Jenny Lee, Author at MRBTA

Insights into US and Canada from the US Summit and Marketplace

Australia's South West (ASW) represented the Margaret River Region last month at the US Summit and Marketplace, as part of the MOU between MRBTA and ASW formed last year. Acting ASW CEO Catrin Allsop undertook over 100 appointments and presentations with product managers, Premium Aussie Specialists and US-based media, and…

Jenny LeeApril 20, 2017

Industry News & Updates News for Winery Members

Grand Opening for China’s First Margaret River Wines Shop

On Tuesday, 28 March representatives of 14 Margaret River wineries working with Chinese importer, Margaret River Wines, celebrated the grand opening of the first Margaret River Wines retail and wholesale outlet in Zhongshan, located in Guandong Province, China. The opening of the Zhongshan Margaret River Wines outlet is believed to…

Jenny LeeApril 20, 2017

News for Winery Members What's new from the MRBTA?

Margaret River Wine Story: 192k views in 3 weeks!

The first five videos forming the Margaret River Wine Story have now been released and thanks to the high quality of the content and strategic targeting via Facebook, the videos have been viewed 191,806 times in just three weeks, with a total reach of 351,527 on Facebook alone. Please see…

Jenny LeeApril 20, 2017

What's new from the MRBTA?

MRBTA Board Update

Gene Hardy, Managing Director of Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has been appointed to MRBTA’s Board of Directors with immediate effect. Gene and his award winning business are highly regarded in the tourism industry. Furthermore, Gene is well connected within the environmental community and he has previously held a position…

Jenny LeeApril 11, 2017

Events

Emergence Creative, 29 March – 1 April

Emergence Creative runs from 29 March - 1 April, 2017, and each year, sees professionals from music, film, advertising, digital and the visual arts travel to the Margaret River region to share recent developments in their disciplines as well as emerging trends in a series of workshops and talks. By…

Jenny LeeMarch 15, 2017

Events

Michael Palin to headline Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

Stories will come alive in Margaret this winter as the 9th annual Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival gears up to be the biggest and best yet. Held from 02-04 June, the festival will feature renowned British comedian, actor, writer and television presenter Michael Palin. Well known as a member…

Jenny LeeMarch 15, 2017

Events

MRBTA supports Variety’s AV8 charity bash – join in the fun at Clancy’s

Join 200 'AV8' charity flight punters at Clancy's Fish Pub Dunsborough this Saturday 18 March for an afternoon fundraiser with Australian pop rock band Thirsty Merc to raise funds for Variety. Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) will be bringing in two F100 aircraft to enjoy a day in the South…

Jenny LeeMarch 15, 2017

Digital Marketing Tips

Does your website pass the mobile friendly test? Tips from TLT Creative

MRBTA member TLT Creative has provided us with this handy outline on the importance of responsive websites. Read on to find out more, and to learn about the service they offer. Does your website pass the mobile friendly test? Mobile optimised/responsive sites have always been important, but GOOGLE has switched…

Jenny LeeMarch 15, 2017

Marketing & Membership team blog What's new from the MRBTA?Winery Members News & Updates

New advertising opportunity: Wine story spaces

We are about to launch the ‘Margaret River Region Wine Story’ campaign featuring a series of videos. We would like to offer you the opportunity to promote your business on the webpages featuring these videos. The content will have high visibility, with $29,000 allocated for paid online distribution through facebook,…

Jenny LeeMarch 15, 2017

Industry News & Updates What's new from the MRBTA?

Lighthouse works updates

The MRBTA Attractions team is working hard behind the scenes on some major redevelopments at the sites of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouses. Aiming to refresh and enhance the visitor experience whilst restoring and protecting the heritage values, the redevelopments have been made possible through a combination of MRBTA…

Jenny LeeMarch 15, 2017