About Discover Kingston SE
"Individually we are one drop, together we are a whole ocean"
-Richard Branson
Our
Story
Welcome to Discover Kingston SE - a community-based marketing strategy designed to support local Kingston SE, where businesses, community groups and hobbyists (members) and community connect (locals and visitors), building a strong community together.
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We are change makers, creators, sole traders, partnerships, companies, volunteers, community groups, operators, family businesses…. We are all different, but we all have one thing in common, we are all supporting and servicing local Kingston SE.
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Why Discover Kingston SE? We not only want to connect people with Kingston SE and what we have to offer but we want people to discover our potential, whether you live here or are visiting.
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Successfully operating since 2017, the key fundamentals of the community marketing strategy are to:
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Increase Kingston’s digital presence
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Raise the profile of Kingston SE as a lifestyle and destination
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Provide growth and development opportunities
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Provide community support, collaboration and communication opportunities
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Increase community and visitor awareness of Kingston SE services, businesses and events
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Encourage a “support local” culture
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Unleash the Kingston potential and
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Contribute to a stronger economy
Our 12-month multi-media marketing membership includes three key elements: an online directory, marketing and network. The marketing elements (online directory, supplement marketing) supports our members (business/community group/hobbyists) growth and vitality whilst the network supports development and collaboration opportunities to the business and community group leaders.
If you lead and/or manage a business, community group, non-profit organisation or hobby business in Kingston SE, Cape Jaffa or Mt Benson and want to
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Grow your opportunities
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Save money but still participate in advertising campaigns
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Be seen
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Raise the profile of Kingston SE
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….all with minimal effort, our community marketing strategy is for you! Let’s go!
Member Experiences
Become a
Member
Discover Kingston SE (formerly Kingston Connect) is all about creating opportunities for collaboration, growth and development. Our 12-month multi-media marketing membership package includes three key elements; an online directory, marketing & a network.
ONLINE DIRECTORY
A comprehensive website consisting of an online directory of local businesses, services, community groups, events and job listings.
ONLINE DIRECTORY
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One advertisement in up to two* categories.
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Social Media, Phone and Website links
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Photo carousel plus logo
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Trading Hours (if applicable)
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'About Your Organisation'
*Business members only, additional fee applies.
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CROSS PLATFORM ADVERTISING
Advertising optimised across desktop, tablet and mobile.
MARKETING
Designed to expand your reach and increase traffic to your business/organisation with supplement advertising and group marketing.
VISIBILITY AND INSIGHTS
Targeted SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and Marketing Mix with the use of google analytics and social media insights.
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Regular business features and social media feeds, including; Sharing, Tagging and Posts across Discover Kingston SE's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
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GROUP MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
Access to discounted/free group marketing opportunities and campaigns.
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eNEWSLETTER/BLOG "Street News"
An eNewsletter/Blog featuring community member information, promotions, features and events. Unlimited yearly promotion inclusions, limited to one (1) advertisement per week
Up to two (2) feature advertisements per year.
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JOB LISTING
Unliminted listings in the online "Local Jobs Listing" featuring employment opportunities within our community.
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BOOKABLE EXPERIENCES FEATURE
Feature your bookable offering on the home page with a direct link to your bookings.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Unlimited listings in the online "Up and Coming events" calendar featuring festivals, sales, live music and workshops.
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MEMBER COLLATERAL
Community Member Decal, A3 Poster, Member Logo. Official Shout Out on Facebook.
NETWORK
A group for providing support, networking, communication, collaboration, fun and development.
IGNITE NETWORK SESSIONS
A session for support, networking, communication, collaboration, fun and development, including Industry & Specialist Guest speakers.
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FACEBOOK HUB
Access to an online place for support, communication and collaboration.
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DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Access to discounted or free directional workshop opportunities and business master classes for development.