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Mar 18

FHM: Another Mag Bites The Dust

FHM Magazine Australia

In a further blow to an Australian magazine industry under pressure, licensed mens title FHM closes down.

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Feb 22

Googlighting: Microsoft’s Counter to Google Apps

An hilarious and, admittedly, thought-provoking video highlighting the distinctions between Microsoft apps and Google apps.

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Jan 18

Magazine advertising genius from Axa

Axa iAd and magazine ad

Magazine ads for insurance companies aren’t widely regarded as a hotbed of innovation – this great campaign will have marketers rethinking that stereotype. You’ve got to check it out.

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Dec 01

The future of self-serve shopping

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Check out this feature from Today Tonight showing the future of self-serve shopping, featuring a cameo from our Managing Director.

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Nov 23

Harvey Norman online store goes live

Harvey Norman

It’s the biggest e-commmerce story in Australia this year, if not ever! Long-time naysayer of online retail Gerry Harvey launches the Harvey Norman online store.

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Oct 28

More than $5000 raised for Make-A-Wish Australia

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The final wrap-up of Grant’s first marathon in bare feet to raise funds for Make-A-Wish.

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Oct 05

Barefoot Marathon Fundraiser – See a Grown Man Cry This Sunday

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Two days to go until I run the Melbourne Marathon in bare feet for Make-A-Wish – confidence not good!

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Sep 23

Barefoot Marathon Fundraiser – Support The Kids

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Whenever it comes up that I’m running a marathon in bare feet, it naturally raises a few common questions, so I thought I’d answer them here.

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Sep 19

Running a Barefoot Marathon for Make-A-Wish Australia – Part 2

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The slog continues – pounding the pavement naked from the ankles down to raise money for Make-A-Wish.

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Sep 16

Running a Marathon Barefoot for Make-A-Wish Australia

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Let My Pain Be The Kids Gain – with that, I’m launching (a little late) my fundraising campaign for Make-A-Wish by running a marathon barefoot.

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