COVID-19 has completely changed the world as we know it. As we adjust to the new reality, how can small business leaders create a map for success? Taurus CEO/Founder, Sharon Williams spoke with SME TV & host Angela Vithoulkas highlighting the need for a strategy on marketing, resilience, team support, content & reinventing your brand!… Read more »
Taurus CEO/Founder, Sharon Williams was featured on Ticker TV talking about – Sharon’s entrepreneurial story – Founding Taurus & being in business for 25 years How Taurus is adjusting to COVID 19 Advice from the top – looking at the road to recovery, a positive and effective business guide The reality of being at the… Read more »
Taurus CEO/Founder, Sharon Williams was featured on Inside Small Business with her “Top tips for small businesses on the road to recovery”. “New normal, pivot, a virtual world, reinvention, new strategies, and making the most of your digital communication capabilities. These are just some of the terms we wake up to since we started to… Read more »
From Hollywood films to Netflix series, Mental Health is getting more and more airplay on broadcast media and there’s a lot we can learn from movies and television. Here’s a look at understanding and uncovering antisocial personality disorder, a topic brought upon by the highly anticipated Korean drama “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay?” Taurus… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant challenges on businesses and puts further strain on our mental health. Taurus client and friend, Dr. Frank Chow discusses top tips on how to take care of your overall health and wellbeing with Inside Small Business. The tips provided are curated for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers and leaders to… Read more »
The global pandemic has been the catalyst for a remote work revolution, reshaping the way we work, operate and communicate. As we navigate to a post-COVID-19 business landscape, it’s becoming clear the new way of work will be a hybrid of remote and physical office spaces. While we’re living in a new reality, (that is… Read more »
Both Public Relations & advertising are cogs in the marketing wheel and are tools to increase brand awareness amongst target audiences, however, they’re viewed quite differently for the customer. PR is a form of third party (media) endorsement, meaning it is viewed with a higher degree of credibility, this is called ‘earned’ media and is… Read more »
My experience as a Taurus FastTrack™ Intern was second to none! Before I started my internship, I was unsure of the exact direction I wanted to go with my career post-university. All I knew is that I was interested in marketing but wasn’t sure if the practicality of it really would be for me. Upon… Read more »
Nothing could prepare companies for the rapid changes in customers’ needs that struck the world of business with COVID-19. It’s not often we’re affected on such a global scale, and yet here we are, braving these extraordinary and uncertain times. Creating brand awareness amidst a global pandemic is not often found on a business leader’s… Read more »
At the beginning of the month our client Dicker Data (Australia’s largest IT distributor), hosted the Preparing for Post-COVID industry exclusive webinar with keynote speaker Mark Iles, Executive Consultant and Industry Analyst, Tech Research Asia. The session highlighted insights we thought could benefit our network – particularly those in the tech sector, on looking at… Read more »
While I am proud of how Taurus and our network have moved through this period, there is no time to relax and celebrate the fact we have got this far. The next 4-6 months will be a true test of recovery, survival and reinvention. The end of the financial year can be a time for… Read more »
SendGold discuss putting gold back on the map with AusbizTV! All is good in the world of gold today. Gold has taken an upsurge and investors are reaching out for this safe, stable (and now digital) haven. Award-Winning Aussie FinTech SendGold is a peer-to-peer digital gold trading platform. SendGold is hyper-liquid and hyper-accessible has seen… Read more »
My time as a Taurus FastTrack™ Intern was a fantastic experience that I would recommend to any PR, Marketing or Communications student or recent graduate looking for a meaningful learning experience that will bolster their confidence for entering this field. The Taurus Marketing culture is so welcoming with open communication that makes all newcomers feel… Read more »
The growing demand for IT equipment in an increasing work from home WFH world Dicker Data’s growth strategy, expansion plans, proven track records and why Dicker Data is an income-generating stock. Dicker Data is credited as Australia’s leading locally owned and operated distributor of IT hardware, software, cloud and IoT solutions. Its 41-year legacy was… Read more »
Creating a brand isn’t as simple as designing a logo and posting a couple of photos on Instagram with a custom hashtag. The core of what makes a brand runs deep lies in the content it constantly (and strategically) develops to engage its (hopefully) growing audience. To leave a lasting digital impression, you’ll need to… Read more »
UNDERSTANDING ISSUES MANAGEMENT The Dark Art. It is a name that best describes a practice that has been around for decades but practitioners, government officials and company executives are reluctant to explain too much about it to the outside world for fear of revealing their secrets, almost like those who guard the formula for Coca… Read more »
With so many businesses pivoting in response to the pandemic, entrepreneur Sharon Williams takes us through how this strategy works – and when to use it. As I write this, I am hoping you, your family and team members are safe right now and that you are managing your mental health and physical health because… Read more »
As the world shifts into a new digital age, reskilling and upskilling may be the only way we can continue to keep up. The use of technology in our personal and professional lives has never been more prevalent or more critical. With COVID-19 pushing the digital age into the forefront, now is the perfect time… Read more »
Goodbye certainty and comfort, hello hyper-speed change, and continuous learning of new technology. If you are a tech company working on holograms, “Will the real slim shady please stand up?” because now is your time to shine! We are entering a new era coined the ‘digital renaissance’; we’ve had a circuit breaker with COVID-19 and… Read more »
Time of social and economic hardship is the ultimate stress-test of whether the relationship between companies and customers is robust enough to endure long term or so fragile that unexpected challenges can completely disrupt and derail the business. Optimising customer experience and effectively managing connection is crucial in the current climate, as the impression businesses… Read more »
Over the last month, life as we know it has drastically changed. We are in the midst of what might be a life-changing experience on a worldwide scale. Here are the Taurus team revelations, insights & some of the life lessons we’ve learned from the COVID-19 outbreak. When you feel overwhelmed and anxious, stop and… Read more »
Taurus secures 8 new and returning clients – featured in B&T, Mumbrella, Influencing, Telum Media, and Social Diary and is proud to announce we are working with a wide range of new and returning clients. Sydney, Australia – Integrated PR and Marketing agency Taurus celebrates eight new and returning clients across trademarked PR, Strategy and Social… Read more »
Taurus is thrilled to announce the newest and sportiest member of our family – On the Ball Global, the world’s greatest football training app! Aussie-born On The Ball App is a football-specific training mobile application designed to enhance performance for players in every stage, from kids wanting to learn to beginners and elite levels. The… Read more »
Taurus is thrilled to work alongside FirmGuard and Founder/Managing Director Dan Ussher, delivering a TaurusBullseye© Strategy Session. FirmGuard are an advisory service providing Information Security (InfoSec), Governance Risk and Compliance (CGR) expertise to Boards, Directors and organisations in highly regulated industries (including education sectors, information and technology, finance and more,) to navigate the complexities of InfoSec… Read more »
Taurus is excited to embark on a new venture working on the PR launch and ongoing campaign of Noggin’s free Epidemic Response Module (ERM), to help Australian businesses prepare for, and manage their response to, the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare their return to work plans. The next-generation technology offers a mobile and desktop software package comprising… Read more »
Gold is sexy again. From declining interest rates to COVID-19 impacts, investors are putting their money back in good old, Gold. Taurus is proud to be working with returning client, SendGold – Australian Fintech who’s taking Gold, digital. With the power of tech and innovation, SendGold has made purchasing and managing gold a fast, simple… Read more »
Marketing is too often taken for granted by many organisations. It is typically perceived as an add-on as opposed to an integral part of the organisation. Furthermore, the perception that Marketing is expensive consolidates the belief by some that Marketing is a luxury when it’s truly a necessity. Marketing initiatives often get boot when times… Read more »
Taurus is delighted to partner with ASX listed Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) and Founder / CEO David Dicker, developing a TaurusBullseye© Strategy and integrated Public Relations and Investor Relations retainer. Proudly Australian owned and operated for over 41 years, ASX listed Dicker Data is the largest commercial technology hardware, software and cloud distributor in Australia and New… Read more »
OutThought designs, builds and hosts intelligent AI and Virtual Assistants that automate customer service enquiries on IBM Watson technology. Lisa Bouari, Director at OutThought and her team are continuously looking at solutions to help address the current needs of organisations. In a Q&A with Taurus, Lisa shares how OutThought is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak… Read more »
With the #newnormal, comes new responsibilities. As business owners and brands paddle their way around the COVID-19 global pandemic, it comes with a series of aged old worries, amplified – from customer retention to employee wellbeing and overhead costs. However, amongst all these business issues it is important to not lose sight of what counts… Read more »
Michael Fraser, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Educational Technologist at Androgogic was featured in SmartCompany on how they’ve made remote working a success for 15 years! Androgogic, a leading provider of Educational Technology infrastructure and services such as the Totara Learning Management System (LMS) was founded almost 15 years ago with fully remote employees as… Read more »
Taurus has hit another Bullseye this week, winning the prestigious title of ‘Best PR & Marketing Agency in Sydney’ in the 2020 APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Awards. APAC Insider is a leading publication that brings readers in the Asia Pacific Region essential content and news from within the business sphere once a quarter. The 2020… Read more »
Public Relations (PR) as we know it, isn’t what it is anymore. With the integration of digital technologies into everyday life, reaching your audience will now require a lot more than a page in a glossy magazine or a spread in today’s paper. A saying from a professor back in university stuck with me till… Read more »
Attention Experts specialise in quality social media digital campaigns, policy design and community management. Founded by George Hawwa, Attention Experts prides themselves on exceptional customer service, transparent delivery, best practice strategy design and quality campaign implementation. Today, Attention Experts manage clients across 15 different industries with a focus on return on investment. For more information:… Read more »
Young Sydney Entrepreneur Edwin Onggo sought out Taurus in early 2016 to promote and utilise Taurus Profile™ for his own personal brand and Taurus AppLauncher™ to build the brands presence of his start-up, GiggedIn. GiggedIn is a platform that allows you to get affordable tickets to all your favourite gigs and festivals in one place.… Read more »
TaurusProfile™ is an innovative and personalised personal branding service offered by Taurus, aimed at defining, developing and protecting the personal, professional and corporate reputation of individuals. In a highly competitive environment, building your personal profile will keep you a step ahead of your competition. With the instantaneous influence of social media platforms, it has never… Read more »
The Taurus team hosted the launch of ASX listed 1st Group’s LookDeeper.com.au campaign before Christmas 2019. The LookDeeper.com.au campaign was brought to life with an experiential event held at the Art Gallery of NSW, supported by guests including recognised Australians such as Kirk Pengilly INXS star and Glaucoma Australia ambassador, Layne Beachley, World Champion Surfer… Read more »
In today’s competitive world, being good at your job is not good enough. When you look at successful individuals who have built long term careers and businesses, you’ll notice that having a wide and strong network is a crucial part of their career. As the saying goes, your network is your net worth. We get… Read more »
They say open and honest communication is the key to a healthy relationship and in today’s consumer landscape, it’s more important than ever! Market changes have sparked changes in PR and marketing, disrupting everyday lives, media and organisations. Over the past few years the lines separating marketing and PR have blurred, forcing evolution of the… Read more »
It’s very exciting that in less than a month we start a new decade and say goodbye to the last. And at Taurus, we are celebrating with a call out to the industry to be braver and more creative! It’s time to grab the bull by the horns and reinvent. If you stay the same,… Read more »
Public Relations generally conveys positive stories and messaging. However, more commonly than you think PR is used to mitigate damage and formulate responses to incidents, occurrences, criminal attacks, and government investigations in and out of the workplace. When done correctly, crisis communication is an effective tool to communicate with the wider public, staff, stakeholders, partners and customers. Crisis communications is a way to maintain a public image and prevent major harm and damages to the organisation and its employee. In simpler words, crisis… Read more »
SLACK is a chatroom for teams to communicate with their colleagues. Whether it’s for a group discussion or private conversation, SLACK allows team to do it all in one place. SLACK is available to use on any device and is accessible at the office or on the go, bringing team communication and collaboration into one… Read more »
Friend of Taurus, Brabham is hosting a Special Charity Screening on the 10th of December 2019 held at one of Sydney’s great art deco cinemas, The Cremorne Orpheum Picture Palace, boasting a fully license bar. Sydney audiences will get an exclusive opportunity to see the new international documentary film, ‘Brabham’, which tells the story of… Read more »
Some CEO(s) might be comfortable answering most questions thrown by reporters but handling and dealing with media on global, time sensitive, ground-breaking announcements can be tricky and challenging. The Australian British Chamber of Commerce or ABCC’s CEO David McCredie, is an already confident and eloquent speaker, but he engaged Taurus for media mentoring and to… Read more »
Taurus Profile™ is a personal branding service offered by Taurus, aimed at defining, developing and protecting the profile-leading individuals. With the rise of social media platforms, it’s more important than ever to differentiate yourself from your competitor and break through the clutter. Your personal brand or ‘digital resume’ is constantly being shaped and influenced by… Read more »
BECODE is redefining intelligence in the construction industry. The goal is simple: to remove the ‘noise’ from the design and construction process so that every building is a safe one. Gone are the days of scouring through the BCA for compliance information. BECODE gives you speed, flexibility, accuracy and options, all to the letter of… Read more »
Table Tennis Australia is reaching out to corporates around Australia to attract new players and raise the fitness levels of working Australians with the launch of the Corporate Cup! The Corporate Cup had its inaugural launch at this year’s StartCon and will be kicking off the competition in February 2020. The cup is an inclusive… Read more »
LexX Technologies have recently released a new and extensive platform demo of their flagship technology – LexX. In collaboration with Taurus Marketing, this exciting new demo is a comprehensive look into the organisation, the LexX Platform, it’s features and a product walk through. LexX Technologies provides intelligent technology to maintenance technicians and aims to optimise… Read more »
Are you looking to up your game in social media and attract more valuable traffic? Staying on top of social media trends is one of the best things you can do for marketing your brand. Let’s take a look at some up-and-coming 2020 trends. 1. The rise of niche social media platforms Facebook and Instagram… Read more »
In millions of households across Australia, the early morning social media ritual is the only way to start the day. The all-purpose smartphone has become the first step in our daily routines, silencing the alarm to check emails and scroll through ‘socials’ before we put a foot on the floor! Most people do this again… Read more »
In recent years, we have seen a significant shift from traditional marketing to an integrated marketing approach. As an important aspect of integrated marketing communication, Public Relations or widely known as PR enables businesses to reinforce their advertising message effectively and in an authentic manner. Public relations is a powerful management tool for companies to… Read more »
Many companies are focused on ‘growth’, with the job title ‘Chief Growth Officer’ becoming increasingly popular, some even replacing their CMO’s with CGO’s. It’s important to have a communications strategy to sit alongside your business objectives. Some may like the idea of ‘flying under the radar’, in terms of engaging in marketing activities and PR strategies for their… Read more »
In today’s competitive and ever-changing landscape, looking for a job can be dreadful and stressful. If you’re in the market for a new job or just simply looking for change, you probably know that the first step is to send out your resume to show off your education, skills, and experience. Often, first impressions are… Read more »
PR (Public Relations) is one segment of marketing, the difference is the end goal. ‘Marketing’ aims to sell a product or service, whereas PR aims to build a beneficial relationship with key audiences and target markets. PR works well with a great website, great design, great branding, video, and inbound lead generation programs. Public Relations covers… Read more »
Interning with Taurus Marketing was one of the best experiences of my life. From the team to the clients, everything was absolutely perfect. I couldn’t have asked for a better internship. The thing I found most valuable about my internship was having an insight into the real world of PR and interning alongside a supportive team who… Read more »
Our CEO Sharon Williams and Ian were featured in industry news verticals Mumbrella, B&T, Telum Media, Media Connect (Influencing) and the Social Diary! Two of Australia’s heavyweight public relations practitioners have teamed up at Taurus, the Sydney-based Integrated Marketing, Public Relations and Communications agency. Taurus CEO, Sharon Williams – who earlier this year was named… Read more »
Meet Magic – This October, Starlight is partnering up with MeetMagic in challenging C-Suite Executives from Australia’s top businesses to pledge 45 minutes of their time to take a Meeting for Good. For every meeting, MeetMagic will make donations to provide aid for the hospital experience of 18 children. If you’re interested in helping MeetMagic combine… Read more »
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary,” says American Entrepreneur Jim Rohn. If by any chance he’s right, then we had better start flipping! There are some books that you never really stop reading. Like a good earworm, their words, wisdom and advice ring true to you and never really… Read more »
Tech Patrol is a collaborative IT Managed Services provider, delivering strategic business outcomes for our team at Taurus. In the words of Paul Chait, CEO, “With Technology Success, we become a true business partner with our clients and begin to impact the big costs that affect the bottom-line”‘. Paul is even offering Breakfast or lunch… Read more »
At Taurus we work with you to determine the best ‘look’ for your business. We start by identifying your key messages and values. We develop a logo, brand image and style guide for your company to reinforce core values and to create brand awareness in the most memorable way possible. We are passionate about design… Read more »
Taurus welcomes new client WordBirds, the Teleprompter and Autocue Specialists. Run by Danielle Cleary and Kennie Ward, the brand has supported presenters for over 20 years collaborating with clients to deliver seamless productions across Australia including, live conferences and events. They have worked with brands such as Big Brother, The X Factor, Commonwealth Bank and… Read more »
After working in marketing for almost 3 decades, across 4 continents and over 1000 brands, Sharon has built and grown an industry leading and award-winning integrated PR & Marketing agency. We are delighted that Sharon has just secured the award for Australia’s Top Ten Women Entrepreneurs 2019, run by the UK’s Business Game Changer Magazine.… Read more »
Taurus has had a long-standing relationship with Robyn Foyster (former editor-in-chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly, New Idea and publisher of Harper’s BAZAAR, Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, Grazia and Madison). Robyn has over 30 years’ experience as a journalist and TV producer, and is owner and publisher of the lifestyle websites TheCarousel.com, GameChangers.com.au and WomenLoveTech.com. Robyn… Read more »
Taurus friend Michael Jacobsen has launched ‘Entrepreneurs, Mavericks and Empire Builders’ a book with over 20 compelling interviews with leading Australian and international entrepreneurs and innovators. The stories endeavour into the ‘Captains of Industry’ including household personalities and companies, with insights into the secrets of their successes. The tales are authentic, warm and inspirational and… Read more »
Whether you’re a celebrity or not, you have your own personal brand. It’s up to you to take ownership of your reputation and the ongoing process of a prescribed image or impression in the mind of others and emerge stronger, surer and way ahead of the field! Your personal brand will affect every part of… Read more »
Idea Spies are observant people who care about the world and make it better by sharing clever ideas happening around them. There are now about 2.000 clever ideas, happening now, posted on IdeaSpies. You can easily search the ideas by category and word, share and rate them. The platform shows the most popular as well… Read more »
Congratulations to our Taurus friend and former team member Belinda Williams for the launch of her new contemporary romance book, Wild Heart! This is the 4th Book in Belinda’s Hollywood Hearts series. Is Hollywood’s most formidable actress a match for one of the world’s toughest stuntmen? Faith Martin is not having a mid-life crisis. Never… Read more »
We are delighted to welcome specialist private debt fund company Manning Asset Management to Taurus. Manning Asset focus on the delivery of superior investor outcomes in the growing private debt market. They provide risk-controlled exposure to high yielding, short duration business, personal, mortgage and specialist loans. To find out more, visit https://manningam.com/
On March 8 2019, Sharon Williams, our CEO was at the UTS Insearch presenting at the Leadership Program discussing all things personal branding! The Leadership Program, is facilitated by UTS Insearch for both domestic and international students with the aim of helping students prepare and transition from education to careers in Australia and across the… Read more »
Fundraising Auctions is a global company started in 2012, that assists in raising money for charities and causes via silent, interactive, online and live auctions. Their clientele includes the likes of the Invictus Games, Salvation Army and Prince of Wales Hospital Foundations. They offer a wide range of auction items with their Australian offices in… Read more »
SO WHAT HELPS YOU GET YOUR RESUME ON THE YES PILE? For over two decades I’ve been on the receiving end of hundreds of resumes a year from hopeful first-time applicants, mostly university graduates, to work in my PR agency. I’ve just about seen it all. Resumes that are pages too long, resumes that are… Read more »
The Outperformer is an Australian award-winning business providing accounting and finance professionals with the tools to enhance their career. With an online platform, one on one career support and group and in-house programs The Outperformer believe in the power of innovation, collaboration and career development – offering solutions across career management, executive coaching, business partnership,… Read more »
More and more research is going into understanding the human gut and your microbiome – the community of organisms living in your body. New Taurus client Aussie based Microba is the only microbiome research company in the world capable of providing people with a detailed and highly individualised portrait of a gut microbiome! The… Read more »
A pleasure to announce we are working with Avery Dennison, a leader in the manufacturing space who distribute display graphics, labelling and packaging materials globally. With products that provide a crucial thread in global commerce across an array of markets such as consumer packaged goods, apparel, transportation, architecture and healthcare. The company boasts 30 000… Read more »
Taurus has a well-established graduate and intern program called TaurusFastTrack™ and we welcome contributions from their experience with us. Annette undertook a three-month internship at Taurus and came to us with an interest in Public Relations and Marketing. In her time with us, she was exposed to a wide range of activities and responsibilities working… Read more »
We are very proud to announce that our website has been given a Facelift! For the third time in 23 years of business, it was a long-awaited occasion. It has been a year in the making with much thought going into the sitemap, design, hosting and choice of developers. We hope you enjoy our new… Read more »
Taurus is thrilled to welcome Paula Mills and The Academy of Entrepreneurs on a new PR adventure! Building a bridge between education and the start-up world, The Academy is the first incubator nationally accredited as a college based in Sydney, offering Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas of Business and Entrepreneurship. The college offers mentoring and coaching programs to… Read more »
On Wednesday 20th June, Taurus together with the Lashd team launched Australia’s latest on-demand beauty service App, Lashd. The Taurus team planned and managed the event which took place at The Dockside Group’s L’Aqua venue and was hosted by Australian entrepreneur, author and The Collective Hub’s very own Lisa Messenger. We had a total of… Read more »