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Tim O\u2019Malley, founder of Ateema Media and Marketing, brings tourists to Chicago and helps them connect with local businesses while they are there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From social media to interactive video maps, Ateema Media\u2019s approach focuses on understanding audience mindsets, leveraging multichannel campaigns, and creating authentic content that resonates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secrets he swears by? Let creators tell stories naturally. Skip the branded ads in favor of credibility, increased engagement, and greater viral potential. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":14670,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_eb_attr":""},"video_category":[371],"yoast_head":"\nVideo Storytelling Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism | SproutVideo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tim O\u2019Malley, founder of Ateema Media and Marketing, connects tourists to Chicago and local businesses while they are in the city.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/video-storytelling-strategies-for-hospitality-and-tourism\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Video Storytelling Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism | 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O\u2019Malley has years of experience working within the Chicago tourism industry and the use of engaging, often viral, video storytelling. For example, a behind-the-scenes video of the band Oasis testing a drone show the night before their concert went viral overnight, racking 225,000 views. Tim shares how authentic storytelling video content can turn small moments into massive engagement. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Chicago Does Interactive Video Map is a hybrid print and digital product that leverages multiple visitor touchpoints throughout their travel journey. It connects visitors directly to restaurants, venues, and attractions through video storytelling, interactive mapping, and traditional print and digital advertising. 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C2a6iRYrXce\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by ChicagoDoes (@chicagodoes)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This type of nuanced storytelling tapped into a curiosity gap. The result? The video exploded to 1.4 million views on TikTok and Instagram, proving that authentic storytelling can drive massive engagement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The lesson is to treat video first as helpful and engaging media, and advertising second.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>2. Design for Short, On-the-Go Engagement<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Travelers aren\u2019t sitting down for two-minute ads. They want quick hits of authentically local inspiration.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cIf a visitor is standing in a hotel lobby with their phone, they\u2019re not going to watch a two-minute video. They\u2019ll give you 20 or 30 seconds.\"<\/p><cite><strong><font size=\"+1\">\u2014Tim O\u2019Malley, CEO, Ateema Media and Marketing<\/font><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Videos should be long enough to capture initial interest and short enough to respect attention spans. Each mobile-first video matches each stage of the visitor's decision-making journey. O'Malley demonstrates how to structure these quick-hit clips in the video.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>3. Build in Easy Updates<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cities move fast. In Chi-Town, menus change, events rotate, exhibits close. Guides quickly become outdated without an easy way to update videos and listings.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cEvents come and go. You need a system where updates are simple and low-cost, otherwise the content gets stale.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong><font size=\"+1\">\u2014Tim O\u2019Malley, CEO, Ateema Media and Marketing<\/font><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A scalable product requires workflows for ongoing updates: whether that\u2019s templated video formats, content tiers, or collaborative tools for partners. \u201cThe idea is to create recognizable formats. Whether it\u2019s a 30-second hook on an attraction or a deeper dive into a neighborhood, partners know what to expect,\u201d said O\u2019Malley<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div> <\/div><div style=\"background-color: rgba(232, 240, 211, 0.8); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: auto; border: 2px solid #c5d57e;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/businessvideoplaybook.vids.io\/videos\/dc9bdbbd161be2c756\/episode-5-growing-tourism-with-storytelling-with-kalene-griffith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.sproutvideo.com\/029a7eeede72fa0e80ff7dda38c8e5e9\/676dce7883ffaea6495ed980147d15cd\/poster_frames\/frame_1757697239.jpg\" style=\"margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem\"><\/a>\n<h3>Episode 6: Video Strategies for Visitor Engagement with Tim O\u2019Malley<\/h3>\n<p>See how video storytelling, real-time mapping, and partnerships drive engagement: watch the full episode to uncover all the strategies that helped Chicago Does go viral.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem\"><a style=\"background-color: #145b4b; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1rem; padding: 18px 36px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.6rem; display: inline-block; transition: background-color 0.3s;\" href=\"https:\/\/businessvideoplaybook.vids.io\/videos\/489bd8b51011e6c6c2\/episode-6-video-strategies-for-visitor-engagement-with-tim-omalley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch The Full Interview <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>4. Sell Foot Traffic, Not Ad Space<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ultimately, restaurants and venues don\u2019t care about video views and ad impressions. They measure ROI by people walking through the door. Positioning the Interactive Video Map as a direct driver of customers proved more compelling than selling \u201cvisibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cFor restaurants, we weren\u2019t selling ads; we were selling foot traffic. That\u2019s what they care about.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong><font size=\"+1\">\u2014Tim O\u2019Malley, CEO, Ateema Media and Marketing<\/font><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This shift reframes the platform as performance-driven, which helps secure buy-in and reduce churn. In the full interview, O\u2019Malley walks through how he measures ROI for every campaign, turning video views into real-world customers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>5. Lean on Partnerships for Distribution<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Discoverability is everything. Hotels and the concierge community became critical partners because they wanted to offer guests a richer experience without producing their own guides.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cHotels love it because it gives them something valuable to hand guests without spending their own money on guides.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong><font size=\"+1\">\u2014Tim O\u2019Malley, CEO, Ateema Media and Marketing<\/font><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Working with tourism boards, chambers of commerce, and hospitality partners gave the Interactive Video Map credibility and ensured travelers could find and use it. \u201cOur map must meet visitors where they are, in the hotel lobby, in their hands. That\u2019s why hotels and tourism boards are essential partners,\u201d said O\u2019Malley. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>From Chicago to Beyond<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Chicago Does Interactive Video Map<\/strong> shows how destination marketing can evolve into something more immersive, practical, and authentic. By blending short-form video storytelling, mobile-first design, and strong partnerships, the product creates value for the visitor and the business.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And the lessons apply far beyond Chicago. Whether you\u2019re a DMO, tourism marketer, or local business, the takeaway is the same: if you want to influence travelers, meet them where they are. Share stories that feel real, tools that make decisions easier, and partnerships that extend your reach.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cVenues don\u2019t care about views; they care if someone walks in the door after watching the video.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong><font size=\"+1\">\u2014Tim O\u2019Malley, CEO, Ateema Media and Marketing<\/font><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div> <\/div><div style=\"background-color: rgba(232, 240, 211, 0.8); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: auto; border: 2px solid #c5d57e;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/businessvideoplaybook.vids.io\/videos\/dc9bdbbd161be2c756\/episode-5-growing-tourism-with-storytelling-with-kalene-griffith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.sproutvideo.com\/029a7eeede72fa0e80ff7dda38c8e5e9\/676dce7883ffaea6495ed980147d15cd\/poster_frames\/frame_1757697239.jpg\" style=\"margin-top: 0rem; margin-bottom: 0rem\"><\/a>\n<h3>Episode 6: Video Strategies for Visitor Engagement with Tim O\u2019Malley<\/h3>\n<p>See how video storytelling, real-time mapping, and partnerships drive engagement: watch the full episode to uncover all the strategies that helped Chicago Does go viral.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem\"><a style=\"background-color: #145b4b; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1rem; padding: 18px 36px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.6rem; display: inline-block; transition: background-color 0.3s;\" href=\"https:\/\/businessvideoplaybook.vids.io\/videos\/489bd8b51011e6c6c2\/episode-6-video-strategies-for-visitor-engagement-with-tim-omalley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch The Full Interview <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Want to promote your destination with video storytelling?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start your free trial of SproutVideo<\/a> today and bring your community to life through video.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Video Storytelling Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"video-storytelling-strategies-for-hospitality-and-tourism","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-29 18:28:48","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-29 22:28:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/?p=14648","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"related_videos":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/videos\/14771"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/videos"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/videos"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"video_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video_category?post=14771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}