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Google’s Claire Hatton: Online marketing for small business

Google's Claire Hatton

“I think it is even more critical now for local businesses to own their online space.” So says Claire Hatton, Industry leader – Travel, Government, Local Business for Google Australia and NZ. She sees the rapid rise of mobile and … Read more

August 24th, 2010 by | Posted in Marketing | Leave a comment

Don’t Interrupt Me!

Man shouting to crowd

Every day I visit The Sydney Morning Herald online to catch up on news. Recently, these visits have become marred by rich-media overlaid advertising that seems to be focused entirely on interrupting my news-reading experience. Some of these adverts are extremely … Read more

August 15th, 2010 by | Posted in General, Marketing | Leave a comment

Domain name scammers finally get caught

The US Federal Trade Commission has bust apart a group of email scammers targeting domain name registrants, according to Network World and Slashdot. Some Netregistry customers already have experience of similar scams. A recent email scam, using harvested WHOIS data, … Read more

August 10th, 2010 by | Posted in Domains | Leave a comment

Psst, Wanna Swap a Link?

Cowboy hat

Ever get one of these spam emails? (Names and details removed to protect the spammy) Dear Webmaster, My name is _________, and I run the web site ________________.com: I recently found your site and am very interested in exchanging links. I’ve … Read more

August 1st, 2010 by | Posted in Marketing | Leave a comment

Enterprising businesses prepare for energising festival

Netregistry is proud to be sponsoring Australia’s biggest small business festival as Victoria hosts Energise Enterprise throughout August. Launching Energise Enterprise at Federation Square today, Small Business Minister Joe Helper said 2010 was shaping up to be a year of … Read more

July 30th, 2010 by | Posted in General | Leave a comment

Why Influence + Ego = marketing gold for Old Spice

Old Spice Man

Jimi Hendrix may have asked ‘Are you experienced?’ but the @oldspice campaign proves that ‘Are you influential?’ is a better question. Digital marketers are already referring to July 13 (US time) as the day Old Spice won the internet. Marketing … Read more

July 15th, 2010 by | Posted in Marketing | Leave a comment