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alaska travel industry association

client since 2017

problem solved

removing barriers to topping bucket lists everywhere

insight  |  Alaska is a dream destination. The challenge? A notion that it’s too far away, too big, and too overwhelming. Alaska’s biggest competitor isn’t other places, it’s modern travelers’ lack of time.

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tourism

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magazine with BRCs
digital video
social media
print

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inspiration
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shouting it from the mountain tops

Due to a prolonged recession, Alaska slashed its tourism budget. The state found itself competing for travelers’ attention against much louder destination brands. The solution? Vivid communications that would break through the clutter; bringing urgency to our audience’s desire to visit.

It’s waiting, for you

turning someday into today

Spawn spoke to past Alaska travelers to get into their minds. These interviews led to powerful insights, which inspired It’s Waiting, For You – a campaign that employs emotional storytelling and compelling imagery of jaw-dropping Alaska landscapes and life-changing experiences. Viewers are invited to visit Alaska, now!

saw a 59% increase in leads YOY