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Feb 22

Googlighting: Microsoft’s Counter to Google Apps

An hilarious and, admittedly, thought-provoking video highlighting the distinctions between Microsoft apps and Google apps.

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Feb 16

Sportsgirl creates virtual shopping wall

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Just because your store is closed doesn’t mean customers can’t shop there anymore. Sportsgirl taps QR code potential.

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Feb 10

Mortein Kills ‘Kill Louie’ Campaign in Response to Public Outcry

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After announcing the dismissal of 200 staff from its Australian factory, Reckitt Benckiser subsidiary, Mortein has been forced to abandon its surprisingly successful advertising campaign.

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Jan 31

Content Marketing For Retailers – The Future is Storytailing

Content marketing for retailers

As online retail competition hots up, and Google’s Panda update disrupts SEO strategies, ‘Content is King’ becomes the mantra once again. In 2012, quality content will play an increasingly important role in driving conversions, increasing loyalty and boosting search engine rankings.

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Jan 31

Facebook Helped Me Find My Wallet

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The rise of social media and mobile devices has some people concerned, but the unforeseen benefits show us a glimpse of the brave new world ahead.

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Jan 18

Magazine advertising genius from Axa

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Magazine ads for insurance companies aren’t widely regarded as a hotbed of innovation – this great campaign will have marketers rethinking that stereotype. You’ve got to check it out.

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Dec 01

The future of self-serve shopping

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Check out this feature from Today Tonight showing the future of self-serve shopping, featuring a cameo from our Managing Director.

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Nov 23

Harvey Norman online store goes live

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It’s the biggest e-commmerce story in Australia this year, if not ever! Long-time naysayer of online retail Gerry Harvey launches the Harvey Norman online store.

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Oct 28

More than $5000 raised for Make-A-Wish Australia

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The final wrap-up of Grant’s first marathon in bare feet to raise funds for Make-A-Wish.

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Oct 05

Barefoot Marathon Fundraiser – See a Grown Man Cry This Sunday

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Two days to go until I run the Melbourne Marathon in bare feet for Make-A-Wish – confidence not good!

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