A key role in my career at DesignStreet, a creative marketing agency, has been copy development. Through thousands of projects, I have become a proficient copywriter – specialising in B2B – and create compelling content that generates excellent results.
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Advances in technology, IT and design systems have had a huge impact on the productivity and performance of DesignStreet, and as an agency that has built its reputation on quality and agility, we have benefitted greatly from the explosion of innovative solutions available to us.
In today’s digital landscape, email marketing remains a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and drive engagement. However, sending a generic, poorly designed email can easily land it in the dreaded “spam” folder or result in disengaged recipients.
125 years after the discovery of neon, Design Street’s new home in the Sydney CBD is lit up in the latest iteration of this magical and enduring advertising medium.
This week we celebrate the 50th birthday of the barcode – an ingenious invention that is used billions of times a day around the world to scan everything from shopping items at checkouts, to shipping, warehousing systems, concert tickets, even healthcare applications.
There‘s never been a greater need to think before you speak. Or in the case of direct marketing, to pause before you write. The search for the right words that fit the circumstances is of vital importance, as otherwise the risk of sounding inappropriate or insensitive is apparent to all.
For most working Australians, we are moving through uncharted times. The last recession the country experienced was in 1991, which is almost 30 years ago. That means for anyone in their early 50’s or younger, the economic shock of this downturn and what lies ahead is an unwelcome new experience in their working careers.
Since I was a kid, I’ve always had an obsession with marketing, and it’s been a big part of my career to date. I find it exciting, ever-changing, challenging and most importantly, rewarding. Working from home has got me thinking and more than ever, I’m wanting to know what comes next?
The subscription model is a trend we’re seeing more and more of where a brand or a product skips the middle man and tailors content and messaging unique to a target audience to try and initiate an “ongoing” sale. Whether it be daily, weekly or monthly, we’re seeing this with products such as razors, underwear and food…
Ok so, we’ve come to terms with the number of ads we see per day, or at least we tell ourselves that, *cough* on average 5,000 a day *cough*. But what kind of impact are these brands having on consumers? Are they getting their message across, or are they just being plain annoying…