SXSW
SXSW 2026 wrap: AI takes the stage, humans make the magic
AI dominated Austin for SXSW 2026, but the festival proved the magic of marketing relies on genuine human empathy.
by Monique Harris – Mar 19, 2026
SXSW 2026 day four: we just buried the digital playbook
Convo Media's Monique Harris on why tracking individual trends is dead. Convergence is the new reality for marketers.
by Monique Harris – Mar 18, 2026
SXSW 2026: creativity, creators and the death of internet fun
Has the internet been optimised to death? Convo Media’s CEO Monique Harris reports from SXSW 2026.
by Monique Harris – Mar 17, 2026
SXSW 2026: AI dominates the conversation in Austin
Convo Media CEO Monique Harris explores the tension between human creativity and AI at SXSW.
by Monique Harris – Mar 16, 2026
Why strategy keeps failing and why AI won't save executives
Behavioural scientist Ganna Pogrebna and strategist Graham Kenny challenge management myths.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 17, 2025
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by Natasha Lee – Dec 15, 2025
'Play is controversial': Why Kate Renshaw wants us to take fun seriously
'A lot of people think that play is effortless and we don’t need it, and it’s not important.'
by Natasha Lee – Dec 9, 2025
Lisa Watts wants journalism to slow down, wise up and reconnect with the truth
Lisa Scott: 'If people don't find it valuable, they won't give you their money.'
by Natasha Lee – Dec 8, 2025
'We can't know the future': Reanna Browne on anxiety, AI and the politics of tomorrow
Reanna Brown: 'Good futures work is about agency in the present, not perfect forecasts'.
by Natasha Lee – Dec 5, 2025
Sandy Carter's warning: AI won't save you, but trust might
'I hire for attitude first. I can teach skill. I can’t teach work ethic, passion, or care.'
by Natasha Lee – Nov 17, 2025
Sir Martin Sorrell warns quantum computing will change everything
'Scary is the right word… it’s AI on steroids.'
by Lauren McNamara – Nov 5, 2025
SXSW Sydney: Male bonding fuels the traffic highs of SuperCoach
With over 2 million passionate fantasy sports fans playing in Australia, SuperCoach is having an impact on the mental health of its players - in a good way.
by Dan Barrett – Oct 20, 2025
SXSW Sydney crowns 2025 Screen Festival winners
This year's awards featured entries that pushed boundaries with bold, genre-bending storytelling.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 20, 2025
Generosity is the new growth strategy: How brands can build faith and loyalty
At SXSW Sydney, The Growth Distillery's Jessica Folkard, explored how generosity is now one of the most powerful strategies for business and longevity.
by Frances Sheen – Oct 20, 2025
SXSW Sydney: IMAA says indies are no longer asking to join the conversation - they're setting it
Sam Buchanan: 'We’re no longer that disruptive, annoying industry body that was constantly fighting to be heard.'
by Natasha Lee – Oct 17, 2025
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