MACVB Annual Conference
With Andrew Davis

Jill,
Chatting with you about the MACVB Annual Conference was great. The event sounds like such fun, and I'd love to be a part of it!
I spent some time crafting a session description for the Triumphs, Anomalies & Myths keynote, which you'll find below. I'm thrilled to offer this session along with an Unplugged version. It's going to be a blast.
You'll also find an overview of the event experiences we've created for over 250,000 attendees in the last decade.
You'll find my fee information and all that's included at the end of this document.
I look forward to making this year's event memorable, inspiring, and action-packed!
This is going to be great!
Andrew
(617)290-0480

Keynote Session
MACVB Annual Conference

Triumphs, Anomalies & Myths
How daring destinations use simple stories to attract visitors from around the world.
We’re good at marketing the attractions, virtues, and values of the our Missouri cities and towns. We create compelling imagery, poetic prose and produce impressive videos all designed to inspire others to visit. But what story are we telling?
It turns out some of the most successful destinations in the world leverage the power of origin stories to transform their economies. They target a specific audience, understand their passions and craft a simple tale designed to elicit an emotion. Why? Because emotion leads to action, while reason leads to conclusions.
For three years, former television producer and marketing agency executive Andrew Davis crisscrossed America uncovering the simple things smart cities and towns do to attract visitors year-in and year-out and what he found is incredible.
In this exhilarating hour-long keynote presentation, Andrew Davis will show you how others have built flourishing economies by telling their story. You’ll learn how visionaries have transformed entire cities and how origin stories create a powerful sense of place. He'll challenge you to change the way you describe your city, town, or county and why your story will determine your future.
What's your story, and who does it serve?

Unplugged: Origin Stories
Find your origin story and stake your claim.
Now that you've learned all about the power of location-envy and origin stories in this morning's keynote session, it's time to put it into practice!
In this interactive, fun, and productive breakout session, keynote speaker Andrew Davis will work with you to stake your claim and tell your story.
We'll tackle the most significant obstacles facing you and your team with nothing but a dry-erase board and a few marketers. Whether you're marketing an unknown town, or a tourist hot-spot - let's learn how to uncover, tell, and share our stories.
So, what's your story?


Promotion & Preparation
I'm all about filling minds and getting your attendees pumped up and ready for the event. Whether it's an awesome video or a captivating podcast interview, I've got you covered in the excitement department.
That's not all! A remarkable keynote requires some serious prep work. That means I take the time to understand your audience inside out and customize the presentation to make a real impact.

During The Event
I believe in maximizing the value I bring to your event.
Whenever possible, I stay for the entire day. This allows attendees to engage with me, seek answers to their questions, and gain more from their experience.
I'm available for activities like book signings, breakout sessions, cocktail hour mingling, panel participation, VIP lunches, or office hours. I'm flexible and eager to collaborate.
Let's brainstorm together on how we can make your event unforgettable.

Post-Event Support
Our goal is to streamline your post-event process, making it enjoyable and impactful. Within 24 hours of the event conclusion, we deliver: a shareable presentation deck for attendees; a concise motivational video for post-event inspiration; a podcast or blog post interview recapping the event; and an optional follow-up virtual session to reinforce key insights.
Our commitment is to ensure that the event's value extends well beyond the closing remarks.

Our Fee Includes Everything
- One 45-Minute Virtual Keynote
- One 45-Minute In-Person Keynote
- One 45-Minute UN:Plugged Session
- One 60-Minute Live (Pre-Event) Virtual Event
- One 3-Minute Custom Promo Video
- Roundtrip Airfare
- Hotel Accommodations
- Ground Transportation
- 100 Copies of Town INC.
$15,000
Next Steps:
MACVB Annual Conference
I have put May 7, 2024 on hold for you. It looks like we can make the travel work from Cleveland to my next event in Oklahoma City. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. Elizabeth and I are happy to help and can send along a speaker agreement for you to review when you're ready.
Looking forward to this!
Andrew Davis
(617)290-0480

