Author: mark
I am a Director of newsXpress, a marketing group for newsagents keen for a bright future. You can reach me on +61 418 321 338 or mark[at]towersystems.com.au
Why newsXpress only publishes a fraction of its innovation here
newsXpress publishes very little of its innovation here and elsewhere publicly because others have been copying our innovation. What we research and bring to life for newsXpress members is for them as they are paying to be part of our group. Others need to discover innovation for themselves.
Several of our supplier partners complained that they were hit with requests following things we published here so we are careful to not be too specific.
This approach helps newsXpress members retail more benefits for themselves with others less likely to be able to copy them.
newsXpress conference videos help newsagents grow
newsXpress last week published the first videos of presentations from its National Conference in Melbourne. The videos provide members and their employees with access to content from the conference so that more in the business can explore the ideas and opportunities presented.
From the opening presentation through, the conference presented newsXpress members and prospects with insights and tips for strategic moves this year and beyond.
Here’s a still from the video that kicked things off for us:
Promoting Hallmark Itty Bittys in the newsagency
newsXpress last week shared with members of its newsagency marketing group approved artwork for promoting the collectible Itty Bittys from Hallmark.
Wonderful collateral for promoting wonderful products.
Another example of the newsXpress difference in action.
newsXpress loved Itty Bittys.
Disney and Hallmark working together like this is good for business. Customers love it.
The new stands are driving Itty Bitty sales!
Newsagency marketing group members love new collateral
Check out how one newsXpress member is using some of the non-seasonal collateral provided to newsXpress members in the last week. Quality A1 posters for professionally promoting your business.
Making 65% gross profit in your newsagency
Newsagency marketing group newsXpress is thrilled to have achieved a 65% GP deal for its members from a major national supplier this week. This newsXpress exclusive deal is an excellent opportunity for newsxpress members to make even more GP from these highly sought after products.
Being part of newsXpress delivers excellent benefits.
Newsagency marketing group members colour Toy Fair
Check out the artwork left by a newsXpress member at the Ed Vantage stand at Melbourne Toy Fair this week.
Newsagents love Trade Show networking at National newsagency conference
Newsagents attending the newsXpress National Conference in Melbourne this week have loved the networking opportunities, the connections made and the friendships renewed. This photo is from our trade show early in the time together. The room filled plenty more.
Newsagency marketing group launches new product category
Another hit at the newsXpress National Conference and Trade Show this week was our new premium bag supplier offering excellent products with a terrific reputation and for a price that helps members achieve a stellar margin. This product category fits with two others which are developing well in newsXpress businesses.
Newsagency marketing group promotes ethical soap
Soap on show from from of our newsXpress preferred suppliers at our national Conference and Trade Show this week was a terrific hit.
This ethical locally made product is loved by newsXpress members who are enjoying excellent new traffic, good sales and good margin.
This is another newsXpress supplier partner success!
In addition to sourcing excellent product, newsXpress backs it with collateral, advice and support – to drive better business results.
newsXpress conference dinners a hit
Both dinners held as part of the newsXpress national conference in Melbourne this week were a hit.
We enjoyed delicious food, plenty to drive and great company.
Completely free to members – this is another example of the newsXpress difference.
Winning!
newsXpress members hear about their extraordinary growth
Stephanie Haggerty from Big Balloon presented sunning sales growth figures at our newsXpress National Conference on Monday.
We are thrilled our group is performing so well – for our stores, their customers, Big Balloon and our international brand partner TY.
Our access to exclusive products and data-based insights are key factors in our market-leading growth for this valued brand.
Hallmark shares valuable insight with newsagents
Hallmark Sales Director David O’Brien shared valuable insights with a pack room at the newsXpress National Conference on Monday. departing from the usual card company presentation,
David shared results from terrific in-store innovation and trials and provided insights into opportunities around which newsXpress members can expect to leverage for further growth.
newsXpress National Conference kicks off
This photo shows the main conference room at the newsXpress National Conference in Melbourne at the MCEC yesterday. 180 people in the room. Stunning numbers.
This is the first day of a busy three day conference event focused on traffic growth, profitability and enjoyment in member businesses.
Yesterday was preceded by a buying day on Sunday.
Ping pong, newsagents and innovation
newsXpress members spent yesterday afternoon playing ping pong and learning about some very different retail opportunities. This is a newsagency marketing group leading the newsagency channel to new opportunities – and having fun along the way. This is a great environmental, retail and fun story … only from newsXpress.
It’s the newsXpress difference in action.
newsXpress conference kicks off with beer and parmas
The newsXpress national conference kicks off today at 2pm with a terrific trade show, drinks and then dinner at the iconic and much lauded Mrs Parmas in the heart of Melbourne. We’re in for a good day with wonderful colleagues.
newsXpress preparing for massive national conference
More than 180 people are heading to Melbourne at the weekend for the first newsXpress national conference of 2015. We have a packed agenda, plenty of networking opportunities, some exciting buying opportunities and wonderful insights to share and many local business stories to learn from.
newsXpress is grateful to so many for their time to be at the various events which are part of the overall conference experience.
newsXpress shows off colour blocking opportunities
Newsagency marketing group newsXpress has been showing off more colour blocking opportunities to its members thanks to engagement with some excellent suppliers at recent trade shows in Sydney. Our partner suppliers provided product buying opportunities to enhance the value we leverage through smart and appealing colour blocking – from gifts to homewares to everyday.
newsXpress members ordering up for Christmas 2015
newsXpress members have been ordering up big for Christmas 2015 with plenty of our preferred suppliers offering access to wonderful Christmas ornaments, homewares and gifts. From the Sydney Gift Fair to private showroom visits to one on meetings, newsXpress members have excellent buying opportunities.
Included in the opportunities is items for which newsXpress will have exclusive access for there newsagency channel. The result is plenty of excitement for Christmas 2015!
Newsagency marketing group networking loved by newsagents
In Sydney earlier this week newsXpress newsagency marketing group members got together for drinks to talk business and life. It was a terrific evening. Lots of laughs. Lots of good discussion. Sharing friendship.
This is the newsXpress difference.
Being Chinese New Year and situated at the beautiful Darling Harbour on the edge of Chinatown, we, of course, repaired to a Chinese restaurant for a banquet where we talked more business and life.
Networking is an important part of enjoying your newsagency marketing group.