportunity for all tourism-based businesses in South Dakota:
The Department of Tourism even stepped up this year with a blog about the tourism conference updated regularly. They’ve even been experiment on social sites like Facebook too. If you see them on twitter or other places, let me know.
Overall, I enjoyed the conference…it was a great working, learning, and playing experience with new and old friends like Johnny B. with Reptile Gardens, Dave Geisler with Pioneer Auto, and the Husteads from Wall Drug. I hope that BBM studios continues to grow with the industry and continues to help each individual see the potential they have to make an impact to visitors in South Dakota.
…It’s interesting to note that there were more attendees to the Internet Marketing “Advanced” seminar than the “101 intro” seminar. South Dakotan’s must be catching up! Also, while having a side conversation with Mr. Bailey, I asked him “what web trend will reign supreme in 2009?” He said “Video, without a doubt“.
We’re excited about tourism in South Dakota, we’re excited about bringing innovative ideas to our clients, and we’re excited about continuing to build South Dakota into a bigger icon than just four faces on a mountain!
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About the authorEntrepreneur at heart if you can see past the gadgets, websphere, and obsession with technology. I've always believed knowledge is power and luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. Follow me on 'twitter' if you like, '@sdsmartalec'
