In marketing, the 80/20 Rule, or the Pareto Principle, can be an invaluable guideline to optimise efforts, allocate resources effectively, and drive better results, explains Angela Reedman-Polinski founder of Whipbird Creative. The goal of using the principle is that marketers can achieve higher efficiency and effectiveness in their campaigns by identifying and focusing on the… Read more »
Move over, Avengers and Star Wars – there’s a new blockbuster in town! In a world where nostalgia reigns supreme, Barbie has decided to make her mark on the silver screen once again and her movie marketing team has hit the ground running, writes David Fastuca, co-founder of GrowthForum.io. With its irresistible charm and… Read more »
It’s a common question for small business owners – how much of your overall budget should you spend on your marketing? Founder of Shout PR, Elise Hendriksen, asked three members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation to share their wisdom … From tabloids to TikTok, how, when and where marketing finds us has changed. Marketers estimate… Read more »
The words “innovative”, “passionate” and “collaborative” aren’t usually associated with accounting and bookkeeping, yet that’s exactly what Hot Toast is known for. “I fell in love with being the non-creative in a room full of creatives,” says Hot Toast director and founder Sarah Lawrance of her background doing auditing for Screen Australia. She founded Hot… Read more »
Referrals and recommendations produce a whopping 400 per cent increase in conversions.
No matter how saturated your market appears to be, today’s world is a fast-changing one, and if you look for opportunities to differentiate yourself, capture existing market share and unlock new markets, you’ll likely find them, writes CEO of Collective Campus, Steve Glaveski. How do you differentiate your business in a crowded market? I was… Read more »
Paid media poorly positioned can do more damage to a brand than doing nothing, writes PR and marketing specialist, Annette Densham. She explains why, and the red flags you should watch for. The email opens with “Dear AnnetteC …” “In our research to acknowledge the significant contributions of some of the best Women Leaders, which… Read more »
Many business owners are confused about the differences between public relations and other forms of business advertising or marketing. Founder of The PR Hub, Sam Dybac, explains exactly how PR differs and how it can be useful alongside other marketing strategies. Recently I was invited as a guest speaker to present to a group of… Read more »
For many small businesses and startups considering investing in Public Relations for the first time, it might appear that all PR agencies and freelancers are the same. But, like in many fields, there is a wide gamut of services and specialities, and finding the right fit for your small business is key, write Kathryn Van… Read more »
Influencer marketing is all the rage these days, but is it truly as ‘influential’ as we think? PR and marketing specialist Annette Densham explains the difference between the two, and why it’s unwise to put all your eggs into one marketing basket. When my son was at that age where adults asked “What are you… Read more »
With the increasing amount of products and services available to consumers today, one thing hasn’t changed – you need to stand out from the pack in order to survive. And that all comes down to smart marketing, writes founder and CEO of Taurus Marketing. The way you market your business, your product and your brand… Read more »
Surprisingly as it might sound, marketing and branding is often more about discipline than it is about creativity. One of the keys to successful marketing is the discipline required for consistency. Consistency of message. Consistency of medium. Consistency of tonality and consistency of your brand personality. Consistency ranks right up at Number One on the… Read more »
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