Pärnu × Brainstorm: Cultural-led destination marketing
Client
Task
What we delivered
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Solution
Alpha Agency designed a brand-ambassador-led destination marketing strategy featuring the iconic Latvian band Brainstorm as the official face of Pärnu in Latvia. Instead of a short-term promotional push, the solution was built as a multi-episode content series, following the band through real experiences across Pärnu County – culture, gastronomy, nature, music, and active leisure – creating authentic, story-driven content rather than traditional advertising.
The content ecosystem was distributed through a precisely planned digital media mix across Meta, Google, and TikTok, supported by high-impact video formats, sequential storytelling, and performance-driven optimization. By combining cultural relevance, emotional storytelling, and disciplined media execution, the campaign moved audiences from inspiration to action, proving that destination marketing – when executed properly – is not a cost, but a measurable investment with tangible economic return.
Results
The campaign directly translated into real demand: Latvian tourist arrivals to Pärnu County increased by 78% month-on-month, while overnight stays grew by 76%, clearly demonstrating that the campaign influenced travel decisions and on-the-ground behavior.
This growth was supported by exceptional digital performance across all major platforms. The campaign delivered 12.7 million impressions (242% of target), 3.77 million video views (547% of target), and 48,000+ qualified clicks to Visit Pärnu content. Meta, Google, and TikTok each exceeded planned results by several multiples, reinforcing strong reach, engagement, and conversion intent at scale.
Testimonials
See the beautiful short format videos we created together with Brainstorm: