Always selling

The first advertising agency; William Taylor founded in England 1786

Voiney Palmer first person to buy up newspaper space for advertising in America 1841

Thomas Cook arranged the publicised the first railway excursion in 1841. Four years later he established his travel agency Thomas Cook and Son

The first adverting agency in America J W Thomson 1864

He first NZ Tourist Guide book ‘Chapman’s Traveller’s Guide through NZ ‘ 1872 … Continue Reading

All the fun of the fair

On Saturday 28 June, Martinborough’s unique Square will be all dressed for a Night Market, and you are all invited from 4-8pm. Everyone is welcome, and it’s free.
“The Night Market is the big community event for the Martinborough Olive Harvest Festival, and was very popular last year,” said Martinborough Business Association Chairman Frank Cornelissen.

An Association initiative, with local olive growers, the aim is to create a mid-winter boost. Local musicians, including the Community Choir, will entertain. … Continue Reading