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Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon
Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon

Sharing Otherworldly Idaho Landscapes

Summary

Craters of the Moon is one of Idaho’s most unique landscapes—an expanse of lava fields that feels more lunar than earthly. Visit Idaho wanted to showcase this hidden wonder to spark curiosity and drive new visits. Madden built a digital campaign that put Craters on the map, leaning into its surreal visuals and science-meets-adventure story. The goal was simple: make travelers stop scrolling, imagine themselves exploring, and choose Idaho for their next trip.

Client

Visit Idaho

Scope

Agency of Record

Campaign Title

Craters of the Moon Digital Storytelling


Results

8M+

Impressions

1M

YouTube Views

Strategic Wins

Reddit and LinkedIn proved unexpectedly effective, especially for older audiences seeking meaningful outdoor travel. The campaign turned digital sparks into real-world journeys, combining awareness, engagement, and lead generation into one celestial celebration.

Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon

Landing Page Strategy

The campaign homepage served as an all-in-one resource: lodging tips, event highlights, travel logistics, and itinerary suggestions—all wrapped in evocative design and copy that captured Craters’ cosmic vibe.

Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon

Media Mix Mastery

From Meta to Reddit, highway billboards to regional radio, each platform played a role in extending reach, reducing visitor bottlenecks, and building excitement around the Centennial.

Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon

Seasonal Alignment

By syncing with the Park’s Phases of the Moon calendar, we kept content timely and audiences engaged. This rhythmic strategy helped space out visitor interest across multiple months.

Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon

Lead Capture, Elevated

The Craters Passport provided planning value and captured emails organically. Gated behind a simple form and shared across organic channels, it strengthened long-term audience engagement without paid promotion.

Visit Idaho | Craters of the Moon