Month one: Getting everything in place
The first month is the busiest. You have to set up your content pipeline, coordinate with your provider, and make sure all your tracking is working perfectly. Don't worry about the results in the first few weeks. Focus on the process. Make sure your team knows exactly what you need in terms of video clips. Build a simple workflow to get that content from the property to the network. This foundation is the key to your success later on.
Month two: Learning the patterns
By the second month, you will start to see what is working. Pay close attention to the data. Which videos are getting the clicks? Which ones are leading to bookings? This is where you start to feel like a pro. Use this data to guide your content requests. If you notice that videos of your hotel's spa are performing better than videos of the lobby, you'll know exactly what to ask for next. You are starting to play the game, not just watch it.
Month three: Automating and optimizing
By the third month, you should have a rhythm. You know what you need, you know how to get it, and you know how to analyze the results. The network is now working for you, not the other way around. You can start to optimize the whole system. What can you do to make the content even better? How can you make the pipeline even faster? This is where you become a real strategist, and your value to the hotel group skyrockets.
Your role as the manager
You are the one making it all happen. Don't get lost in the daily details. Your provider handles the platform, but you are the one who ensures the content is right and the strategy is aligned. You are the conductor of the orchestra. If you can master this, you will have a powerful, high-volume channel at your disposal that will make your marketing impact much larger than it ever was before. Stick with it, learn the patterns, and keep pushing.
Focus on building a reliable creative pipeline and learning the patterns that drive bookings, and you will have a high-impact channel for your brand.
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Follow-up questions
What is the biggest challenge in 90 days?
Staying consistent. It is easy to get excited in week one and burn out in week six. Keep a steady pace.
How do I measure my success?
By the growth in traffic and bookings. If you are seeing more people from the network arriving at your booking site, you are succeeding.
What should I do if the performance drops?
Look at your creative. A performance drop is almost always a signal that you need to try something new. Refresh your content and keep going.