Smoke and mirrors
Smoke and mirrors is actually a classic technique in magical illusions that makes an entity appear to hover in empty space, sometimes passed off as conjured spirits. There’s a simple “sciencey” explanation for this. Sounds cool – huh? Since this technique was documented in 1770, we have gone on to incorporate the phrase into real […]
The importance of solid tech infrastructure on your website
So your brand new business website is up & running. You’ve got a fairly cheap hosting solution with a bundled domain name, web space and email and you did not burn a hole in your pocket. All is well, you can go on managing your business without worrying about your website. After all, once it […]
Can you survive on word-of-mouth alone?
The short answer is no. What!? A blog that answers the initial question in the first line and doesn’t make you read all the way through to the call to action at the end? Crazy right!? Make sure you tell all of your friends how crazy we are. WHY IS THE SHORT ANSWER NO THOUGH? […]
The true cost of false advertising
“You’ll feel better on Swisse.” This is the slogan that Swisse, a Melbourne health and wellness company, was forced to defend against false advertising claims. In March 2012, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) forced Swisse to cease using the slogan as it could not be proven that people did actually feel better when using the […]
11 ways to measure social media ROI
Social media is so ingrained in our everyday lives it’s difficult to remember what it was like before it existed. No news feeds to check, no pop up notifications and no post likes! With approximately 70% of the total Australian population active on Facebook, and 1 in 2 Australian’s watching Youtube social media has been […]
2017 Design trends – what’s been hot?
Well, with 2017 getting older and spring almost upon us, we thought it time for a little reflection on what trends have been popular this year. We’re looking at the usual suspects of colour, typography and layout and within each of those we have seen some notable standouts. Here’s a quick summary of what’s been […]
Why SOME newsletters fail
Let’s get straight to the point and define what the success of a newsletter looks like and how this success can be measured. Before we do so, it’s important to note that today 99.9% of newsletters are emailed and no longer sent in the post. And horse drawn carriages are no longer the primary form […]
Social Media Influencers – are they really worth it?
If you’re reading this post it’s almost guaranteed that you’re a social media user and undoubtedly you’re following at least one (or many more) social media “influencers”. From Hollywood celebrities to small town gals (& guys) who have amassed millions of followers influencers are becoming a popular component of the social media marketing mix. So […]
7 Reasons why you shouldn’t DIY your logo design
You’ve got this amazing idea for a new business, you’re bubbling with excitement and you can’t wait to get started. You’re thinking that the first thing you need is a logo, right? “Yes, I need a logo, I need it quick and I don’t really have much cash to splash on getting a designer to […]
How to choose the perfect font for your brand
An essential part of designing your brand is font selection. At its most basic, it commands consistency. Beyond this, fonts lead to a visual brand identity and assist with recognition in a busy marketplace. Furthermore they communicate brand traits and need to speak to your target audience. Because of this, font selection is not a […]