The balloon in the box

Fascinator of kids and adults alike, the balloon is a mysterious thing. Imitating slow motion, it moves gracefully, influenced by the currents of air which unpredictably control it’s pathway. Always a symbol of happiness, the humble balloon can quieten the hysterical child, excite the sleepy infant and variously produce moments of distress as it explodes and dies or flies into the atmosphere never to be seen again.

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Defining the visitor

Are tourists a big part of your customer base? Do you know why they visit your town or area? Do you know where they come from? Do you wish you knew more about them? Without commissioning your own market research, which can be costly, how will you ever find out?

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Skiing in the digital age

Being a huge fan of the snow, I was lucky enough to spend the past two weeks skiing in Japan. Whilst there, I came to realise how much the internet and technology have come to play a part in how we approach this, and many other sports. Gone are the days when you wake up to half a metre of snow and it’s a complete surprise.

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Money can’t buy you love

Electronic forms of marketing, such as email campaigns, can be a very cost effective and personal way to communicate with potential customers, whether the objective is to reinforce or change the perception of a brand; create awareness of new products or services; and even a call-to-action. Electronic marketing is a powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal and with the amount of tracking data available, it’s one of the more measurable and accountable activities.

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Q: does advertising work?

It amazes me how a client can produce a statement along the lines of: “Why hasn’t the new sports car advertisment worked? The advert ran yesterday and I haven’t sold any.”

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Today’s deal is …

Spreets, Cudo, Groupon, Jump on it… this isn’t just X generation online slang, it’s a serious business opportunity every business owner in Australia should familiarise themselves with. These massive online communities offer deals, via a unique business model called ‘Group Buying’, and are growing in strength and popularity in Australia at a rapid rate.

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