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Congratulations to Helen Down for winning the 2010 HER Regional Wellington Business Woman of the Year Award
Click here to view a letter of congratulations from Ray Wallace, Lower Hutt Mayor
We may not have won but some of our clients did really well!
Check out these articles that were in the January 2011 Issue of Vibrant Hutt
All about the awards with some glam pics of our very own Helen
Congratulations to Hutt City Kindergartens and Armstrong Downes Ltd
Finalists in the Westpac Business Excellence Awards 2010-12-08
Synthesis Marketing are finalists in the Westpac Business Excellence Awards 2010.
These awards recognise companies that have achieved excellence in business practices and are held in high regard by the business community.
Being selected as a finalist is a significant achievement for Synthesis Marketing and it’s main brand; mymarketingexpert and rewards the many years of hard work and dedication shown by the team.
The awards night will be held on 10th November 2010 – we’ve got our fingers crossed!
Helen Down elected new President of Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to Helen Down, Managing Director of highly successful local marketing company Synthesis Marketing on being elected the new President of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce.
As founder and Managing Director of Synthesis Marketing, Helen is a talented leader, who has developed a successful business model that enables her to enjoy overall balance in her life.
This comes after almost 20 years working in the telecommunications and software industries throughout New Zealand, Asia and Europe in a range of sales, marketing, account management, project delivery and general management roles.
Helen’s commitment to the Hutt Valley business community has been outstanding and has been well recognised by her being elected unopposed as the new President of the Hutt valley Chamber of Commerce.
In addition, Helen’s approach to business has also been rewarded recently with her winning the Her Business Awards 2010 for Best Micro Business and Synthesis Marketing being a finalist in the Westpac Business Excellence Awards 2010.
Helen’s experiences in the international corporate environment have largely shaped who she is and what she stands for today. Words like productivity and sustainability are not just talked about… they are practised daily.
“I am delighted at being elected as the new President of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce” says Helen. “The coming year has some significant projects planned and I am confident I can add value to these to assist business and grow the wider Hutt Valley community.”
Helen strongly believes her involvement in the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce for the last 10 years has been integral to the success of her own company Synthesis Marketing Ltd, which has grown from a fledgling business in 2001 to the highly renowned, and award winning company it is today.
Helen Down, Managing Director of Synthesis Marketing wins prestigious Her Business Award
Congratulations to Helen Down, Managing Director of highly successful local marketing company Synthesis Marketing on winning the prestigious Her Business Regional Wellington Business Woman of the Year 2010 for Best Micro Business.
These awards recognise companies that have achieved excellence in business practices and are held in high regard by the business community.
As founder and Managing Director of Synthesis Marketing, Helen is a talented leader, who has developed a successful business model that enables her to enjoy overall balance in her life.
“I am delighted with the win and am very proud of the company I have worked so hard to create.” says Helen. “Winning this award is a significant achievement for me and my team and rewards the many years hard work and dedication shown.”
The Dominion Post Editorial - 21 July 2009 - Marketing Message Pushed
Click here to view a pdf of the editorial
NZS.com July 2009
Check out our article Driving Traffic with Email Newsletters at NZS.com
Official New Zealand Launch of mymarketingexpert.co.nz
04th March 2009

The Synthesis team was joined by over 80 guests earlier this month for the official launch of mymarketingexpert – our innovative marketing service for small and medium business.
The guests, including our clients from the local business community, media and govt officials, spent the early part of the evening enjoying each others company and savouring the excellent food and wine, in our unique country setting. This was followed by the official presentation by Helen Down, Managing Director of Synthesis Marketing and the driving force behind mymarketingexpert.
And the response to Mx was fantastic!
One client commented, “It’s so simple, I can’t understand why no-one has done it sooner.” More people are signing up daily for the free trial and we’ve been delighted with the extensive national media coverage, including a feature on TVNZ’s NZI Business.
Find out more about Mx and to sign up for a FREE 10 day trial, go to mymarketingexpert.co.nz.
News Archive (pre-2009)
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So, you thought lifestyle farms only supported alpaca's, sheep and the odd chicken or two? Think again! Discover the secrets behind a successful national marketing business based from a semi-rural lifestyle block near Wellington. Published: Lifestyle Farmer, December 2004. Get the Full Story.
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Work-life balance is a hot topic as the Government looks at ways of addressing the skill shortage in New Zealand. Synthesis Marketing has been highlighted as a shining example of how flexible working practices result in a more efficient, productive business. Published: Dominon Post, 14 May 2004.
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Planning is hugely important to the long-term success of your business. However, you need to make sure that those plans are not costing you more than you can afford.
Marketing Specialist, Helen Down, shares some thoughts on the personal costs of business. Published: Sales & Marketing Institute of NZ website, May 2005.
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If people don't know how to network properly then business groups and communities don't get stronger and local businesses don't grow. Marketing Specialist, Helen Down comments on the importance of networking and the significant issue poor networking skills create for the local economy. Published: Upper Hutt Leader, April 26 2006.
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A collaborative approach to marketing has led to the success of one of the Hutt Valley’s best new businesses. Published: Hutt Valley Business Monthly, October 2003.
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What are the 5 common traits of exceptional networkers that you can use to grow your business? Marketing Specialist, Helen Down, shares her recommendations. Published: Homebizbuzz, November 05. Get the Full Story.