Lexington Turns Locals as Brand Ambassadors With Comical Campaign
Photo Credit: Lexington brings Henry Clay back to life to stir up city pride among the residents of Kentucky's most popular city. VisitLex
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VisitLex is turning locals into brand ambassadors in hopes that their friends and families will see their good times and soon plan a trip to the city. Its success should serve as a role model to other mid-tier cities throughout the U.S.
VisitLex knows when to stick with a good thing.
Last fall, the destination marketing organization for Lexington, Kentucky launched a comical video of a Daniel Boone look-alike on YouTube encouraging locals and visitors to share their experiences in the city with the hashtag #ShareTheLex.
Viewers responded well and the social instigation resulted in more than 25,0
