One of Eindhoven365’s campaigns was recently chosen as the best travel campaign of 2018. This was during the Influencer Marketing Awards held in London last month.
The AnOther City Trip 2018 is the city marketing organisation’s way of putting Eindhoven on the map. “Eindhoven365 tapped into the world of influencers with Instagram Stories to reach new audiences for the first time to reinvent influencer marketing for urban explorers,” reads the Influencer Marketing Awards website.
“During the campaign, they saw a 23.4% total increase in Instagram followers, 46% increase in traffic outside of the Netherlands, 124% increase in web traffic from Belgium, and 38% increase in unique visitors. This refreshing, fun and interesting campaign took risks but exceeded goals by allowing creativity to excel – leading to real engagement.”
Mystery trip
“You really need to visit Eindhoven and discover some cool hotspots,” said one of the influencers, Inge Moerenhout. “The customisation of the programme really convinced our guests. This group got really excited about the city and the information they received about the diversity of Eindhoven. They and we were truly energised by the weekend!”, says local restaurant owner, Ailén Gamberoni.
Peter Kentie, Eindhoven365’s Director, says, “Eindhoven wants to attract both foreign and domestic visitors. These people will then spend money on hotels, at shops, restaurants, and cultural activities. After two previous campaigns, we raised the bar for this third edition. How do you ensure that, as a city, you give people an unforgettable experience?”
This third edition of the AnOther City Trip was developed in partnerhsp with the marketing firm, Zandbeek. In turn, this company joined forces with Coopr, a Dutch-Belgian PR firm. The project was co-financed by the Business Invest Zone (BIZ) Eindhoven Centre.
Sources: Influencer Marketing Awards, Eindhoven365, Eindhoven City
Translator, reporter: Melinda Walraven
