Business

  • Communication in business

    With so many businesses focusing their attention to an online environment through their websites, have you stopped to take stock of how communication takes place in your business? Traditional methods of communication such as phone and fax are becoming outnumbered by online communication options such as Skype, Instant Messenger programs and most certainly, email. I…

  • Chip Conley: Measuring what makes life worthwhile

    When you get caught up in the 9-5 rat race, it’s easy to forget what truly makes life worth living, and what really matters in life and in our careers. In this TED talk, Chip Conley reminds us to count what really counts. Happy counting! Tara

  • Consumer reviews set to create valuable campaign content

    Yes, I am one of those people who still like to read the newspaper. And it was through reading the newspaper that I learnt about this new website called We Like This. We Like This is a website that allows you to review products and services and write your opinions about them. Through writing your…

  • Report: How Australian consumers and businesses use social media

    Social media is joining more and more Australian business’s marketing plans, a new report reveals. To date large companies have seen the benefits of engaging in social media, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn, to develop a more direct and open relationship with their audience. Meanwhile, 14% of small business and 25% of medium businesses…

  • Slash your advertising spend with Facebook ads and DSPs

    When it comes to media planning and buying we all want to reach our target market with little or no wastage. Media is expensive – it often outweighs creative by 5 to 1 – and must be measured in terms of ROI (Return On Investment). While we’re seeing more accountability with MOVE (Measurement of Outdoor Visibility…

  • Augmented reality in retail

    The media has been rife with stories of late about the use of Augmented Reality in advertising, but how about in an actual retail environment? I ran across this use of augmented reality recently where international fashion retailer Topshop has utilised the Microsoft Kinect platform coupled with augmented reality to create a virtual fitting room…

  • Why social networking for business cannot be overlooked

    Social media is becoming a mainstream business tool for companies. Did you know that more than a quarter of Australian businesses have a Facebook Page? Consumers and businesses are more connected than ever before. By giving your company a social personality, you’re opening up to your consumers in new, engaging ways. Great for brand awareness,…

  • Coca-Cola lights up its 125th Anniversary in 3D

    3D outdoor advertising is very now. Before you think of Times Square, think again. To celebrate Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary, the soft drink giants decked their headquarters in Atlanta with a magical 3D projection, giving a snapshot of some of the brand’s greatest campaigns. It stands out like a sore thumb in a sea of darkness!…

  • Come Together Brisbane TVC campaign

    I really love the new Brisbane City Council’s “Come Together Brisbane” TV Advertising campaign. It’s fun, energetic and fresh and sends the message that its business as usual in Brisbane and this is the place to see and to have fun. I also love the Hungry Kids of Hungary and Ball Park Music’s rendition of…