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Give Me Some Good News

Caleb Sullivan, PDM TMP
Destination Marketing
Tourism
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Linkedin
Sports Tourism
Accessibility
Economic Development
Paradise Advertising and Marketing
Destinations International
Dmos
Destination Marketing Organization
Myrtle Beach
Travel and Tourism Research Association
Datafy
Mentorship
Visit Corpus Christi
Ann Arbor, United States
Destination Ann Arbor
Chatgpt

Destination marketing is the best - and we're on a mission: to deliver Good News to our listeners in an authentic way! Join Caleb as he welcomes destination marketing experts to talk about fun and exciting campaigns, career growth, and shines a light on happy moments to rev up your week.

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For a very special episode 50, Caleb sits down with Stuart Butler, CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach and co-host of Destination Discourse, for a conversation about what it takes to challenge the status quo and move the tourism industry forward.

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For Episode 49, Caleb turns the microphone around for the first solo episode of Give Me Some Good News.

After nearly a year of conversations with destination leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and tourism professionals, Caleb shares five lessons t... more

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Fall and holiday events take a lot of work.... but how do you know if they actually worked? In this episode of Give Me Some Good News, Caleb sits down with Datafy’s CRO, Lauren Rogers, to talk about how destinations can better promote, measure, and u... more

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What does it take for a smaller destination to punch above its weight? We find out when we sit down with Steven Schumacher, President of Cartersville Museum City, to talk about bold destination leadership, building a brand that stands out, and why a ... more

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In this episode of Give Me Some Good News, Caleb sits down with Andy Clinton, President & CEO of Visit York County, to talk about his journey from an entry-level visitor services role to leading the DMO in the community where he grew up.

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In this episode of the Give Me Some Good News Podcast, Caleb sits down with Jay Schexnaydre, the new President & CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, to talk about culture, history, and finding the right fit in your career.

After spending 25 year... more

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In Episode 44 of Give Me Some Good News, Caleb sits down with Juliet Velazquez, a fellow Destinations International 30 Under 30 honoree and tourism industry leader, for a powerful conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the future of our industr... more

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In Episode 43 of Give Me Some Good News, Caleb sits down with Greg Star of Driven Authentic Branding Solutions to discuss why destination leaders need to embrace their role as chief storytellers.

Drawing from Greg’s 2026 Tourism CEO Visibility Bench... more

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Stuart Butler
CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach (DMO); disruptor and former technologist with a background in physics and software
Visit Myrtle Beach
Episode: Episode 50: Scrappy Always Wins with Stuart Butler
Lauren Rogers
Guest expert on event measurement and planning
Datafy
Episode: Episode 48: From Promotion to Proof - Measuring Event Success with Lauren Rogers
Steven Schumacher
President of Cartersville Museum City
Cartersville Museum City
Episode: Episode 47: Stop Blaming the Budget: How Small Destinations Make a Big Impact with Steven Schumacher
Andy Clinton
President and CEO at Visit York County
Visit York County
Episode: Episode 46: From the Front Desk to the CEO’s Office with Andy Clinton
Jay Schexnaydre
President and CEO of Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism
Episode: Episode 45 Culture Is the Destination: Preserving Cajun Culture with Jay Schexnaydr
Juliet Velazquez
A leader in tourism economics and data strategy, former Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau executive
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Episode: Episode 44: Leadership, Advocacy & Creating Space for the Next Generation of Tourism Leaders with Juliet Velazquez
Greg Star
CEO, Driven (from context: leadership in DMO visibility)
Driven/Datify
Episode: Episode 43: The CEO as Chief Storyteller: Building Destination Influence on LinkedIn with Greg Star
Jim Petrick
Researchers at Texas A&M University focusing on psychophysiological benefits of travel
Texas A&M University
Episode: Good News from TTRA | Jim Petrick – Is Travel Better Than Chocolate?
Duane Parrish
Director of Tourism for South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Episode: Good News from TTRA | Duane Parrish – Leading Tourism at the State Level

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Caleb Sullivan
Host who introduces guests, drives the conversation, and anchors the show with industry experience in tourism marketing.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 50: Scrappy Always Wins with Stuart Butler
Q: What advice would you give someone at my stage in their career who wants to make a meaningful impact in this industry?
Focus on what you can give to others first, be a good listener, and be consistent. Show up, do what you say, and be present. Seek to understand before being understood, and be willing to take calculated risks early in your career to gain diverse experiences; later, aim to disrupt constructively rather than merely conforming.
Episode 46: From the Front Desk to the CEO’s Office with Andy Clinton
Q: Kind of give me just like an overview of what that career path looked like for you.
Andy explains his trajectory from front desk roles to executive leadership, noting initial expectations to move on quickly but eventual immersion in multiple functions (grants, QuickBooks, sales support) that prepared him for higher responsibilities and broader strategic thinking.
Episode 42: How Destinations Can Win the Future of Travel with Emily Zertuche
Q: What is Zertura and how does it work for DMOs?
Zertura is a platform that asks DMOs' visitors' questions to AI systems, aggregates responses across multiple AI models, and scores visibility across discoverability, travel intent, accuracy, recency, and distinctiveness. It also provides a Davie score and concrete gaps to fix, plus ongoing consulting and partner support to implement improvements.
Good News from TTRA | Kelby Bosshardt – Building Something That Lasts
Q: How do you view competition in a way that benefits the business?
He reframes competitors as a healthy, necessary part of a multi-team landscape that pushes innovation; instead of fixating on rivals, Datafy stays focused on delivering what customers need and learning from competitors' strategies to improve.
Good News from TTRA | Kelby Bosshardt – Building Something That Lasts
Q: What has been one of the hardest parts of starting and growing Datafy, and which moment felt most pivotal?
Kelby cites the transition from a consulting-dependent paycheck to independent operation as the scariest but most pivotal moment, followed by navigating the pandemic and evolving data privacy constraints, which ultimately reinforced the need to diversify offerings and stay customer-centric.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Give Me Some Good News

What is Give Me Some Good News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show coaches destination marketers on leadership, storytelling, and practical strategies to elevate DMOs in a fast-evolving tech and policy landscape. Guests regularly discuss mentorship, career growth, and succession planning within tourism organizations, as well as hands-on topics like leveraging LinkedIn for visibility, integrating AI and data into marketing, and building authentic, community-focused campaigns. A recurring throughline is the emphasis on human-centric approaches—empowering staff, partners, and residents—while navigating crises, governance, and the evolving role of technology in travel marketing. Noteworthy is the consistent attention to leadership development, accessibility, and the “friendship... more

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Recent guests on Give Me Some Good News include:

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4. Andy Clinton
5. Jay Schexnaydre
6. Juliet Velazquez
7. Greg Star
8. Jim Petrick

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