About KISSMEDIA (1993-2001)

KISSMEDIA was founded in Launceston, Tasmania in February 1993, as a partnership between Sue Cartledge and her husband Dennis Cartledge. A plain English content provider and (very) small publisher, KISSMEDIA’s slogan was Keeping it Simple.

DIY HomeSale

KISSMEDIA’s first project was the ambitious DIY HomeSale - a loose-leaf guide to selling the family home without the use of real estate agents. KISSMEDIA also provided an advisory service to prospective sellers as well as the step by step guide, a For Sale sign and contact cards.

(Early flyer promoting the DIY HomeSale kit, February 1993.)

Tabe & Lees Professionals company profile

Tabe & Lees is a locally owned independent company and a member of the Professionals group.

(Promotional article supplied to Tabe & Lees Pty Ltd, May 20, 1993.)

Local Business Review

The Business & Property Register puts you in touch with the market without obligation.

(Newsletter mock-up for Tabe & Lees Pty Ltd, Launceston, Tasmania, July 1993.)

Society of Women Writers: Jan Owen & Tasmanian women poets

The poetry scene in Northern Tasmania is vibrant and alive, although the audience it appeals to is fairly small. Launceston poetry lovers now have the opportunity to meet noted South Australian poet Jan Owen and hear her poetry, together with a group of local women poets.

(Flyer and poster for Society of Women Writers (Tas) poetry reading and workshop, July 1993)

Home Office Works launch

HOW will you spend August the 26th?

(Flyer for launch of home office furniture.)

Equity Master launch

Would you like to save thousands of dollars on your mortgage?

(Published in Launceston Examiner, June 1, 1995.)

Unit 2, Westside Suites, Yorktown Square

An easy care two bedroom unit with double security, right in the hub of the city. within easy walking distance of all services and facilities.

(Sample property folder, produced for MikeRay Real Estate, Launceston, in July 1995.)

beached: poetry & prose from the Society of Women Writers (Tas)

A new collection of works by Tasmanian writers shows emerging poets and prose writers finding their voices, and more established writers exhibiting new strengths and subtleties.

(Flyer and poster promoting Society of Women Writers (tas) poetry reading and workshop, September 1995.)

Scene at Shores - Port’s best kept secret is out

With the exciting growth in Port it is oeasy to overlook the old favourites. Shores City Mall has given Port great service and products over the years.

(The first in a series of weekly features promoting Shores Retail Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW. Published in Port Macquarie News, Friday July 17, 1996.)

Watch your honey pots ‘cause the Bears are coming!

The Port Macquarie Hastings Band Teddy Bears Picnic At SHORES Retail Centre (Poster)

Scene at Shores If you go down to SHORES on Saturday, you’d better go in disguise!

‘Cos every bear that ever there was…

(Regular Scene at Shores promotional feature for Shores Retail Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW. Published in Port Macquarie News, Friday September 4, 1996.)

Picnic for Music doctor - Port Macquarie Express

Port Macquarie Hastings Band’s new music director, Dr Cyril Payne, will display his and his new band’s skills at the teddy bears picnic and parade at Shores Retail Centre on Saturday.

(Published in Port Macquarie Express, Saturday September 5, 1996.)

Join in McHappy Day Saturday October 19

Fire Engine Parade 12 noon Mchappy Day Sale at Shores.

(Poster for Shores Retail Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW)

Scene at Shores - McHappy Day Sat October 19

McDonald’s Shores Restaurant will feature local personalities serving customers all day long.

(Part of the Scene at Shores promotional feature for Shores Retail Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW. Published in Port Macquarie News, Friday October 11, 1996.)

Scene at Shores - McHappy Day Sat October 19, AUCTION Dollars, Clowns & Fire Engines

The Scene at Shores weekly promotional feature for Shores Retail Centre, Port Macquarie, NSW.

(Published in Port Macquarie News, Friday October 18, 1996.)

We came for a holiday and stayed forever

Every year, thousands of people flock to Port Macquarie for their holidays.

Ideally placed almost midway between Sydney and Brisbane, and only a few hours flight away from every part of the country, it is the perfect holiday destination.

(Promotional material for Regatta Cove waterfront apartments development, Port Macquarie, NSW. Published in Port Macquarie News, Friday January 3, 1997.)

Designs on the market: CWT cuts a swathe

A cutting edge approach to design and a cohesive team effort have enabled textile firm, Cooper Watkinson Textiles (CWT) to become a leading supplier to the Australasian fashion industry.

(Publised in Ragtrader fashion trade magazine, March 25, 2005.)

Friends of Indonesian Wildlife: United Ride for Wildlife

United Ride for Wildlife

Supporting endangered species in Indonesia

Canberra to Sydney, October 10-11, 2009

Vets’ charity bike ride

A group of Sydney vets, urged on my wildlife artist Geraldine Simmons, will ride from Canberra to Sydney in October to raise funds for wildlife protection in Indonesia.

Article by Sue Cartledge in the May 2009 Issue of The Veterinarian