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Coryn Briggs

Summary

Senior marketing director with demonstrated success in driving impactful campaigns and strategic initiatives. Skilled in brand management, digital marketing, market analysis, and customer engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Trusted to adapt to changing needs and consistently achieve marketing objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Marketing

Traverse City Tourism
01.2023 - Current

Comprehensive Destination Marketing Plan


Developed and executed a marketing plan that aligned with brand standards, mapped tactics to the traveler journey, set measurable KPIs, and optimized a tailored omni-channel marketing mix across co-op partnerships, PR, trade shows, and targeted outreach.


Destination Marketing Leadership


  • Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of campaigns across all marketing channels.
  • Implemented data-driven decisions to optimize marketing efforts, maximizing KPIs and ROI.
  • Executed integrated campaigns across digital, print, and social, driving brand awareness, engagement and partner referrals.
  • Revitalized seasonal campaigns, co-op programs, and themed initiatives to increase visitation, generate partner leads, and enrich the visitor experience.
  • Coordinated with agencies to develop strategic campaigns and high-quality creative assets.
  • Oversaw marketing copy, imagery, videos, emails, website, and other collateral.
  • Developed and presented marketing plans and reports to CEO and stakeholders.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.


Marketing Impact & Performance Highlights


  • Led high-visibility destination marketing campaigns in regional markets, driving increased website traffic and brand engagement through strategic placements.
  • Boosted partner performance and referrals via multi-channel initiatives, including digital media, CRO, and email marketing to support lodging and booking goals.
  • Delivered measurable results through data-informed strategy, cross-platform execution, and ongoing performance analysis, ensuring continuous optimization and stakeholder value.
  • Earned top-tier media coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and endorsements from travel personalities like Samantha Brown.


Industry Involvement


  • Regular presenter at top-tier conferences, including ESTO, eTourism Summit, and Simpleview Summit, boosting brand visibility and industry recognition.
  • Member of the ESTO Planning Committee, shaping national conference programming and innovation.
  • Active participant in user group advisory committees and digital strategy collaboratives, influencing product development and advancing destination marketing practices.
  • Recognized industry voice, often asked to author testimonials and case studies showcasing effective campaigns.

Director of Digital Marketing

Traverse City Tourism
07.2014 - 12.2022

Digital Marketing Strategy & Leadership


  • Directed end-to-end digital advertising strategy, exceeding industry benchmarks and driving measurable stakeholder growth.
  • Led website content management, microsite launches, and conversion optimization to enhance user experience and increase lead generation.
  • Oversaw integrated content marketing, SEO, email, and social media initiatives that expanded audience reach and elevated brand visibility.
  • Managed marketing technology platforms and supervised seasonal staff, improving operational efficiency and team development.
  • Applied data analytics to evaluate performance, refine campaigns, and inform cross-channel strategic decisions.

Director of Marketing

Black Star Farms
08.2007 - 07.2014

Marketing & Brand Development


  • Spearheaded an integrated marketing program spanning PR, advertising, email marketing and creative design to strengthen brand positioning.
  • Managed website and social media platforms, expanding digital presence and deepening audience engagement.
  • Partnered with regional tourism and hospitality organizations to advance destination marketing and create cross-promotional opportunities.
  • Created compelling marketing materials, including brochures, banners, and social media content.
  • Attended wine and food festivals to showcase the brand, connect with consumers, and encourage visitation.

Education

Master's Degree - Recreation and Tourism

Michigan State University
01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English

Michigan State University
01.1997

Skills

    Skills & Tools:

    Asana GA4 CMS platforms CRM management Design software (Canva, InDesign) Social media management tools Email marketing programs Data dashboards

    Strengths:

    Strategic Communication Collaboration Innovation & Problem-Solving Adaptability People-Centric Leadership Deadline oriented Goal driven

Timeline

Senior Director of Marketing

Traverse City Tourism
01.2023 - Current

Director of Digital Marketing

Traverse City Tourism
07.2014 - 12.2022

Director of Marketing

Black Star Farms
08.2007 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - English

Michigan State University

Master's Degree - Recreation and Tourism

Michigan State University
Coryn Briggs