About this Event
Enjoy an exciting panel discussion where we explore the dynamic landscape of tourism marketing with Steve Grimes, CMO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and Eddie Kirsch, Director of Digital & Data. This sector holds immense historical and future promise for economic growth, cultural exchange and environmental stewardship. Our discussion will delve into three areas: 1) Emerging Trends in the State of Travel and Tourism 2) The Impact of Data and Technology on Tourism Marketing 3) The Future of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Steve Grimes serves as the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Chief Marketing Officer, leading all advertising, promotions, marketing, market intelligence, digital, communications, and social media efforts for the Visit St. Pete-Clearwater brand. He owns more than 20 years of previous marketing experience and extensive senior leadership roles with the NBA, Ironman, Topps, Getty and Comedy Central, marketing the globally recognized brands with international presence and intercontinental programming across sports, entertainment, and consumer services. Grimes’s work included digital and media strategy development, content creation, advertising, marketing, sponsorship, data analytics, social media, product development, strategic business planning, and innovation of new technology-based products. He holds a BA in Advertising from Plymouth College of Art in Plymouth, UK and is a two-time Emmy Award winner while with Comedy Central.
OUR PANELIST
Eddie Kirsch is a performance-driven marketing director with extensive knowledge in digital marketing and public relations. A team-building content creator with an excellent record of growing the company brand.
OUR MODERATOR
Dex Fabian is the co-founder of I Love the Burg and That's So Tampa. He is also a Realtor® at Smith and Associates Real Estate. A marketing expert by trade, Dex has been witness to Tampa Bay's explosion to become one of the hottest regions in the nation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Red Mesa Cantina, 128 3rd Street South, St. Petersburg, United States
USD 44.52