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YouTube and Netflix audiences provide key to success

14 Jun 2016

YouTube and Netflix could hold the key to finding your niche audience if data from Roy Morgan Research has anything to do with it. The latest research has found that YouTube and Netflix viewers are more likely to be interested in niche sports than viewers of mainstream broadcast television.?YouTube read more...

How sponsorship achieves multiple objectives

06 Jun 2016

Last week we lost Muhammad Ali. For any of us wanting to make an impact in any way, it's important to reflect on one of his more popular quotes. That is: "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." read more...

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How to make the event experience personal

04 Jun 2016

The new rules of business are to micro-target or go hyper-local as technical advances now allow us to be responsive to each person's preferences, spending habits and interests. read more...

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The difference between winning and playing a good game

27 May 2016

As consumers there is a growing preference for doing business with like-minded and ethical organisations. It pays to do good and corporate social responsibility is now a necessity for any business who want to conduct their activities ethically. read more...

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How to implement successful partnerships

19 May 2016

Want to know how to establish and implement partnerships to grow your business? There are several key points to remember before entering an agreement. The do's and don'ts of partnerships was highlighted on a recent work trip to Bali. read more...

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How to create shared value through social enterprise

11 May 2016

Corporate partners are providing social enterprise with vital financial assistance as well as mentoring and guidance to fully develop the potential of the partnership. With long-term objectives in mind, the partnership becomes self-sustaining and satisfies a whole range of business objectives. read more...

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Why sponsorship is not just about data acquisition

05 May 2016

Sponsorship needs to be about more than just data acquisition. Consumers are savvier than ever and no-one is going to give you their personal details without a relationship already in place. Build the relationship first and give something of value to gain the trust of your audience. read more...

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How to lead a culture of CSR

26 Apr 2016

Plenty of companies are embracing their social conscious in a bid to attract a new type of customer but how many of them are doing it with any degree of success? The problem lies in the inability of many companies to link their CSR activities with financial rewards. read more...

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How to get influencers promoting your brand

20 Apr 2016

The simple fact is influencers, affiliates and advocates all share the same desirable outcome that no other marketing channel can achieve on its own. They create positive word-of-mouth and drive traffic to your business. While the definition of an influencer, an affiliate or an advocate may vary sli read more...

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Are TEDx audiences too self-selecting for sponsors?

11 Apr 2016

The whole point of sponsorship is to find niche audiences that share similar values to our brand name. When we choose an event to sponsor we are wanting to tap into that audience in a way that changes perceptions and attitudes towards our brand. read more...

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Lexus 'All That Jazz' Gala

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How to increase brand engagement

At a time when brands are trying to rise above the clutter through different sponsorship and advertising programs, there’s two key takeaways I hope you remember. Personalisation and orientation. They're two different consumer focuses that can have far reaching impact on your brand engagement.