Author: Oliver Knight

MAD Media Launches New Digital Billboard Site in Hamilton

21 November 2022
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MAD Media has opened up a realm of opportunities to cover a market with the best reach at the best price. Providing advertising that can update content regularly, is cost-effective and worth the investment for businesses for maximum distance.

The new digital billboard at the western end of Wairere Drive is an addition to the popular Pukete site.

Digital boards allow you to bridge the gap between old and new, captivating the ‘modern’ audience. Modern marketing has changed in a world tailored to attract and engage. As a result, they are fast becoming the go-to for many businesses marketing campaigns.

MAD Media is a local business that understands the challenges many small businesses/start-ups face when navigating their advertising.

Producing advertising that is both affordable and accessible is at the forefront of their minds.

MAD Media offers the most cost-effective advertising packages available on their sites from $150 plus GST per week for over 2000 advertisements. MAD Media has designed advertising packages with the SME market in mind, curating options to suit businesses marketing needs. Advertisers can now target a total audience of 133,000 visuals per day.

This combination offers an extensive audience reach at the lowest cost across two sites. For under $400 per week and 3000 advertisements, your business can reach a broad reach across Hamilton.

MAD Media also offers the following:

  • No installation costs or swap-out charges, no hidden fees -the prices cover everything
  • No long-term contracts or agreements to sign. You can start and finish at any time.
  • An in-house design team to work with you to create a design for you at absolutely no charge.
  • You can have multiple advertisements running at once.

We make it easy. Running a business is a full-time operation, so planning your advertising can be removed from the to-do list. We are here to help and have had great success with all types of businesses who advertise with us.

We love supporting local businesses – get in touch today and let MAD Media get your
business up in lights!

Contact MAD Media today:  https://mad.nz/contact/

Discover the secret sauce to successful networking events and the experiences that money can’t buy.  

16 November 2022
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Networking too often feels transactional and not relational. Who wants to talk to people when they are trying to sell you something all night? This is where the key to successful and most importantly, valuable networking comes to a tipping point. It is all about the people.

Relationships build trust and from trust you build partners. ‘Givers gain’ is the principle to lead networking with. More so, you are not a salesman all night, you become a relationship to other businesses. This doesn’t only build business between the relationships but it widens the scope for referrals. People refer you when they trust your output.

Appeal to like-minded business people that you can socialise with. You need to believe and trust in people before you can refer them to people in your already established network.

When people like others, they perceive a vision of success for them. Again, ‘givers gain’. Transactional business has no pride in it.

Networking becomes infinitely more successful when personal relationships are built. You start to believe in others, you want them to be successful. This is where the magic happens.

People love talking about themselves. Relate this to “flame and wax” attitude. When people are in their flame, they are excited, they love what they do and it breeds good relationships. People in their wax take the energy away, and it shows.

When you come with a ‘sell’ mindset, it comes across shallow. Transactional events feel slimy. Be open minded, discover new areas.

People want to know who you are, don’t be afraid to tell them. Networking events become priceless when it’s a human library, not a sales pitch.

Business Connect strives to build and maintain valuable relationships. At these events, you don’t just sit around and talk. You drink wine, eat good food, you build a community of success and fun. Culture is the secret ingredient to a successful organisation.

Apart from all the fun and food, there are valuable growth opportunities that Business Connect provides. These only become more valuable as more relationships are made.

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Fiona Stephen

16 November 2022
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Fresh out of University as a Communication Design Major, Fiona is new and eager to learn in the professional design world. She interned for Media Pa for a semester where she helped with multiple projects. Her role with Business Connect and Media Pa now is to create posts to go on social channels for clients.

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The Cook

14 November 2022
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“The Cook began life as an odd fellows society hall in the late 1800’s, inspiring our love of all things different. Catering to all social needs, whether a drink with friends or a meal with the family, serving tasty quality food with good wine and beer for all occasions.”

The Cook is the place to go for all occasions. Dinners, drinks, sports games, functions and so much more.

Thank you Chris Rollitt for Connecting with us.

Get in touch:

www.thecook.co.nz

thecookbar@gmail.com

078566088

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Media PA

11 November 2022
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“We deliver expert and innovative digital marketing services” says Founder and CEO Phillip Quay

As one of the first in New Zealand to hop on the social media marketing train, we have both seen and been through it all. Our expertise has been earned through years of hands on experience and we are happy to share that know-how to elevate your business to a whole new level. Our reputation is built on successfully delivered measurable results.

Get in Contact today:

Website: www.mediapa.co.nz

Email: Phillip@mediapa.co.nz

Phone: 027 458 7724

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Dr. Gordon Rajendram – The Soil Scientist

11 November 2022
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New Zealand’s leading expert in soil fertility – Soil Scientist Dr. Gordon Rajendram (PhD) is an Independent Fertiliser Consultant. Not many people know the intricate details of soil balance and pasture or plant interaction quite like Hamilton-based soil scientist, Dr. Gordon Rajendram.

We are so pleased that Gordon wants to Connect and expand with Business Connect. We love having him onboard.

Don’t hesitate, contact Gordon now and make your property profitable:

Email : rajendram@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 021 466077

Website: www.gordonrajendramsoilscientist.co.nz

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/GordonRajendramSoilScientist

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Phillip Quay

28 October 2022
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Phillip Quay is a highly experienced and multiple award-winning Hamilton-based Journalist, with more than 20 years involvement in the newspaper, internet and media industry of New Zealand and overseas. Phillip who is an ex-Fairfax Media journalist who has worked for a number of New Zealand rich-listers, founded Business Connect in 2021. Phillip created Business Connect because he saw a way to network better than ever with the new technologies available with the goal to connect new, young and established businesses in a way never done before.

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A New Form of Networking

28 October 2022
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The Power of Networking Through Business Connect

Business Connect is the way forward in business networking connecting with like-minded people in business and making a difference in the world.

Networking impacts your business and network, enabling you to strengthen your business connections.

Interacting with people will keep your business on track, keep up with current trends and meet prospective clients, partners, and mentors.

Benefits of Business Connect Networking:

  • Fresh Ideas
  • Raise your profile
  • Advance your career
  • Access to job opportunities.
  • Gain more knowledge.
  • Career advice and support.
  • Build confidence.
  • Gain a unique perspective.
  • Develop long-lasting personal relationships.


Networking can be daunting, so Business Connect is an excellent place to start. It will help you to broaden your interaction with a diverse range of business owners and keep an open mind.

Prepare:

  • How will you introduce yourself and your business?
  • What three key points would you like someone to know about your business?
  • Are there areas of your business that need modifying?
  • Are there opportunities to collaborate with new suppliers or other businesses?
  • Are there new customer markets you would like to explore?
  • How can you make it easy for new contacts to follow up with you after the event, e.g. business cards and product samples?


The essential part of business networking is showing up. Regularly engaging with contacts strengthen business relationships, forming trust and supporting business goals.

Business Connect meetings can help develop relationships. Being in business can be stressful, so connecting, engaging with others and sharing ideas provide opportunities to overcome obstacles for business growth.


The power of networking provides:

  • access to knowledge and resources
  • improving your skill set and
  • It helps to develop your business and build long-lasting relationships.


Networking is both satisfying and empowering. So why not join the business networking trend and set your business on the right path with Business Connect?

Phillip Quay
CEO /Founder
phillip@mediapa.co.nz
Business Connect – By Media PA
P: 0274 587 724

New Age Business Environments Require New Age Solutions – Business Connect Continues to Strengthen its Foundation at the Heart of Success for All Members

14 October 2022
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Since its inception in late 2021, Business Connect has set out to bring new life to the social support community. Business Connect is a powerful community that cultivates a unique opportunity for all members to find the answers they need in their work and personal lives. Not limited to any profession or industry, Business Connect promotes diversity as one of its many points of difference.

Business Connect is more than a traditional networking community. Rolling up their sleeves and helping members with precise insight into modern business challenges is what Business Connect do.

Business Connect is business education and a foundation for any aspiring individual wanting to make a difference in their field of expertise.  

“Business Connect is growing quickly, and I’m lucky to be a part of it. We’re seeing success stories poor out of this community. People come alive at the Business Connect events.” – Joel Mounsey, Business Connect.

Joel is the Communications Coordinator & Business Developer for Business Connect. Joel is a young professional looking for new ways to push the status quo and create purposeful new ideas which help others in the community. Joel was quick to get on board the Business Connect opportunity.

“I enjoyed working with Phil and his team, every day was a fresh experience full of value.” “Phil creates an exciting entrepreneurial work environment which is very unique and empowering.” – Joel Mounsey

Joel is driven to create and inspire, with everything he does. Joel looks to further his partnership with Business Connect and offers marketing, communications, and leadership services to the Business Connect community.

Joel graduated from the University of Waikato in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree specialising in marketing and public relations. 

“I want to pursue business and continue to grow my marketing experience in content creation, and storytelling and stay up to speed with the latest marketing technologies that help businesses maintain and build relationships.”

Joel created Lads Army; a men’s mental health support group with a group of like-minded mates whom all saw the desperate need for such a community. Lads Army has expanded to a supportive online community that holds meetings every fortnight. Lads Army looks to partner with Business Connect as they aim to reach more individuals in need of this service.

Business Connect are hosting their next event at The Cook, Hamilton East at 5:30 pm on August 17th.

The night promises to inspire and connect all who attend. At Business Connect events you never leave empty-handed.

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