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Marketing

The marketing department at VTC includes Brand Management, Communications, Digital Marketing, International, Group Tour, Sports Marketing, Creative Services and Promotions.

Tourism Marketing: An Investment in Virginia’s Future

Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) creates strategic marketing initiatives that help our state’s tourism industry make the most of their resources, reaching wider audiences more effectively. In economically distressed communities, VTC serves as a vital support, offering the only access to national and international marketing.

How to get involved

Virginia is for Lovers logoVirginia is for Lovers is an internationally renowned travel brand. In addition to being an American icon, it’s been inducted to the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame. This notoriety can help provide a lot of attention. Find out more about the Virginia is for Lovers Brand.

One of Virginia Tourism’s most important goals is to help the state’s travel industry succeed. We’ve created a variety of programs aimed at providing solutions to real challenges our industry partners face. Follow the links below to get detail on how you can get on board with Virginia is for Lovers and all of VTC’s powerful industry partner programs.

  • Learn more about the iconic Virginia is for Lovers band with our comprehensive brand guide.
  • View our 2025-26 Domestic Marketing Action Plan
  • Get listed on Virginia.org for FREE
  • Collaborate with VTC’s Marketing Team
  • Apply to be included on the US Civil Rights Trail
  • Get mentioned in earned and social media
  • Access opportunities for the Groups, Meetings and Sports markets
  • Use important, relevant VTC research
  • Apply for VTC Marketing Leverage Program grants
  • Advertise in the Virginia Travel Guide and on Virginia.org
  • Learn how to help finance large-scale tourism development
  • Get hands on training to build a tourism development plan
  • Participate in VTC’s LOVEworks program
  • Share your locations for possible motion picture projects
  • Access the expanding market for international visitors
  • Take advantage of the VTC Industry Advertising Program
  • Request the Virginia is for Lovers logo
  • Get 33 million visitors’ eyes on your product at Virginia Welcome Centers and rest areas
  • Utilize Virginia Green marketing
  • Participate with Keep Virginia Beautiful

Marketing

  • Brand Management
  • Communications
    • Public Relations
  • Content Marketing
    • Social Media
  • Digital Marketing
  • Group Tours, Meetings and Sports Marketing
  • Global Markets

Marketing Essentials

  • VTC Marketing Plan
  • VIFL Brand Guide
  • Group Sales Leads
  • Content Marketing
  • Work with our Team
  • Get Listed on Virginia.org

Contact

Cat Marshburn
Vice President, Marketing
cmarshburn@virginia.org
Lindsey Norment
Managing Director, Brand and Creative
lnorment@virginia.org
804-545-5578
Heidi Johannesen
Managing Director, Global Markets
hjohannesen@virginia.org
703-217-2263
Danielle Emerson
Managing Director, Marketing Communications
demerson@virginia.org
804-545-5576
Jane Lammay
Director of Marketing Promotions & Merchandising
jlammay@virginia.org
804-545-5546
Joni Johnson, CTP, TMP
Director of Sales
jjohnson@virginia.org
804-545-5544
Tom Kirk
Director of Digital Marketing
tkirk@virginia.org
804-545-5558
Juliana Thomas
Director of Communications
jthomas@virginia.org
804-221-6082

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