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Every few weeks we put out a great blog post to share insightful interviews with many of the makers who take place in our market!

Top 10 tips when applying for markets

March 29, 2018

Here are our top 10 tips when applying for markets:

We are one step closer to sponsoring a Guide Dogs WA puppy

March 28, 2018

A guide or therapy dog can make a huge difference in the life of someone living with visual impairment. However they are not cheap to raise and train, which is why we set out to raise $35,000 to sponsor a new guide dog puppy.

Easter gifts that are more than just another chocolate egg…

March 20, 2018

Chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies wrapped in their brightly coloured foil have been all around us since the moment we finished our last bit of Christmas lunch.

Merchandising your market stall

March 14, 2018

So you’ve come up with your designs and invested lots of time and money into making your product. How you display your product at the market is just as important as the product itself. It is really important that you take time to think through and plan out your market stall display… much like a retail shop… but on a smaller scale. In a crowded market place its essential that you create an inviting space that will get customers to stop, engage and buy from you.

Creatives in Action: Miss Willow Designs Handmade Ceramics

Feb. 22, 2018

When Lauren Williams was looking for something to sink her teeth into, she ended up taking a ceramics class. She immediately fell in love with the world of ceramics and from there created Miss Willow Designs in 2006.

Gold sponsor case study: Meeting City of Subiaco’s strategic vision & increasing community engagement

Jan. 16, 2018

The three year City of Subiaco sponsorship of Perth Upmarket resulted in valuable community engagement within Subiaco as well as cross promotion of events and branding.

Platinum sponsor case study: Extending University of Western Australia’s reach

Jan. 16, 2018

Sponsoring Perth Upmarket provides The University of Western Australia (UWA) with unique marketing opportunities and exposure to a significant database of highly engaged customers and retailers. The UWA brand and name is prominently included in all digital and printed communication materials as well as advertising and PR, with additional advertising spaces and the opportunity to promote specific messages to the community via social media and email marketing.

Silver sponsor case study: Showcasing Hire in Style WA to engaged couples

Jan. 16, 2018

Hire in Style WA provide high end event furniture and styling. As a silver sponsor of Wedding Upmarket, they styled the August 2017 event, showcasing their talent and services to more than 1,000 engaged couples attending. This provided them with quality leads, enquiries and bookings.

Upmarket giving UWA student valuable marketing experience

Jan. 8, 2018

Meet Sharmaine, our marketing intern. Sharmaine is finishing her studies at the University of Western Australia, majoring in Marketing & Japanese. In her penultimate semester of her degree, she was able to work with us, expanding her current skillset and putting the theory she has been learning into practice.

Scout Textiles: A piece of home on unique textiles

Nov. 21, 2017

For Amy Hawkes, having a good creative outlet is a must. So one that combines her love for photography and quality textiles into her own small business is the perfect thing.

Organic Pet Pharmacy – Natural care for pets

Nov. 21, 2017

When speaking with Belinda Mason, the genuine love she has for animals is immediately obvious. She describes dogs as her “favourite ‘people’… running partners, swimming partners, late night stroll partners” and her mission is to do what she can to help them live their longest and healthiest lives.

Creative Conversations: Summer skin protection with Sunbella

Nov. 14, 2017

The mother / daughter duo behind Sunbella, Casey and Jillian, are passionate about encouraging people to protect their skin in the sun.