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Tactical Directions AGENCY
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Here’s our story, with a dash of project highlights… and always more than you ordered.
Steeped in legacy
From a humble beginnings in 2001, we’re now steeped in over 25 years of experience.
The right ingredients
We blend a proven mix of strategy, creativity, and datadriven decision-making to deliver effective marketing solutions.
Our signatures
Integrated marketing solutions for renowned Australian brands, ambitious businesses and government agencies across both B2B and B2C channels.
The perfect blend
We’re a team of industry-leading talent, expertise and creativity that combine to create something greater, together.
How we impact your brand
We approach your brand with a holistic perspective, crafting bespoke marketing strategies that drive meaningful and transformative results. By staying ahead of evolving trends, we ensure sustained growth and impactful outcomes across the full marketing landscape.
Research and Strategy
Campaigns and Promotions
Branding
Product launches
Social media
Digital media
Email Marketing
Websites
Videography and Animation
Events and Activations
Point-of-Sale and Packaging
Sales Collateral
Sales Team Management
Our client partners
From ambitious start-ups to government agencies and iconic brands, our clients trust us to deliver again and again.
Many have partnered with us for over a decade, a testament to our ability to consistently evolve, stay fresh, and never miss on delivery.
Our difference
Genuine Care Relentless Ownership Curious Visionaries
We prioritise YOU, building stronger partnerships, encouraging collaboration, and delivering clever, high-quality outcomes no matter the project’s scale. It’s big-agency expertise, but with the added care and dedication that your brand deserve.
At our core, we operate with an unwavering sense of ownership, ensuring that your success is our success.
We’re not just an extension of your team, we’re passionate advocates invested in every detail and dedicated to delivering real outcomes.
We believe in the power of constant curiosity, asking bold questions, thinking outside the box, and delivering with generosity.
It’s often the small ideas and subtle adjustments that spark true transformation, and this mindset is deeply ingrained in our agency’s culture.
Adaptive Movers
We’ve streamlined our agency to deliver an agile approach that adapts swiftly to evolving needs.
We’re always ready to pivot, ensuring your brand remains positioned for success, without compromising on creativity and quality.
A taste of client feedback
I love working with TD! You are very professional and efficient! One of the best agencies I have ever worked with (and I have an agency background therefore can be picky). Thank you for all your hard work and efforts.
STAEDTLER Australia
TD showed excellent prioritisation, time management and resource management skills to deliver top quality strategy and creative under pressured conditions, including time restrictions and changing scope.
TD, you have gone above and beyond in the seven months that I have been here. I really appreciate all the effort that you guys put in to every request, no matter how insane.
NSW Government Waterpik Australia
Sip-worthy successes
Project Highlights
XPRESSFIT
Sub-brand Logo
The brief
Develop a distinctive sub-brand identity for SpoutTek, a world-first retractable pull-out wall spout within the XpressFit range.
The strategy
We created a contemporary sub-brand identity that captured the product’s innovative technology through a clean, modern and highly recognisable logo.
The typography was enhanced with a subtle visual device, integrating the product’s pull-out tap functionality directly into the letterform to create a memorable brand asset without compromising clarity or versatility.
The identity was designed to balance premium aesthetics with technical credibility, ensuring it could be confidently applied across product packaging, marketing collateral, digital channels, retail environments and future product extensions while reinforcing the innovation-led positioning of the XpressFit range.
The results
• Created a distinctive sub-brand identity for a world-first tapware innovation.
• Elevated the product through a contemporary, premium and design-led visual identity.
• Reinforced XpressFit’s position as an innovation leader within the tapware category.
• Delivered a versatile logo system suitable across packaging, retail, digital and marketing applications.
Suprema Tapware Branding and Collateral
The brief
Develop a refreshed suite of marketing collateral that repositions Suprema as an innovative leader in premium tapware and accessories.
The strategy
We created a cohesive range of contemporary sales and marketing collateral that reflected the premium quality and innovative design of the Suprema and XpressFit brands. Every asset was designed to balance technical information with aspirational lifestyle imagery, creating an immersive brand experience that was both visually engaging and commercially effective. This included:
• Premium product guide.
• Product brochures and flyers.
• Retail and showroom signage.
• Brand templates and supporting collateral.
The creative direction combined clean layouts, sophisticated typography and premium photography to reinforce Suprema’s position as a leader in innovative, design-led tapware while making product features and patented technologies simple to navigate.
The results
• Created a scalable creative platform to support future product launches and ongoing marketing activity.
• Strengthened brand consistency across retail, trade and customer touchpoints.
• Delivered a contemporary suite of marketing collateral that elevated the brand’s market presence.
Sydney Home Design Centre Branding and Marketing Program
The brief
Development of a comprehensive brand refresh and new visual identity, followed by the management of an integrated marketing strategy and program.
The strategy
To reposition Sydney Home Design Centre (formerly JBH Design Centre) as the leading destination for interior home renovations, we implemented a comprehensive rebrand. This included:
• Branding and visual identity kit.
• Stationery suite and sales collateral.
• Website - sydneyhdc.com.
• In-store and external signage.
Following the rebrand, we strategically executed and continue to manage a marketing program designed to reinforce the brand’s authority in market and drive customer engagement and sales. This includes:
• Organic social media.
• Paid social media.
• Email marketing program.
• ‘CREATE’ Magazine (print and digital).
• Event collateral and marketing (e.g: Sydney Expo).
• In-store events.
The results
• Sales spikes at key marketing moments.
• 652% growth in organic social media followers.
• 20% increase in organic social media engagement.
• 32%+ average email open rate.
• Approx. 4,000 magazine readership after 2nd edition.
Australian Wood Industries Brand and Marketing Program
The brief
Support the launch and accelerate growth of Australian Wood Industries, strengthening its market positioning and driving demand across trade and architectural audiences.
The strategy
TD partnered with Australian Wood Industries to revitalise both the master brand and specialist architectural timber sub-brand, ASTUTE, creating a stronger platform for growth and better alignment with their premium market positioning.
Our scope then extended beyond brand identity development to include messaging, website design, sales collateral, retailer materials and technical literature, ensuring a consistent and compelling customer experience across every touchpoint.
Today, we continue to lead their brand and marketing program, delivering strategic marketing activity across: social media, digital advertising, email marketing, reseller support, sales and events.
The results
• Incremental sales growth since the commencement of marketing activity.
• 60% increase in website traffic compared to the period prior to TD management.
• 43% growth in organic social media followers.
• 870% increase in organic social media engagement.
• 32% average email open rate.
• Sydney Build Expo award for best stand (2025 and 2026).
Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Marketing Program
The brief
Elevate Johnson Bros Mitre 10’s brand presence across social, digital and in-store channels to drive customer engagement, increase foot traffic and boost sales.
The strategy
TD delivers an integrated, full-funnel marketing program spanning organic social media, targeted paid media bursts, email marketing, and in-store promotion via digital screens and point-of-sale.
Organic social media forms the core of the program, driven by a strategic content calendar aligned to seasonal demand, retail promotions and in-store events. Content blends DIY education, product highlights, staff profiles and community storytelling to build relevance and drive engagement.
Paid media is deployed in strategic bursts to amplify key promotional periods, while email marketing drives frequency and conversion. In-store digital screens and point-of-sale then reinforce messaging at the point of purchase, ensuring a consistent experience across the customer journey.
The results
• Year-on-year sales growth since the commencement of marketing activity.
• 18% growth in organic social media followers.
• 123% increase in organic social media engagement.
• 45% average email open rate.
• Winner of Independent Hardware Group ‘Australian large-format store 2026’ (marketing forms part of evaluation).
TuffPlans Australia
Brand Relaunch & Marketing Program
The brief
Under new ownership, support the relaunch of TuffPlans into the Australian market and drive sales uplift.
The strategy
To help drive visibility in the local market and support the launch, we conducted a comprehensive brand refresh including:
• Refreshed visual identity.
• Brand stationery and templates.
• Reseller sales detailer and in-store collateral.
• Website refresh and integration of e-commerce.
• Reseller marketing toolkit.
This is supported by a dual-growth strategy, both empowering brand resellers through structured onboarding and ongoing support, and driving sales through direct-to-consumer channels including:
• Organic social media program.
• Paid media bursts.
• eDM program (resellers and consumer variations).
• Events.
The results
• 410% growth in organic social media followers.
• 3,080% increase in organic social media engagement.
• 37% average email open rate.
• Diversification of product range.
Church & Dwight - Waterpik Professional Marketing Program
The brief
Launch Waterpik into dental practices nationally to drive professional trial, endorsement, and recommendation to patients, ultimately supporting long-term sales growth.
The strategy
We developed and continue to deliver an integrated B2B marketing program engaging dental professionals across key touchpoints, building awareness, education and trial through an always-on, multi-channel approach. The key program initiatives include:
• Waterpik professional sales team (managed by TD).
• Waterpik e-commerce website (managed by TD).
• Organic and paid social media program.
• Professional media (digital and print).
• Patient education materials and promotions.
• Exhibitions and industry events.
• In-practice advertising.
• Key opinion leader program.
The results
• Achieved year-on-year brand growth since TD’s appointment (2018).
• Over 40% of Dental Practices Australia-wide currently recommending Waterpik.
• Over 65% uptake on professional product trial offers.
• 292% growth in organic social media followers.
• 1,942% increase in organic social media engagement.
• Built a comprehensive dental professional database to help drive ongoing, targeted communications and sales.
Church & Dwight - Waterpik Sonic Fusion Product Launch
The brief
Launch the new Waterpik Sonic-Fusion® to dental professionals nationwide, driving awareness, trial and professional recommendation of this innovative product category.
The strategy
We led an integrated B2B launch program designed to rapidly educate, engage and convert dental professionals, leveraging our deep channel expertise, established industry relationships and targeted professional database.
To maximise reach and adoption, we delivered a coordinated multi-channel campaign supported by a comprehensive suite of launch communications and sales enablement materials. Key touchpoints included:
• Organic and paid social media.
• Targeted direct mail.
• Email marketing.
• Professional journal advertising.
• In-practice face-to-face detailing via TD’s dedicated professional sales team.
• Industry exhibitions and events.
• E-commerce site takeover and direct-to-practice purchasing.
The results
• Exceeded launch sales forecasts (comprehensive campaign results available on request).
Nature’s Care ‘Healthy Care’ Chemist Warehouse Consumer Promotion
The brief
Develop a promotion to encourage purchase of the Healthy Care range throughout Chemist Warehouse stores Nationally.
The strategy
TD developed and delivered a fully integrated national promotion featuring Healthy Care brand ambassadors, Kyal and Kara from The Block, leveraging their broad consumer appeal to drive engagement through a “Win $20,000 + Home Styling Session” campaign.
We managed the campaign end-to-end, including:
• strategy
• creative development
• digital and social media advertising
• trade communications
• in-store activations (Chemist Warehouse)
• retailer engagement
• regulatory compliance and performance reporting.
The results
• Exceeded campaign sales forecasts (comprehensive campaign results available on request).
Oral-B
iO Power Toothbrush Professional Product Launch
The brief
Develop, manage and execute a virtual launch for Oral-B’s new iO power toothbrush to create industry buzz and educate key dental influencers to recommend to their patients.
The strategy
TD developed an engaging launch campaign strategy encompassing the following elements.
• 3 live virtual launch events via dedicated brand event microsite.
• Hosted by selected industry key opinion leaders.
• 100 dental industry professionals and media in attendance (Australia-wide).
• Product launch and detailing of key features and clinical benefits to assist with patient recommendation.
• Premium launch kits distributed to attendees prior to their registered event (products, gifting, snacks).
• Launch kits locked with code which was revealed at session to drive hype and event attendance.
The results
• 100% invitee attendance.
• 98% of attendees confirmed they are likely to recommend the product to their patients.
• Earned media through PR coverage, professional product reviews and industry publication news articles.
Live Virtual Presentation
Launch Pack EVENT
ORAL-B iO
EVENT SNACKS & ORAL-B PRODUCT PACK
STAEDTLER Australia
Digital Marketing Campaigns
The brief
Manage STAEDTLER’s digital marketing program, showcasing products, benefits and innovations while driving engagement at key purchase moments throughout the year.
The strategy
TD developed and delivered a digital marketing program spanning email marketing, social media and paid digital media to strengthen brand engagement and support sales activity throughout the customer journey.
Guided by an annual strategy aligned to product launches, retail promotions, back-to-school periods and seasonal demand cycles, the program ensured consistent, relevant and timely communication with key audiences.
Content was strategically planned to educate consumers, highlight product innovation and reinforce brand value, while paid media was used to amplify high-performing content and maximise reach during priority campaign periods.
Regular performance analysis and optimisation enabled continual refinement of content, targeting and channel activity, ensuring stronger engagement and improved campaign effectiveness over time.
The results
• Increased eDM open rates by 28% across the year.
• Paid campaign amplification drove 19% additional reach and engagement on top-performing content
• Optimisations improved campaign performance, resulting in higher conversions quarter-on-quarter.
TheraBreath Professional Sampling Campaign
The brief
TheraBreath, newly acquired by Church & Dwight Australia, enlisted TD’s expertise to introduce the brand to the professional dental channel.
The strategy
Leveraging TD’s robust dental professional database, we implemented an engaging sampling activation aimed at encouraging dental professionals to trial and recommend TheraBreath to their patients.
To ensure targeted and meaningful sampling, dental professionals were required to opt-in and request samples through a dedicated microsite. Each request was verified against our dental database before dispatching the samples in a visually appealing TheraBreath kit, designed to create a memorable unboxing experience.
The samples were complemented by professional collateral, including a product detailer and recommendation pad, empowering dental professionals to confidently recommend TheraBreath to their patients and enhancing the overall impact of the campaign.
The results
• Distribution of 40,000 samples directly to engaged target audience.
• Brand achieved forecasted sales KPIs for year 1.
• Approval of phase 2 professional sampling activity.
But...
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for success. We understand the most effective solutions are those built around your objectives, audiences, challenges and budget. Our role is to understand what success looks like for your organisation and develop a tailored approach that delivers the greatest impact, value and return on investment.
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Additional case studies
Brisbane City Council Metro Campaign
The brief
Introduce a new transport solution, Brisbane Metro, and educate residents on how the Metro will benefit all of Brisbane as part of a greater transport network.
The strategy
TD executed a creative communication campaign, leveraging the existing Mobility narrative to continue to build on Council’s transport story and momentum.
A campaign tagline, ‘Get to know Brisbane Metro’ was introduced, supported by a suite of devices highlighting the Metro solution’s key benefits.
The hero creative asset visually communicated the greater transport network and how this linked in with the suburban bus and train services.
The campaign went to market with:
• 30”, 15” and 6” animated videos (pushed both online and outdoor)
• Station takeovers
• Print advertisements
• Billboards
• Transit
• Animated shopping centre panels.
The results
• 400% increase in traffic to the webpage at launch
• 194k (15sec) and 223k (30sec) video views on YouTube.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation Awareness Campaign
The brief
Shift audience views from a place of low awareness and low perceived impact, to high awareness and high perceived impact.
The strategy
Leveraging comprehensive brand and audience insights, TD developed a cost-effective campaign and creative strategy that focused on delivering the right information, at the right time and in the right place.
A balance of emotive and informative storytelling and visuals were used to communicate a complex, detailed story in a way that was meaningful and engaging. The Foundation’s key Reef-saving projects were at the forefront of the campaign, demonstrating progress and underpinning hope for the Reef’s future. TD delivered:
• Communication and creative strategy
• 10 x 15” and 30” impact videos
• 2-minute board campaign video
• Digital advertising display suites
• Social media assets
• Press advertisements
• Retail Digital Boards
The results
• 5.7% increase in Foundation’s reputation.
• 8% increase in brand advocacy and favourability.
• 5,932,156 campaign reach.
Ralph Lauren
Big Pony Fragrance Activation
The brief
Drive sales of Ralph Lauren’s Men’s Big Pony Fragrance Collection.
The strategy
TD crafted an immersive brand activation to coincide with the launch of their four new fragrance SKUs, designed to generate excitement and drive sales.
TD orchestrated a dynamic two-day activation in which carefully chosen brand ambassadors toured Sydney in branded Mini Coopers, distributing fragrance samples at high-traffic locations.
The activation was strategically timed to align with flagship store launches, and event footage was captured and amplified across social media and owned channels to maximise reach and engagement.
TD managed all aspects of the activation, from ideation and creative, through to planning, logistics and execution.
The results
• Distribution of over 15,000 fragrance samples.
• Significant sales increases in stores near sampling locations.
• Activation used as the benchmark for the collection’s launch globally.
Dettol Healthy Habits Primary School Program
The brief
Drive Dettol brand awareness and deliver education that encourages families to be healthy and hygienic.
The strategy
Leveraging our primary schools database, TD launched the ‘Healthy Habits’ Primary School Program. Schools had the opportunity to register in the Program and receive a comprehensive curriculum-aligned Teachers Resource Kit and Dettol product samples.
The deliverables:
• Interactive curriculum-aligned student activities
• Teacher lesson plans
• Classroom posters
• Healthy Habits rewards charts
• Parent information booklets
• Ongoing eDM communications with additional related content and activities
• Dettol sample kit to help reinforce the Program learnings in the classroom.
The results
• Over 40% of Australian primary schools registered for the Program, actively requesting Dettol branded materials and samples.
Berrigan Shire Council
Council Rebrand & Collateral
The brief
Develop a refreshed brand for Council, a brand that has remained untouched for over 20 years. The key objective was to ensure that the refreshed brand would both pay homage to the region’s rich history, whilst also bringing it into the future.
The
strategy
To gain a clear understanding of Berrigan Shire, TD conducted a brand audit, Council SWOT, stakeholder consultations, and a competitor review. This research revealed four key regional attributes: lifestyle, the Murray River, agriculture, and landscape. These insights shaped the brand refresh, with creative elements reflecting these themes, resulting in a vibrant evolution aligned with the Council’s and community’s current vision and values.
The deliverables included:
• Refreshed brand logo suite.
• Brand guidelines.
• Stationery suite and templates.
• Publications.
• Social media templates.
• Brand collateral.
• Signage.
• Videos.
• Strategic Plans and Reports.
GreenPower
Collateral and Assets
The brief
Deliver a suite of GreenPower communications that clearly explain a complex offering, while strengthening brand consistency across all touchpoints.
The strategy
TD built on our deep familiarity with the GreenPower brand to create a cohesive, scalable system of assets that works hard across multiple environments. The focus was clarity, accessibility and visual impact, ensuring information was not just accurate, but genuinely easy to understand and engage with.
Complex concepts were translated into clear, visually led storytelling through the considered use of iconography, data visualisation and infographics. Every asset was designed to feel distinctly GreenPower, while remaining flexible enough to perform across platforms and audiences.
The suite of deliverables included:
• LinkedIn template suite for consistent, on-brand social communications.
• Corporate and residential fact sheets designed for clarity and accessibility.
• Website assets, delivered with a mobile-first mindset and desktop optimisation.
• Branded Microsoft Teams backgrounds to support internal and external engagement.
EnergyCo Explainer Video Series
The brief Educate key stakeholders and communities on EnergyCo’s role in maximising the opportunities created by the transformation of the NSW electricity system by coordinating investment in Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) across the State.
The strategy
To effectively communicate EnergyCo’s intricate role in a manner that was both straightforward and captivating for our audience, video, a compelling storytelling medium, was strategically selected.
TD adopted an illustrative creative style, aligned to NSW Government’s brand guidelines. This approach allowed us to meticulously craft scenes that authentically depicted the diverse NSW locations, services, and communities required.
During the production phase, we leveraged animation to enhance the creative impact of selected assets. This not only elevated the overall visual appeal but also served to draw the audience’s attention to specific narrative focal points. We complemented this with the inclusion of key messages, music, and a professional voiceover, all of which were seamlessly integrated to further bolster audience comprehension and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
The video was distributed on EnergyCo’s website, social channels and used as an education tool ongoing.
NSW Government
Business Connect Digital Campaign
The brief
Continue to drive preference of NSW Government’s Business Connect Program and increase quality leads.
The strategy
Leveraging the existing Business Connect visual style and previous creative templates developed by TD, we executed a digital-led campaign focused on driving preference of the Program’s specific services and offerings including:
• Independent, tailored business advice.
• Events and webinars.
• Practical small business resources.
The campaign was executed across the following digital platforms for English and CaLD audiences, with performance monitored and optimised to better performing creative to deliver the best return on investment and results.
• Social (Facebook and Instagram)
• Digital native
