Using AI as an Ally in the Creative Industry

AI as an Ally

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked everything from fascination to fear across industries. While some worry that automation will replace jobs (particularly in creative industries like ours!), others are using AI as an ally to streamline workflows, elevate ideas and strengthen business outcomes. While many Aussies view AI as a threat to their … Read more

Instagram Edits App Is Here: What It Means for Small Businesses

Instagram

First, it was filtered selfies. Then came Boomerangs. Stories. Then Reels. Now? Instagram has dropped a new standalone video editing app Edits, designed to rival the likes of TikTok’s CapCut. If you’re a small business owner who’s already juggling 67 apps (and probably a coffee), you might be wondering if you need another app in … Read more

Bonds’ Bold US Debut: How an Aussie Icon Nailed Their American Launch

Bonds Robert Irwin

Breaking into the US market isn’t easy, even for big-name brands. It’s crowded, competitive and full of companies trying to Americanise their identity just to get noticed. But Aussie underwear label Bonds did the opposite. They showed up as their full, unfiltered selves – cheeky, bold and proudly Australian. And honestly, it’s a masterclass in … Read more

What is Ethical Marketing, and How Should Your Business Embrace It?

Ethical Marketing

Ethical marketing has become a key differentiator for brands in an era when consumers are more informed and values-driven than ever. It extends beyond selling products to building trust, fostering transparency, and prioritising social responsibility. Ethical marketing is crucial for businesses looking to develop long-term customer loyalty and a strong reputation. So, what exactly is … Read more

Is the Luxury Brand Scarcity Strategy Sustainable?

Rolex brand

Rolex, a symbol of luxury, has long thrived on its exclusivity and craftsmanship. But in an era dominated by Millennials and Gen Z, who demand transparency and authenticity, is the brand scarcity strategy sustainable or is it time for a shift in how luxury is defined? Let’s explore how brands like Rolex can balance mystique … Read more

Rethinking the Role of Hashtags on Facebook

Hashtags

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, strategies are often built on a foundation of best practices and common knowledge. However, what if some of these assumptions are not as effective as they used to be? This question prompted us to conduct a new research project, aimed at unravelling the efficacy of hashtags on … Read more

Creative Chaos or Creative Control: Is AI Really Coming For Our Jobs?

It’ll come as a surprise to basically no one that ChatGPT was one of the top-searched trends in 2023. Looking back, it’s strange to think about – one minute it wasn’t there, and then BOOM – it just appeared. We began to rely on ChatGPT and other AI sites – almost like Google – to … Read more

Oraco’s Round-Up: Scroll-Stopping Content from This Quarter

Last quarter, our crew shared what content had stopped them mid-scroll. This quarter, our team shared their favourite pieces of content and what a mixed bag we got! From the 2023 Women’s World Cup to Winnie the Pooh: The Deforestation Edition, here is another jam-packed edition of the content that stopped us in our tracks … Read more

Fast Fashion at Concerts: A Story We Know All Too Well

OPINION PIECE Aussie Swifties, drop everything now! Taylor Swift is gracing our humble shores next year for seven shows and seven shows only. After sitting in excruciatingly painful Ticketek queues and getting nowhere, I finally secured tickets the *old-fashioned way* i.e. sending a friend to the physical box office while I was at work, screaming … Read more