It’s said that a well-defined and achievable marketing strategy makes meeting existing and new customer needs a likely and attainable goal. And while most companies do great marketing, fewer have created and translated a solid brand strategy through to their marketing practices and tactics at every touchpoint to achieve this goal. David Nothling-Demmer explores why ‘strategy’ this all the hype and why having an effective marketing strategy in place is one of the best marketing tools you can use.

Out-of-home outfit oOh!media is taking its smarts to the next level with the appointment of a new Research & Insights Director. Tasked with understanding the evolution of oOh!media’s consumers, the former Research Manager at TVNZ talks up the strengths of the sector and shares how he’s helping marketers overcome its challenges.

When it comes to creative industries, big isn’t necessarily best. Sure, large Auckland agencies win a lot of awards, but as Jonathan Cotton discovers, there’s more to the business of marketing than trophies and glitzy gatherings.