Metaverse restaurants, hotels and wine tours on the cards as report unveils the future of hospitality
More than half of Australians are keen to explore their favourite venue in a virtual reality setting, according to a me&u report co-produced by YouGov exploring the changing face of Australia’s hospitality industry.
The metaverse could be hacker heaven. What can your business do to protect itself?
Businesses and brands are now clambering to get in on the metaverse and capitalise on its vast potential. But there are risks.
“Everything you thought she would be and more”: Australian business reacts to death of Olivia Newton-John
In the wake of Olivia Newton-John's death, members of the Australian business community have shared memories and thoughts of the entertainment icon.
Marketing in confusing times: Six pro tips for growth in 2022
Marketing is a very different kettle of fish post-pandemic. SmartCompany spoke to Lauren Oakes, CEO of Megaphone Marketing, and Sabri Suby, founder and head of growth at King Kong, to get their top tips on brand-building in 2022 and beyond.
Money laundering will be too easy in the metaverse
It took the banks 13 years to catch up to crypto. We simply cannot afford the same delay on policing of the metaverse.
TikTok’s popularity is rapidly increasing, but its secret algorithm could put a cap on its success
TikTok's secret algorithm understands the deepest intricacies of users’ behaviour without asking any personal information.
What are ‘virtual influencers’ and should Meta be the one to set their ethical guidelines?
Meta has announced it is working on a set of ethical guidelines for “virtual influencers” — animated, typically computer-generated, characters designed to attract attention on social media.
How new digital commerce experiences will shape Australian payments in 2022
Visa's Julian Potter looks at what the digital commerce experience could look like for Australians this year and beyond.
Economic predictions for 2022, and can Google fire non-vaccinated employees?
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Another step to the metaverse, and no in-office work until 2023?
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Inside the Tinderverse, and why Jack Dorsey’s exit is a welcomed one
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How marketers and retailers can benefit from the move to the metaverse
Facebook's move to Meta presents an incredible opportunity for marketers, creators, businesses, and end users to embrace this evolving world for the better.