Visit The Northshore

How We Helped

  • Ad campaign
  • Branding
  • Business system
  • Campaign collateral
  • Digital advertising
  • Focus groups
  • Giphy stickers
  • Messaging system
  • Naming
  • Photoshoot art direction
  • Research & strategy
  • Social media marketing
  • Swag
  • Tagline
  • Video shoot art direction
  • Visitors guide

St. Who?

The St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission was created on November 18, 1976. As a public, quasi-governmental agency, the organization is responsible for day-to-day administration efforts, visitor services, communications, marketing and public relations as well as sales helping to promote the area as a highly desirable destination and increase heads in beds.

a visual mockup of custom designed Business card, envelope, and letterhead for Visit the Northshore

R&R Did What?

A lot. Seriously, we had the opportunity to bring a whole new era of St. Tammany to life – starting with changing their dba name to Visit The Northshore, followed by a new brand, messaging system and suite of digital and print materials, we helped the tourist commission elevate their brand and firmly establish their purpose.

A mockup of various Brand Standards and design guidelines for Visit the Northshore
Stack of stickers with the Visit The Northshore logo and tagline

The tagline, Louisiana’s Easy Escape, bats an eyelash at the concept of the the “Big Easy” while simultaneously flipping the notion on its head. Inviting the visitor to get away and play.

Paella and sangria on table

Camera-Ready

A four-day immersive photo and video shoot calls for some serious planning, prepping and production. And the pre-work is totally worth it, when you see Louisiana’s Easy Escape dazzle to life in glamour shot after glamour shot.

Golfers laughing Couple kayaking in bayou Family walking under arch of ivy

A Visit the Northshore advertisement design mockup
Ad Campaign
Visit The Northshore visitors guide sitting on a patio table surrounded by coffee and pastries

Easy to discover and hard to leave

As Louisiana’s original vacation destination, The Northshore was created for moments and seasoned for memories. Through vibrant photography, captivating articles and a forward-thinking layout the bi-annual visitors guide serves up coffee table vibes and that sweet taste of the good life.

The Results

The comprehensive organizational rebrand started in July of 2022 and launched to incredible fanfare on June 15, 2023. Since the launch there’s been a palpable increase in Parish-wide pride and greater regional recognition of the Visit The Northshore impact. The new brand, and all that it encompasses, is influencing visitors and residents alike. Hats are donned in Instagram posts from out-of-state patrons, stickers are stuck on cars driving across the Causeway and our custom sail is being hoisted around the Parish.

Client Love

"The rebranding process was a journey of collaboration and creativity that spanned 11 months, expertly shepherded by R&R and divided into easy-to-navigate phases. Rhyme & Reason Design's dedication shone through every step of the way, from research and immersion to brand identity and message development, culminating in a comprehensive brand build-out. Their commitment extended beyond the boardroom as they visited our parish to experience our tourism offerings firsthand. They organized focus groups and conducted one-on-one interviews to truly understand what sets us apart. They collaborated closely with hoteliers, restaurant owners, attraction partners, small businesses, staff, board members, community leaders, and elected officials. Their inclusive approach ensured that our rebranding efforts were representative of the entire community."

- Katie Guasco, Chief Marketing Officer