Blog Posts

The silver lining to COVID-19

17 Mar 2020

We’ve gone from living week to week to day to day and now hour by hour as the threat of coronavirus becomes a reality in every Australian city and town. So where to from here for our businesses? It's time to look for the positives in all of this. read more...

How to increase brand engagement

18 Feb 2020

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. read more...

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What does business events look like in the future?

14 Sep 2017

McCrindle Research has recently released the latest findings about the future of the events industry on behalf of the Melbourne Convention Bureau and the results are revealing. To follow are seven trends to keep in mind when planning your next event. read more...

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What matters most to sponsors

20 Sep 2016

In a world where the latest digital technologies, automation and personalisation techniques form the new frontier of marketing, it's increasingly important to not lose sight of what matters. While sponsorship has been around for a number of years, it's potential up until now has been untapped. read more...

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How to co-create shared value

Michael Porter first introduced the idea of shared value creation. For him shared value meant that brands would prioritise the needs of the community but not at the cost of the business itself. In many cases, this is the foundation of sponsorship.