South Australia’s upcoming Fringe Festival will be a bellwether for arts events in the COVID era
The Adelaide Fringe has made several adjustments to comply with South Australian COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.
Aussie small businesses consider legal action against Google over click fraud
SMEs suspicious of click fraud are pursuing a legal battle against Google, amid concern about the company's dominance in the ad tech industry.
“Underestimating the value of virtual”: Open letter to government demands changes to $50 million Business Events Grant Program
Tech event organisers are demanding changes to the $50 million Business Events Grant Program, saying “very few events” will qualify.
Perth’s Fringe World Festival cancels events and closes venues as city enters five-day COVID-19 lockdown
Western Australia’s largest annual arts event Fringe World has cancelled every performance and closed its venues for five days.
Big tech versus old media: When it comes to Google’s threats to pull search, SMEs are simply caught in the crossfire
"There are no good guys in the big tech versus old media fight. When the elephants butt heads, the ants get trampled."
As Google throws its weight around, should SMEs call for a break up or a make up?
Google has threatened to pull out of Australia amid negotiations for a digital news code that would force it to pay for content.
Google pulling its search engine from Australia “would be a disaster” for SMEs
Google’s threat to remove its search engine from Australia “would be a disaster” for small businesses and digital marketing agencies.
A whopping 80% of Australians say search engines should disclose algorithm changes, as inquiry into news code continues
An overwhelming 80% of Australians believe that search engines should be more transparent when experimenting with algorithm changes, new data reveals.
Google is “flexing a bit of muscle” in the face of the News Media Bargaining Code. Should businesses be paying attention?
Google’s admission to hiding traditional media reports in search results could forshadow a sea change in its role the SME landscape.
An “impossible test”: Confusion reigns as small events organisers find themselves excluded from government grants scheme
The Business Events Grants Scheme is causing confusion for organisers, with events being approved as eligible, only to find out they're not.
Spotify’s new pay-to-play business model: Who wins, and who loses?
Spotify is the most influential 'radio programmer' in the world, deciding the new songs millions of listeners hear in any minute.
“Let there be more music”: Melbourne music venue rallies for outdoor music permit
Melbourne live music venue The Night Cat is doing things a little differently in order to make reopening with restrictions worthwhile.
