News: Marketing
Hunter Sports Group questions Newcastle Jets acquisition fee
While Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer has been making headlines in the A-League, a series of issues have arisen in relation Nathan Tinkler's acquisition of the Newcastle...
Mar 1, 2012
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SFS re-named Allianz Stadium
The Sydney Football Stadium has been renamed the Allianz Stadium as part of a multi-year partnership between leading insurance company Allianz Australia and the Sydney Cricket...
Mar 1, 2012
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Tourism Export Council naming to better reflect tourism's value
A name change for the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC) to the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand aims to remind tourism operators they're part of New Zealand's number...
Mar 1, 2012
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Registrations open for 2012 International Awards for Liveable Communities
Registrations are now open for the 2012 International Awards for Liveable Communities (the 'LivCom Awards') which focus on international best practice in environmental...
Feb 27, 2012
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Dreamworld confirmed as home of Big Brother 2012
Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld, has confirmed that it is to host the hit television series Big Brother Australia in 2012. Amid a flood of speculation as to where the famed...
Feb 26, 2012
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YMCA teams up with Sydney Kings
The YMCA of Sydney has announced a partnership with the National Basketball League's Sydney Kings, with a commitment to work together in promoting the importance of staying...
Feb 24, 2012
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Swimming Australia and EnergyAustralia join forces
The board of Swimming Australia Limited has announced EnergyAustralia as the new principal sponsor of Swimming Australia and the Australian Swim Team for the next five years....
Feb 23, 2012
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Dreamworld to open new Dreamworks Animation precinct
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced that its new DreamWorks Animation themed land will open in time for the 2012 Easter school holidays. The most exciting and...
Feb 22, 2012
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Oman Targets 12 Million Visitors By 2020
The Sultanate of Oman's is aiming to boost its status as a regional and global leisure hub, to which end Oman will be showcasing its latest tourism offering at this year's...
Feb 20, 2012
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FFA responds to Clive Palmer rant
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Ben Buckley has responded to a bizarre rant by Gold Coast United Chairman Clive Palmer. In an interview, billionaire Palmer...
Feb 20, 2012
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Fitness Buffet opens coupon site for activity
While coupon/group discount media continue to grow, while also coming under increasing scrutiny, New Zealander Callum Laing has founded Fitness Buffet - a coupon site for...
Feb 20, 2012
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Foxtix launches online gift certificates
Foxtix has launched a new service that allows consumers to purchase and redeem gift vouchers from the Foxtix website. Announcing the service, Foxtix Chief Executive Adam...
Feb 17, 2012
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Events Queensland Gold Coast appoints sponsorship consultants
Events Queensland Gold Coast has announced the appointment of consultants 'The Prop' to drive sponsorship for the two events it owns and manages ï¾ the annual Gold Coast Airport...
Feb 16, 2012
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Cricket Australia facing tobacco advertising fines
Cricket Australia is potentially facing fines of up to $66,000 from Australian health authorities after displaying Hindi advertisements from an Indian tobacco company at during...
Feb 16, 2012
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School sporting injuries masked by lack of data
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that five students died playing sport at NSW schools over the past decade while another 15 suffered spinal injuries, loss of mental...
Feb 15, 2012
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Malaysian tourism to suffer from flight reductions
Tourism in Malaysia looks set to suffer a major dip in revenue as a result of the decision by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia X to reduced and/or discontinue international...
Feb 14, 2012
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Richard Wilkins named Ticketek ambassador
Nine Entertainment Co. has appointed popular entertainment commentator Richard Wilkins as the Events and Entertainment Ambassador for Ticketek, "uniting two of Australia's top...
Feb 14, 2012
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Magic Memories establishes partnership for expansion into China
Attractions imaging experience company, Magic Memories has launched its first operation in China providing holiday memories and storytelling photobooks for guests who visit...
Feb 14, 2012
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News Ticketing implements PayPal
News Ticketing Chief Executive Adam McArthur has announced today that Foxtix has completed the implementation of PayPal across its site as a payment option its consumers. With...
Feb 13, 2012
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ARL Commissioners confident over game's future
Newly appointed Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman John Grant is confident that rugby league will thrive under its new administration. Speaking following the launch of...
Feb 12, 2012
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Inaugural Middle East Hotel Awards to recognise leisure facilities
The first ever Middle East Hotel Awards are set to recognise 'Best Fitness & Leisure Facilities within a hotel' in an award category. The award intends to recognise any area of...
Feb 11, 2012
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Lake Wanaka named in world's best ski towns
The picturesque resort town of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand's Southern Alps has been named as one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by the prestigious National Geographic...
Feb 9, 2012
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Gold Coast Airport boosts Marathon with three-year sponsorship
The Gold Coast Airport has extended its naming rights sponsorship of the annual Gold Coast Marathon for a further three years. Making the announcement Queensland Premier Anna...
Feb 9, 2012
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Nominations open for Venue Professional of the Year Awards 2012
The Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced that nominations for the 2012 Venue Professional of the Year Awards are now open. Each year, the Venue Professional of the...
Feb 8, 2012
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