Digital platforms: Making business more complicated since 1994 Technology The Conversation 25 October 2019 Digital platforms, the websites and apps which compete for our precious screen time, have successfully invaded many sectors of the 'old economy'.
Gatekeepers reign supreme: Bewildering complexity makes regulating Facebook, Google and Amazon difficult Analysis The Conversation 14 August 2019 A consensus is growing that intervention is urgently required to bring legal oversight into the practices of the world’s largest tech monopolies.
Big tech, big concerns: How companies profit by invading our privacy Analysis The Conversation 13 August 2019 Australia’s consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has recommended significant changes to our consumer protection and privacy laws.
Open rates got you down? Here’s why new spam laws could benefit SMEs Marketing Gary Eckstein 8 August 2019 The Spam Act, as it stands, enables customers to be bombarded with emails they have neither requested or are necessarily interested in.
Digital platform inquiry: Why regulating Facebook will hurt small businesses Politics The Conversation 1 March 2019 The ACCC is currently conducting an inquiry into digital platforms — but policy changes should not overlook small businesses.
Social media entertainment could be the future of the screen industry — so let’s not strangle it with regulation Arts & Media The Conversation 5 October 2018 The pathway to success in the screen industry used to depend on convincing broadcasters and film producers to give to you airtime, but not anymore.