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Chinese Gaming Group Tencent Tries To Muscle In On Foxtel’s Arena Brand

David Richards November 26, 2025 No Comments

Chinese gaming powerhouse Tencent has moved to secure Australian trademark protection for its shooter game “Arena Breakout,” despite Foxtel already owning the Arena brand name, the DAZN owned streaming Company…

COMMENT: Tech PR Companies Burson & Ogilvy Struggle In AI era As Parent Company Looks For Clients & Answers

David Richards November 25, 2025 No Comments

As the former CEO of Ogilvy PR in Australia, I learnt a lot from the men who built Ogilvy into an advertising powerhouse, sadly the Company that is now part…

EXCLUSIVE: Officeworks Cancels Apple Orders As Apple Cuts Jobs In OZ

David Richards November 25, 2025 No Comments

Officeworks has reportedly stopped ordering Apple products as the retailer undertakes a major overhaul of its product strategy, with an increased focus on expanding its own private-label range. The move…

Reverse Logistics Nightmares As Brands Like LG Move To Sell Direct

David Richards November 24, 2025 No Comments

Brands hoping to boost margins by selling directly to consumers this Black Friday may need to take a closer look at the cost and complexity of their reverse-logistics operations, with…

The New OLED Arms Race: China Challenges South Korean Supremacy With LG Display Set To Be A Major Loser

David Richards November 24, 2025 No Comments

A seismic shift is underway in the global display market. South Korean giants LG and Samsung Display are scrambling to respond to an aggressive offensive from China, where manufacturers are…

Samsung’s New Exclusive CES Event Set To Be A “Game Changer” Claim Observers

David Richards November 23, 2025 No Comments

Samsung Electronics has appointed a new CEO to lead its consumer electronics and mobile operations as the company targets fresh opportunities, including expansion into B2B markets as well as a…

EXCLUSIVE:Why Buying An LG TV Or Appliance Appears To Be ‘High Risk’ If You Like Your Privacy

David Richards November 23, 2025 No Comments

Consumers across Australia are expressing outrage over changes LG Electronics has rolled out, accusing the company of forcing intrusive data-collection practices onto customers who buy its TVs and household appliances…

Kogan Shares Fall, Down 52% YTD As He Tries To Take On Media Companies To Prop Up Revenue

David Richards November 21, 2025 No Comments

Kogan shares fell 2.01% today, leaving the online retailer down 52% for the year despite reporting improved headline results. The Melbourne-based company posted an adjusted EBITDA of $10.1 million for…

OPINION: Why Carriers & Govermment Departments Should Stop Blaming Samsung & Take Responsibilty For Their Own Mobile Certification Failures

David Richards November 21, 2025 No Comments

Hours after announcing a capital raise of more than $500 million, TPG — operator of the Vodafone network in Australia — was forced to confront a serious issue: a death…

Major Airlines Ban Power Banks As Incident Levels Grow

David Richards November 21, 2025 No Comments

In a major setback for accessory manufacturers, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar are set to ban the use of power banks on their aircraft, following a series of alarming in-flight…