Sugar Lake Lodge
**PROJECT OVERVIEW**
Sugar Lake Lodge (SLL) is a highly-rated, family-run resort that provides all-inclusive activities, gourmet dining, comfortable lodging, professional development programs, and other distinctive amenities along the pristine waters of Sugar Lake in northern Minnesota. To stand out from their competition and enhance their overall lodging numbers, SLL engaged DRPM to revamp their website and digital marketing efforts.
**THE CHALLENGE**
SLL aimed to increase their lodging revenue after experiencing stagnant figures for several years. This objective was complicated by several challenges, including intense competition in the Northern Minnesota hospitality sector, the resort's remote location relative to the Twin Cities, and the lack of public awareness regarding the resort's unique offerings and features. To overcome these obstacles, SLL needed assistance in understanding the market, pinpointing their standout qualities, and improving their current website and digital marketing to achieve greater visibility and sales.
**DRPM'S SOLUTION**
Our initial approach involved conducting competitive audits and foundational research to uncover market insights and opportunities, which informed our overall marketing strategy. We then created significant promotional slogans such as "One in a Million," "Minnesota's Best Kept Secret," and "The Mediterranean of the Midwest" to be used throughout the campaign. Following this, we designed and built a new website on a user-friendly content management system, allowing the client to easily update content. The revamped site enhanced navigation, made information easier to digest, and encouraged users to make lodging reservations. To kick off the digital marketing campaign, we developed and implemented Google and Facebook ads, third-party digital ad placements, email marketing, SEO strategies, direct mail campaigns, and YouTube advertisements.