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Making Marketing, Simple

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Marketing doesn’t have to be complicated.
With more than 20 years’ experience in state, national, and international markets, Revellion cuts through the noise to focus on what works.

The consultancy connects business goals to clear, practical marketing strategies, setting up the right operations, unlocking value from data, building team capability, and ensuring every marketing effort counts.

When extra expertise is needed, Revellion can draw on a network of specialised creative and industry partners, assembling a tailored team around the business without the overheads of a full-time staff.

From strategy and segmentation to integrated communications, stakeholder engagement, and partner procurement, Revellion makes marketing easier, allowing leaders to focus on running the business.

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Hello

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I’m Glenn, founder of Revellion, a marketing consultant and educator based in Western Australia.

Over the past two decades, I’ve helped organisations tackle complex consumer challenges, adapt to evolving consumer preferences, and respond to shifts in public policy - often with limited resources, tight timelines, and minimal support. Those experiences shaped me into what I call a Specialist Generalist - someone who knows a lot about a lot, and understands how all the moving parts of marketing connect to drive real business results.

I believe marketing should speak the language of business. Too often, it’s buried in jargon, leaving leaders nodding along without truly understanding the strategy. To me, marketing isn’t another language, it’s simply about meeting the needs of people in a way that benefits the business. And it’s not just advertising; ads are one tool, not the starting point.

After years in large organisations, I started Revellion to work with good people, do rewarding work, and bridge the gap between marketing theory and business reality.

For me, effective marketing begins with asking the right questions and broadening the possibilities for solutions. I work alongside teams to uncover challenges, craft practical strategies, and build capability for lasting success. It’s not just about the immediate output of marketing, it’s about creating a journey rich in learning, improvement, and a long-term approach to your marketing that takes you further.

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Knowing what marketing support you really need, and how to deliver results, can be one of the biggest challenges for any business.

That’s where Revellion steps in.

With decades of senior-level business and marketing experience, we design services around your goals, capabilities, and context. We don’t just highlight opportunities; we create practical pathways for growth and measurable performance.

Our core expertise includes:

  • Marketing Audits – in-depth reviews with clear, actionable recommendations

  • Bespoke Marketing Training – tailored professional development for your team

  • Specialist Marketing Consulting – targeted advice for unique challenges

  • Marketing Analytics – turning data into meaningful strategic insight.

What sets Revellion apart is our ability to move seamlessly from assessment, to training, to consulting that embeds change, and ultimately to measurement that proves impact.

You also gain access to trusted expertise across creative, media, digital, and technology, without the cost or complexity of building it in-house. And when you no longer need external support, you’re left with a more capable, confident team, with ongoing guidance available whenever required.

From strategy and execution through to measurement and optimisation, Revellion delivers customised programs that provide clarity, structure, and momentum so your business sees results, faster and more sustainably.

  • Conducting a structured review of current marketing activities is one of the most effective ways for an organisation to gain clarity, focus, and confidence in its next steps. A marketing audit creates a clear, evidence-based foundation for future decisions, helping leaders move beyond assumptions to act on real insights.

    Revellion provides a comprehensive and independent marketing audit that examines both the internal and external environment in which the business operates, and how this environment connects to the performance of the marketing function. The audit spans all critical areas of marketing, including:

    • Strategy - alignment between business goals and marketing direction

    • Brand - positioning, clarity, and strength in the market

    • Targeting and Segmentation - identifying and reaching the right audiences

    • Operations - efficiency of processes, workflows, and resource allocation

    • Customer Experience - the consistency and quality of interactions across touchpoints

    • Measurement & Analytics - effectiveness of KPIs, reporting, and performance tracking

    • Integrated Marketing Communications - coherence, reach, and impact of campaigns.

    The outcome is both quantitative and qualitative. A practical scorecard provides a snapshot of performance across key dimensions, while tailored recommendations offer deeper insight into where marketing is excelling, where resources are under-utilised, and where adjustments, new capabilities, or training could drive significant improvement.

    Armed with these insights, organisations can:

    • Sharpen their marketing approach, focusing on what truly drives growth

    • Prioritise investment and effort in the areas of greatest impact

    • Strengthen internal capabilities through targeted development and training

    • Achieve stronger, measurable returns on their marketing investment.

    In short, the audit provides not just an assessment, but a clear roadmap to elevate marketing performance and enable sustainable business growth.

  • Developing marketing capability inside an organisation is one of the most powerful investments a business can make. Revellion’s professional marketing training programs are designed to equip teams with the tools, confidence, and practical know-how to solve complex marketing challenges and deliver stronger results.

    Each workshop is tailored to the organisation’s needs, ensuring that content is relevant, practical, and directly applicable to real-world challenges. Sessions combine evidence-based frameworks with hands-on exercises, case studies, and group discussions, allowing participants to learn not just the “what” but also the “how” of effective marketing.

    Workshops are available in flexible formats, with session lengths varying from one day to multi-day programs depending on requirements. By the end of each program, participants will have gained actionable insights, improved skills, and the ability to apply learnings immediately to their roles.

    Available Training Topics

    • Marketing Strategy (Two days)
      Learn how to build a focused and effective marketing approach that aligns with business objectives. Participants explore how to set clear priorities, design a value proposition, and establish a pathway from insight to execution.

    • Integrated Marketing Communications (One day)
      Understand how to drive impact and results through aligned, multi-channel communication strategies. This workshop covers the principles of integration, consistency in messaging, and techniques to maximise campaign effectiveness.

    • Marketing Operations (Two days)
      Explore how to build and manage high-performing marketing teams in an increasingly complex and disaggregated world. Participants examine workflow design, stakeholder engagement, resourcing, and measurement—ensuring marketing operates as a disciplined, value-creating function.

    • Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (Two days)
      Develop the skills to identify the right customer segments, target them effectively, and craft positioning strategies that cut through. This workshop builds precision into communications, ensuring resources are directed towards the audiences that matter most.

    Each program is designed and delivered by an experienced marketing practitioner who combines deep theoretical understanding with decades of hands-on leadership experience. The result is training that doesn’t just inform, it transforms how teams think, plan, and execute marketing.

  • Measuring Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) remains one of the toughest challenges for CEOs and marketing leaders.

    At Revellion, we simplify this with access to world-class, technology-enabled Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM).

    MMM is a proven statistical approach that quantifies the impact of each marketing channel, revealing what’s truly driving performance. These insights help you optimise spend, allocate budgets more effectively, and maximise both revenue and growth.

    But insights alone aren’t enough.

    Real results come from embedding an operating rhythm that turns data into action, and building the internal capabilities to make it stick.

    The MMM Methodology that Revellion uses:

    • Aligns historical KPI with media, promotions and non-marketing factors

    • Attributes sales to peaks and dips in marketing and non-marketing activities

    • Analyses marketing and media performance

    Within a complex business, MMM modelling can quantify:

    • Quantify and model against leading KPI of Sales Revenue

    • Develop ROI and sales response curve for each marketing channel/platform (Offline & Online)

    • And understand unique category effects

    The lower cost of modelling for this service opens up the discipline to small spending brands, allowing you to understand:

    • The impact of competitors, market trends, category drivers, external economic factors, and other non-marketing drivers

    • Relational impact of your marketing spend on brand tracking research

    • The ROI of creative, messaging and product

  • Strategic alignment between organisational goals and the marketing function is not optional, it is foundational. Without it, marketing risks becoming a series of disconnected activities rather than a coordinated driver of growth.

    Equally important is enabling marketing to influence those goals. When marketing has a voice in shaping direction, organisations gain a sharper understanding of customer needs, competitive pressures, and market opportunities. This influence becomes a source of genuine competitive advantage.

    Doing one without the other is like choosing between a rudder and sails—you can have direction without momentum, or power without control. Both are required to steer and propel the business forward.

    At Revellion, we work with leaders to elevate marketing from a support function to a strategic driver. Our approach combines evidence-based frameworks with practical experience to ensure that marketing plans are not only aligned with business objectives but also designed to create measurable impact.

    Through structured analysis, deliberate planning, and disciplined resource allocation, we help organisations:

    • Clarify strategic priorities and translate them into actionable marketing objectives

    • Develop compelling value propositions that differentiate in competitive markets

    • Balance long-term brand building with short-term performance marketing

    • Build resilience and adaptability into marketing strategies so they evolve with market change

    The outcome is a marketing strategy that doesn’t just support the business, it propels it forward, ensuring every decision, investment, and campaign contributes to sustainable growth.

  • Market segmentation is a cornerstone of effective marketing strategy, providing the foundation for organisations to distinguish true opportunities from potential risks. Without it, businesses risk spreading resources too thinly, chasing the wrong audiences, or missing the customers that deliver the greatest long-term value.

    The purpose of segmentation is to achieve a deeper level of customer understanding than competitors. By identifying distinct groups within the market, organisations can prioritise those segments that align most strongly with their strategic objectives, whether that means revenue growth, market share, customer retention, or brand differentiation.

    From there, targeting requires careful selection and focus. The most effective strategies are grounded in evidence-based methodologies, using data and insights to identify where to compete and how to win. This ensures that resources are directed to the audiences that matter most, instead of being diluted across markets with limited return.

    Positioning is where strategy turns into communication. A compelling and differentiated value proposition, clearly expressed, ensures that customers understand not just what is being offered, but why it is uniquely relevant to them. Precision in positioning drives relevance, strengthens brand equity, and enables marketing to cut through noise in crowded markets.

    At Revellion, we help organisations bring rigour to this process by:

    • Defining clear market segments using both qualitative and quantitative analysis

    • Prioritising high-value audiences based on fit, opportunity, and risk

    • Crafting differentiated value propositions that resonate with each target segment

    • Aligning positioning with broader business and brand strategy, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

    When segmentation, targeting, and positioning are strategically aligned, marketing becomes more efficient, more precise, and far more impactful. The result is a disciplined approach that maximises return on investment while building lasting customer relationships.

  • The holistic nature of marketing communications is often underestimated. Many organisations rely on short bursts of activity across a handful of channels, hoping to capture attention. But isolated efforts rarely tackle the real challenge: identifying the right message, for the right audience, at the right time, and delivering it with enough consistency and impact to drive results.

    Today’s marketers operate in an environment that is more complex, fragmented, and fast-moving than ever before. They must balance strategic goals with tactical execution, all while coordinating across a growing mix of channels, technologies, and customer journeys. Every touchpoint, whether digital, social, physical, or experiential, contributes to how the brand is perceived, making integration not just desirable, but essential.

    Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) is about bringing coherence and alignment to this complexity. It ensures that messaging is clear, consistent, and connected across all platforms, so that customers experience a unified brand rather than a series of disconnected interactions. Done well, IMC builds brand equity, improves efficiency of spend, and increases both the reach and effectiveness of campaigns.

    This is not only a strategic challenge - deciding what to say, to whom, and when - but also an operational challenge. Marketing teams need the right structures, processes, and tools to prioritise tasks, manage workflows, track performance, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Integration requires both vision and discipline: vision to set a cohesive direction, and discipline to ensure execution aligns with it.

    At Revellion, we support organisations in:

    • Developing integrated communication strategies that align brand, business, and marketing objectives

    • Designing cross-channel messaging frameworks to deliver clarity and consistency

    • Balancing long-term brand building with short-term campaign impact

    • Equipping teams with tools and processes to manage competing priorities and improve delivery discipline

    • Measuring outcomes holistically, so that performance is tracked across channels rather than in silos

    The outcome is communications that don’t just add noise, but create impact. With a unified approach, marketing becomes more efficient, more effective, and more capable of influencing business outcomes at scale.

  • Selecting the right communication partners is not just a procurement exercise, it is a critical strategic decision that shapes the effectiveness of marketing delivery and, ultimately, business outcomes.

    In today’s fragmented communications landscape, organisations are faced with an increasing number of choices. Many are weighing the advantages of bringing certain services in-house - such as content creation, digital media management, or analytics - while continuing to outsource specialist expertise. This makes it essential to carefully evaluate which capabilities should remain internal, which should be external, and how the two should work together seamlessly. Getting this balance wrong risks wasted investment, blurred accountability, and missed opportunities.

    Equally important is the quality of the partnership itself. Technical capability is only part of the equation. True value comes from relationships built on transparency, trust, and shared commitment to results. A strong partnership is intentional, it is structured, actively managed, and focused on outcomes rather than outputs. Chemistry matters too. When internal teams and external partners collaborate effectively, performance lifts across every dimension of marketing.

    The decisions made here ripple across the organisation. They influence not only marketing performance but also team dynamics, culture, and the long-term strategic success of the business. The wrong choice can create silos, inefficiencies, or conflicting priorities; the right choice can create a high-performing, integrated ecosystem where internal and external teams work as one.

    Despite the complexity, these challenges can be resolved within a well-crafted Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) strategy. A disciplined IMC framework provides clarity on roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities across all partners. It ensures that no matter who delivers the work, whether in-house or external, the organisation speaks with one voice, delivering clear, consistent, and compelling messages that strengthen brand equity and drive measurable results.

    At Revellion, we help organisations design and implement procurement and integration approaches that:

    • Clarify capability needs and identify the optimal mix of internal and external expertise

    • Support partner selection with objective criteria aligned to strategic goals and budget constraints

    • Establish governance and accountability frameworks to ensure transparency and performance tracking

    • Foster collaborative ways of working that enhance trust, alignment, and long-term success

    • Embed integration within IMC strategy, so every partner contributes to a unified brand presence

    The outcome is more than just a set of suppliers, it is an integrated network of trusted partners working together to accelerate marketing impact and deliver lasting business value.

  • What many organisations perceive as the starting point of marketing, the campaign, is, in reality, often the final stage of a much longer process. A compelling creative concept, clever messaging, or polished execution can certainly capture attention, but without the right foundations in place, even the most eye-catching campaign risks falling short.

    Successful campaigns require more than creativity. They demand a combination of strategic alignment, operational expertise, and disciplined execution. The skills needed to launch and sustain impactful campaigns extend well beyond design and copywriting, encompassing areas such as planning, stakeholder management, channel optimisation, analytics, and risk mitigation.

    For advertising to deliver results, it must be firmly anchored to a broader strategic framework. This means aligning campaign objectives with business and marketing goals, targeting the right audiences with precision, and ensuring consistency of message across multiple touchpoints. In parallel, marketers must navigate budgets, deadlines, and risk-based considerations, balancing ambition with accountability.

    Campaign development is not a matter of guesswork. It is a discipline refined through experience, underpinned by robust processes, clear governance, and capable professionals who know how to translate strategy into meaningful outcomes. From initial concept through to execution and evaluation, effective campaigns follow a structured journey that minimises wasted effort and maximises impact.

    At Revellion, we support organisations through every stage of campaign development, including:

    • Planning and Briefing – defining clear objectives, audiences, and measures of success

    • Creative Development – ensuring messaging is compelling, on-brand, and strategically aligned

    • Channel Strategy and Media Planning – selecting the right platforms to reach the right audiences

    • Execution and Workflow Management – coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to deliver on time and within budget

    • Measurement and Optimisation – tracking outcomes, learning from results, and refining for future campaigns

    When campaigns are executed well, the results can be transformative, —strengthening brand equity, driving customer engagement, and delivering measurable returns on investment. But when overlooked or rushed, the risks are equally significant: wasted resources, fragmented messaging, and missed opportunities.

    Campaign development, therefore, is not the first step in marketing, it is the culmination of strategy, planning, and execution discipline coming together to create real impact.

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“I believe the best work happens when it’s shared, when people come together with energy, purpose, and a sense of humour. When surrounded by curious, capable people who are growing, creating, and inspiring, others will do the same.

Marketing success isn’t measured by a piece of creative on the trendiest platform, but by meaningful outcomes that solve real problems and deliver lasting impact.

Marketing is more than just the result, it’s the journey. It should be purposeful, collaborative, and even joyful.

I value simplicity, clarity, and momentum and great things happen when motivated people align around a goal, take ownership, and move forward together.”

Glenn Donaldson, Founder

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Do you want to hear more?

If so, please call, email or send a message below.

glenn@revellion.com.au
(+61) 0411 257 970

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What people are saying.

  • “Glenn has one of the sharpest business strategy, transformation and marketing minds I have come across. And he will be the first to observe all three are intrinsically linked in to each other. Glenn has the wonderful and rare gift of being a truly authentic and honest leader. He constructively calls it how it is, doesn’t beat around the bush, and is decisive - some of the many reasons why he has such an incredible impact on any organisation he works with or for. In terms of smarts, authentic leadership and genuine impact, Glenn is the real deal. .”

    — Paul Coghlan

  • Glenn is knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic leader, who applies data, analytics and a wealth of experience to establish a clear vision for the future. Glenn consults with stakeholders to collaboratively develop action plans and milestones which not only deliver the vision and but also empower the team to achieve great outcomes for customers. Glenn’s ability to question ‘why’ facilitates deep exploration of the problem and clarity about future direction. Glenn encourages you to pragmatically explore the possibilities and challenge the status quo by focusing on those activities which add the most value to the business. Working with Glenn positively challenges your viewpoint and ultimately leads to richer outcomes. I value the support and encouragement that you provided me during our time working together.

    - Zeta Welch

  • “I had the privilege of working with Glenn during his tenure at Lotterywest. Glenn’s approach to client / agency relationships was market leading – establishing clear strategic priorities, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowering partners to do their best work. Glenn’s strategic acumen was evident in every decision he made. His ability to navigate complex challenges and devise innovative solutions was truly commendable. Whether it was optimising operational processes or spearheading go to market initiatives, Glenn consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking mindset. If you’re seeking a leader who combines strategic vision with a passion to make a genuine impact, I wholeheartedly recommend connecting with Glenn Donaldson. His insights and expertise are invaluable, and any organization would be fortunate to have him on board.”

    — Luke O’Sullivan

  • “Glenn is hands down one of the smartest and most effective marketing leaders I have ever worked with. His passion, curiosity and humanity bring out the best in his people and also in the work he delivers. He is super strategic and action oriented. I hope I get the chance to work with Glenn again soon! ”

    — Ellie Quinti

  • "Glenn is after the truth which makes him a highly effective Strategic thinker. Working with Glenn as both a client and a collaborator is always rewarding - because he continually questions the 'why' behind any piece of work. Naturally this makes the work and outcomes better which, let's face it, if you're doing this for the right reasons, is what we're here for!"

    - David Smith

  • I had the pleasure of being managed and mentored by Glenn for a number of years. His expertise and guidance has been a huge part of my professional growth. He always made time to offer support and pushed me to be the best marketer possible.

    - Natalia Cole

  • Glenn and I worked together for more than 5 years, and working together we delivered several highly complex, high value marketing projects and initiatives. Glenn consistently gives great direction to projects and focuses on the outcome rather than the process which I admire and is not always the case with so called 'leaders'. If you are an organisation looking for a marketing and business partner who will help you set direction and drive the process to deliver successful outcomes, Glenn is your person.

    - Jeremy Cookson

FAQs

What sort of engagement terms for Marketing expertise are available from Revellion?

Mostly, contract terms are available for the completion of a project. The duration of the project will depend on the nature of the task, staff availability and project complexity.

How does a Marketing audit work?

Marketing audits are systematic, independent evaluations designed to assess the effectiveness of marketing operations, communications, media, planning, and objectives, ensuring they are appropriate and aligned with overall business strategy and goals.

These audits provide valuable insights that help organisation’s determine whether their marketing function requires improvement and if so, identify the necessary steps to enhance capability and performance.

What is involved in Marketing Analytics?

Marketing Analytics, commonly known as Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM), is a data-driven approach that allows businesses to assess the effectiveness of their marketing activities, particularly those executed through media campaigns.

The process leverages the expertise of specialists skilled in both media strategy and data analysis. Its application and insights vary based on the business type and scope of marketing efforts.

By analysing historical data alongside extensive marketing and media knowledge, Marketing Analytics not only measures the Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) across products, campaigns, and media channels but can also provide revenue forecasts for future activities. These forecasts consider multiple variables, including budget allocations, to inform more strategic decision-making.

Are the Marketing Training programs tailored for the client, or are they simply standard presentations?

The training programs are not standard presentations. Typically, they combine structured training content with interactive workshop elements designed to engage staff and collaboratively develop solutions to specific challenges.

To ensure the best outcomes, it is recommended to hold a preliminary meeting with key stakeholders to provide context and background before the workshops. Additionally, fully bespoke programs can be developed to precisely address the unique needs of the staff and organisation.