News: Marketing
VMA Introduces Venue Industry Awards
For the first time Venue Management Association (VMA) members can nominate their peers for a series of personal achievement awards and recognition programs. The Venue Industry...
May 5, 2010
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South Australian named Squash's Volunteer of the Year
Squash SA has praised the work of Grant Norman, who has received Squash Australia's Volunteer of the Year award for 2009. Norman was instrumental in the country town of Clare...
May 3, 2010
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Manukau swim initiative earns national excellence award
Manukau Leisure's Community Swim program has received the 2010 Project Collaboration Award at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Sector Awards. As Brett Jude, Manukau Leisure...
May 3, 2010
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Questions on Government's Commitment to Rugby
Australian Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis has come under fire from rugby union officials as a result of $507,000 appearing up on the Queensland Rugby Union's 2008 balance...
May 3, 2010
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Australian Womensport and Recreation Association offers Media Strategy advice
The Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) has released an online learning module for sports clubs and associations wanting to develop a public/media relations...
Apr 30, 2010
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Global Study Shows Resilience in the Theme Park Industry
The world's top 25 theme parks recorded 185 million visits in 2009, a decline of 0.3% from 2008, according to a study released by the Economics practice at AECOM (formerly...
Apr 29, 2010
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National tourism conference shows 'best is yet to come'
The spirit, energy and willingness to 'have a go' displayed by Australian tourism operators attending a major national tourism conference this week will place them at the...
Apr 24, 2010
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Global Tour Marks Melbourne Cup's 150th Anniversary
The 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy has embarked on an ambitious global tour in advance of the 150th running of the famous November race. The iconic trophy's international...
Apr 23, 2010
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Dwindling Crowds hit Wellington Rugby
A combination of poor crowds, shrinking sponsorship income and a hefty player wage bill resulted in the Wellington Rugby Football Union losing more than $500,000 in 2009,...
Apr 16, 2010
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Auckland Fitness Club turns 29!
Auckland's Club Physical has just celebrated its 29th birthday. Last year, privately operated Club Physical extended the benefits of exercise beyond its walls by giving nearly...
Apr 15, 2010
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Hobart set for Australia's largest tourism conference
With economic pundits proclaiming the beginning of the end of the Global Financial Crisis, tourism businesses now need to get on-board the recovery - and this will be a major...
Apr 15, 2010
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Air race action returns to Perth
Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to gather on the South Perth Foreshore this weekend as the Red Bull Air Race returns to the sky over the Swan River. Western...
Apr 14, 2010
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International Speakers Confirmed for Sport in the Digital Age Conference
Speakers from football giants Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and NBA management are now confirmed for the upcoming 'Fan and Participant...
Apr 14, 2010
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Heart Foundation Local Government Awards
Entries for the 2010 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards are now open. The awards seek to recognise councils that may be leading the way in creating healthy communities;...
Apr 9, 2010
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DJ Warns Gyms to turn their Radios Off
Fitness centres who play commercial radio in their public areas are missing out on opportunities to promote products and services to their members, according to radio presenter...
Apr 9, 2010
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Vodafone fast-tracks adventure race company to the world
Maximum Adventure last weekend had the opportunity to compete on a level playing field with some of the largest, multi-national corporations across the globe after winning a...
Apr 8, 2010
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Fans to benefit from sports news reporting deal
Sports fans are set to benefit from an agreement between leading media groups and sporting bodies. A new voluntary code of practice means the media will be free to report...
Apr 8, 2010
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Exodus Health & Fitness Club to sponsor Wellington Saints
The Wellington Saints have named Exodus Health and Fitness Club as its new naming rights partner for the highly successful Bartercard National Basketball Franchise. The...
Apr 8, 2010
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Ocean Park Embraces Hong Kong Destination Month
To celebrate the upcoming Shanghai Expo 2010 and support Destination Month at the Expo’s Hong Kong Pavilion, Ocean Park will launch a distinctive 3D display at Xintiandi,...
Apr 1, 2010
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Melbourne GP happy with 2nd, not threatened by Sydney
Organisers of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix say the boost to the television audience because of the event's early evening start has made up for them being placed second...
Apr 1, 2010
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Upturn in Domestic Tourism
Peak national body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has welcomed National Visitor Survey (NVS) data for the December quarter 2009, which shows visitor nights for the quarter...
Mar 23, 2010
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IPL Expansion Raises $767 million
The Indian Premier League's raised a grand total of $767.6 million from the sale of two expansion franchises to debut in next year's tournament. Sahara Adventure Sports, part of...
Mar 23, 2010
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2010 Sports Broadcasting Summit
Details of the 2010 Sports Broadcasting Summit, to be held on 3rd and 4th May at the Sydney Harbour Marriott, Circular Quay, have been released. Organised by Informa, the Sports...
Mar 22, 2010
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Healthy appetite for wellness apps
According to the US National Centre for Health Statistics, more than one-half of Americans have looked up health information online within the past yearâand many are using their...
Mar 19, 2010
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