Client Challenge

The Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau had branding, a website and blog, and beginnings of Facebook and Twitter profiles. They needed to grow their audience to attract visitors to the county’s many attractions. At a time of economic crisis in the region, their specific directive was to improve economic impact from agritourism, sports tourism, signature festivals, convention center events, and to increase revenues to attractions and county hotels.
In addition to traditional media campaigns, the CVB Board prioritized a strong social media presence and evolving social media marketing strategy.

Our Solution

Initially we worked on Facebook and Twitter follower growth, social content creation and consistent online brand identity. Over time also developed their Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, and blog content and video creation as well as blog influencer outreach.

How It Performed

Very quickly, we grew their audience from a few hundred to thousands on Facebook and Twitter, and developed a loyal group of fans and collaborating social brands interested in Clinton County, Ohio events and attractions. Eventual development of the additional social profiles went much the same way.

Fulfilling goals, Clinton County attracted new sports tournaments, new conventions and annual business meetings, car racing events, improved shows at the theater, and increased attendance at county festivals and hotel stays. This resulted in millions of dollars of economic impact.Our work earned the Clinton County CVB two back-to-back social media awards. They became the example of Ohio CVBs online for a number of years. Additionally, the CVB was listed as one of the Top 10 Small Cities on Social Media, putting them in the same class as very well-known destinations such as Sedona, Arizona, Ashville, North Carolina and Traverse City, Michigan, part of the Pure Michigan campaign.

Testimonial

“I want you to do our social media.” ~Debbie Stamper, Executive Director, Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Testimonials

Social Media
Our experience with Keri and Idea Girl Media has been a tremendous partnership. Keri “gets” social media and has a creative and collaborative approach to solving her client’s challenges and needs. Keri listens, understands, asks pertinent questions, and offers solutions that reflect her professionalism and expertise. We have partnered with Keri on several education client initiatives and her suggestions and plans were spot-on and made a true difference for our team and our clients. I am excited to further our partnership and I would not hesitate to recommend Keri for anyone looking for creative social media solutions.

Bart Caylor

President, Caylor Solutions, Inc.

Social Media
A new client came as a result of being more active on social media – The gal responded to one of the quotes you posted. 

Teresa Zumwald

President, Zumwald & Company, LLC

Social Media
Keri Jaehnig you are a treasure to all of us here! Thank you for the difference and impact you make, and the incredible example you are to me! I can only see good things for you with all the good you put out there!

Missy Wright

Darren Hardy, LLC

Social Media
She inspires us to strive to the next level when it comes to social media. In addition to this she brings together a varied group of experts so that not only do we learn from Keri’s vast wealth of knowledge but from other people’s as well. 

Dr. Elise Cohen Ho

Holistic Life Coach

Social Media
Keri is one of my most trusted, most dependable influencers. She gives of herself way beyond the call of duty, because she genuinely cares about helping us small business owners develop and thrive!

Jeanine Vecchiarelli

Digital Media Advisor

Social Media
Keri is a detailed oriented manager. She thinks through all aspects of her work and shares information in timely formats. She has excellent writing skills. She has a high degree of commitment and strong sense of professionalism.

Terri Barton

Director of Curriculum and Instruction at East Clinton Schools

Social Media
…the level of your information provided to me every year was so good that I need to publish your answers among the first.

Adi Domocos

CEO, Hot In Social Media

Social Media
Keri continues to impress me with her wisdom and willingness to share! As a person with a passion for community development, I am honored to be a part of her circle!

Debbie Wilson

Welcome Team Leader at Missouri Job Center

Social Media
I had the chance to connect with Keri via social media and have seen her level of enthusiasm, follow through and entrepreneurial spirit … She’s always working on creative new ideas and re-inventing herself as a marketing expert, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to the skill and experience she possesses.

Scott Spicer

Healthcare Professional; Spicer Consulting

Social Media
I am very, very pleased with how the branding turned out! I have had so many little signs over the past few days confirming the decision to go with the green theme of grounding and balance, and the logo. Thanks for the email signature recommendations.

Kathryn Bumgarner

John Maxwell Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, Trauma Recovery

Social Media
Keri’s guidance in re-branding our 98 year old company led us to keep important traditions while updating our brand to become a top-notch regional carrier ready to deliver quality service now and into the future. She made it far easier than we ever thought it could be.

National Sales & Marketing Director

Transportation & Logistics Company

Social Media
I absolutely feel I am getting a significant return on my investment. 

Kathryn Bumgarner

John Maxwell Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, Trauma Recovery

Social Media
I had the pleasure of working with Keri for my online business, House Sitting World. I hired Keri to assist with bringing the brand a new look, to standardize the brand across all social media platforms, and to create clear messaging and identity.

Louise Read

House Sitting World

Social Media
It’s not enough to simply own a small business – you have to know how to effectively use social media to drive traffic to your store/website. Keri knows how to keep it fresh and savvy. She has definitely taught us a thing or two, about a thing or two!

Principal

Principal, What Would Your Mother Do

Social Media
I’ve worked with numerous marketing companies over the years and I have found Idea Girl Media to be the most proactive, authentic and transparent of them all. Idea Girl Media are always up to date with the latest strategies and tactics to help your business and are a safe pair of hands. Nothing is too much trouble for Keri’s team. They go above and beyond to serve you and most importantly your audience. I’d recommend Idea Girl Media for all you marketing and training needs.

Kittie Walker

Digital Strategist, Avidmode, Ltd.

Social Media
I approached Keri about providing marketing strategies for a local publication, and she quickly developed several written, concise initiatives designed to help increase revenue and raise awareness within the community. Her input has been crucial to the health of the publication.

Scott Brooks

Satellite Operations Coachman Metro/SORTA

Social Media
Any time Keri takes on a new technology or solution, she makes her best effort to learn it inside out, leverage her networks, and share her findings with those actively engaged with her. She’s very good with keeping up with key influencers in her vast network which we know is rather difficult in our hurried business and personal lives alike.

Yomar Lopez

The IT Guy Who Communications

Social Media
We are so fortunate that we entrusted Keri to manage our social media. She grew our online voice and social media presence to position us as leaders in our industry. This was a very daunting task since our company, The Hybrid Shop, was new and represented an emerging industry with a new audience. We appreciated her responsive monitoring and graphics that engaged and created a great response from our audience. Keri always kept us informed of trends and any SM platform changes that would affect us and is incredibly knowledgeable about all the different facets of social media.

Judy Curry

Chief Marketing Officer, The Hybrid Shop

Social Media
Keri Jaehnig is diligent, detail-oriented, a self-starter, team player, and sensitive to clients’ needs.

Gordon Linzner

Author & Publisher

Social Media
I LOVE the Idea Girl Media page! Keri always stays on top of all new social media developments and provides superb content. Not only that, but Keri is super friendly and is always around to advise and encourage her fans. Keep up the excellent work Keri!

Vanessa Lewis

Marketing Specialist