News: Marketing
PwC predict global sports revenues to reach US$145.3 billion
International sports revenues are predicted to increase to US$145.3 billion over the next five years, according to international consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The...
Dec 13, 2011
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Ferguson unveils Tourism 2020 plan
Federal Minister for Tourism Martin Ferguson has unveiled a new tourism strategy to "sharpen Australia's competitive edge" and help the industry achieve its goal of doubling...
Dec 7, 2011
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Rugby World Cup funding rules must change or New Zealand will 'co-host' with Australia
Rugby World Cup funding arrangements have led a Massey University economics lecturer to conclude that the only way New Zealand will be able to afford staging the Rugby World Cup...
Dec 7, 2011
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Focus on good manners in the gym
A range of industry operators and media have been highlighting issues or 'gym etiquette' over recent weeks with the North Melbourne Recreation, the NineMSN website and industry...
Dec 3, 2011
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AEG Ogden launches new division to optimise venue growth
AEG Ogden has announced the formation of a new division aimed at increasing the commercial revenue from the venues it manages and to enhance the level of services it can provide...
Dec 2, 2011
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Ripple Massage Makes Waves with Expansion into Sydney, Tasmania and Canberra
Mobile day spa Ripple Massage and Beauty is expanding its operations into Sydney, ACT and Tasmania. Launched six years ago by Mount Tamborine, Queensland-based therapist Alison...
Dec 1, 2011
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Increased support for tourism business
Tourism firms across the country will now have access to comprehensive business support that will help grow their businesses and keep jobs in the regional Australia. Following...
Nov 29, 2011
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QR National backs Tinkler's Jets and Knights
The Hunter Sports Group (HSG) has announced that QR National has signed a major three-year sponsorship across the Group. QR National will be a major partner of both the...
Nov 27, 2011
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Angelides goes solo with his fitness X Factor
Respected fitness convention presenter Xen Angelides has announced a move to focus full time on developing his own consultancy company, The X Factor. Angelides, whose depth of...
Nov 22, 2011
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Sport business leaders to gather at BOS summit
The first ever Business of Sport Summit (BOSS) is set to witness an illustrious gathering of key business influencers from the Australian sports industry. To be held at Sydney...
Nov 21, 2011
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Luna Park Sydney wins IAAPA Awards for digital marketing and retail excellence
Luna Park Sydney has won two of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' coveted Brass Ring Awards, presented at an award ceremony in Florida last night...
Nov 17, 2011
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Resorts World Sentosa makes the most of customer data
For Resorts World Sentosa, customer data is vital in providing valuable insights that allows it to better plan and strategise its operations. Spanning 49 hectares, RWS is...
Nov 16, 2011
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TIANZ highlights that top toilets attract visitors
Public toilets are arguably the most important piece of infrastructure that communities can use to boost their visitor economy, and they're useful to local people too!,...
Nov 14, 2011
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Membership breaks 10,000 at Tinkler's Newcastle Jets
The Hunter Sports Group owned Newcastle Jets have reached their goal of 10,000 members just weeks into the A-League season. Using IMG STG's membership module, they now have the...
Nov 14, 2011
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Jubilation over Puerto Princesa's inclusion in New Seven Wonders list
Philippine Government officials are jubilant that an underground river complex on the island province of Palawan has been included among the world's new natural wonders....
Nov 13, 2011
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Kellogg's scores 'hat trick of shame' in childrens marketing report
Kellogg's has the dubious honour of being responsible for Australia's worst junk food advertising, according to the Parent's Jury Fame & Shame Awards. In a press release...
Nov 11, 2011
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Dreamworld unveils entertainment alliance with DreamWorks Animations
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has revealed a new alliance with the innovative global entertainment brand, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. In a move that Dreamworld claims to...
Nov 11, 2011
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Australian venues compete for Billboard magazine's Top Arena awards
Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena and Sydney' Allphones Arena have both been named as finalists in the prestigious 2011 Billboard Touring Awards, 'Top Arena' category. Honouring the...
Nov 10, 2011
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Emirates executives' FIFA revelations 'the biggest sponsorship story of the year'
The revelations by a senior executive at Dubai-based airline Emirates that the airline is "seriously thinking" about not renewing its commercial partnership with FIFA has been...
Nov 4, 2011
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Emirates executive questions FIFA sponsorship
A senior executive at Dubai-based airline Emirates has claimed the airline is "seriously thinking" about not renewing its commercial partnership with FIFA after criticising...
Nov 3, 2011
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria prepares for Water Safety Week 2011
Water Safety Week, a key part of the longstanding Victorian state wide 'Play it Safe by the Water' campaign, is gearing up again as the summer season approaches. To be held from...
Nov 2, 2011
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Jetts Fitness recognised in BRW's Fast 100 list
Jetts 24 Hour Fitness has come in second on this year's BRW Fast 100 list. Jetts was founded in August 2007 by husband and wife team Brendon and Cristy Levenson with an initial...
Nov 1, 2011
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Hong Kong tennis event called off after sponsor setback
The annual Hong Kong Tennis Classic has been postponed due to a lack of sponsorship, organisers of the event have confirmed. The exhibition event, which was due to be staged in...
Oct 31, 2011
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Anytime Fitness Australia celebrates two award wins
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world's largest 24 hour co-ed fitness franchise, have celebrated two recent award wins. The first was in the the Topfranchise Awards, an...
Oct 31, 2011
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