Perspectives

Search engine optimisation (SEO) continues to baffle many businesses, especially with algorithms and rules updating frequently, and competitors using quick-and-dirty tactics like keyword stuffing to achieve a higher web ranking, even if their content is not entirely relevant to the search. Whilst SEO plays a distinct role in traffic generation, its blurred lines with content marketing mean many business owners […]

All businesses face challenges, and we see it as our job to solve them. At The Walk, we believe that things don’t have to be complicated to be effective. This is why we use a straightforward approach to helping clients that’s focused on taking on problems and driving outcomes. Agencies, businesses and people use different processes to get work done. […]

Storytelling is so much a part of human experience that it’s almost a part of our DNA. Since the beginning of human existence, we’ve used stories to connect generations – stories have been the medium through which we’ve carried forward our history, culture and beliefs. A good story reflects who we are and where we come from. The power of storytelling is that it allows us to dream, feel, believe, share and inspire others.

Next time you’re on the train, bus or tram, have a little look around and chances are your fellow commuters are listening to audio on that smartphone in their pocket or hands. While a lot of them are listening to carefully curated music playlists, more and more are tuning into their carefully curated list of hand-picked podcasts. Australians are really […]



We all work hard to deliver the various marketing projects we work on, both client and agency alike. And here at The Walk we love nothing more than getting great results for all this effort. In this piece, we take a look at what we can all do to get the most out of our relationship. Anyone who is serious […]

So, you’ve heard about content amplification, but seriously, what does that mean? Simply put, content amplification is an integrated approach to using paid, owned and earned media to distribute content you’ve created. You can think of content amplification like having a microphone when you’re talking to a crowd. Turn the mic off and only the people at the front will […]

Today’s market sees a multitude of tech providers offering dynamic content solutions. Existing suppliers are evolving their offering, and new players are joining the party to redefine the method and channels to deliver on the dynamic opportunity. So, what exactly is dynamic content and why should you look into it? Dynamic content, at a glance Put simply, it’s a framework […]

By now you’ve probably seen the headlines about robots taking our jobs. Yes, it’s real and it’s happening right now. For some the onset is coming, whilst for others, it’s been underway for years (think manufacturing). In marketing, it’s crashing over us like a wave right now and we’re feeling its impact in both positive and negative ways. As the […]

There is a lot to love about integrated marketing – not just for you, but also for your customers. By using multiple touch points to paint the big picture for a brand, product or service that is consistent across channels and communications, it creates a synergy where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. To make your […]

Today’s business world is changing faster than ever. Marketers are required to produce faster, often with limited budgets. This means getting to market more quickly, but at no extra cost. Because of this environment, businesses are being challenged to keep up the pace but often within limited marketing budgets. This means getting to market faster, but at no extra cost. […]

Why frameworks have changed digital publishing for good Fast. Smart. Agile. These are words that are often associated with web & app development. But take a look at the amounts of code these solutions require and I think you’ll appreciate that a lot of work goes into it. So if the work is that involved, how do we do it […]

The modern integrated agency has arrived allowing brands to get back to what they do best It seems that for years I’ve been talking about the need for agencies to integrate digital more deeply into their businesses. For what seemed like the longest time, accounts, strategy and creative teams would work away, independent of the digital team. When the campaign […]

In a business-to-business environment, staying close and relevant to the distribution channel, who are interacting directly with the end-user decision makers, is both a big challenge and a great opportunity. Major product and software companies are dependent on the channel for all but the largest client opportunities and in a sales environment, there is always a range of competitors trying […]

Dear {{Firstname; fallback = “Customer=1”}} We’ve all been there. You’re running through your inbox and you open a special message with a great opportunity or personalised offer especially for you – which turns out to be for something you wouldn’t want in a million years. And I’m not just talking about Viagra and chances to recover vast fortunes from long […]

With a pedigree of award-winning marketing campaigns, technopreneur attitude and a data-driven approach, The Walk is the new Melbourne-based integrated marketing agency that readdresses the role of the agency in modern marketing. 18 August 2016, Melbourne Australia – Targetbase Australia, the Melbourne based integrated agency that brought together the key personnel from long-running Australian Agency, Targetbase Integrated, has taken the next […]

More often than not these days, a potential customer’s first experience of your brand happens online. Does your brand’s online customer experience convey qualities consistent with its personality? And how do you bring these qualities to life beyond just the user interface? Starting with their own website’s user interface (UI) design, content and interactive experiences, brands now have a real […]

Dulux is arguably the most respected brand in its category. Achieving this has been a result of a quality product and a consistent branding approach that has given Dulux “hero” brand status; it’s the most trusted product for house proud and savvy decorators. That’s great, but what about the real decision makers; the guys that earn their living from their […]

“With fierce competition and ‘noise’ in the online space, marketing managers need to be really savvy about how to achieve marketing effectiveness”. Integrated Marketing Agency, The Walk, understands the changing landscape that marketers face. In this environment, they believe that direct marketing is even more effective when coupled with multi-touch and cross-media campaigns. But just how much attention is given […]