OnCall Communications now GITC approved
OnCall Communications is pleased to announce that we are now a fully accredited Queensland Government information and communications technology provider. This will assist Queensland Government organisations in their procurement and contractual negotiations with OnCall.

Congratulations to Hawthorn - AFL Premiers for 2008
It was an all-OnCall AFL Grand Final on Saturday with two of our customers Hawthorn and Geelong slogging it out for the 2008 AFL Premiership. Our congratulations go to both teams for making it to the final and especially to Hawthorn who took it out in the end. We look forward to working with you again come membership renewal time.

Telstra furthers innovation in country areas
Telecommunications market leader Telstra has retained the services of OnCall to encourage local businesses to attend the Telstra Country Wide Innovation Expo 08. Able to broadcast to thousands in a matter of minutes, OnCall stirred up community interest with a voice broadcast detailing the benefits of attending.

Sydney Swans secure last minute members
The Sydney Swans recently engaged the services of OnCall Communications and our voice broadcast technology to target 2007 members who had not renewed for 2008. Sydney Swans General Manager Tony Morwood was very happy with the results - "The campaign was a successful alternative to the 'standard' communication tools (email and post) and a small outlay compared to the return on our investment. The service provided by OnCall was excellent and was well received by our database".

Tigers develop strong and bold membership
On the back of 5 straight wins, AFL powerhouse Richmond Football Club has encouraged past season members to support their team by purchasing 2008 Tigers memberships. Using a simple SMS broadcast campaign, Richmond got a fantastic result in a matter of hours.

OnCall welcomes NRMA Insurance
NRMA Insurance, Australia's leading personal insurance provider has engaged OnCall Communications to provide a complete contact solution. Utilising a unique combination of SMS and Voice Broadcast technology, the OnCall FirstContact voice broadcast platform delivers the reach, flexibility and effectiveness that NRMA Insurance demands in its campaigns. We are pleased to welcome NRMA Insurance to OnCall Communications.

FirstContact rings bells for Bigpond customers
A leading Brisbane Telstra Premium Dealer has engaged OnCall FirstContact to spread the word about newly enabled Broadband services. Customers are informed about the new service available in their area and can be instantly transferred to a sales consultant. Previously uneconomical for the client, the engagement of FirstContact means significant savings and increased sales due to the highly automated nature of the service.

Fernwood drives membership numbers
Women's health club, Fernwood, has driven sales of gym memberships with their use of FirstContact to inform local residents of upcoming open days. The rapid nature of the technology means Fernwood was able to get their message out to a substantial number of potential customers a matter of hours before their event.

OnCall helps the Brisbane Lions kick the winning goal
Vodafone Brisbane Lions ruckman Jamie Charman and centre Luke Power have teamed up to deliver a number of messages for their 2008 season membership campaign. Utilising the FirstContact voice broadcast platform, potential members were given the option to transfer directly into the membership centre, register their interest in renewing or even leave invaluable feedback as to why they have chosen not to renew.

2007 Federal Election
FirstContact has been extensively utilised throughout the 2007 Federal Election campaign by the Queensland National Party. Running a number of smaller general notification campaigns and concluding with a quarter million number voice broadcast over the final nights to selected marginal electorates. Messages were personally recorded by the candidates while on the campaign trail.

Sydney Presence
With significant growth over the past year and strong demand from the region, OnCall Communications is proud to announce a dedicated sales team operating out of Sydney. All enquiries for our Sydney team can be directed to our FreeCall sales line - 1800 2 666 28.

OnCall scores another try
OnCall Communications is proud to announce its recent success with a campaign run for Australian Super 14 team, the CA Brumbies. Left with a number of previous season ticket holders who hadn't responded to any marketing, OnCall FirstContact was enlisted with the voice of Brumbies loose-head prop Nick Henderson.

92.7% of those surveyed accept tsunami early warning system
Market research conducted by OnCall InstantResearch reveals more than half of those surveyed believe tsunamis represent a threat to Australia. An overwhelming majority of respondents said they would accept automated early-warning messages as an acceptable communication channel.

OnCall Guardian Television Coverage
Missing person service OnCall Guardian has been featured on Channel 7 Brisbane News.

OnCall EmergencyContact Television Coverage
The recent media coverage of tsunamis and other extreme weather events in the Asia-Pacific region has lead to an increased awareness of their potential impact on Australia. Channel 9 Brisbane covered the use of OnCall EmergencyContact voice broadcast technology as an early warning system.

Tsunami threatens Cairns
An 8.4 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia brings a timely reminder of the need for an early warning notification system in Australia.

Increased safety. Presenting "OnCall Guardian"
OnCall Communications is pleased to announce the release of OnCall Guardian. Based on the highly successful voice broadcast technology developed locally in Brisbane, Guardian is designed to rapidly inform the community of a missing person in those crucial first hours. The service is provided at no cost to the community.