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Sep 20, 2019 • 11min
“Storm Area 51” Is A Marketer’s Goldmine
What started as a joke might turn into a full-blown rave event at Nevada’s Area 51. From a marketing perspective, it’s the best kind of opportunity brands could never ask for. Beverages, fast food joints, and big brands have hopped on the extraterrestrial bandwagon to cater to (apparently) thousands of people who might show up to protest… or storm the gates… or party, or something to that effect this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2019 • 22min
It works! 4-day work week increases staff productivity, employers find
Work four days a week, but get paid for five? It sounds too good to be true, but companies around the world that have cut their work week have found that it leads to higher productivity, more motivated staff and less burnout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2019 • 13min
France & Germany Says No To Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
France & Germany have formed a united front against Libra, Facebook’s proposed digital currency. Could this be a wake-up call for Libra and the crypto market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2019 • 17min
How is Your Company Tackling the Haze Disruption?
In view of the current hazy situation with the current Air Pollutant Index (API) reading here above 200, the Youth and Sports Ministry will implement a "Work from Home" policy. Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, in a statement Wednesday, said the ministry would distribute circulars to ensure the policy could be implemented as many ministry staff worked outside and were exposed to haze hazards. What measures has your company taken in response to the haze?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2019 • 10min
Silliness In The Office Is Not Always Bad
When people feel comfortable in their environments, they’re more likely to seize opportunities, work harder, be creative, share ideas, and care about the success of their companies. The corporate world is serious enough as it is, so why add a layer of discomfort by cultivating a stressful culture?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2019 • 7min
Mouth-Operated Remote Controls Could Change Everything
Conventional remote controls might soon be a thing of the past. From wheelchairs to VR suites, a new lozenge-sized solution promises to change the way users control their devices… with their mouths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2019 • 18min
Brown, Beige and Boring - Why Are Products For Older People So Bad?
As the market for products aimed at older users explodes, some entrepreneurs are turning to a radical idea: actually get the customers involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2019 • 9min
The Top 10 Merdeka Ads of 2019
The votes are in! We take a closer look at the top Merdeka Ads of 2019 - decided by marketing industry professionals - and discuss our favorites and the ‘must-watch’ videos from the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2019 • 8min
Young Malaysians and the Lucrative World of eSports
Esports in Malaysia has grown exponentially in recent years, what with the government allocating RM10mil in Budget 2019 to develop the electronic sporting scene in the country, and Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq announcing the building of a new eSports stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2019 • 21min
Shaping The Education Sector with Technology
Earlier this morning on the Breakfast Grille, PM Tun Mahathir talked about how the education sector needs radical changes to ensure the future of Malaysia. We discuss what are some of the changes that could be done instantly and how technology plays a role in shaping teachers and students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


