“Racist asshats”: Whittaker’s Maori label backlash prompts outpouring of support
Whittaker's new Maori label has been compared to the "forced mandated injection" by some disgruntled customers rejecting the celebration of New Zealand's diversity.
Johnny Depp is back as the face of Dior. Is it a branding masterstroke or disaster?
Actor Johnny Depp has reportedly signed a seven-figure deal with international fashion company Dior just months after a high-profile defamation case heard abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
Want a successful influencer marketing strategy? Follow these three steps
Planning and executing your influencer marketing strategy isn’t always easy, but it can grow your business exponentially when done correctly.
How brands can appeal to Gen Sober, as non-alcoholic options prove to be more than a fad
Dry July may be over, but for many Aussies ditching the bottle is no longer a once-a-year pledge.
Labelling affects customer decisions. Here’s how to get it right
A label comes with pre-existing psychological associations that can work for or against a customer’s desire to engage with us.
My biggest mistake: Andy Miller, co-founder of Heaps Normal
When Andy Miller, Ben Holdstock, Peter Brennan and Jordy Smith were in the early stages of founding their non-alcoholic beer business Heaps Normal, they received an email which could have derailed the entire business plan.
How Qantas traded its reputation for a bump to its bottom line
Stories of Qantas' broken promises abound from stranded passengers, cancelled flights, lost luggage and impossibly long check-in queues.
Queensland Football Club: How the AFL team that doesn’t exist became a profitable business
In a chat with SmartCompany, Ken Sakata explains how the fake club came about, his woes with Mark Zuckerberg, and why running Queensland Football Club is a bit like growing a plant.
Linktree launches new marketplace, adding YouTube, Shopify, and Square integrations to the link-in-bio ecosystem
Social media unicorn Linktree has revealed Linktree Marketplace, allowing its 25+ million creators to add over 30 Link Apps and integrations on their landing pages.
Craft beer meets exercise: The brewery taking its innovation away from the can
Canberra-based brewery BentSpoke aims to bend the rules in everything it does, which it showed off over the weekend thanks to its eye-catching stand at the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS).
Why social activism can sometimes benefit a brand’s apolitical rivals
Weighing in on a divisive issue becomes a calculated risk. Customers may stop buying a brand if it supports the “wrong” side of an issue, or supports it in the wrong way.
Elon Musk and the theatre of business: Six rules to help you stand out and be remembered
Ian Whitworth explains how these six essential theatre rules can apply right across the world of business.