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The Business Of

The Business Of

AGSM | UNSW Business School 78 Episodes Jul 7, 2026

The Business Of, from UNSW Business School, goes behind the headlines to explore the global forces, industry shifts and leadership challenges shaping business today. Host Dr Juliet Bourke speaks with leaders about technology, finance, marketing, consumer loyalty, AI and productivity, unpacking what truly drives successful businesses. Then Professor Barney Tan, Senior Deputy Dean at UNSW, breaks down the latest trends and ground-breaking research into strategies you can actually implement.

Episodes

Generation unplugged – Will Australia's social media ban backfire on brands?
Generation unplugged – Will Australia's social media ban backfire on brands? Jul 7, 2026 1202 Have you noticed White Fox Boutique billboards and bus wraps popping up everywhere lately?  The teen fashion favourite is making a very calculated move, and the new social media ban has everything to do with it.  With Australia’s new under-16 social media ban, millions of young teens are locked out of their favourite platforms. Savvy brands are pivoting fast, turning from algo
Is it green or greenwashed? Know before you buy
Is it green or greenwashed? Know before you buy Jun 24, 2026 1730 A green tag. A leafy logo. A tagline promising  "eco-friendly," "recycled," or "low-impact." If you’re a conscious consumer, you’re adding that to your cart because you want to make better choices for the planet.   But what if the product inside doesn't match the promise on the packaging? From fashion houses to investment funds, everyone is racing to go green. But when a
AI deepfakes – Could your reputation survive one?
AI deepfakes – Could your reputation survive one? Jun 10, 2026 1188 It looks like your CEO. It sounds like your CEO. It isn't your CEO. And millions of people just watched it.  "You can easily just pay a subscription of $20 and create a fake of a brand," says UNSW Business School’s Associate Professor Eric Lim. That's the reality of a deepfake threat, and it’s already happening – from cloned voices to viral fake news reports.  A busines
AI at work – Toby Walsh on the skills AI won’t replace
AI at work – Toby Walsh on the skills AI won’t replace May 27, 2026 1558 “The real threat isn’t a machine replacing you...it’s a competitor using AI to outpace you.”  If you’ve been weighing up how to bring AI into your workplace but are hesitant on how to do it, you aren’t alone.  Australia’s leading AI scientist, Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at the UNSW AI Institute says that,&n
Work, interrupted – You're flexible. But are you focused?
Work, interrupted – You're flexible. But are you focused? May 13, 2026 1389 Where do you typically log on for work?   For many people, it’s no longer a simple answer. A few days at home. A few in the office. A routine that shifts depending on the week, the workload, and when your dishwasher repair person is arriving.   Hybrid work promises more balance. But it also brought a new set of problems.  How do you stay focused when you are always c
AFL coaching legend John Longmire on why motivation breaks down and how to fix it
AFL coaching legend John Longmire on why motivation breaks down and how to fix it Apr 29, 2026 1472 At the start of the 2017 AFL season, the Swans were in serious trouble. After reaching the Grand Final the year before, expectations were sky‑high. Then came six straight losses. Confidence fell, pressure mounted, and nothing seemed to work.  So where do you begin as a leader when everything is going wrong?  Former @sydneyswans head coach John Longmire says a series of&nbs
Smarter ageing – How living longer is reshaping how we live and work
Smarter ageing – How living longer is reshaping how we live and work Dec 3, 2025 1423 We’re living longer, but not all those years are healthy ones. In Australia, there’s now roughly a 12-year gap between how long we live and how long we live in good health – meaning many of us can expect a decade or more of life with health problems. So, how can we shrink that gap? UNSW Scientia Professor Kaarin Anstey is one of the world’s leading experts on cognitive agei
Pampering our pets – Inside one of Australia's fastest-growing industries
Pampering our pets – Inside one of Australia's fastest-growing industries Nov 19, 2025 1661 Pet ownership is booming – and so is the business behind it.   From birthday parties for pets to organic food and premium grooming, consumers are spending big to keep their animals healthy and happy. So why are people so invested in their pets?   AGSM @ UNSW Business School MBA alumna Anneke van den Broek is the CEO and founder of premium pet-care brand Rufus & Coco.
Same product, different price – When AI decides how much you pay
Same product, different price – When AI decides how much you pay Nov 5, 2025 1440 What if you paid a different price for the same product – not because of demand, but because of your data. Prices change, whether it’s annual sales or seasonal variability. But what happens when AI sets the price – not just for the market, but for you? “The scope and the scale and the pervasiveness down to the individual with personalised pricing is pretty unprecedente
Pocket Doctor – How the MedTech app is reshaping healthcare access
Pocket Doctor – How the MedTech app is reshaping healthcare access Oct 22, 2025 1632 Millions of people lack access to reliable healthcare. Can technology help bridge global healthcare gaps? Dr Jackie Rabec (AGSM MBA 2020) is co-founder of MedTech company ThinkMD.ai, which builds tools that put a doctor’s expertise into the hands of frontline healthcare workers. She explains how the company is bridging health divides in low-income countries where doctors are scarce, and what
Burnout is holding us back – Here’s how to beat it
Burnout is holding us back – Here’s how to beat it Oct 8, 2025 1380 Burnout has gone from a buzzword to a business risk.   According to the latest Women’s Agenda Ambitions Report, 72% of women say they’ve experienced burnout in the past year. It’s no longer just a personal struggle—it’s a workplace crisis. So what’s driving this rising tide of exhaustion?   Angela Priestley, co-founder of independent news pla
Reaping the rewards – The promises and pitfalls of loyalty programs
Reaping the rewards – The promises and pitfalls of loyalty programs Sep 24, 2025 1400 That satisfying ding when you scan your rewards card. The little thrill of watching points accumulate. The smug satisfaction of using miles for a "free" flight. Sound familiar?  We're all players in the massive loyalty program game—whether we're collecting coffee stamps, airline miles, or cashback percentages. But here's the million-point question: Who's really winning?  Is that lo

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