Social Star, 103/25 Gipps Street, Melbourne (2026)

19/02/2026

Most businesses come to us with a marketing problem.

“Should we run ads?”
“Do we need a new website?”
“Why isn’t this converting?”

And while we could jump straight into tactics, that’s rarely the real issue.

At Social Star, our Business Strategy service starts with better questions — not faster answers. We take the time to understand your business model, your goals, your customers, and what you’re actually trying to achieve before recommending a single tactic.

Because running ads or redesigning a website without clarity is just expensive guesswork.

Strategy isn’t about fixing symptoms.
It’s about identifying the root cause and building the right path forward.

That’s the difference between marketing ex*****on and strategic partnership. And we help you with picking the right strategy for your business.

16/02/2026

After years of building Social Star through every high and low, Andrew finally received Employee of the Month for December. And honestly, it’s long overdue haha!

One of the team members summed it up perfectly:

“Hard to believe Andrew has not won an award yet! As the final vote for 2025, I hope this is his month… Andrew's energy never falters as he brings consistent ideas, drives growth and revenue for the business and supports everyone (staff & clients) through all the ups and downs. His ability to inspire time and time again exemplifies strong leadership and drives innovation to make sure everyone in the team is well taken care of, heard and grows. He deserves at least one award this year!!”

Through the ups and downs, clients coming and going, team changes, and market shifts, he has never failed to show up. For the clients. For the team. For anyone who genuinely needs guidance or support. Month after month, year after year, he brings resilience, leadership, and belief when it matters most.

Your efforts never go unnoticed, and this recognition was more than deserved.

And in January, Pearly also took the Employee of the Month vote, and rightly so.

As one of the team members said:

“Jan champion is Pearly for me. Looking back on the last 6 months of Campus Life + it all wrapping up in Jan, she absolutely smashed it. She’s always calm, always locked in. Like how are you switched on 24/7?? She’s my desk buddy, and I lowkey forget she’s right next to me sometimes, but she’s doing sooo much heavy lifting quietly. Also she handles big accounts like Bri, which is honestly supa d**a cool.” The most GenZ vote.

With CampusLife wrapping up and the new intake, major client projects, onboarding new staff and interns, and quietly carrying heavy responsibility, she has truly held the fort like a queen. Calm, capable, and constantly stepping up.

Two very different leadership styles.
One shared trait: consistency.

Proud of the people who make Social Star what it is.

09/02/2026

We finally had the pleasure of hosting our marketing coordinator from Brisbane, Maahi, in person for our offsite after working with her for almost 7 months. This is what she had to say about our beautiful and artistic Melbourne.

"I came to Melbourne with a checklist - an offsite, a few meetings - and stayed longer than planned to see the city properly.
It’s my first time here, and it reveals itself slowly. Art everywhere, food taken seriously, coffee that feels considered, and a sense that there’s always something happening just out of view. Some clichés turned out to be true (it really is always about ten minutes away from rain), others only make sense once you’re here.
Working from home in Brisbane most days, being in the same place as people you usually see on a screen feels grounding in a different way. New streets, new pace, familiar energy."

-Maahi
Marketing Coordinator, Social Star

27/01/2026

Coming back in January is always harder than we expect, and I think it’s something a lot of business owners quietly struggle with but rarely admit out loud. After time off, perspective shifts, energy feels different, and there’s a real temptation to ease into the year slowly and tell yourself you’ll properly reset once things feel “normal” again.

That instinct makes sense, but over the years we’ve learned that January is also where momentum quietly starts to slip. Not because people aren’t capable or committed, but because waiting feels safe. March becomes the mental start line, the month where goals are meant to kick in and plans finally take shape.

The problem is, by the time March rolls around, you’re not actually starting fresh. You’re rebuilding focus, rebuilding habits, and rebuilding momentum that could have been protected early on when things were still calm.

January isn’t about pushing harder or doing more. It’s about clarity. It’s the time to set direction, make a few intentional decisions, and take initiative while the noise is low and expectations are lighter. Those small actions compound faster than people realise.

The businesses that use January well aren’t the ones sprinting - they’re the ones thinking, aligning, and quietly putting foundations in place so the rest of the year feels lighter, not heavier.

You don’t need everything mapped out or perfectly planned. You just need to show up, decide what matters, and take the first step. Because momentum doesn’t suddenly appear later, but it’s built in moments like this.

Let's get ready for February!

20/01/2026

A common misconception in business is that strategy should only be done internally or not at all.

The reality? When you’re inside the business every day, it’s hard to see past existing assumptions, habits, and blind spots. That’s where an external strategic partner adds real value.

At Social Star, we bring a fresh perspective without losing alignment. We take the time to deeply understand your business, your culture, and how you operate so our advice isn’t theoretical or off the mark.

We’re not here to replace internal thinking. We’re here to strengthen it, helping you tackle challenges with clarity, objectivity, and a new lens on growth.

12/01/2026

Just here to gently remind you about the goals you set for 2026. Yes, these ones 😋

12/01/2026

December at Social Star was all about celebrating people, milestones, and moments that mattered - a perfect way to wrap up the year.

We kicked things off by recognising Pearly as Employee of the Month, celebrating her dedication, leadership, and the impact she continues to make across the team.

We said a heartfelt farewell to Tish, grateful for everything she’s contributed and wishing her all the best in her next chapter.

December also meant welcoming Cassie to the team, bringing fresh energy and perspective as we head into a new year.

Of course, there were plenty of moments that made December feel like December - decorating the office Christmas tree, celebrating birthdays, reflecting together in our end-of-year retros, and coming together for our Christmas break-up day.

This month also marked some proud milestones, with Julia and Maahi graduating - a huge achievement and a reflection of the growth we love to see within the Social Star community.

And one of the biggest highlights of the month was celebrating Tiana’s wedding, a truly special moment to end 2025 on a high.

Grateful for the people, the growth, and the journey this year. Here’s to everything we’re building together in 2026.

12/01/2026

Just here to gently remind you about the goals you set for 2026.

Yes, these ones 😋

06/01/2026

At Social Star, our approach is human-centred by design. We take the time to deeply understand our clients’ businesses and the real experiences of their customers. What they’re feeling, what’s working, and where friction exists today.

That insight is what allows us to make smarter, more relevant strategic recommendations - ones that balance business goals with customer experience.

And we don’t stop at thinking. We stay close to implementation, turning ideas into clear plans, measurable outcomes, and real progress. Where it’s outside our remit, we connect clients with the right partners to get it done properly.

Because strategy only matters if it’s actionable. And growth only happens when people are at the centre of it.

11/12/2025

We built Social Star Hub, our own CRM ecosystem is designed to streamline marketing, sales and customer experience in one place, without the complexity or chaos most founders struggle with.

Social Star Hub gives you a single source of truth: every lead, every interaction, every pipeline stage - all visible, all trackable, all automated. It helps you nurture leads faster, follow up with consistency, and deliver a seamless digital experience from first touch to final conversion.

And because it’s built on the GoHighLevel infrastructure and tailored by our team, you get automation, campaigns, pipelines, onboarding flows and reporting*designed for how founders actually work.

2026 will reward businesses that are systemised, efficient and connected.
Social Star Hub isn’t just a CRM - it’s your growth infrastructure.

Contact us to know more - we have up to 50% off discount running on all plans.

08/12/2025

Social Star Highlights for November!
We wrapped up the end of the year with a mix of celebration, creativity, community and a whole lot of teamwork.

First up - Employee of the Month honours went to Sabari, our newly promoted Account Manager, for October and Maahi for November, recognising their continuous impact and commitment to excellence.

We also welcomed two new team members, Annie and Adnan, both stepping up from CampusLife internships into agency roles - such a proud moment for the team.

This month brought some incredible client work too. We supported Paxton Bridge at their Legacy Living event, a standout evening with a fantastic turnout.

We celebrated another milestone - sending Tiana off for her wedding and well-deserved honeymoon. Our third Social Star wedding of the year… we’re on a roll.

Team bonding took centre stage with an intense (and very competitive) axe-throwing session, where yes, Tiana, Kye and Andrew took home victory bragging rights.

We also continued levelling up internally with team workshops, including a session led by Tish on presentation strategies, ensuring we keep sharpening our craft.

Here’s to closing the year strong, celebrating the people who make Social Star what it is, and carrying this momentum into what looks to be a huge 2026.

21/11/2025

Creativity isn’t limited to designers or copywriters; everyone in marketing is creative.
But creativity only grows when there’s a culture that gives people space to think, share, and shape ideas.

At Social Star, we encourage the team to bring ideas forward and see them come to life. Because nothing builds confidence more than seeing your thinking turn into real work with real impact.

We use the 1–3–1 mindset to support this:
1 problem → 3 possible solutions → 1 clear recommendation.
It gives people autonomy, structure, and ownership and it strengthens their ability to solve problems with clarity and innovation.

That’s how we build a team that thinks smarter, works smarter, and grows together in order to support our clients.

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