Description
Marketing Manchester (MM), part of the Growth Company (GC), is seeking to appoint an Agency to deliver an influencer campaign to promote Manchester to leisure travellers from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
The purpose of this project is to appoint an agency to deliver an influencer campaign to promote Manchester as a vibrant leisure destination to travellers from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Social media is a top source of inspiration for audiences across both markets and an influencer campaign would serve to inspire travel to the city, generating overnight stays during the summer months.
Key Objectives
1. Raise awareness of Manchester as a leisure visitor destination to a target audience of Experience Seekers* within the target markets of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
2. Showcase the experience of visiting Manchester through compelling and engaging content, which will be delivered across the right channels to reach our target audiences and amplified to further extend reach and impact.
3. Inspire travel to the city this summer (July - September 2025) and encourage travellers to book now.
4. Generate an incremental uplift in overnight stays in ABID accommodation properties over the summer months (July - September 2025).
5. Drive economic impact for the Greater Manchester region.
* Further information on the Experience Seeker audience: Experience Seekers want to squeeze the most out of every second on holiday. Willing to spend on travel and experiences, they are passionate about travel, they love discovering new, unique, exciting experiences that they can share with others. They want to get ahead of the curve and be seen as a trailblazer, seeking out immersive experiences that allow them to see, taste and discover unique activities, places and people. They are 25-44yrs old. They use social media and online research tools heavily, both of which have significantly influence on their travel planning.
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The deadline for submission of the required documents is at 17:00pm on Tuesday 15th April 2025.