CommBank Ramps up Digital Spend
The Commonwealth Bank will double its digital media and advertising spend over the next twelve months, increasing its social media presence and generating more online content. CommBank haven’t revealed exact figures, though Nielsen reports the financial giant spent $55.5m ....
11/10/2011
Mobile marketing struggles to convert sales
10/10/2011 SMK Editor
A recent survey from the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association, (AIMIA) shows that despite 60% of Australian mobile users opting in to mobile phone marketing, only 12% of these interactions lead to a direct purchase. ....
Annual reports become interactive online: ANZ's award-nominated annual report
09/10/2011 SMK Editor
ANZ and Origin online annual reports attract awards. ....
Kindle offers an affordable iPad alternative
07/10/2011 SMK Editor
While the iPhone 4S dominated headlines this week, Amazon’s recently released Kindle Fire has the potential to directly impact how SMEs do business. ....
Steve Jobs died today
06/10/2011 SMK Editor
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple has died. ....
Apple Unveils iPhone 4S
06/10/2011 SMK Editor
Apple has just unveiled the iPhone 4S, the latest addition to its iPhone line up. ....
Facebook Game: Optus Elephant Air Race
05/10/2011 SMK Editor
In support of significant above the line activity launching Optus’ partnership with Qantas, Optus have launched a Facebook game, the Optus Elephant Air Race. ....
Linking in to the Right Candidates
04/10/2011 SMK Editor
In a positive move for those eager for LinkedIn to improve its relevance and meet its potential, LinkedIn has released a plugin designed to make the job application process more streamlined for applicants and employers. ‘Apply with LinkedIn’ is a free service available t ....
Always ‘Coke’… and ‘Matt’ and ‘Tara’
03/10/2011 SMK Editor
Coca Cola has just launched the ‘Share a Coke’ campaign, where 150 of the most popular names in the country (including Matt and Tara) will be printed on coke bottles and available at stores nationally. The huge summer campaign is exclusive to Australia and marks the firs ....
GASP complaint email ignites media
30/09/2011 SMK Editor
Perhaps a lesson in how not to handle crisis communications ....
Google+ traffic soars
28/09/2011 SMK Editor
Australian visitation to google+ increases 1269% ....
What Google Plus means for Advertisers
27/09/2011 SMK Editor
Google Plus launched publicly last week, and beyond the hype there’s plenty beneath the hood to interest business. More than just an alternative to arch-rival Facebook, Google hopes Plus will help them learn more about their users to develop sophisticated personalised adve ....