It’s been seven months since Bravo hit New Zealand screens, delivering a constant stream of American reality programming to free-to-air TV. We speak to NBCUniversal’s Australia and New Zealand head Chris Taylor about sustaining numbers, ‘Bravoholics’ and the future.
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Generating meaningful insights from the ever-growing pool of data available to businesses has been a challenge for marketers. On hand to help is Qrious general manager Simon Conroy who shares his advice on creating value with the Qrious model.
This is the story of an ambitious idea that started small in a student flat before quickly gaining massive momentum and attracting the attention of a stack of innovative brands. Be sure to bring your motion sickness pills along for this ride.
While magazines were once just a regular dose of escapism, entertainment or inspiration in printed form, the rise of the internet and the need for new sources of revenue has meant publishers are connecting with their audiences in a range of different ways. Erin McKenzie takes a look at how some of the local players – and the Magazine Publishers Association – are embracing that shift.
Post. Click. Share. Repeat. At a time when filling the digital pipes with ‘content’ – no matter the quality – seems to be the go-to strategy for many brands and publishers, Damien Venuto looks at whether there’s a reaction against too much information from enlightened marketers and agencies and more value being placed on the skills that are required to craft high-quality media.
With a life expectancy longer than ever, the over 50 age group is more active, working longer and spending more. They also have aspirations to see the world, which Globus is fulfilling by reaching out to them through GrownUps with ads and unique travel packages.
With thousands of influencers offering millions of followers on social media, why would brands even bother working with magazines or magazine editors anymore? As Erin McKenzie discovers, magazine brands also tap into the cult of personality, but manage to do it with an air of distinction, a higher level of integrity and a greater understanding of their audience.
Earlier this year, Cigna acquired the GrownUps website, opening the door to new insights and a greater understanding of the 50-plus market. And while it’s still early days, Cigna chief executive Lance Walker says marketers across the industry should be following suit and taking the time to better understand this important market.
The radio survey period always arrives as a massive explosion of excitement across the industry. Everyone is declared a winner and cold beverages are handed out like promotional freebies. And as MediaWorks group content director Leon Wratt sits down for a chat, he confirms the radio industry is still as enthusiastic as ever.
The Real Housewives of Auckland was pasted all over social media during its run of ten episodes. And this didn’t happen by accident. Pulling the strings behind the scenes was Auckland based social media agency, Backchat Media. Here’s how it did it.