News: Marketing
Contours launches bi-monthly business e-newsletter
The Contours fitness franchise network has launched The Circuit, a bi-monthly e-newsletter for its fitness franchise network. With 140 Contours studios around the country,...
Apr 8, 2011
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'Evolving' ATE comes to a close
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), which came to a close in Sydney today, will continue to evolve from a "bricks and mortar" travel trade show to an all-encompassing...
Apr 8, 2011
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Xercise Pro to release iPad app
Xercise Pro will showcase their new module for the iPad at the upcoming Australian Fitness and Health Expo. The app will streamline the efficiency of trainers across health...
Apr 6, 2011
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NSW Tourism to benefit from new tourism/events body
NSW Tourism will benefit from the stronger focus on tourism and events under the one, autonomous body of Destination NSW, as announced in the Coalition Government's Tourism...
Apr 5, 2011
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Construction to begin at Shanghai Disney Resort
This Friday (8th April) will see the Walt Disney Company break ground on its new theme park and resort in Shanghai. After years of negotiations with the Chinese Government, the...
Apr 4, 2011
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Eric urges Australians to Swap It, Don't Stop It!
The Australian Government has launched its 'Swap it don't stop it' advertising campaign ï¾ a call to make easy, small, healthier lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of illness...
Apr 1, 2011
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New ways to discover WA's national parks
Hikers can now download some of the Western Australia's most popular trail maps to their iPhones, thanks to a partnership between the Department of Environment and Conservation...
Apr 1, 2011
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Citigroup warns broadcasters over rise in AFL rights fees
Multinational financial services company Citigroup has warned that broadcasters may struggle to recoup their investment if TV rights fees in the current Australian Football...
Mar 30, 2011
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Sunshine Coast agrees Aquatics Plan
The Sunshine Coast Council has adopted an aquatics strategy that will guide the planning, development and management of the aquatics network across the region over the next 15...
Mar 28, 2011
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TIANZ roadshow seeks Auckland tourism operators' priorities for new government
A Tourism Industry Association NZ (TIANZ) 'Creating Our Future' roadshow will be in Auckland tomorrow to hear the views of grassroots tourism operators on the state of the...
Mar 22, 2011
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Tickets.com General Manager has a close shave
David Borg, the Asia Pacific General Manager of Tickets.com, is to participate in the World's Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Since 1998, World's...
Mar 19, 2011
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New attractions needed to make Australians holiday at home
New products and experiences are needed to entice Australians to holiday at home, with new figures showing domestic holiday travel remains flat, according to peak industry body,...
Mar 18, 2011
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Bin Hammam confirms candidacy for FIFA Presidency
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam has announced that he is to challenge Sepp Blatter for the Presidency of world football governing body FIFA. In a...
Mar 18, 2011
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Queensland's tourism operators encouraged to sign a pledge
Queensland's tourism operators are being encouraged to sign a pledge as a reminder to offer their customers the best ever holiday experience as part of a new Tourism Queensland...
Mar 17, 2011
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Metricon win Gold Coast Stadium naming rights
The Gold Coast Stadium at Carrara will officially be known as Metricon Stadium following a naming rights agreement with the leading home builder. The new $144.2 million venue...
Mar 17, 2011
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Rebel Group partners with SportingPulse
The Rebel group has partnered with Sporting Pulse to become a retail sporting goods partner for community sport. Rebel Group Chief Executive, John Joyce and Sporting Pulse Chief...
Mar 16, 2011
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WA tourism icons added to National Landscapes program
Two of Western Australia's iconic destinations have joined the Australian Government's National Landscapes program. Speaking at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Perth at...
Mar 16, 2011
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Online model showcases Forsyth Barr Stadium features
Although still five months from completion, Dunedin's new Forsyth Barr Stadium can be viewed in its entirety through an innovative 3D virtual model just launched on Google...
Mar 14, 2011
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Turner Joins SportingPulse International
Well known Kilsyth & Mountain District Basketball Association (KMDBA) administrator Ben Turner has joined Sporting Pulse International as its FIBA Project and Services Manager....
Mar 14, 2011
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Women-only Classes Create Media Storm
Plans by Councils in Melbourne to introduce womens-only fitness and swimming sessions in aquatic and recreation centres have been criticised by Melbourne newspaper The Herald...
Mar 14, 2011
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Taronga Zoo named Australia's best major tourist attraction
Sydney's Taronga Zoo has been named Australia's best major tourist attraction at the 2010 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The Awards, held at Perth's Burswood Burswood...
Mar 13, 2011
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Nominations open for the 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards
Members of the Venue Management Association are invited to nominate a fellow VMA Member for the 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards. Nominees can be a colleague or...
Mar 12, 2011
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After-school exercise declines in NSW despite Federal backing
The Australian Sports Commission's Active After-School Communities programs has failed to increase children's physical activity levels in NSW, with participants no more likely...
Mar 12, 2011
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May Day deadline to confirm Bahrain F1 grand prix plans
Organisers of the postponed Bahrain Formula One grand prix have been given until 1st May to decide whether or not they will be able to stage the race later in the 2011 calendar....
Mar 11, 2011
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