On this episode of Brand2Brand: The Marketing Show, Thomas and Veronica visit successful government-funded marketing campaigns across the U.S.&nbsp;

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States have carefully branded themselves for decades to drive tourism and economic development. In the wake of the pandemic, special grants and funding have given communities the ability to leverage dynamic marketing strategies like never before.

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<a href="https://www.stayworkplay.org/">New Hampshire IS the place to stay, work, and play.</a>

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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed_eIfAarmE">1990 Tennessee Tourism Commercial</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxpJw_WUwXI">New Tennessee Vacation TV Commercial</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfHo8jfQc3s">Tennessee's Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LOWoD21Z-M">Water Country | 2012 Commercial | Portsmouth, New Hampshire</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NQ0wDCoR9M&amp;t=6s">Discover Your New</a>

<a href="https://tnecd.com/">Tennessee Department of Economic &amp; Community Development</a>

<a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/how-nashville-became-one-big-bachelorette-party">How Nashville Became One Big Bachelorette Party</a>

<a href="https://www.tnvacation.com/">Official Tennessee Dept. of Tourism - Start Planning the Perfect Trip</a>

<a href="https://www.visitnh.gov/">Visit NH</a>

<a href="https://www.nheconomy.com/">NH Economy</a>

<a href="https://www.nycgo.com/">NYC's Guide | NYCgo.com | Explore the Top Things to Do in NYC</a>

<a href="https://www.traveltexas.com/">Texas Vacations | Travel Planning &amp; Inspiration</a>

<a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2022/06/08/indiana-launches-tourism-marketing-campaign-in-indiana/7555601001/">'IN Indiana': State launches tourism campaign following height of COVID-19 pandemic</a>

<a href="https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-10-17/california-texas-migration-why-people-move">Op-Ed:&nbsp;Are Californians fleeing en masse to Texas? The reality is complicated</a>

<a href="https://www.meetingspotlight.com/events/nyc-company-launches-its-time-new-york-city-campaign">NYC &amp; Company Launches “It's Time for New York City” Campaign</a>

Tennessee vs. New Hampshire: Marketing for Economic Development & Tourism