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How to spend Valentine’s Day weekend
We always think the best way to celebrate the most romantic day of the year is with an intimate meal.
Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year
This year falls into the Pig zodiac. So, get the gang together, dress up in red for good luck and pig out at one of our picks for a delicious Chinese meal.
The power of Instagram stories
3 Great Ways Restaurants Can Utilise Instagram Stories
Insta Highlights on Point
Launched a little over a year ago, Instagram highlights have made a huge splash in the way we promote restaurants over social media.
One simple trick to multiply your Instagram engagement
Many brands have seen the organic engagement on their posts decline in recent years,
Captivate New Year’s Resolutions
From handy design hacks to easy social media pushes, here’s our Captive New Year resolutions:
Three crucial steps to improve customer service on social media
You’ve probably heard it many times before but the face of hospitality is changing and customer service on social media is no longer seen as a meaningless marketing tactic
How to use social media to market your wedding venue
A strong social media presence is essential for modern day wedding venues.
Morgan Hotel Marketing : Bookings up by 43%
Travel and tourism remain a highly competitive industry so it is important for independent hotels to establish and maintain a competitive advantage with their marketing efforts and drive direct bookings.
Launching a restaurant in turbulent times?
In the last few weeks, I’ve had a number of conversations with clients concerned about the state of the restaurant market with the big chains reporting financial difficulties.
SEO Tips: How to survive Google Penguin 4.0
With many restaurants and hotels promoting their business online, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), has now become one of the strongest pillars of digital marketing.
How to use Facebook Custom and Lookalike Audiences
With 1.8 billion users, Facebook is a powerful platform for restaurants to reach out to potential customers and reconnect with existing ones.
81 Beach Street and The Granville
After only one month, there was a clear sales increase compared to the previous year.
Instagram’s new algorithm and how to adapt your strategy
What does this all mean for hospitality businesses currently using Instagram as a marketing tool?
Christmas Restaurant Marketing
December should be the most profitable time of year for restaurants, to maximise those profits it’s vital that you start marketing early.
Restaurant Marketing for the Firebrand Pizza Launch
For my own restaurant, Firebrand Pizza, which opens in the first week of August 2016, we are implementing a wide range of restaurant marketing strategies- both on and offline.
My Own Restaurant Branding Project
For Firebrand Pizza I wanted to create a brand that was upmarket, clean and distinguishable which entices local office workers
Twitter Basics for Hospitality Businesses
With 80% of its 320 million active monthly users connecting on mobile phones, Twitter is a fast paced social media platform for real-time conversations.
Creating Brand Personality
Really successful brands make a strong emotional connection with their customers which creates loyalty and repeat custom.
Targeting Locals
For most restaurants, targeting those that live and work in the area is a key element of their marketing objectives – few are destination restaurants.
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We’ve worked with over 200 brands over 6 countries since 2009, including:
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