Apr 28, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Politics & Society
By Alan Finlayson How can we create a progressive ‘popular force’ in an era of digital media platforms dominated by the innovations of right-wing populism? Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a powerful 18th-century polemicist and a radical democrat, thought that political dispute...
May 26, 2020 | Business & Economics
By Gavin Ellis There is an emerging dichotomy in the attitude of governments on either side of the Tasman toward social media companies. New Zealand treats these transnationals with kid gloves while Australia is pulling on the boxing gloves. The contrast is...
Aug 19, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Business & Economics
By Sam Smith Sam Smith explores how the growth in music streaming has impacted the music industry. The history of the music industry is one of technological developments that have led to substantial transformations in how we have listened to music over the last one...
Aug 9, 2018 | Arts & Culture, Business & Economics, Referee
By Claudia Russell Facebook continues to make profits for the time being, largely due to an increase in users aged 55 and over. However, multiple sources predict that the end is nigh. Waking up and checking your Facebook feed is a morning routine now shared by...
Apr 23, 2018 | Arts & Culture, Business & Economics
How did Netflix become the world’s biggest online TV network? Nicola Shepheard speaks with business graduate Paul Rataul and University of Auckland management and international business lecturers Dr. Dan Tisch and Dr. Peter Zamborsky about the success of...