My Story

My name is Dwayne Barlow. Dwayne Barlow Media & Marketing Limited represents the current stage of my professional journey. I have been given the opportunity (and challenge) of creating my own media and marketing narrative, one story at a time. My areas of expertise are: copywriting, design & layout, marketing & media planning and management, and digital marketing.

Background

Prior to establishing this company I spent 13+ years working for a company called Metso, a Finnish-owned multi-national. I held various marketing, marketing support and communications roles during my time at Metso. For several years I was also part of the senior management team for Metso in New Zealand.

I aim to use the skills I developed in the corporate environment to help select organisations solve their unique media and marketing problems.

Elevator Pitch

Before moving on, here’s the elevator pitch for DBMM…

“DBMM is the ideal partner for small and medium-sized businesses that don’t have a full-time media and marketing resource. We can manage your media and marketing workload so that you can concentrate on what you do best – making your business great.”

Okay, cool. Now several more things of interest…

My Interests

Alongside my family, football and travel are my main interests in life. I have been able to combine both on several occasions, having travelled to two FIFA World Cups (Germany and South Africa) and one Confederations’ Cup (France). I have taken both my boys to the UK to watch some football (Tottenham Hotspur is our team) as well as to visit some castles and stuff… I am in my second stint as President of Matamata Swifts Association Football Club, and have also served as the club’s Club Development Manager. I am a junior football coach. I am married and my wife, Jean, and I have two sons (Nathan & Theo) and a daughter (Siena…yes, named after the Italian town) who all, no doubt, will become travelling footballers.

Recent Work

Website – IOQ NZ

The Institute of Quarrying NZ (IOQ NZ) is the organisation that represents individuals in the extractive industry. Their role is to promote the positive impact of the industry, the career...

Website – Hi-Top Scaffolding

Auckland-based Hi-Top Scaffolding provides scaffolding and edge protection gear that is fit for purpose, quick and easy to install, and with a minimal footprint so trades can work efficiently with...

Book – Pohlen Hospital

In 2017 I was asked about helping out with the publication of a book commemorating 50 years of Pohlen Hospital - specifically the design and layout of what would be a near 200-page walk through...

Website – Crane Sales NZ Ltd

We have just built and launched an upgraded website for Crane Sales New Zealand Limited. Built using WordPress, our favoured platform, the new site is clean, modern and device-responsive. The new...

Website – ZMR Aggregates

Based on the Rangitikei River, ZMR Aggregates is a producer and supplier of washed sand, stone and crushed aggregate products. ZMR Aggregates also offers a wide range of products suitable for...

Website – Tainui Press

For over 80 years Tainui Press Design & Print has serviced the printing and digital design needs of local businesses, dairy industry services, manufacturers and the thoroughbred racing industry out...

Website – WaiBOP Football Federation

2017 update After NZ Football's technology review we all needed to update our sites once more. The Sporty platform was chosen and the move was made near the end of 2017. While the Sporty CMS isn't a...

Website – MIMICO

MIMICO's new website was introduced to their customers in March 2017. Not only is it a modern, device-responsive site with a much fresher look and feel... it works. Monthly page views doubled almost...