How virtual events help brands stay connected to consumers
In these unprecedented times of social distancing and venue closures, the landscape of the Australian events industry is rapidly changing. Despite being unable to run tangible events or activations, creative industries and brands are continuing to connect, engage and create special moments that inspire us, and they are doing so digitally. Brands recognise that, in this time, trying to sell to
Good for you and for the planet – Five sustainability campaigns we love
While the world is still in the midst of COVID-19 mania and our news headlines focus on health concerns and lifestyle changes, and we all continue to adjust to the new norm, we wanted to take a step back and look at the bigger picture and one of the other issues we, globally, continue to face. One which, in a
5 Tips For Using Social Media During COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic has put into sharp focus the importance of communicating with consumers during a crisis - and doing it at speed. As a result, social media has become one of the first places consumers go for the latest news and updates (besides the media of course), thanks to its ease of access and its ability to be
Top 5 UGC campaigns we love
It’s no surprise that social media is an effective way to create brand awareness and help increase product sales. There are many ways to launch viral social media campaigns, which are strategically focused, have measurable outcomes and are ultimately aimed at influencing consumers to feel or act a certain way. User-generated content is one way a brand can engage its
10 Family Influencers You Should Follow
We’ve reviewed both the 10 Australian Food Influencers You Should Follow and the 10 Australian Lifestyle Influencers you should follow. We’ve worked with a number of influencers over a wide range of fields over the years at FORWARD, and consider ourselves lucky to have worked with some of the best in the industry. Now, we’re bringing you 10 Australian Family influencers you should follow. These 10 influencers all
Bolle Italia – Italian Sparkling Wine Festival To Arrive In Sydney
A world of Italian Sparkling wine and food to pop open in in October On Sunday 9th October and Monday 10th October in Sydney, Australians can pop their corks with the arrival of Bolle Italia: the first two-day wine tasting event of its kind, entirely dedicated to world-class Italian sparkling wines from Friuli to Sicily, Piedmont to Sardinia. During the two-day sparkling wine
My 3 Big Takeaways from TEDxSYDNEY 2016
TEDxSydney is a celebration of BIG IDEAS. The theme of TEDxSydney this year was “Togetherness”. What does this mean? It means that no big idea happens in a vacuum: the best ideas are the result of conversations and collaborations. I also think more generally it means “we are all in this together and we will all go down together –
How video content is driving massive engagement for food brands – Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog post we considered which video platforms are available for your food stories and some examples of how brands are using these platforms effectively to drive consumer engagement. In this post, I am reviewing a few of our favourite food channels. These channels are creating innovative, simple and beautiful content with recipe videos that are driving millions
How Video Content Is Driving Massive Engagement For Food Brands – Part 1
While watching the start of MasterChef Season 8 this week, I have been reflecting on the power of video content marketing to not only stimulate wannabe chefs, but also regular home cooks who are looking for new recipes to break the mid-week boredom of plain old meat and three veg. Video is making helpful cooking tips more accessible than ever, especially
10 Australian Food Influencers You Should Follow
At FORWARD we are always on the look out for the most knowledgeable, creative, and authoritative foodies to collaborate with and help tell our client’s stories. Here is a selection of 10 amazing food influencers that we think are doing really interesting, creative and fun things with food. They are getting noticed, have engaged audiences, and are open to working
