New branding advice site launched

Newcastle advertising agency Sticky Advertising is proud to announce the launch of Sticky Branding, a dedicated brand advice and analysis site.

Sticky Advertising are passionate about strong branding. Not just brand and logo
design, but carefully positioned, well-articulated brands. They believe
in communicating the brand personality and crafting a powerful and
memorable tagline.

Its all part of effective branding. And its all discussed in detail at Sticky Branding.

In fact, the site will even go so far as to explain a step by step process for creating effective brand communication.

So drop by and check out this informative new site from the team that brought you Media Hunter and The Marketer.

Posted by Media Hunter on May 14th, 2008
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Apology to the Stolen Generation

Source: Newcastle City Council

The Newcastle community is invited to be a part of the history making event when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to the Stolen Generation on behalf of the Australian Government.

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Posted by on February 12th, 2008
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West Wallsend Business Meeting

Article by Graeme Hooper

The development and promotion of the West Wallsend business area is the focus of a new chamber of commerce.

Business people from West Wallsend, Cameron Park, and Holmesville will meet at West Wallsend tomorrow night to discuss the formation of a chamber of commerce for the area. The meeting is at 6pm on Tuesday 22 January at West Wallsend Workers Club.

Council’s Manager Economic Development, Graeme Hooper, said the area will experience significant growth in the coming years.

“We recognise that areas around West Wallsend are earmarked for significant urban growth over the next few years and this growth presents considerable opportunities to existing businesses in the area,” Mr Hooper said.

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Posted by on January 22nd, 2008
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Australian Red Cross Blood Service needs more blood…

This winter the Australian Red Cross Blood Service needs more than 270,000 blood donations to meet the needs of Australians.

Blood is needed all year round, but especially in Winter when colds & flu can prevent people from giving. When you give blood, your one donation can help save 3 lives, so if you haven’t given blood before, now is the time.

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Posted by on July 24th, 2007
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Newcastle's Lord Mayor's message

The city’s infrastructure received a much needed boost last week when Newcastle City Council adopted the 2007/2008 Management Plan.

The management plan guides Council’s activities for the financial year and this year’s is the result of almost two years of community dialogue covering the issues of infrastructure maintenance, service reductions, rate increases, cost shifting and increasing local government responsibilities. The need for sustainable solutions was discussed and explored with the Council and the community.

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Posted by on July 24th, 2007
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World Exclusive – We Can't Be Beaten Video

World Premiere

Hunter Region bands together for storm tribute.

Craig "Rosie" Rosevear and Grant Walmsley of Screaming Jets fame plus Mark Tinson and leading home grown talent have collabarated as The Newie Allstars for the charitable release of "We Can’t Be Beaten single and video clip… a tribute to thank the heroes and volunteers who came to the region’s aid during the "storm".

The CD single is available for sale from 18 July from Companion Credit Union branches, with other venues to be announced.

A free concert and family day is to be held on 22 July from 12 noon on the Newcastle forsehore featuring The Heroes, Grant Walmsley, The Retro Rockets, Benjalu, Vince Martinelli, The Physical Funkettes, Rosie’s School of Rock, The Balance Health Kanga Kids, Hunter School of Performing Arts, Powerage, Jason Lowe, Dan Granero plus The Newie Allstars and special guests.

All monies raised form the sale of the single will be donated to the State Emergency Service (SES) or you can make a donation at the concert.

The concert, single and video have been proudly supported by Companion Credit Union and made with the assistance of NBN, ONE80 Digital Post, Newcastle TAFE, Rosie’s School of Rock, Hunters Best, Sticky Advertising and Stuart Glover.