Olympus opens online store to 'assist retailers', increase customer satisfaction
Unlike rival photography brands Canon and Sony, Olympus promises not to sell cameras directly to consumers through this online store, focusing instead on accessories.
Thu 30/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon claims no-one sells cameras like traditional retailers
The next stage of Canon's 'No One Sees It Like You' marketing campaign is a promotion to encourage consumers to only purchase their DSLRs, compact system cameras and point-and-shoots from authorise resellers.
Wed 15/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon Q&A on its new $13 million marketing campaign
Canon Australia has launched a new $13 million marketing campaign for its digital imaging solutions, built around the new tagline "No One Sees It Like You". We fired a few questions off to Canon to find out more about this campaign.
Tue 16/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon Australia GM of marketing announces imminent departure
Darren Ryan has resigned from his position as Canon Australian general manager of marketing. Canon Australia is currently recruiting for a replacement.
Tue 26/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon celebrates birthday with $215,000 in travel prizes for customers
As it gears up for the Christmas retail season, Canon is offering customers the opportunity to win one of 75 holiday vouchers, as part of celebrations for the company's 75th birthday.
Wed 03/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon offers after-sales care as incentive to buy locally
Canon has announced a new after-sales service initiative to entice consumers to buy from legitimate local resellers, offering Canon Care Packs that go "above and beyond" the standard manufacturer's warranty.
Thu 09/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon appoints new assistant GM of sales for consumer business
Canon Australia has announced a new addition to its sales team with the appointment of Troy Cabot to the newly-created role of assistant general manager of sales for Canon Consumer Imaging.
Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »In defence of 'price gouging'
COMMENT: Consumers are wrong to accuse suppliers of price gouging while Government MPs should stop adding to retailers' woes and start acting to help them through the economic downturn.
Fri 23/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Adobe appoints new ANZ channel manager
Adobe has appointed a new channel manager for its local operations, with Steve Martin the new head of channels, Australia and New Zealand. Martin has previously worked at Canon Australia and Symantec.
Thu 22/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon unveils DreamLabo 5000 to curb mass photo printing's race to the bottom
Currently dominated by brands such as Fujifilm and HP, the bespoke photo printing market has been steered towards the high volume, low margin commodity market, according to Canon, which has launched a premium inkjet alternative.
Thu 22/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sneak peak at what goes on at Canon's $800,000 Island paradise
Fans of underwater encounters with Brazilian harems will no doubt be entering Canon's new competition. Check out this video outlining the strange cultural phenomenon that is Canon Island.
Fri 04/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Win a trip to your own shutter island - Canon's Christmas promotion
Last year it was the plane, this year it's a fantasy island of a different kind. Canon is gearing up for Christmas with a promotion offering customers an all-expenses-paid trip to the mysterious "Canon Island".
Thu 03/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon adds the PowerShot S100 and SX40HS to its compact range
Canon Australia has today announced two new additions to its PowerShot fixed lens compact camera range: the S100 and the SX40HS.
Fri 16/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Apple and Canon comment on Kogan's latest move, plus industry feedback
The source of the name brand stock currently being sold on the Kogan online website is uncertain, with none of the brands, or Kogan itself, providing details of their relationship.
Thu 15/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon introduces local warranties for lenses, flashes, binoculars
Canon Australia has today announced the transition of its warranties for interchangeable lenses, Speedlites external flashes and IS binoculars from international coverage to region limited local warranties.
Thu 01/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »OP/ED: 'Canon is now a competitor' says leading camera retailer
Peter Michael's family has been in the camera business for 95 years. For the first time, he now considers leading brand Canon to be a competitor.
Tue 30/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon launches online store to sell direct to consumers
Canon Australia has today launched a local online store that will sell direct to Australian consumers and "complement" the brand's existing distribution channels.
Mon 29/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon slashes digital camera prices in attempt to 'attract consumers'
Canon has announced it will "reposition" more than 95 recommended retail prices and ramp up its advertising presence as the retail market prepares for a tough second half of the year.
Thu 04/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon Australia taking action to combat overseas and online trade
In a month that has seen unprecedented coverage of the challenges facing traditional retailers, Canon Australia has revealed that it is monitoring price fluctuations and retail competitiveness at a storee level.
Fri 17/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New Canon slogan part of enormous 2011 marketing spend
Simplicity will no longer be advanced, with Canon Australia today announcing a new masterbrand campaign built around a new tagline: "Inspires to achieve more".
Tue 09/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Yes they Cannes
Canon has taken out a major international media gong at the Cannes Lion awards this week.
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