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Personalising a luxury gift with a name or initial? Research suggests a hidden social cost

Written by Anne-maree O'Rourke, Lecturer in Marketing, The University of Queensland

You might think spending $5,000 on a handbag or wallet would be prestigious and exclusive enough. What about taking things one step further – and personalising it with your own name?

Brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior now offer extensive customisation options – some for a few products, others for...

Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print
Many Australians don’t realise their superannuation savings – worth A$4.5 trillion and growing – may be inv…
This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today
Cars lined up at a US gas station during the oil shock of 1979.Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Ima…
Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks
Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, today Australian Prime Mi…
Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy
It’s been hard to ignore growing fears of a looming fuel shortage in Australia. Conflict in the Middle East has led to …
THE MTick HAS ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA
The universal shopping symbol and certification bringing visibility, choice and trust to menopausal shoppers and a purposef…
Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app
Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels“Cashback” apps make an enticing promise. You download an app or click on a web browser exte…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

From passion projects to a thriving business: small business tips from Cardigang
Starting a small business from scratch requires a number of skills, arguably some of the most important include resilience, optimism, and passion. Cat Bloxsom and Morgan Collins encompass these qualities…
As privacy is lost a fingerprint at a time, a biometric rebel asserts our rights
Jeremy Lee, a sawmill worker in Imbil, Queensland, refused to have his fingerprints scanned for a new security system introduced by his employer to replace swipe cards. www.shutterstock.comIn Back to the…
‘I’m home’: how co-operative housing could take pressure off Australia’s housing crisis
This article is part of The Conversation’s series examining the housing crisis. Read the other articles in the series here.At a time when everything from abolishing negative gearing to capping…

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Leaders across Australia are asking themselves how they can ensure their employees get the most out of AI. We recently conducted research to help an...

Personalising a luxury gift with a name or initial? Research suggests a hidden social cost

Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

THE MTick HAS ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA

Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

From passion projects to a thriving business: small business tips from Cardigang

As privacy is lost a fingerprint at a time, a biometric rebel asserts our rights

‘I’m home’: how co-operative housing could take pressure off Australia’s housing crisis

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security