News: Marketing
Solid partnership for Sydney's ANZ Stadium
Sydney's ANZ Stadium has announced a new partnership with Twenty20 sensation David Warner. Warner, the exciting NSW batsman who has taken Twenty20 by storm, has been appointed...
Jan 13, 2011
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New Year Challenges for 'Resurgent' Basketball
Basketball Australia Chief Executive Larry Sengstock says the New Year is presenting a new set of challenges for the National Basketball League (NBL) as it looks to capitalise...
Jan 13, 2011
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Show will go on at Tamworth Country Music Festival
Contrary to reports in some media, the 2011 Jayco Tamworth Country Music Festival will commence this Friday. The festival's 10 days of celebrations; featuring over 2,500...
Jan 11, 2011
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HKCEC voted best venue for the Eighth time
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been voted the Asia's Best Convention and Exhibition Centre for the eighth time. Recognised by CEI Asia magazine's...
Jan 7, 2011
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Mackay's fitness industry gives consumers confidence and choice
Nine Registered Fitness Businesses in the Mackay/Whitsunday region have joined forces to encourage more people to lead a fitter, healthier lifestyle. In a joint partnership with...
Jan 7, 2011
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iiNet Joins With Women's NBL
Basketball Australia has announced that iiNet, Australia's second largest DSL Internet service provider, has signed on as a major partner of the Women's National Basketball...
Jan 5, 2011
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New Zealand Footballers react to Honours
New Zealand Football Chairman Frank van Hattum has extended his congratulations to Ricki Herbert and Ryan Nelsen on their respective New Year's Honours and described the...
Jan 1, 2011
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Smart advice on synthetic sports surfaces
A new publication from the Smart Connection Company aims to provide readers with all they need to know about synthetic sport surface technology. The Smart Guide to Synthetic...
Jan 1, 2011
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Surfaces
World's best hold court as Hopman Cup continues to break new ground
Perth will play host to some of the world's best tennis players when the Hyundai Hopman Cup XXIII begins at the Burswood Dome tomorrow (1st January). Western Australian Tourism...
Dec 31, 2010
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Mariners and Central Coast Tourism team up for top deal
The Central Coast Mariners, in conjunction with Central Coast Tourism, are offering a packaged sport tourism experience for visitors to the region in 2011, including...
Dec 30, 2010
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BBC report blasts FFA's 'dirty' World Cup bid
British journalist Andrew Jennings expects the Australian Government to investigate Frank Lowy’s “dirty” dealings with taxpayer cash, slamming Australia’s World Cup bid was...
Dec 28, 2010
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Vale: Alan Garner, sports journalist and marketeer
Alan Garner, General Manager - Business Development at Vbase in Christchurch, New Zealand has passed away unexpectedly. Alan began his career as a radio sports journalist and...
Dec 27, 2010
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Woodside Petroleum sponsorship to protect surf lifesavers against the sun
Energy giant Woodside Petroleum is backing the distribution of patrol hats, sunscreen and sun safety posters to all 307 surf life saving clubs around Australia in preparation...
Dec 23, 2010
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New Marketing and Communications Manager for YMCA Sydney
The YMCA of Sydney has appointed James Ellender as its new Marketing and Communications Manager. Ellender, the former establishment and Precinct Manager for the National Centre...
Dec 22, 2010
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Women in Fitness Forum to Launch in Sydney
Female leaders in the fitness industry are to address an innovative event in Sydney. The Women In Fitness Forum, to be held on Friday 4th February 2010, aims to unite female...
Dec 21, 2010
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Details released for 2011 Sport is Fantastic conference
The date and location for the industry-leading 2011 Sport is Fantastic conference have been announced. Conference organiser, Simon Arkwright said that the conference would be...
Dec 15, 2010
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Online Payments Help Ponsonby Gym Shape Up
In May this year, Configure Express in Ponsonby, Auckland, introduced the newest technology for initiating and managing gym membership payments, the Debitsuccess Online...
Dec 14, 2010
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Anytime Fitness announces 'Franchisee of the year'
Anytime Fitness club owner Rhys Cutifani was named 'Franchisee of the year' at the Anytime Fitness annual conference held at Hamilton Island last week. Cutifani owns five...
Dec 8, 2010
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NCC appoints new Marketing Manager
The National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC) has announced the appointment of Anthony Smith as its new Marketing Manager, replacing US-bound Amanda Holling. In his new...
Dec 6, 2010
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Australia's final World Cup pitch to FIFA
Australia has made its final presentation to the FIFA Executive Committee overnight (2nd December) at the home of FIFA in Zurich, in a bid to win the rights to host the 2022...
Dec 2, 2010
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Adelaide Zoo's Pandas boost visitors
Visitor numbers to Adelaide Zoo have risen by 70% since giant pandas Wang Wang and Funi arrived a year ago. A special anniversary for the popular pair at the end of the first...
Dec 1, 2010
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Contours appoints two new agencies
Growing women's fitness franchise Contours, has appointed a PR agency and integrated advertising agency following competitive tenders for both areas of its marketing. Now in its...
Nov 30, 2010
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Fitness
Singapore expects record 12 million visitors this year
Singapore expects visitor arrivals to hit a record of around 12 million this year, helped by the success of the city-state's two multi-billion-dollar casinos. Speaking on Sunday...
Nov 30, 2010
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Australian tourism hits 'rock bottom'
A report in The Age newpaper suggests that Australian tourism has hit rock-bottom and that the industry "finally conceded last week there is a problem." Writing in the Melbourne...
Nov 29, 2010
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