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
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.

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B2BeeMatch

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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
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Lisa Beres

TV personality and Author

Social Media
Keri is an excellent communicator, both in the verbal and written word. She is a master at matching tone, style, and expectations with her execution of a message and solution alike.

Yomar Lopez

The IT Guy Who Communications

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Keri is a great leader within many specialties. Her positive energy, awareness, interpersonal and communication skills are appreciated in every group setting. Keri is very supportive to her fellow co-workers/team members. Once committed to a project she shows an outstanding dedication to each and every detail of a project

Debbie Rinehart

Website Editor, Clinton County Leadership Institute

Social Media
I’m getting on this now – Thank you for the lead.

Executive Director

Clinton County in Southwest Ohio

Social Media
She is full of resources, enthusiasm, initiative and GUTS! Her professionalism is unmatched.

Tara Elliot

Independent Consultant

Social Media
You’ve made a big impact on a lot of people.

Ron Keim

Business Owner & VP of Wilmington, Ohio Toastmasters

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I’ve worked with Keri and Idea Girl Media since 2011. She is always professional and courteous. She helps my business gain exposure through her training programs, and by sharing my content. She has amazing reach, and is a great businesswoman to work with. Highly recommend her services. 

Adele McIntosh

Travel Industry Professional at Legendary World

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
…forward thinker.

Leanne Hoagland Smith

Business Writer at Post-Tribune

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.

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Teresa Zumwald

Zumwald & 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
Even though I’d learned a fair amount of Social Media from various sources and on my own, I’ve learned tons more from Keri and benefited tremendously from our fb group she started.. She is good at teaching all levels from beginner to advanced. Amazing.

Sheryl Brown

Owner and Artist

Social Media
Keri is a great networker and helps facilitate, train, encourage, and link many! 

Mike Gingerich

Author at Game Plan for Social Media Lead Generation

Social Media
She’s VERY good at maximizing Facebook strategies for her clients as I have witness her activities yield a great return for her clients! Keri is a superstar and I’m glad to recommend her to everyone looking to hire her. 

Rob Pene, M.A, Ed

Director of Services at Mission Driven Thought Leaders

Social Media
Keri, to say you’re a jewel would be a drastic understatement. Your support means the world to me…

Anita K.

Author 

Social Media
Oh my, Keri! You ARE covering lots of ground. Thank you so much for your guidance and work with our new social media manager. I know she has been learning a lot.

Sherry Weller

Executive Director, New Life Clinic