August 26, 2026
Most business owners I speak to are spending money on digital advertising and not entirely sure what they’re getting for it. They’re running Google or Meta ads, their agency sends a report each month with an overload of metrics, and the numbers look positive – reach is up, clicks are increasing, cost per click is…
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July 14, 2026
Most marketing internships promise a lot. In practice, many come down to observation, admin and watching other people do the interesting work. At Threesides, we take a different approach. We are a full-service digital marketing agency based in Dickson, Canberra. When an intern joins our team, they work alongside us on real marketing challenges –…
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June 16, 2026
Housing is one of the biggest political and community issues for Canberrans right now. The waitlist for social housing is long, construction costs are high, and the gap between what is needed and what exists continues to grow. When organisations at the frontline of that challenge have something important to say, it matters that they…
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May 19, 2026
We’ve seen a new phishing attack doing the rounds and wanted to give you a quick heads up so your business doesn’t get caught out. What’s happening Scammers are sending Meta Business Manager partner requests to businesses on Facebook. Because the request comes through Meta’s own system, the notification email arrives from a legitimate Facebook domain, which…
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April 30, 2026
Most marketing conversations start with tactics. Can you help me with Google Ads? Do we need a new website? Should I be doing media and PR? All reasonable questions, but they skip the bigger consideration. Before you decide on specific tactics it helps to understand how different media types work and their purpose in the…
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April 17, 2026
When businesses invest in digital advertising, performance is always the priority. However, it’s not the only part of the equation. Where your ads appear matters just as much, both for performance and general brand safety. Without the right controls in place, ads can appear alongside low-quality, irrelevant, or inappropriate content, which can undermine brand perception…
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March 31, 2026
Your audience can spot a stock photo from three scrolls away. They know when a testimonial is scripted, and most of the time when AI has generated your social post. In 2026, the gap between what businesses think looks professional and what their audience actually trusts, has never been wider. Consumers are quick to…
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February 26, 2026
Marketing metrics and insights may be easier to access through reporting or on platform, but the numbers are endless – impressions, reach, click-through rates, bounce rates – the list goes on. So how do you know, of those numbers, which ones are actually connected to real business outcomes for your industry or product? At Threesides, our…
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January 30, 2026
Marketing moves fast, and if you’re a small business, it can feel like you’re constantly trying to keep up. One minute you’re finally in a good rhythm with your socials, and the next, the algorithm changes, ad costs shift, and there’s a new “must do” trend everyone’s talking about. The good news is you don’t need to do everything. You just need to focus on what’s working, what’s next, what…
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November 27, 2025
We all know a picture tells a thousand words, and now more than ever visual storytelling has become a cornerstone of effective content marketing. Visual content significantly outperforms text-only marketing in terms of engagement with the latest reports explaining that the human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than text. Data also tells us that when users engage with video content, they are 80% more…
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October 28, 2025
Crisis management. Two words that can put the fear of God into any business. And rightfully so, I mean crisis actually means ‘a time of intense difficulty or danger’ and who wants to endure that? Surviving a PR crisis in business is not at all fun for anyone involved, not least the management, staff and…
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September 29, 2025
Marketing is no longer just about what you sell – it’s about who you are. In a crowded marketplace and the world of AI, businesses that stand out are the ones that let their workplace culture shine through. At Threesides, September is a big month for culture with our annual retreat and sharing lots of…
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