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What’s in a name?

It’s undeniable that one of the key components to owing and operating a successful business in today’s world is to have a strong web presence. You may think you know how to do that without help, but are you sure? Most of us have a vague idea of what it would take to boost our […]

8 ways to promote local businesses

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Building Trust with Clients

New clients take a bit of work – you have to work hard to get to know them and they you. Having been part of the BizDojo community we were lucky to meet a host of great folks in the co-working space on K Road. So it’s always a delight when we get to re-connect […]

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When having clear policies is a marketing advantage

This week I’ve had two clients get frustrated by media comments which did not allow a talk-back response. Our solution? Set up your company policies and publicise them. Why policies are a point of difference In both cases, bloggers and journalists were doing their job and calling out the client brand on key issues. Professional […]

Internship

Yes, I can help you get an internship

Creative Agency Secrets helps students get their first jobs in marketing.  It’s incredibly hard to get a job as a junior marketer and so this is part of our social marketing – supporting the next generation.  And as a result, we’ve got a strong track record of delivering valuable learnings to interns and we also […]

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8 Marketing Strategies To Grow And Scale A Local Business

Most of New Zealand’s businesses are local. Knowing how to get known locally is an important skill. Today we’re showing you our latest tips for local marketing success.  Better still, they’re all things you can do yourself – today. Ready for your local marketing quick-fix? Local marketing is absolutely essential nowadays whether its a neighbourhood, a city or […]

Customer Feedback

Don’t Be Boring Is The Best Way To Gather Customer Feedback

Customer feedback. These simple words are in every businessman’s mouth (and 2-hour long Powerpoint presentations) and can give you priceless insights if done right. This data is essential to measure customers’ satisfaction and make your products/services meet their needs. But let’s be honest, the ways people use to collect it are not thought through like […]

Marketing for a web design business

I’d like to chat about marketing for my small web design business.  I’ve got to this point without needing to do much marketing, however, to grow, I need to be doing something!  What’s your advice? Having looked at many, many web design agency websites, there is one clear point of difference which you have that […]

Only the digitally confused need attend!

No, I don’t want you to come to our event unless you qualify On 27th September I’m speaking at a breakfast event. [ticket reservations below] It’s about de-coding digital marketing for folks who are confused about how to do digital communications successfully. Why am I doing the gig? Despite digital being commonplace to me, it’s not that […]

Marketing and Cash Flow

How to Cash Flow your Marketing

Finance people see marketing activities differently.  They may be blocking spend that you perceive essential.  To understand the Chief Finance Officer’s perspective on marketing, we decided to interview expert CFO Trish Love about how she makes decisions to spend money on Marketing. Marketing Activities versus Cash Flow Trish has an 8 step process she uses […]