Fran

 

Bellingham

Founder / Head of Growth
Core Team

With over 25 years’ experience working in advertising, media and marketing management, both in New Zealand and the UK, I can be your trusted ‘right hand Fran’ when it comes to making marketing decisions for your business.  

I operate as Chief Client Officer of Virtual Marketers and as Virtual Chief Marketing Officer for several of our clients. I have managed marketing in eCommerce (including my time at Trade Me), Life & Health Insurance, International & Domestic Education, Govt behaviour change initiatives, Health Saas products, Fashion brands, Healthcare Providers and Not For Profit membership organisations.   

I have worked on both client and agency sides of the business, and my vast knowledge and experience of the creative and media landscape in NZ ensures we’ll develop sound digital marketing strategies to propel our client’s organisations and brands forward. I welcome you to the reimagination of the marketing of your organisation, it’s the future of strategic working partnerships.

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SEO, GEO, AEO and AI Explained for Business Owners
7
 minutes
Grow Your Business

Modern search has evolved from finding links to providing instant answers across AI and traditional platforms. By combining SEO for rankings, GEO for AI citations, and AEO for featured snippets, businesses can ensure they are the primary source for customer queries. Leveraging AI to power these strategies allows you to capture high-value leads across every digital channel, from Google to ChatGPT.

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How to Optimise Marketing Emails for AI Summariser
4
 minutes
Marketing 101

Email marketing is changing. With AI agents now summarising inboxes in real-time, your strategy must evolve. Don't let your core message get lost in the noise. By prioritising clear data and front-loaded value, you ensure that AI summarisers categorise your email as 'High-Value' rather than 'General Promotion'.

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Why we bother to be a 'best' place to work continued.
10
 minutes
Grow Your Business

We’ve previously touched on employee experience, connecting work with company purpose, trusting in leadership, ensuring a positive work environment. 

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Why we bother to be a 'best' place to work
10
 minutes
Grow Your Business

We were recently announced as a finalist for the 2024 Best Places To Work Awards (Micro Workplace - up to 20 employees).

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The Top 5 Market Segmentation Strategies
4
 minutes
Marketing 101

We're diving into market segmentation - the art of using demographic, geographic, psychographic, behavioural, and firmographic information to create highly targeted and effective marketing campaigns.

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Data-Driven Decision Making: Analytics for Business Growth
4
 minutes
Grow Your Business

We're chatting about how data-driven decision-making and analytics can propel your business growth by enhancing customer understanding, operational efficiency, and informed strategic planning.

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The Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Marketing (NZ Businesses)
7
 minutes
Grow Your Business

In recent years, outsourcing marketing has become popular for many Aotearoa New Zealand businesses looking for growth. Why is it so popular?

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Why Professional Services firms should outsource marketing
12
 minutes
Marketing 101

For many New Zealand Professional Services firms, having a dedicated marketer in their firms has never been a priority. They have a Sales or Business Development Team, and use their admin staff to manage occasional ‘marketing tasks’ including social media posting, website content management and adhoc newsletters to clients.

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The Importance of Branding in Marketing
10
 minutes
Marketing 101

Businesses need more than just a good product or service to stand out—they need a powerful brand. Branding is key to marketing success. It helps companies stand out in a crowded market amongst their competitors and can help retain existing customers and attract new ones. Good branding builds customer loyalty and supports long-term growth. 

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Google’s U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies: What It Means for Advertisers
10
 minutes
Marketing 101

Last month, Google made a significant announcement: it is cancelling its plan to eliminate third-party cookies in its Chrome web browser. With the news causing the third-party cookie to hit the headlines again, we thought now would be a great time to dive into the world of cookies and what this latest announcement means for marketers, businesses and consumers. 

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Choosing the Right CRM for Your Business
3
 minutes
Grow Your Business

A CRM system centralises customer interactions, enhancing relationships, supporting retention, and driving sales growth through personalised interactions and streamlined processes. It's crucial for improving marketing efficiency and gaining insights into customer behaviour.

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Networking for Marketers – The Why, the How and the When
4
 minutes
Marketing Careers

We're discussing why networking is a game-changer for marketers in New Zealand and Australia – from unlocking career opportunities and sparking creativity, to building valuable support systems.

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