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Everglades Holiday Park

EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK

Everglades Holiday Park is a wildlife education and entertainment experience in the Florida Everglades.

The mission of the park is to protect Florida’s most prized ecosystem while educating and exciting guests from all around the world through immersive activities, wildlife shows, interviews, and more.

When we first started working with Everglades Holiday Park, they were working to build authority in their profession and establish their name among the top wildlife parks in the region. With these business goals in mind, we created and executed annual marketing strategies designed to showcase their unique involvement with local wildlife, the guest experience, their attention to environmental stewardship and preservation, and the vibrant personalities that create such a welcoming and memorable adventure.

To achieve these goals, we created a strategy that involved detailed social media marketing complete with monthly video production, graphic design, and photography. Our team planned Everglade Holiday Park’s social media campaigns and managed tens of thousands of engagements from all over the world.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

When we identified the impact that social media marketing would have on Everglades Holiday Park’s overall business strategy, we made this our number one priority.

Our strategy focused on organic marketing and a playful menu of media content (video, graphic design, and photo) to drive user participation and followership. By treating Everglades Holiday Park’s social media as an extension of the guest experience, we were able to reengage social media users who had recently visited the park, as well as excite and pique the interests of users who lived in or were visiting Florida.

One of the key elements in the overall strategy was sharing fun and educational media to establish Everglades Holiday Park as a thought leader in wildlife preservation. This greatly increased audience participation on Instagram and Facebook and allowed us to discuss the function of the park and the involvement of the staff in more detail.

One of the great benefits of our strategy was the ability to teach Everglades Holiday Park’s audiences about the many areas in which they cater to the local environment. There is much more to the park than alligator shows and airboat tours. We chose to bring this to the very forefront of communication. Sharing fun and engaging content like this created the foundation for EHP’s online community, who regularly engage one another and act as brand ambassadors to the park.

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Two men posing with alligators along with woman posing with an albino alligator posing in a sand pit

THE GATOR BOYS (AND GAL)

The Gator Boys are the main attraction at Everglades Holiday Park.

There are often misconceptions associated with alligators. Many people who have never interacted with them fear them because they simply don’t understand their nature.

The Gator Boys seek to change the public’s perception and to teach Florida locals and visitors not to fear alligators but to respect them and their environment. Their shows are a balancing act between adventure, suspense, and education. Daring maneuvers are performed with live alligators to show the majesty of these creatures and to teach the general public more about them.

Once The Gator Boys became the face of the park, we chose to keep them at the forefront of EHP’s social media. Over time, as their reputation became more widespread and the content associated with them increased in popularity, we were able to incorporate more species of wildlife into the content structure, such as information about snakes, birds, and mammals.

TEASING THE LIVE SHOWS

Everglades Holiday Park interacts with a massive community through social media. Many of their most loyal audience members have visited their park, but there are a ton of people who are following their accounts that have yet to visit. These consumers are still in the consideration phase of EHP’s marketing funnel, so sharing content that will appeal to and interest them is a major focus in our overall strategy. To convert these warm leads, we often share sneak previews of the live gator shows performed by The Gator Boys. This type of content leads to a few different outcomes, which are crucial for driving sales: 1) it sparks conversations amongst our followers, who in turn advocate on behalf of EHP; 2) it encourages warm leads to seek out additional information about the park or book tickets outright; 3) it helps to reinforce the love our online community has for the brand; 4) it increases the recognition of The Gator Boys (essentially bolstering the power of this marketing funnel).

Below are some of the snapshots we’ve shared on social media to keep The Gator Boys in the limelight and to help increase foot traffic to the park and loyalty amongst our most dedicated fanbase.

THE EVEGLATORS

Everglades Holiday Park has a diverse online following, but, as you would expect, many of their followers are younger. To appeal to EHP’s younger following, we created goofy comics that personified their mascot. These comics received a ton of engagement and were essential in showing the family-friendly atmosphere and lighthearted personality signature to the park.

CREATING VIRAL CONTENT

We grew Everglades Holiday Park’s Instagram to over 50k followers since taking over.

Our success can be attributed to the type of content we shared with their audience. In addition to the educational content featuring The Gator Boys and other staff, we included goofy media that coincided with seasonal themes and social themes to give our audience more reason to follow EHP’s account.

These were often done through graphic design and leaned heavily on pop culture and cult fiction.

These messaging segments greatly increased user participation, raising engagement across the board. With more likes and comments on every post, we had a rare opportunity to create hilarious graphics and videos. Ultimately, this new collection of media showed EHP’s audience that the guest experience was enjoyable for adventurers of all ages and that EHP offered a totally unique journey through the Florida Everglades.

All in all, the inclusion of this media provided our audience playful breaks between realistic media, which helped diversity our content structure and the type of engagement we received from our audience.

THE GUEST EXPERIENCE

Another significant focus in our content structure was showcasing the guest experience.

This type of content was purposed to encourage user participation in social media. By showcasing the guest experience, we found that users were more likely to comment on our social media content and share their adventures with the community. Not only did this increase traffic to Everglades Holiday Park, but it also helped to market their attractions, like airboat tours, the petting zoo, and gator shows.

The involvement we received from EHP’s audience also helped with our online customer service. With tens of thousands of questions and comments to answer weekly, having users answer guest inquiries became a major advantage.

This level of community building also aided in increasing the amount of 5-star Google and Yelp! reviews, which led to EHP ranking higher on Google.

Below are some examples of the media we created to showcase some fan favorites, like airboat tours, wildlife encounters, and EHP’s beloved petting zoo.

Laguna Blends

While we love to join a creative project at any step in the process, we especially love being able to flex our pre-production muscles.

This project with Laguna Blends required a lot of front-end planning, brainstorming, and production meetings. We developed 10 concepts for them to choose from in order to produce 4 different videos, and then we developed still photography concepts that vibed with the video in order to put together a cohesive social campaign.

We chose to use video production and CBD product photography to create a narrative that would educate average consumers on the benefits of hemp.

This shoot required a crew of 8 from our team: we produced, directed, styled, casted, filmed, and photographed each production from start to finish. In the end, we heard “thanks again for an amazing shoot” from Laguna Blends.

Hemp Is Healthy

Our social media campaign aimed to educate the general public on the nutritional value of hemp, as well as the types of people who use it. Considering Laguna Blends incorporates hemp and CBD into a number of products ranging from smoothie blends and coffee to face masks and beauty supplies, we needed to show the versatility of their primary ingredient. Furthermore, given the connotation of hemp, it was important to educate new audiences about hemp users by showing who they truly are.

Our social media videos are quick and playful. They rely on bright colors and a hint of mystery to keep viewers engaged until the end. The message: “Trust in plants.”

All in all, our media hints at the hemp lifestyle by showing those who utilize it and benefit from it. We do not engage in hard sells but, rather, pique the viewers curiosity so they actively seek out more information. This strategy allowed the Laguna Blends brand to branch out from its niche audience and reach consumers in untapped markets. The results showed in the conversion of cold leads and the maintenance of loyal consumers.

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Komuso Design

Komuso Design provides a simple and natural means of reconnecting with the self. Their product — The Shift — encourages people to slow down, steady their breathing and embrace the present. Their philosophy is backed by ancient wisdom. They embody the Komuso way of life, using teachings from Japan’s Edo period to spread their messaging.

Komuso Design only offers one product to consumers. Yet their brand is rich and vibrant. They invest a lot of time telling their story. And that narrative is what has elevated their company to a global presence. When the owners, Todd and Vanessa, came to us, their company was young and quite unknown. They had a vision for what they wanted to accomplish — the story they needed to share with the world — but weren’t sure how to go about it. That’s where we came in. We immediately connected with their vision. We understood the value their product offered to people and were eager to help share those healing powers with the world.

Our branding mission started with video production. The first video we filmed (below left) was essentially an introduction to the brand, the product, and the modern problem they solve through The Shift. The video to the left is much more impressive. What started as a 2-minute company profile video grew into a massive 6-minute story. It is the truest representation of the Komuso brand and a must-see. The third video we produced (below right) is a tutorial on how to best use The Shift.

We choose to work with C&I because you evoke a special feeling in everything you touch. The feeling of this piece is off the charts! We sat there after watching it with hearts pumping…tears flowing…and simply awestruck. Dammmmmmmm you guys are good!

Todd & Vanessa Steinberg, Owners & Founders of Komuso Design

Photographing The Shift

The Shift is the centerpiece of the Komuso brand. Don’t let its simple appearance fool you. It was developed by a psychotherapist and meditation teacher who used data from over a year of testing to engineer the ideal length, diameter, and quality of metal. Part of The Shift’s charm is its apparent simplicity. It may seem ordinary but it is, in fact, profound. Its design is, in a way, a clever nod to the power of breath, which when harnessed has an immense influence on our bodies and mind.

Given that simplicity is the namesake of The Shift, we chose to keep the aesthetic of their product photography minimal. This was also a stylistic nod to the natural form of The Shift and the philosophy behind the product.

When we took our photography outside of a controlled setting, our methodology and purpose had to change. We needed to connect The Shift to a mindset. After listening to our audience, we realized that many people underestimate the power of breathing. They often take it for granted and that leads them to disregard it as a healing modality. Because of this, people were failing to see The Shift for what it is and what it provides.

We realized that our photography needed to teach our audience about breathing and The Shift’s place therein. So, we chose to place The Shift in magnificent settings around the world, like the Mojave Desert. Our photography associates The Shift with these landscapes, ultimately connecting the tool to nature. The environments we chose are calm, vast, isolated, and ancient. They are timeless and powerful, as is the power of breathing. When the viewer sees these tranquil photos and notices The Shift is the reason the models are so relaxed, they immediately have an epiphany.

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Marketing Komuso

We handle all asset creation, strategy, and distribution for social media and email marketing.

Instagram & Pinterest

The imagery above is created with our social media audience in mind. We thoroughly researched their online behavior to create media that we knew would resonate. The imagery and messaging unite the Komuso aesthetic with what they preach. This effective combination has grown their Instagram audience to 27.6k followers and opened avenues for additional marketing on Pinterest and through email.

The ad to the left was created specifically for Pinterest. This is an untapped frontier for Komuso, so our first step was introducing the product and the Komuso philosophy to users on the platform. In less than 15 seconds, we educate this consumer base on the purpose, functionality, and reward of using the Komuso Shift. There are no hard sales. This video conditions our audience for additional programming while encouraging them to be proactive in their search for a quality and proven anxiety treatment method.

Email Marketing

The success of our social media marketing campaign inspired similar programming in email marketing. Our team strategized to develop 5 separate marketing funnels to appeal to consumers at various stages in the conversion process. Some of these flows are evergreen and are automatically triggered when consumers either abandon their cart, sign up for our mailing list, or order a product. These series often push sales and, ultimately, lead to our Nurture Series — an educational sequence that informs on the company culture, the founders, and the science of The Shift.

Whereas the evergreen series encourage sales, the Nurture Series aims to strengthen the consumer-brand relationship. There is virtually no sales language. Instead, they inspire and provide meaningful tips. Though these emails don’t push sales, they have been highly effective at shuttling viewers to Komuso’s e-commerce site. They account for thousands of dollars in sales while deepening the brand story in the process.

Below, is also an example of our Re-engagement Series, which offers promotions on select holidays. These value-based emails subtly push sales, using the context of the holiday to inspire consumers to take action and make a purchase.

FEBRUARY NURTURE SERIES

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VALENTINE'S DAY PROMO SERIES

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EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK

Everglades Holiday Park is a wildlife education and entertainment experience in the Florida Everglades.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

When we identified the impact that social media marketing would have on Everglades Holiday Park’s overall business strategy, we made this our number one priority.

THE GATOR BOYS (AND GAL)

The Gator Boys are the main attraction at Everglades Holiday Park.

We grew Everglades Holiday Park’s Instagram to over 50k followers since taking over.

These were often done through graphic design and leaned heavily on pop culture and cult fiction.

THE GUEST EXPERIENCE

Another significant focus in our content structure was showcasing the guest experience.

Below are some examples of the media we created to showcase some fan favorites, like airboat tours, wildlife encounters, and EHP’s beloved petting zoo.

Laguna Blends

Laguna Blends

We chose to use video production and CBD product photography to create a narrative that would educate average consumers on the benefits of hemp.

Hemp Is Healthy

Komuso Design

Photographing The Shift

Marketing Komuso

We handle all asset creation, strategy, and distribution for social media and email marketing.

Instagram & Pinterest

Email Marketing

FEBRUARY NURTURE SERIES

VALENTINE'S DAY PROMO SERIES

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