BusinessFrench winemakers furious at Internet administratorsWinemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.24 Jun 04:30 AM
OpinionGraham McGregorGraham McGregor: How 'word of mouth' marketing worksOne of the marketing ezines I find particularly helpful is called ‘The Likeable Expert’.23 Jun 09:30 PM
BusinessJameson sets Jack Daniel's target amid Irish whiskey revivalJameson Irish Whiskey has staked its future in a new distillery. It hopes it will double sales to compete with the world's biggest whiskey brands, such as Jack Daniel's.23 Jun 02:30 AM
BusinessThe real value of online ads? Maybe not muchA group of economists have issued a study with a startling conclusion: for a large, well-known brand, search ads are worthless.19 Jun 04:30 AM
BusinessButter vs margarine - the 100 year warThe 100-plus year war between butter and margarine has been a battle of cultural norms and of course, cash-rich marketing campaigns.18 Jun 03:33 AM
BusinessPrime $13m coastal land on marketA German breeder of Arabian horses is selling her large farm south of Auckland.17 Jun 09:40 PM
OpinionGraham McGregorGraham McGregor: How to use LinkedIn effectivelyI used to think that LinkedIn was just a networking tool to keep in touch with business contacts, associates, colleagues etc.16 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionDerek Handley: The most inspiring thing to happen in business in yearsWhy it's so inspiring that Elon Musk - the Thomas Edison of our generation - is applying 'open source' philosophy to his Tesla patents.13 Jun 12:50 AM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: I didn't know Outlook could do that! Two top tipsWho has time anymore to stop, and have a browse for time-saving features? Especially with emails continually piling up in your inbox, writes Debbie Mayo-Smith.08 Jun 09:30 PM
Media and marketingMedia's 'age of digital normal'The NZ media world has gone digital with online news and entertainment now a mainstream part of the sector, according to PwC's annual outlook for the industry.04 Jun 08:00 PM
RetailDunkin' Donuts, Starbucks chasing your lunch moneyDunkin' Brands Group and Starbucks want a bigger chunk of your lunch money.04 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessMcDonald's scary new faceA new McDonald's character named Happy is inspiring a different emotion among Twitter users: fear.21 May 03:01 AM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Don't you just hateNote to marketers and graphic designers. Have a heart for the over 40’s. We hate small print.18 May 09:30 PM
EntertainmentKids going crazy for card setsThey're small, individually wrapped in foil and handed over in piles at Countdown checkouts. But to hundreds of New Zealanders, they're priceless.18 May 01:20 AM
Business'Nudist' shoe's success shows clout of the red carpetAward shows, featuring celebrities wearing the latest fashions, are an increasingly powerful tool for design houses to tout their footwear.16 May 03:41 AM
BusinessDre boasts riches, Iovine to become billionaire from Apple buyoutJimmy Iovine will become a billionaire if Apple completes a deal to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion and Dr Dre won't be far behind.13 May 01:25 AM
OpinionMark Flowers: Growth driving polytechs hurt by dated public imageWe face an interesting irony when it comes to applied tertiary education.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionCameron Brewer: Liquor policy leaves a sour tasteThis policy, if adopted, will see cordons go up around the alcohol section of every supermarket early in the morning and late at night, writes Cameron Brewer.12 May 05:43 AM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Did Steve Jobs ruin your business?If you are involved in a business that has been effected by online shopping, the advice I gave to the pet store owners is equally relevant for you.11 May 09:30 PM
BusinessHip-hop head with biz brainWhen Kanye West was asked by Rolling Stone magazine to write a panegyric to Dr Dre, he had no fear of hyperbole.11 May 05:00 PM
ManufacturingRunning-shoe claims pulled after lawsuitKiwi experts are not surprised a manufacturer of toe-sock running shoes has revealed there is no scientific proof that wearing its product has added health benefits.11 May 05:00 PM
BusinessBeckham, Prince George help sell luxury brandsCultural icons like David Beckham and the Royal family help the UK's luxury brands outperform its global rivals in emerging markets, new research has found.08 May 10:40 PM
