Storytelling needs ‘true’ stories

By Mike Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, CPM International Group

Last year we lost a client – something I am not used to, something I take personally and something that bothers me. Since then I have spent time reflecting on what went wrong and how we need to be better next time. Continue Reading…

Retail activation in the modern marketplace seminar

Providing perspectives on the challenges brands face in breaking through the marketing clutter to engage with consumers, key thought leaders united to share their insights regarding retail activation in the modern marketplace. Sponsored by CPM, the seminar took place in Melbourne over breakfast as part of the ACRS Retail Insights Seminar.

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CPM Australia isn’t slowing down anytime soon

CPM Australia Andrew Potter MDThe August edition of The CEO Magazine includes Andrew Potter, CPM Australia’s Managing Director, interview on how CPM has been providing outsourced sales and marketing services to some of Australia’s most well-known brands for the past two decades and isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Continue Reading…

From Brand Ambassadors to “Engagement Specialists”

For many years, Brand Ambassadors have been a ubiquitous part of the shopping environment. Used as a standard in-store promotional tactic by grocery and non-grocery manufacturers alike, their traditional role has predominantly involved increasing brand awareness, as well as driving sales. However, in recent years we have been observing changes in the Australian market, which in turn has led to an increasing sophistication in the role of Brand Ambassadors. Continue Reading…