Appendices
Appendix K Advertising and marketing research
This appendix addresses the annual reporting requirements contained in s. 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.
The total payment by Old Parliament House to advertising and market research organisations in 2008–09 was $600,517 and comprised payments to:
- advertising agencies
- market research organisations
- media advertising organisations.
Table 22 lists the individual payments of more than $10,900 (inclusive of GST) made in 2008–09.
| Name | Type of organisation | Purpose | Amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colmar Brunton Pty Ltd | Market research organisation | Conduct an online research survey | 77,000 |
| hma Blaze Pty Ltd | Media agency | Book media placement for advertising campaign | 221,181 |
| Icelab Pty Ltd | Website development agency | Develop public relations campaign website | 16,908 |
| Pulse Communications Pty Ltd | Public relations agency | Develop and Conduct What’s on Your Mind? promotional campaign | 122,583 |
| ORIMA Research Pty Ltd | Market research organisation | Provide research services for Museum of Australian Democracy television advertising | 10,970 |
| ZOO Communications Pty Ltd | Advertising agency | Provide graphic design and creative development of advertising and branding campaigns | 162,845 |