Madden Media Travel and Tourism Experts
Book a Madden Media Expert for Your Tourism Conference
Madden Media is now making our top marketing, publishing and electronic experts available for tourism-related speaking engagements across the nation.
Madden multi-media presentations feature real-life examples of what works when travel marketers effectively mix time-tested with cutting-edge strategies to maximize their marketing dollars and return on investment. As part of our tourism industry emphasis, each member of the Madden Speakers’ Bureau is available for a limited number of engagements and on a first come, first served basis.
Madden Media’s staff has real-world experience. Amongst our ranks are respected professionals who have directed state tourism offices, managed large DMO research budgets, developed CVB marketing programs and provided decades of advisory services. Our experts will present informed solutions to help your DMO organization overcome the unique challenges that tourism marketers face.
Meet the Madden Media Speakers’ Bureau
John Hudak, Partner and Publisher
Presentation topics:
- The future of travel guides in a changing media landscape
- Print and online media integration—how to make 1 + 1 equal more than 2
- The keys to success for multi-destination promotions
Greg Gilstrap, Partner and Chief Marketing Officer
Presentation topics:
- Managing rapidly escalating change in the visitor industry
- Dynamic destinations—branding or positioning?
- Identifying the powerful link and impact of tourism on all forms of economic development
Robert “Mac” McCracken, Partner and Chief Innovation Officer
Presentation topics:
- Understanding online trends such as consumer-generated media and social networking
- Keeping your Web sites’ visitors engaged—what really works for tourism marketers
Kevin Madden, CEO and Founder
Presentation topics:
- Defining your goals and measuring the results of your marketing decisions
- The traveling public’s changing needs and behaviors
Lesley Kontowicz, VP of Sales and Marketing
Presentation topics:
- Effectively applying consumer profiling and targeting to your outreach
- Breaking through today’s media clutter
Howard Tietjen, eTravel Brand Manager
Presentation topics:
- Implementing effective sweepstakes that comply with best practices and legal regulations
- Optimizing search engine rankings
This list provides only a brief overview of topics our speakers' bureau is prepared to discuss. For more information:
Contact Katy Smith at 520-322-0895, ext. 203,
or email Media Relations at: mediarelations@maddenmedia.com,
or submit a speaker request form: