Our latest thoughts on marketing strategy, case studies, consumer insights, social media platforms and thoughts on content marketing.
What is Clubhouse and how to get invited
From celebrity stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Hart and Ashton Kutcher to fashion brands and Silicon Valley big guns, Clubhouse is the new social media platform that everyone is talking about (and trying to get an invite to). So, what is Clubhouse [...]
Food and Drink Trend Forecast for 2021
In this 2021 trend forecast, we examine the food and drink trends that will drive consumer behaviour in the year ahead. COVID-19 certainly presented an unprecedented number of challenges for the wine, beverage and hospitality industry in 2020. And wh [...]
Leveraging Varietal Wine Days to Sell More Wine…
*Updated November 2022 Cabernet Day, Chardonnay Day, Malbec moments … it seems that wine marketers exploit any commercial opportunity that presents itself to sell more wine by way of varietal wine days. And yes, we’re guilty as charged, often working [...]
A letter of thanks…
It’s not often that I’m left speechless. However, last week was certainly one of those moments where I was totally lost for words. The wine awards calendar is always something we look forward to as a team, it’s like the wine circuit for wine judges w [...]
Marketer of the Year: 2020 Australian Women in Wine Awards
Our own Trish Barry has been acknowledged for championing diversity and equality and named a Marketer of the Year in the 2020 Australian Women in Wine Awards. The Australian Women in Wine Awards are the world’s first and only awards platform for wome [...]
Why is User Generated Content Important For Marketing Your Brand?
User generated content (UGC) is a new marketing frontier for brands as it is an important way of gauging and informing how your brand is perceived in market. Brands are more than just a collection of products or services. They’re created to deliver v [...]
How hospitality venues need to market out of COVID-19
It has been a particularly challenging time for the hospitality and tourism sector, and sadly the battle for many is far from over. Many well established restaurants, bars, wineries, cellar doors and venues have been forced to close throughout COVID- [...]
Five effective digital marketing tools for hospitality venues to grow your tribe
Restaurants, pubs and bars can no longer rely on good food and service to drive foot traffic. As a business owner or manager, you need to address the key issues of how your local community will know you have re-opened and how you can attract people t [...]
HIT THE SHOPS – Facebook introduces Shops across its family of social apps
If there was ever a good time to help small businesses sell online, it’s now, and that’s why we’re a bit excited about Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement earlier this month, Facebook Shops (not the most imaginative of names, but who cares if it works!) B [...]
The Marketing GP vs the Surgeon – What do you really need for your social and digital marketing?
Having worked in marketing for over 20 years, I’ve been in many situations where experts have been needed – pulling in people with specific skills to be help drive the growth of a brand. When it comes to looking for a marketing partner to support you [...]