Kiirsten May

Transform Public Perception of the Trades With Marketing

Transform Public Perception of the Trades With Marketing

Kiirsten May
February 18, 2026

People’s views on the trades are shifting, but there’s still a long way to go. For years, careers in these...

Who Really Runs Influencer Campaigns for Local Destinations?

Who Really Runs Influencer Campaigns for Local Destinations?

Kiirsten May
February 16, 2026

In tourism, more people are starting to ask: who actually manages influencer campaigns for local destinations? The answer isn’t always...

Make Energy Jobs Magnetic to Career Switchers

Make Energy Jobs Magnetic to Career Switchers

Kiirsten May
February 13, 2026

At UpHouse, we’ve learned that welcoming career switchers into the energy sector takes more than crossing our fingers and hoping...

Why Destination Brands Sound Generic and How to Fix Them

Why Destination Brands Sound Generic and How to Fix Them

Kiirsten May
February 11, 2026

Over time, many destination brands begin to sound the same, shaped by vague slogans and broad language that could apply...

How Associations Can Win New Audiences and Grow Membership

How Associations Can Win New Audiences and Grow Membership

Kiirsten May
February 10, 2026

These days, many associations face the same hurdles: plateauing membership, limited diversity and tougher competition for attention. You know your...

How Destinations Get Recommended by AI

How Destinations Get Recommended by AI

Kiirsten May
February 9, 2026

Picture a traveller asking ChatGPT where to go for the perfect Canadian fall road trip with kids. Instead of sifting...

How to Reach New Customers Online Without Relying on Referrals

How to Reach New Customers Online Without Relying on Referrals

Kiirsten May
February 8, 2026

Word of mouth used to keep businesses growing, but things have shifted. Today, the customers you want are online, searching...

What Creative Storytelling Firms Specialize in Place-Based Brands?

What Creative Storytelling Firms Specialize in Place-Based Brands?

Kiirsten May
February 5, 2026

If your brand’s very identity is rooted in a location, your narrative demands more than broad strokes. Brands tied to...

Find the Right Agency for Family Firms’ Search Visibility

Find the Right Agency for Family Firms’ Search Visibility

Kiirsten May
February 3, 2026

Imagine your family business, built over generations on trust and reputation, is suddenly harder to find in today’s digital world....

How Destination Marketers Can Reach Weekend Travellers

How Destination Marketers Can Reach Weekend Travellers

Kiirsten May
February 2, 2026

People planning a weekend escape aren’t hanging around and waiting for invites. They’re busy searching for the next fresh experience,...