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Multicultural Forum

Australia is the most multicultural country in the world today with over 200 countries and over 150 languages represented.  Diverse cultural communities will become more and more common as Australian population growth continues to be driven to a large degree by immigration. 

Representing over 1.4 million households with spending of over $75 billion a year, the multicultural market represents a sizable and largely untapped opportunity.  The one-size fits all approach to marketing in Australia is now irrelevant and multicultural communications have become an integral part of mainstream communication strategies.

In recognition of this important trend and to assist members wishing to better understand, develop and access multicultural markets, The Communications Council has established the Multicultural Forum. Its mission is to develop best practice programs and educational initiatives for members and interested practioners.

Made up of multicultural marketing specialists, the Forums objectives are to:

  • Identify multicultural market growth opportunities and future trends
  • Promote professionalism, ethics and best practice in the development of linguistically and culturally relevant advertising
  • Provide support in the development of programs and initiatives
  • Conduct workshops and orientation programs for marketers and advertising professionals who market products locally and overseas
  • Establish programs for students who would like practical work experience and theoretical knowledge of multicultural marketing.
 
 
 

If you have any issues you would like to discuss with the Multicultural Forum, or suggestions for training in this area of marketing communications, please contact The Communications Council.

You can contact Committee representative Genevieve Murphy – genevieve@communicationscouncil.org.au

 


Who uses Twitter?

A recent study from the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project 2011 shows us the increased use of Twitter across demographic groups. The study shows that Twitter adoption is higher amongst multicultural markets within the US.

Read more about the study

In Someone Else's Shoes

‘In Someone Else’s Shoes’ is a book for anyone interested in understanding how a multicultural society works, and is particularly relevant for business and social leaders wanting to communicate effectively with audiences from culturally diverse backgrounds.

In this book, Assaf addresses the challenges of multiculturalism by taking us on an entertaining and moving journey;

According to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, “What is nice about this book is that it speaks to the heart of Australia......and is a story about one man’s experience of arriving on these shores.......and absorbing all we had to offer, and then adding a new richness, a new depth, a new diversity.”

Available online at www.josephassaf.com.au and leading bookstores.

Kaleidoscope - a blog about Cultural Diversity
http://www.sbs.com.au/blog/114017/Kaleidoscope

Multicultural Australia is more than just ethnic food, stereotypes and newspaper headlines. Kaleidoscope takes a closer look at our vibrant cultural diversity and highlights opportunities for marketers (and the rest of us) to engage with multicultural Australia.

By day, Thang Ngo is National Manager of SBS In Language, which includes radio airtime sales and in language production services. By night, he can be found in Cabramatta, at a local restaurant or temple.

     
 

Multicultural Committee Members:

 
 
  Name Agency  
  Lou Petrolo (Chair) Loud  
  Sheba Nandkeolyar Multicall  
  Naomi Hama Multicall  
  Melissa Chaw Etcom  
  Pino Migliorino Cultural Perspectives  
  Rekha Sanghi Cultural Perspectives  
  Thang Ngo SBS  
 
 
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