News: Marketing
NIB take Perth Oval naming rights from ME Bank
Private health insurer NIB has secured the naming rights to the Perth Oval stadium for the next five years, with an option to extend for a further five. NIB replaces ME Bank as...
Jun 15, 2010
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Volunteers Back the Launch of Sydney's FIFA Fan Fest
Sydney has launched its FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Darling Harbour, backed by 700 volunteers. Designed to meet the rising level of football fever in the harbour city, from 11th...
Jun 12, 2010
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10 million unique visitors for Sydney's BridgeClimb
As BridgeClimb Sydney moves towards its 20th anniversary this year, it has marked a milestone in the global online marketplace by reaching 10 million unique visitors to the...
Jun 11, 2010
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Southern Lakes to host New Zealand tourism industry's big event for first time
For the first time ever, New Zealand's premier visitor region will host the country's largest international tourism trade event. TRENZ 2011 will be held in Queenstown, from 23rd...
Jun 10, 2010
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Sponsor concerns on FIFA World Cup Eve
On the eve of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa an influential international group has raised questions about the choice of sponsors for the competition. McDonalds, Coca...
Jun 10, 2010
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Baring All to Save the Barrier Reef
To mark Tuesday's United Nations World Oceans Day, a group of swimmers and snorkelers engaged in a nude swim in an attempt to raise awareness of the threats to the Great Barrier...
Jun 10, 2010
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Australia Set for Economic wins at 2010 FIFA World Cup
Irrespective of the Socceroos on field performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, business information analyst IBISWorld believes that there will be some major Australian winners...
Jun 9, 2010
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Dubai tennis and golf academy projects scrapped
The Nick Bollettieri and David Leadbetter branded sports academies, which were to be based at Dubai Lifestyle City in Dubailand, have been scrapped. Dubai-based developer ETA...
Jun 9, 2010
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ATP says tennis in China is ready for take-off
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) international group Chief Executive Brad Drewett has said that 'the sky is the limit' for the potential of tennis in China, as he...
Jun 2, 2010
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Crown Palladium Hosts Aquatic and Recreation Awards
Victoria's aquatic and recreation industry leaders gathered at Melbourne's prestigious Crown Palladium on Friday evening for Aquatic and Recreation Victoria's 10th Anniversary...
Jun 1, 2010
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Everyday Aussies Help New International Tourism Campaign
Tourism Australia has this week launched the next phase of its new global tourism campaign 'There's nothing like Australia' at the Australian Tourism Exchange in Adelaide. As...
Jun 1, 2010
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Hard-hitting message at the heart of new anti-doping awareness campaign
A hard-hitting poster showing an athlete injecting a prohibited substance is at the centre of a new anti-doping awareness campaign has been launched by Minister for Sport, Kate...
Jun 1, 2010
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PwC predicts strong recovery for sports industry
A PricewaterhouseCoopers report has said the global sports industry will rise in value from US$114 billion this year to US$133 billion by 2013, an annual growth rate of 3.8%....
May 29, 2010
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Will Your Members join the Gym next door?
The 2010 Australian Fitness Industry Survey (AFIS) produced by Ezypay has again provided the most comprehensive guide on the state of the industry. Over 400 club owners...
May 26, 2010
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Ellis Releases Report on Gender, Sport and Media
During a keynote address at the IWG Women and Sport Conference in Sydney, Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has release a "fascinating" new report on gender, sport and...
May 21, 2010
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GST increase creates challenges for tourism operators
Increasing GST from 1st October will create challenges for tourism operators who have set their prices up to 2012, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand...
May 21, 2010
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Fitness First Issues Copyright Free Music Challenge
In response to Monday's decision by the Copyright Tribunal to substantially increase Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) fees and subsequent criticism of...
May 19, 2010
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Arabian Gulf approach to Sport Sponsorship 'needs to change'
Sports sponsorships in the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf) nations is challenged by the absence of regulations in the media and marketing industry and a persisting old...
May 17, 2010
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Movie World to celebrate DC Comics' 75th Anniversary
Warner Bros. Movie World has announced that it will host an anniversary celebration for DC Comics' 75th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, the park will convert the...
May 17, 2010
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Volkswagen Partners with New Zealand Football
New Zealand Football has confirmed auto manufacturer Volkswagen as a major partner of football in New Zealand. The vision of the partnership between New Zealand Football and...
May 17, 2010
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NBL Appoints 'And 1' as Official Apparel Partner
In the first major step towards the relaunch of the National Basketball League's official licensed merchandise program, Basketball Australia has announced the appointment of...
May 13, 2010
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New manager for Sweeney Sports
Andrew Green has been appointed General Manager of Sweeney Sports, the sports, entertainment and leisure arm of Sweeney Research. Green joins Sweeney Sports after returning to...
May 13, 2010
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Tourism Promotion needs strong budget backing
Pro development lobby group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is calling for today’s Federal Budget to adequately support the new Tourism Australia marketing campaign. TTF is...
May 11, 2010
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Gym Guide Urges Safe and Effective warm ups
With an aim to prepare goers for their workouts, Pro-Visual Publishing is urging greater awareness of the benefits of a dynamic mobility warm up prior to exercising through its...
May 7, 2010
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