wcj Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi Guys.We are seriously considering Tasmania and I am wanting to network with any advertising or marketing professionals to get a snap shot on opportunities and the market environment in Tasmania - anyone got any referrals or leads?As an overview: Currently I am the Business Unit Director managing the Cape Town office of Grey World Wide in South Africa. I am a advertising and marketing professional with some near 20 years experience. Formal training as a fine artist and graphic designer, hands on creative agency work as freelancer and then owner of a small independent advertising and design studio. Repositioned into the business side of the industry having worked in the client service role for the last 10 years in a mixture of independent and large multi-national advertising agencies. Have worked across a wide cross section of categories from sport, tourism, government, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, retail and into mobile technologies and most recently almost 5 years working on alcohol, managing 5 global brands in the Southern African markets. Very comprehensive experience in ATL, BTL and working on full TTL accounts, with extensive experience in TVC management and production. A additional special interest and passion is digital, social media and all that is changing the landscape of our communications world.AppreciatedWayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I am just going to take a punt here, but I think in your field opportunities would be fairly scarce in Tasmania. Your best bet would be either Sydney or Melbourne.Why not do a job search on www.seek.com.au and see what comes up.Also, you can do a search on www.yellowpages.com.au to see how many advertising agencies there are in Tasmania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcj Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I am just going to take a punt here, but I think in your field opportunities would be fairly scarce in Tasmania. Your best bet would be either Sydney or Melbourne.Why not do a job search on www.seek.com.au and see what comes up.Also, you can do a search on www.yellowpages.com.au to see how many advertising agencies there are in Tasmania.Hi MaraThanks. You are correct but I do really like Tassie and dearly want to make it work! Also with the new SOL Sydney is not on - Melbourne is a long shot only if the Vic state lists include the relevant skills........RegardsWayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nix Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Wayne - I am a marketing professional of about the same age as you (20 years or so experience) and I live in Brisbane.....I am inclined to agree with Mara - you will need to be in Sydney or Melbourne..... If your heart is set on Tassie, then there is nothing wrong with using your business experience to move into a more general business management opportunity. Decide your priorities and then make the judgement call.... For me, I did the Jhb corporate thing, and now with a family, I needed some balance to invest in my child.....so I have choosen specifically NOT to move to Sydney, chose Brisbane instead...... there is PLENTY of opportunity here, I am just more generalised, and I get just as much satisfaction from my work (AND life/family balance).Good Luck with your quest ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcj Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Wayne - I am a marketing professional of about the same age as you (20 years or so experience) and I live in Brisbane.....I am inclined to agree with Mara - you will need to be in Sydney or Melbourne..... If your heart is set on Tassie, then there is nothing wrong with using your business experience to move into a more general business management opportunity. Decide your priorities and then make the judgement call.... For me, I did the Jhb corporate thing, and now with a family, I needed some balance to invest in my child.....so I have choosen specifically NOT to move to Sydney, chose Brisbane instead...... there is PLENTY of opportunity here, I am just more generalised, and I get just as much satisfaction from my work (AND life/family balance).Good Luck with your quest !Hi NixI sent a lengthy reply via the email link in your information profile - did it get to you?? Just checking as I am new to the forum and not sure of all the software features!!Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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