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Work or play? The rise of online ‘kidfluencers’ is raising complex legal and ethical questions

  • Written by: Irmine Keta Rotimi, Doctoral Candidate, Marketing and International Business department, Auckland University of Technology

Videos of children opening boxes of toys and playing with them have become a feature of online marketing – making stars out of children as young as two.

Twelve-year-old influencer Ryan Kaji, for example, earns US$30 million a year on YouTube leading one of the most popular children’s channels. His empire was built on toy unboxing.

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Why Data Accumulation Without Governance Undermines Sustainability Goals

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Permanent $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Gives Small Businesses Greater Planning Certainty

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Australian businesses lean into global strategic partnerships (GCCs) for next wave of outsourcing

The Australian corporate landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how it sources talent and innovation. While businesses have traditi...

The New Pressure Gap Crushing Small Businesses

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Click Frenzy returns with a free EOFY sale event for retailers this month

New owners Gabby and Hezi Leibovich bring back Australia’s leading ecommerce sales event with Australia Post as Major Sponsor   Click Frenzy is ...