If my boss tells me I’ll be getting a raise soon, no question I’d be all smiles on that day. Heck I’ll still be all smiles if he tells me I’d might get a raise in the future. I’m pretty sure most working Aussie’s would feel the same way too. However, when a “raise” comes [...]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Television, the Internet and the Emerging Market Opportunities.
May 19, 2010 – 11:10 am
The Economist* has prepared a special report called “Changing the channel” investigating the changes in media distribution and consumption and how it affects our most popular content and broadcast medium.
Following on from last week’s post we can see further evidence that video or moving media [...]
Hate the Cost of Seminars that are Part of Your Profession? Think Again!
May 17, 2010 – 1:30 am
Unlike the daily cost of commuting to work, travel and accommodation costs that are incurred for the purpose of your profession or industry’s seminar and conferences can be reimbursed by the government through your annual tax back. This is probably one of the ways our government rewards us for keeping up to date with the [...]
The Whitehouse Goes Open Source Releasing Drupal Code
May 17, 2010 – 1:18 am
The Internet development community has been at the forefront of the “open source” movement and this latest news might be the last fact to confirm that this is no short term fad.
For managers and executives that are not familiar with the terminology, “open source” commonly [...]
Your work boots could be the Government’s Expense
May 16, 2010 – 12:25 am
That’s right, depending on your occupation, your newly bought working boots might just be on the government’s tab. This is exactly the case if you’re one of them concreters although many might have no clue about it. If your one of the few who has been enjoying these tax backs, you should be proud of [...]
55% of TVs to Be Internet-Connected by 2013*
May 16, 2010 – 12:13 am
Continuing on from last week’s theme of the predicted strength of advertising spend growth on TV and the Internet, its inevitable that this would point to an acceleration in convergence between the two.
The significance of this headline and the underlying technology change driving it is [...]
Computers just might Save You Money
May 14, 2010 – 6:54 pm
Sure the government’s $300 cap for a tax back coming from working equipments can’t be able to totally pay for your MacBook Air, but at least you’re assured a tax break for the next 3 years for it. Even better, if you’ve purchased a desktop computer to use for work, you’ll [...]
TV, Internet Will Lead Advertising Back Up As Print Wanes
Publicis Groupe’s ZenithOptimedia is revising up its forecast of 2010 global advertising growth from 0.9 percent to 2.2 percent – its second consecutive upgrade following 18 months of downgrades.
Across the media, it’s largely thanks to an anticipated 4.3 percent more TV ad money [...]