Do you want a fresh new perspective to showcase your brand or destination? Are you looking to leverage the credibility and influence of one of the top social media and storytelling teams in travel?
ThePlanetD was named one of the Top 10 Travel Influencers in the world by Forbes Magazine!
2 Time Winners - Both Lowell Thomas Gold Medal Winners for Best Travel Blog: Society of American Travel Writers and 2 Time Gold Medal Winners for Best Travel Blog: North American Travel Journalists Association.
The Planet D is an established brand receiving over 8 Million Views annually!
Dave and Deb travel the globe showcasing their real-time journey and broadcasting their stories through award-winning travel writing, award-winning photography, and engaging social media offering advice, inspiration and valuable information regarding destinations around the world.
Current Clients
GoAhead Tours
GoAhead Tours is a small group tour company that specializes in tours around the world.
We have been working with GoAhead since 2016 sharing our experiences through video, photography and articles showcasing what it is like to take a group tour with them.
Timeframe: 2016 - Current | Content: Articles, Photography, Social and Video.
Transitions Lenses
This year long campaign has Dave and Deb showcasing their use of Transitions Lenses and sharing the importance of eye health.
Coverage consists of media interviews, social posts including Facebook Lives, Instagram stories and Twitter.
Timeframe: 2017 - Current | Content: Articles, Photography, Social and Video.
The Planet D also does several short-term projects with clients throughout the year.
Upcoming Projects
Bhutan - Gray Langur Tours
South Pacific - Holland American Cruise Lines
IHG Rewards Club:
Washington DC: This will be our fifth project with IHG Hotels. We love the brand and promoting stays in cities around the United States. Other stops include two separate stays in New York City, (Hotels in Times Square to suit every budget and New York City Christmas) New Orleans, and Key West
2017 Projects Completed
Selected Previous Clients
TravelSmith
TravelSmith is a clothing company that specializes in wrinkle-resistant fabrics - both natural and high-performance.
We work with TravelSmith as brand ambassadors and produce social & digital content to raise brand awareness through our extensive network.
Timeframe: 2015 - 2017 | Content: Articles, Photography, Social and Video.
American Express
Amex is the world's largest credit card issuer by purchasing volume.
We work with American Express as brand ambassadors and produce social and digital content.
Timeframe: Ongoing since 2011 - 2016 | Content: Articles, Videos, Social, Television and Traditional Media
Tripit
Tripit is the worlds leading Travel Planning app.
We work with TripIt as brand ambassadors raising brand awareness through digital content.
Timeframe: 2014 - 2017 | Content: Articles, Social and Video
Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions is the world leader in Polar Travel.
We work with Quark to help raise brand awareness and drive bookings through Articles, Photography, Video and Social.
Timeframe: 2011 though December 2016
Our Statistics
Website
Monthly Views- 450,000(Google Analytics)
Monthly Unique Views- 406,000 (Google Analytics)
Alexa Ranking- 51,900
Quantcast Ranking USA- 27,095
Quantcast Canada- 2646
Subscribers - 15,100
Social Media
Twitter Followers-135,000+
Facebook Fans - 197,500+
Google +- 1.99 Million +
Instagram - 222,000+
Pinterest - 43,300+
YouTube - 2.5 Million views +
YouTube Subscribers - 13,100
Demographic Breakdown: Top 5 Countries
USA: 30% Canada: 10% UK: 9% Australia: 4% India: 4%
Readership is mostly female with college or graduate school educations
Selected Previous Tourism Clients
Selected Destination Campaigns
We have over 60 brand and destination campaigns to our credit and aim to showcase your campaign as an experience. As spokespeople and international ambassadors, The Planet D have had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s top companies and brands – while discovering more than 100 countries on all seven continents.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism, Alberta
Content Produced:
Video: BLLT & ThePlanetD, Articles: BLLT & ThePlanetD, Photography: BLLT & ThePlanetd
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
Marketing Assets Created: Photography and Video
Nova Scotia Tourism
Content Produced:
Video: NST & ThePlanetD, Articles: NST & ThePlanetD, Photography: NST & ThePlanetD
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
Marketing Assets Created: Photography and Video
Visit Britain/Wales
Content Produced:
Video: Visit Britain & ThePlanetD, Articles: ThePlanetD, Photography:Visit Britain & ThePlanetd
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
Marketing Assets Created: Photography and Video
Dubai
Content Produced:
Video: ThePlanetD, Articles: ThePlanetD, Photography: ThePlanetd
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
Visit Meteora, Greece
Content Produced:
Video: ThePlanetD, Articles: ThePlanetD, Photography: ThePlanetd
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
South Dakota Tourism
Content Produced:
Video: ThePlanetD, Articles: SDT & ThePlanetD, Photography: SDT & ThePlanetD
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
Costa Brava Tourism
Content Produced:
Video: ThePlanetD, Articles: ThePlanetD, Photography: CBT & ThePlanetD
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & Google Plus
What we offer
Digital Storytelling
Named best travel blog & photo illustration of travel by the SATW, we have a proven track record of telling engaging stories of our travels and experiences through our blog and real time Social Media.
Brand Ambassadors
ThePlanetD specializes in brand ambassadorships. By working with companies that mirror our core values we develop targeted, engaging campaigns that reach the right market for your brand.
Photography
ThePlanetD is known for our award winning photography. We create professionally edited, high resolution photos that can be used for social media but also are available to be licensed for advertising or print.
Engaged Social Media
Let ThePlanetD reach a new audience for you. With over 2 million followers across all major social media channels, Dave and Deb not only have the numbers, they have the engagement. With a well-rounded social media following you can be sure you'll reach your target audience.
Public Speaking
Dave and Deb have spoken around the world about both the business of travel and empowering people to live their dreams. From Keynote Addresses to educational sessions our presentations aim to inform, entertain and inspire.
Video Creation
Dave and Deb are more than talking heads in their videos. They create exciting, entertaining and informative videos using professional editing techniques and graphics showcasing the destination through their dynamic personalities.
Mainstream Media
Dave and Deb are well-known travel personalities both online and in mainstream media. They've been featured in major Canadian and international media outlets such as the Today Show, BBC World, CTV's The Social and CanadaAM. Highlights of their online and traditional media features include Yahoo Travel, National Geographic and The Toronto Star, National Post, The Irish times and Radio 1 Ireland.
*Members of the Society of American Travel Writers*
*Members of the North American Travel Journalists Association*
See our full list of media mentions, awards and appearances
