This week, we delve into how the largest companies in the world protect and develop their business models and undermine others.
Study: Make gift giving more meaningful by indulging yourself
Some pioneering minds have discovered that the act of giving is far more beneficial if you also treat yourself. Fair enough.
Artificial intelligence, and a non-binary future
The artificial intelligence-led digital revolution is upon us, and is set to change long-held habits across multiple industries. Are we right to be concerned or is it unjust paranoia?
The week in Media: 26th May, 2017
Every Friday, The Big Smoke looks at industry news curated by MediaScope. This week, we bid farewell to big data, we analyse the key trends on how different generations consume media, and we illustrate why journalism is not dead.
SpotLite: Helping shed light on today’s consumers
Brand loyalty among consumers is diminishing these days, but thanks to our partners at SpotLite, their price-matching technology is helping retailers follow the impulsiveness of the modern market.
$50 for a phone number: Australian consumers price their data
The conversation around personal data circles around protection, however a new study found that Australians are open to monetising it.
No crying over spilt milk, we just need a second thought
A dairy farmer explains the real cost of cheap milk, but explains how lasting change can come from spending more of yours.
The tiny house movement: How less gives you more
Tom Caru outlines the positives of the tiny house movement, explaining how the reduction in size allows growth in other areas.
A warm holiday message from The Big Scrooge
In true Dickensian fashion, Michael Burrill throws an Aussie Scrooge-esque “Bah Humbug” at y’all, with no “hohohos” in sight (We say “Don’t Let Santa down”…OK, we stole that from Joe Hockey, SPRUNG!)