How to grow your business’s market share during an economic downturn
History has shown businesses that continue to invest in their marketing when the economy is down are the ones that thrive when spending is back up.
Smart50 Awards 2022: Finalists announced
Our judges have worked their way through hundreds of entries to choose the 27 shortlisted businesses vying for one of our eight coveted awards.
Liquid Death broke all the rules in the wellness sector, to deliver a marketing masterstroke
Escaping the confines of category conventions is a fast track to getting noticed, says Dan Monheit from creative agency Hardhat.
How to retain budget-conscious consumers as the cost of living rises
Here’s how you can adjust your marketing strategies to maintain customers and tap into the current budget-conscious consumer market.
Why Walmart entering Roblox is a lesson in metaverse marketing
Walmart is getting in on the metaverse action by launching two virtual experiences in Roblox — one of the hottest online gaming platforms in the world. And that's a huge deal if you know just how massive its young audience is.
How the founder of Spewy rebranded her seven-figure business
When it comes to rebranding your business, it may seem a little overwhelming at first, but with careful planning and execution it is definitely worthwhile.
Don’t get too close to your product: Lessons from the American beer industry
Ian Whitworth's experience with American beer highlights what can happen when you get too close to your product, or put product-obsessives in charge.
How to manage successful business collaborations, from a brand that has partnered with Airbnb, Qantas and more
Luxico has partnered with some of the country's largest brands, and co-founder Alexandra Ormerod shares her tips for successful business collaborations.
Metricon to cut workforce by 9% as inflationary pressures and a building backlog weigh on the sector
Hardship continues for Australia's largest home-builder Metricon, which is set to reduce its 2500-strong headcount as the sector is buffeted by economic headwinds.
“Shell-shocked”: Australian AI marketing firm Metigy has entered administation, losing 75 employees
Staff at Australian tech startup Metigy say they are "shell-shocked" by the news of its administration, a move which has impacted 75 employees and appeared to take industry onlookers by surprise.
Australian tech companies must build their brand identity to connect with people — or risk hindering their potential
Australia's tech scaleups and ASX-listed tech brands are limiting their potential for success by prioritising product and function rather than building brands that connect with people.
What not to do in marketing, from an award-winning marketing strategist
Mia Fileman is an award-winning marketing strategist, but everybody makes mistakes.