From Alpine Singing to a Tourism Game-Changer

The traditional definition of “yodel” is a style of singing often associated with Alpine folk music. But savvy Chamber of Commerce directors and tourism office leaders know there’s another definition:

Yodel is the innovative, AI-powered event calendar plugin that transforms your website, streamlines operations, boosts local engagement, and even increases ad revenue.

Stop Chasing Flyers and Social Media Posts

With Yodel, you can finally quit the endless hunt for event flyers, Facebook updates, and emailed submissions. Instead, Yodel acts as your automated community calendar, eliminating outdated listings and tedious manual updates.

Yodel collects event information on everything—from festivals and farmers markets to ribbon cuttings and rescue dog meet-ups—without hours of data entry.

Smart, Automated Event Curation

Here’s how it works:

• You set the parameters—location, event type, audience, keywords.

• Yodel scours hundreds of sources—community bulletins, member websites, social media posts, and calendar feeds.

• Events refresh continuously to ensure accuracy and relevance.

The result? No more late-night spreadsheet updates or manual submission headaches.

Easy Implementation, Big Results

Adding Yodel to your site is simple—just connect via API or widget. Instantly, your event calendar transforms into an SEO-driving content engine.

Chambers of Commerce and visitor bureaus nationwide are already seeing:

• Hours saved on event curation

• Fresh, accurate calendars without extra staff effort

• Increased revenue from sponsorships and ads embedded in the calendar

Proven Success Stories

According to the Institute for Nonprofit News, Athens County’s local independent news outlet partnered with Yodel to launch an automated community calendar. The results?

• A dramatic boost in audience engagement

• Increased revenue through sponsorships

• A constant stream of up-to-date events

What was once a struggle to collect event submissions is now an always-on information hub—and a partnership magnet.

Your All-in-One Calendar Solution

Yodel is more than just a tool—it’s like having an invisible staff member working 24/7 to:

• Pull in tourism-specific events with custom filters

• Keep audiences returning for nearly real-time updates

• Generate non-dues income with integrated sponsorships and ads

• Free your team to focus on storytelling, strategic growth, and community outreach

A Game-Changer for Engagement and Revenue

With Yodel in place, your website becomes the go-to destination for both locals and travelers who want to know “what’s happening.”

Its clean, dynamic, and branded presentation ensures visitors:

• Stay longer on your site

• Explore more pages

• Plan trips and attend events they discover through your listings

The Future of Community Calendars

Yodel transforms your Chamber or tourism office into a regional “what’s happening” beacon—without sacrificing precious time or creativity.

It’s intuitive, automated, and built for leaders who want to spotlight their community while growing engagement and revenue.

Want to see Yodel in action?
Visit YodelEvents.com to learn more about how to integrate Yodel into your site and make your events shine.

Written by Jim Hinckley of Jim Hinckley’s America