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Why Oprah is not coming to Western Australia

September 26, 2010Administrator 12 Comments

Have a look at this official promotional video for Western Australia and then we’ll talk. When I say ‘talk’ I mean ‘rant’. Tourism marketing in Western Australia is famously abysmal. Look critically at this from the viewpoint of international tourism… Continue Reading →

Advertising, australia, Marketing, Tourism

Marketing Northbridge

September 28, 2008Administrator 11 Comments

It’s an entertainment precinct which is down on its luck. The most visible sign of that is, um, the signage. Barricaded shopfronts, peeling paint, old decaying signs. Not to say there aren’t some well-presented businesses; the Dome, Oliver’s Restaurant, The… Continue Reading →

Marketing, northbridge, perth, Tourism

Destination Uniqueville

September 17, 2008Administrator 4 Comments

Proof reading? We put it through the spell checker. Not my fault Microsoft think ‘dinning’ is a word. Probably means making a big noise. Anyway, we sent it to the client and they signed off on it, so NOT problem… Continue Reading →

Advertising, melbourne, Tourism

Welcome to Gingin

November 10, 2005Administrator 4 Comments

This is the sign which announces the charming little town of Gingin, where I currently live. The sign is conspicuously positioned on the Brand Highway. Visitors to Gingin and residents of Gingin drive past it in great number. What signal… Continue Reading →

Marketing, Tourism

Podcasting is not broadcasting

August 24, 2005Administrator 17 Comments

I can’t say I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts but I’ve listened to some. We can only hope that people improve over time. People are used to listening to well-produced programs on radio. They are the quality benchmark. If… Continue Reading →

Marketing, Podcasting, Radio, Tourism

The Multiplex Complex

July 21, 2005Administrator 1 Comment

Multiplex wants the State Government to find $86M for a new indoor entertainment stadium at Burswood or $102M for the same thing in Northbridge. These complexes would seat 12,500 people in line with the brief from the Government. However, a… Continue Reading →

Marketing, Tourism

Ningaloo Numbers

July 20, 2005Administrator Leave a Comment

The WA government and environmental groups seem comfortable with the recently proposed Coral Bay development near Ningaloo Reef. $60 million for a 260 bed hotel run by the Hilton chain. It looks like no EPA study will be sought. Contrast… Continue Reading →

Marketing, Tourism

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