Content Marketing – what it is and why you need it
Content marketing is pretty much what it sounds like right? Using content to market your business. But isn’t that what we’ve been doing? But what is content exactly? And where do you ‘market’ it? Answering these questions depends on a couple of things – who your market is (customer personas unique to your business) and […]
7 tips for improving Facebook engagement
Still ranked as the number 1 social media platform, Facebook has amassed 1.7 billion monthly users with 15 million users in Australia alone. By now, it’s more than likely you have a Facebook page for your business but you might be wondering whether it’s actually driving traffic let alone converting sales. Given that most of […]
7 tips for writing non boring copy!
When was the last time you read some great copy? Think: websites, e-newsletters, social media posts, blogs, ads (online and offline) or any writing anywhere that was designed to promote a product or company message, but didn’t bore you senseless and (*gasp*) even piqued your interest? Anything coming to mind? These ‘content unicorns’ are rare. […]
11 tips for perfect pinning on Pinterest
While Pinterest may be completely addictive to those who love it; spending hours curating boards for everything from home ideas to wedding plans, is it actually a useful social media tool for your business? The answer is yes. Ranking higher than Instagram, Pinterest is the 5th most popular social networking site. So, it’s worth considering […]
If x then y, the automation of everything
The other day as I wandered around Melbourne International airport I felt a little uneasy by just how many apps and other online platforms served up content relevant to my upcoming trip. My banking application popped up with a notification asking me if I wanted to register my overseas travel, opening Google on my phone […]
Conspicuous charity and the rise of BRAND ME
Looking around at almost all of my friend’s places there is at least one prominently positioned product aiding charity. From the Who Gives A Crap toilet paper, to the Thank You water in the fridge or the Thank You hand wash at my yoga studio, the Thank You nappies in the stroller or the Thank […]
4 essential ingredients you want in your marketing brief
A marketing brief is a deceptively straight forward document that should never be underestimated. Why? If you thump one out quickly and only include the basic headline stuff – what you want, when you want it, how much you want to spend – you’re missing out on some critical content. Like anything, it’s easy when you […]
Authenticity speaks for itself
Recently, we saw an ad made by the Liberal party go viral. For all the wrong reasons. The ad attempted to depict a regular tradie, on a regular building site, saying some regular things to convince voters. But unfortunately for the Coalition, Australia saw this. Ironically, the advert was mercifully mocked by the very people […]
Virtual Reality. Are we there yet?
Every year for the past 10 years, I’ve heard that Virtual Reality will be the next big thing. Brands today want their consumers to have immersive experiences and I can’t think of anything more immersive than VR. So why hasn’t VR gone mainstream yet, and will VR actually be the next big thing in the […]
Logo Design Processes – Don’t just try and wing it
The visual identity of your business is often the first port of call for your clients. It’s make or break stuff. If you miss the mark you’ll likely be waving goodbye to business. The ultimate goal of a logo is instant recognition. It needs to be memorable and simplicity is an important factor in achieving […]