Welcome to our first e-news for 2010. It looks set to be a positive and busy year ahead.
For the past decade, we have helped advertisers and marketing departments get better value from their marketing budgets. And our philosophy, 'knowledge is power', measn we will continue to strive to bring you relevant and insightful industry updates on people, purpose and processes in the marketing industry from across the globe.
50 Most Valuable Brands
Brand Finance recently completed its annual study on the 50 Most Valuable Australian Brands.
In launching the second study of Australia’s 50 most valuable brand portfolios, Tim Heberden, Managing Director of Brand Finance Australia says:
“Intangible assets represent more than half of the value of corporate Australia, and brands are a significant source of intangible value. Some companies have shrugged off the downturn and added value to their brand portfolios - Woolworths is a prime example and moves into top spot. Unfortunately there is plenty of red ink amongst the Top 50, signifying declines in value. Despite some stand-out performers, Australian brands contribute a lower percentage of enterprise value than top international benchmarks.”
The Winner and Losers?
Continue reading "50 Most Valuable Australian Brands".
Download the study here.
AANA Congress 2010
Your Business Window on 2010
Dockside, The Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf
Friday 12th February 2010
Sponsored by TrinityP3
A round table of industry leaders, featuring Michael Blythe, Chief Economist, Commonwealth Bank, will reveal how the economy, advertising, marketing, media and consumer spending are shaping up for 2010.
Choose your theme, and join a Table of Ten discussion over lunch.
1. Transforming Brands - Tessa Price, CBA
2. Growing your business through 'Futuristic Thinking' - Brad Cook, Fonterra
3. Environmental claims consumers can believe in - James Tait, Lion Nathan
4. Monetizing social networks - Joe Talcott, News Limited
5. The brand & advertising future - Amanda Johnston-Pell, Telstra
6. Staying ahead of your number one rival - Peter Webster, Toyota
7. Measuring the impact of your digital communications - Peter Fairbrother, Ipsos ASI Australia
For details or to book, click here
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16 - 17 March, 2010
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
How well positioned are you to optimise the communication channels, tools and technologies that are at your fingertips? How will you ensure that your company or campaign is one of the winners this year?
Darren Woolley is speaking on Day 2, Track 2, 8.55 - 9.45am:
Branded Content: What it means and how it will affect the future of your brand.
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10 Most Common Mistakes made by Advertisers and How to Avoid Them - the best (and worst) of Australia's top advertisers.
After 10 years advising Australia's top advertisers, Darren Woolley has seen what works and what doesn't in the areas of:
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His presentation is free to marketing departments, and is a must for Brand Managers, Product Managers, Junior Marketing execs, and Marketing Co-ordinators.
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