Pub Relations

PEDALS DRIVING PUB PATRONS TO NEW CHOICES

Posted on April 11th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The phenomenon that is portable, pedal-powered pubs has hit Australian streets and is helping drive patrons where they have not been before. Enormous, over-size bicycles that seat over a dozen people and serve beer have become popular in cities across

OLGR FLOODED WITH PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON LOCKOUT REVIEW

Posted on April 6th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The New South Wales Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing has reported a massive response to requests for input on Sydney’s controversial lockout laws and State bottleshop closure. The Callinan Review, fronted by the Hon. Ian Callinan AC QC, is

COFFS PUB LEADS ‘DOG’ ANTI-VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN

Posted on April 4th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Popular NSW North Coast pub the Plantation Hotel is backing a local initiative to use trained fighters to raise awareness of the dangers of ‘coward’ punches. Martial arts instructor Michael Landas approached Plantation Hotel general manager Daniel Knox, who was

SYDNEY LOCKOUT PROTESTS OFFER ‘SMART’ SOLUTIONS

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Sydney-siders gathered to protest the infamous trade restrictions and lockout laws that are being seen as the cause of a massive slump in the city’s hospitality scene and nightlife. Around fifteen thousand protesters, including hospitality business owners and staff, music

AUSSIE FIRST: PEDAL-PUBS HEADED TO ADELAIDE

Posted on February 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
After two decades pushing into markets in dozens of overseas cities, pedal-pubs are set to set off in Adelaide later this month. US-based entrepreneur and former Rolls Royce engineer Stephen Lindsay is bringing two Amsterdam-manufactured 16-seater cycles to Australia to

ANOTHER MERIVALE ‘MERICLE’ OF MARKETING UNLEASHED

Posted on February 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Kick-starting the party on Wednesday night, Merivale’s latest festival embodies the “decadence” trend as well as the award-winning group’s new centralised and cutting-edge marketing. Late 2015 the Merivale marketing machine launched a new concept, aiming to better even engage its

COWARDS CONTINUE TO KING-HIT IN PUBS

Posted on January 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The gutless so-called ‘coward’s punch’ continues to be the weapon of choice for too many drunken men, as Australian pubs continue to bear the brunt of the ugliness. This week has seen news on two more testosterone-charged assaults involving cowards

PRESS SHOWS VIOLENCE NOT AN AUSTRALIAN PROBLEM

Posted on January 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Disturbingly violent incidents continue unabated in the British Isles, offering perspective on the frequency and severity of Australia’s eulogised “epidemic” of violence. UK media issues almost daily reports of alcohol-fuelled violence at licensed premises between highly intoxicated people. The majority