Monthly Archives: February 2012

Tomahawk and TradeMe team up for Charity

Posted by on 9 February 2012 No comments
SPCA's CEO Christine Kalin, Gina Paladini and Tom Steward (Tomahawk)

SPCA's CEO Christine Kalin, Gina Paladini and Tom Steward from Tomahawk

In December 2012, Tomahawk auctioned a website and marketing package as a donation to the Auckland SPCA.

Using TradeMe to connect with the generosity of New Zealand businesses, Tomahawk was able to raise $6500 through the auction to help the Auckland SPCA during the time of year they need support most.

Although the auction closed at $6130.00, in the spirit of giving, the winner of the auction offered to increase his donation by nearly another $500 – to the auto bid that they had set before the auction closed.

TradeMe was so impressed with Tomahawk’s creative fundraiser and the generosity of their donation that they too helped by waiving their auction fee to assist in the cause to help the Auckland SPCA.

SPCA Marketing Manager Rona Booth expresses her gratitude for the generosity of the donation – “Our work rescuing, rehabilitating and preventing cruelty to animals is made possible through the support of the community and businesses that believe in what we do.  When Tomahawk came to us with their idea we were overwhelmed by their creativity and compassion – their generosity will make a huge difference.”

And the winner of the auction? He has asked to remain anonymous “I am just a shy bloke who wanted to support your auction and help the animals”.

Get more exposure for your tourism business with Mobile Marketing

Posted by on 8 February 2012 No comments

With the win/win smart phone app for travellers and tourism operators

Grow your tourism business with this smart phone appKiwis do it again; they have invented a clever new app that allows travellers to use their smart phone to find coupon deals within a radius of their position.

The same company that brought us coupons on the back of our grocery receipts have developed Ezypeezy – a clever new smart phone app that lets user view coupon offers by category, location and business name and even use GPS to locate offers nearby!  Coupon offers are a tried and true way of motivating people to try your product, activity or accommodation through a great offer that, unlike the popular one-day vouchers, requires no prior spend or commitment.

These “coupons on the run” are perfectly suited for people travelling in New Zealand, and for Tourism Businesses this is a great way to get your business in front of potential customers and visitors to your area.

Ezypeezy is free to download and gives users direct access to coupons through their iPhone or Android phone.  For businesses, a subscription cost is required to post coupons on the app.

To take couponing to an even higher level, Ezypeezy are soon to bring video to the app – businesses will be able to upload video and showcase their offering in a way that engages with technology savvy travelers of today.

Find out more: http://www.ezypeezy.com/