Stanford SmithI know that people like to use Detroit as the convenient punchline but your perception is outdated.Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
Stanford SmithinCity of ColorHow to Not Screw Up Your City’s Social Media StrategyIn the last 6 months, we’ve added nearly 70,000 new followers to our VisitDetroit Instagram feed.Jul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023
Stanford SmithinCity of ColorCity Trails — A New PerspectiveCity Trails and Economically Equitable TourismNov 12, 2021Nov 12, 2021
Stanford SmithinCity of ColorWhat Destination Stewardship Means for Your CityThe pandemic has had a profound impact on our economy and communities. Organizations while responding to the pandemic’s challenges have…Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021
Stanford SmithinNext Step CoalitionWhat Kind of Ally Are You?I’m torn by what I see in America’s streets. Black and white people standing, shouting, chanting, and sometimes bleeding next to each…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
Stanford SmithinNext Step CoalitionWhy the fight for Social Justice Must Be NonpartisanSocial Justice warriors should disavow their political party affiliation. We should be independent and our vote should be lobbied for by…Jul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020
Stanford SmithLooking For Digital Marketing Best Practices? Maybe You Shouldn’t.There are some popular digital marketing best practices out there enjoying an unusually long shelf life:Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
Stanford SmithinCity of ColorHow to Promote a Boring CityDetroit is strutting. Private investment, entrepreneurship, and tough-as-nails locals have turned our frown upside down in the Motor City…Oct 7, 2019Oct 7, 2019
Stanford SmithWhat Destination Marketers Really Want To Know About Advertising in Your PublicationI am a data geek. I love analytics and will spend hours analyzing and designing metric dashboards. Showing me a spreadsheet is a quick way…Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019