Paradise Clients Honored at Adrian Awards

Client Campaigns Earn 9 Adrians, including two Best of Category wins Winning work from the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB, Visit Savannah CVB, Columbia County CVB, Visit Little Rock CVB, Visit Hendersonville CVB, Navarre Beach TDO and Dalí  Museum will be celebrated in New York City at the annual gala on February 18, 2025 Paradise […]

Embracing the Warmth of 2024 and Welcoming 2025

Dear Team Paradise and Valued Partners, As the final days of 2024 draw near, I’ve found myself reflecting on the incredible path we’ve walked together this year. In the spirit of my Norwegian roots, I’m reminded of the beauty of “Koselig” and “Hygge,” two words that I grew up hearing all too often and ones […]

From Performative to Purposeful: Integrating Social Inclusion into Actionable Destination Marketing and Public Relations

Michelle Laquindanum, Paradise Public Relations and Influential Communications Paradise proudly champions diverse communities and recognizes that tourism is an important driving force for economic development and socially inclusive growth. I was fortunate enough to join my team in being a part of this important force by attending the Destinations International Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, […]

Blue Water Area CVB Selects Paradise to Steward Tourism Strategic Plan

Paradise Gains a Second Michigan Client for Multi-Year Tourism Strategic Plan Development The Blue Water Area CVB, also known as Michigan’s Thumbcoast, has selected award-winning Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. to develop a five-year strategic plan to steward the organization’s three pillars: Advocacy,Development, and Sales and Marketing. During the coming months, Paradise will leverage research […]

Paradise Work Celebrated with Four Top Honors at Visit Florida Tourism Awards

State Tourism Authority Recognizes Agency for Campaigns for Naples, Marco Island in Out-of-Home, Niche Marketing, Mixed Media and Print Advertising categories Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc (“Paradise”) was recently honored with four Flaglers, including two Henry trophies, at the Annual VISIT FLORIDA Flagler Awards for impactful work done on behalf of long-standing client Naples, Marco […]

Understanding & Influencing Partner Engagement

Key findings and actionable recommendations from the results of 2k+ DMO partner surveys nationwide By Kristen Murphy I love to read, but over the years my oldie-but-goodie reference is still Stephen R. Covey’s timeless book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In business, as in personal life, the fundamental principles of effectiveness, happiness and […]

Florida’s Sports Coast Selects Paradise for Tourism Marketing Services

Florida’s Sports Coast is an ideal destination for outdoor adventure lovers. With activities like kayaking, hot air balloon rides, wakeboarding, cycling, and camping, adventure-seekers will never run out of things to do and see.  Florida’s Sports Coast, Pasco County’s Destination Management Organization (DMO) and one of the fastest growing counties in the country, has selected […]

Man vs. Machine

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A CD takes on AI in an epic 17-syllable battle. by Tom MerrickChief Creative Officer, Paradise I’m what you’d call an old-skool Ad Man. A writer and creative director who absolutely LOVES the craft of advertising and the power of creativity to inspire, entertain, inform and persuade.  To me, a good print ad or video […]

Affordable Luxury in Bucharest: The Little Paris Shines Again

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BY CRIS DUSCHEK Cris, a native of Romania, has written a travel article on Book Cottages showcasing the magic of Bucharest’s resurgence as ‘The Little Paris’ I had researched it for months, but the moment my daughter and I stepped into The Marmorosch Hotel in Bucharest’s Old Town – up the marble steps into a dizzying […]