Pub Relations

TO OPEN OR NOT TO OPEN: THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on May 18th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Australians around the country have flocked to public and reopened spaces as restrictions begin easing, while the argument in favour and against for both pubs and the economy continues to be debated. The opening weekend has been largely dubbed a

TRIUMPHANT RETURN BEGINS

Posted on May 15th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Fifty-three days after the hammer fell and all pubs across the country quietly closed their doors in response to a global pandemic, the lights are flickering back on as multiple states begin allowing thirsty patrons to return. Since last Friday’s

PUB INSURANCE: DEVIL IN THE DETAIL

Posted on May 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
All pubs around Australia are into their eighth week of being forcibly closed by government mandate, but many have clauses in their insurance that may render it invalid after only one month not trading. At around 3am on the morning

VIRTUAL PUBS TO SATISFY ABSENT PATRONS

Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Coopers and Lion have each launched initiatives to help keep pubs engaged with and entertaining their patrons stuck at home, pushing virtual pubs across the country. Coopers Brewery presents its ‘Live, Loud & Local’ entertainment series, providing entertainment from some

CUB TAPS INCENTIVE TO ‘LOVE YOUR LOCAL’

Posted on April 6th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Carlton & United Breweries has today launched an initiative aiming to inject a million dollars into pubs and clubs around Australia closed due to the virus crisis. The brand-new For the Love of Your Local campaign calls on Australians to

MARKETING DURING A SHUT-DOWN

Posted on April 6th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Although all pubs nationally have been forced to close their doors during the crisis, it is perhaps more important than ever to bolster local engagement through social media.   Whether completely shutting up shop during the COVID-19 pandemic or moving

STAYING IN BUSINESS: DELIVERY & TAKEAWAY

Posted on March 27th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
As the Australian hospitality industry and population come to terms with widespread closure, venues and companies are moving into takeaway and delivery food and drinks to service patrons stuck at home. The options of takeaway and-or delivery are nothing new,

MOMENTO SUCCESS WITH ESSENTIALS EXPRESS

Posted on March 27th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Momento Hospitality has leapt to the aid of Sydney’s Hills community with operation of the Essentials Express service from its Bella Vista Hotel. Essentials Express offers essential items, many of which have recently been missing from supermarket shelves. The most

STAFF EMPLOYMENT LETTER TEMPLATES

Posted on March 27th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Forced closures have meant many pub employers are having to provide communication for affected staff. To assist with this unfortunate process, Leigh Barrett & Associates has provided basic templates to cover the following scenarios: Termination (download HERE) Reduce Hours (download

APOCORONA: THE DARK SIDE

Posted on March 20th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
As coronavirus fever continues to infect the lives and future of people around the globe, there are those that have taken the time to offer some perspective on matters such as toilet paper. While stocks last, and likely for a