News: Marketing
Jenny Graham announces retirement from Cairns Convention Centre
Jenny Graham, after an illustrious career spanning nearly 24 years at the Cairns Convention Centre, has announced her retirement. Currently in the role of Bid Strategy Manager,...
Nov 5, 2024
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Australian Government looks to introduce in-stadium ban on gambling advertising
The Federal Government is pushing to introduce a ban on in-stadium ban on electronic sideline advertisements promoting gambling during AFL and NRL games. Falling short of...
Nov 5, 2024
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World Obesity Federation calls for global action on obesity
Highlighting that nearly 1 billion adults and 159 million children and adolescents live with obesity worldwide, the World Obesity Federation has shared its concern that, without...
Nov 4, 2024
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Government
Finalists revealed for NSW Tourism Awards 2024
Marking the first time they have hosted the NSW Tourism Awards 2024, the newly formed NSW Tourism Association has announced this year’s finalists. Celebrating the businesses and...
Nov 1, 2024
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Surf Park Central survey reveals that 83% of artificial wave attraction users are male
The vast majority of users of surf park attractions around the world are male according to recently released data Surf Park Central. Shared by Surf Park Central co-founder Jess...
Nov 1, 2024
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Tradable Bits named as official fan engagement partner for East Asia Super League
East Asia’s premier basketball league and entertainment experience - East Asia Super League (EASL) - has named Tradable Bits as the league’s official fan engagement partner. As...
Oct 31, 2024
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New commercial sales director appointed to fuel Wattbike global growth
Wattbike, the creator of performance-focused indoor bikes used by elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide, has appointed Sam Theyers as its new Commercial Sales...
Oct 30, 2024
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BEIA anticipate 'biggest ever' MEETINGS exhibition for Auckland in 2025
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is anticipating that New Zealand's leading business events industry showcase, MEETINGS 2025 is to be another sell-out show and the...
Oct 30, 2024
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Polytan named major partner for New Zealand’s new Premier Hockey League competition
Hockey New Zealand has announced that leading surfaces supplier Polytan has come on board as a major partner of the new elite domestic hockey competition, the Premier Hockey...
Oct 30, 2024
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Surfaces
Mark Thompson and James Demetriou acknowledged for Lifetime Achievement at ANZ Sports Technology Awards
The winners of the 2024 ANZSTA - ANZ Sports Technology Awards have been presented to leading innovators in Australasia’s sports tech sector, with Lifetime Achievement Awards...
Oct 29, 2024
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WNBL initiative takes a stand against violence towards women
The WNBL, Clubs, Australian Basketball Players Association (ABPA) and players have united to deliver a season long initiative aimed at taking a stand against violence toward...
Oct 29, 2024
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Beach safety campaign initiated ahead of Melbourne Cup long weekend
Ahead of the anticipated influx of visitors for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council have commenced a public awareness beach...
Oct 29, 2024
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Ultra Football launches new brand direction and slew of initiatives
Australian Football retailer, Ultra Football has launched a new brand direction - 'Unapologetically Football' - along with a slew of initiatives. Led by a fresh leadership team,...
Oct 28, 2024
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Rebecca Haagsma to leave Nine Entertainment for new role with AFL
AFL Chief Executive, Andrew Dillon has today announced Rebecca Haagsma as AFL’s new Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial. Haagsma is currently the Chief Product and...
Oct 27, 2024
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Bolster Group spotlights 12 key learnings from SXSW Sydney
Melbourne-based entertainment and culture marketing specialists, the Bolster group, has shared 12 things learnt at the recently held SXSW Sydney. On attending the SXSW event,...
Oct 27, 2024
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland recognises excellence at 2024 awards
The Tropical North Queensland tourism industry recognised its innovative people and products at the 2024 Expedia Group TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards held on Friday...
Oct 26, 2024
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MCG Breakfast event kicks off Disability Sport and Recreation CEO Wheelchair Challenge
A breakfast event at the MCG has launched the 2024 Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) CEO Wheelchair Challenge. Held on Thursday morning (24th October) as part of Australia...
Oct 25, 2024
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Sport NZ campaign spotlights importance of play
Play Week Aotearoa 2024 runs from 26th October to 1st November with a Sport NZ Campaign introducing the ‘Play Lab’ where children will show the importance of play and how it...
Oct 24, 2024
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Padel Australia partners with Mindspring to expand the sport across Australia
Padel Australia partners with Mindspring to expand Padel across Australia Padel Australia, the governing body for one of the country's fastest-growing sports, has partnered with...
Oct 23, 2024
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Life Fitness Australia announces new Chief Commercial Officer
Life Fitness Australia has appointed David Loats as their Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Following nine years in the role of Business Development, Loats’ new...
Oct 23, 2024
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ActiveXchange sponsors Activation Showcase event
ActiveXchange has been announced as a sponsor of tomorrow's Sponsorship News Activations Showcase, being held at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. The partnership sees the...
Oct 22, 2024
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Fernwood Fitness and Plus Fitness among 2024 Topfranchise award winners
The 10 THOUSAND FEET Strategic Market Research team has announced the 2024 Topfranchise Award winners with Fernwood Fitness and Plus Fitness among this year’s overall top 10....
Oct 22, 2024
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WNBL launch 2024/25 season at Foot Locker with a new major partner revealed
Representatives from all eight teams of the Cygnett Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) officially launched the 2024/25 season today at Foot Locker’s first reimagined...
Oct 22, 2024
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Parks and Leisure Australia honours former President Paul Jane at annual awards
Paul Jane, Manager of Recreation and Open Space for Maribyrnong City Council and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) President from 2018 to 2022, has been honoured by for his...
Oct 22, 2024
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