The Business Of

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• Generation unplugged – Will Australia's social media ban backfire on brands? 07.07.2026 20p

  Australia just introduced a total social media ban for anyone under 16. So, how are the smartest brands getting creative and staying ahead of the game? UNSW Associate Professor Carmen Leong explains.
• Is it green or greenwashed? Know before you buy 24.06.2026 28p

  How does greenwashing trick consumers? UNSW Law and Justice academic Dr Riona Moodley explains why.
• AI deepfakes – Could your reputation survive one? 10.06.2026 19p

  If your feed is drowning in AI clutter, you know how hard it is to believe anything online. Deepfakes have become a genuine threat to businesses, public figures, and the rest of us. According to UNSW Associate Professor Eric Lim, the fix isn't a better algorithm...it’s the trust you earn before the fake even appears.
• AI at work – Toby Walsh on the skills AI won’t replace 27.05.2026 25p

  Australia’s leading AI expert, Scientia Professor Toby Walsh, explains why "leading" AI in your workplace is now more important than simply "using" it.
• Work, interrupted – You're flexible. But are you focused? 13.05.2026 23p

  Working from home started as a pandemic fix. Now it’s just work. You're working at home, in the office and everywhere in between. You've got more flexibility, but you're also always reachable. Emails, text messages, video calls. Is it any surprise it feels like you can never switch off? UNSW Scientia Professor Manju Ahuja has spent years studying what distraction actually does to your focus work – and how to reclaim it.
• AFL coaching legend John Longmire on why motivation breaks down and how to fix it 29.04.2026 24p

  John Longmire led the Sydney Swans through one of their most consistent eras in AFL history. Hear how he motivated a team and turned crisis into culture.
• Smarter ageing – How living longer is reshaping how we live and work 03.12.2025 23p

  We’re living longer, but not all those years are healthy ones. In Australia, there’s now roughly a 12-year gap between how long we live and how long we live in good health – meaning many of us can expect a decade or more of life with health problems. So, how can we shrink that gap? UNSW Scientia Professor Kaarin Anstey is one of the world’s leading experts on cognitive ageing and dementia prevention. She explains why brain health is key to ageing well, and how demographic shifts are transforming workplaces and opening new markets in the ‘brain economy’. +++ The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios. This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. Listen to our episode with Aware Super’s Katrina McPhee here. Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @UNSW Business School and subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow UNSW Business School and AGSM on LinkedIn. Or listen to new episodes of The Business Of and subscribe to our UNSW Business School and AGSM channels on YouTube. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Pampering our pets – Inside one of Australia's fastest-growing industries 19.11.2025 27p

  Pet ownership is booming – and so is the business behind it.   From birthday parties for pets to organic food and premium grooming, consumers are spending big to keep their animals healthy and happy. So why are people so invested in their pets?   AGSM @ UNSW Business School MBA alumna Anneke van den Broek is the CEO and founder of premium pet-care brand Rufus & Coco. She explains our changing relationship with our pets and how it’s reshaping the multi-billion-dollar industry.   +++  The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.     This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan.    The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here.  Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow UNSW Business School and AGSM on LinkedIn. Or listen to more episodes of The Business Of and subscribe to our UNSW Business School and AGSM channels on YouTube.  We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Same product, different price – When AI decides how much you pay 05.11.2025 24p

  What if you paid a different price for the same product – not because of demand, but because of your data. Prices change, whether it’s annual sales or seasonal variability. But what happens when AI sets the price – not just for the market, but for you? “The scope and the scale and the pervasiveness down to the individual with personalised pricing is pretty unprecedented.”  UNSW Associate Professor Sam Kirshner explores the trade-off between personalisation and privacy, and the importance of responsible AI use as companies employ new personalised pricing models.  +++ The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios. This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. Listen to our episode on how AI is reshaping the way we work with Professor Frederik Anseel here. Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow UNSW Business School and AGSM on LinkedIn. Or listen to new episodes of The Business Of and subscribe to our UNSW Business School and AGSM channels on YouTube. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Pocket Doctor – How the MedTech app is reshaping healthcare access 22.10.2025 27p

  Millions of people lack access to reliable healthcare. Can technology help bridge global healthcare gaps? Dr Jackie Rabec (AGSM MBA 2020) is co-founder of MedTech company ThinkMD.ai, which builds tools that put a doctor’s expertise into the hands of frontline healthcare workers. She explains how the company is bridging health divides in low-income countries where doctors are scarce, and what technology could mean for healthcare all around the world. +++ The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios. This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. Listen to our episode with Australian med tech entrepreneur Hayley Saddington here. Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow UNSW Business School and AGSM on LinkedIn. Or listen to new episodes of The Business Of and subscribe to our UNSW Business School and AGSM channels on YouTube. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Burnout is holding us back – Here’s how to beat it 08.10.2025 23p

  Burnout has gone from a buzzword to a business risk.   According to the latest Women’s Agenda Ambitions Report, 72% of women say they’ve experienced burnout in the past year. It’s no longer just a personal struggle—it’s a workplace crisis. So what’s driving this rising tide of exhaustion?   Angela Priestley, co-founder of independent news platform Women’s Agenda, shares the findings of their 2025 report, exposing the pressures pushing employees to breaking point and what leaders can do to stop it.  +++  The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.   This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan.  The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here.  You can read the full 2025 Women’s Ambition Report here.  Want to follow the latest research and news from UNSW Business School and AGSM @ UNSW Business School? Subscribe to our industry stories at BusinessThink and follow UNSW Business School and AGSM on LinkedIn.   We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this show was made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Reaping the rewards – The promises and pitfalls of loyalty programs 24.09.2025 23p

  iFLYflat founder Steve Hui shares how businesses generate value from loyalty programs, and the mistakes to avoid.
• Disconnected – The hidden cost of workplace loneliness 10.09.2025 33p

  Clinical psychologist Dr Zac Seidler explains how poor mental health is harming workplace productivity and cohesion, and what we can do to reduce it.
• No plan, no problem – How Sibella Court designed her own career path 27.08.2025 30p

  From New York fashion shoots to heritage hotels in Australia, designer Sibella Court proves instinct can be your sharpest business tool.
• The sharing economy – Can collaboration cure overconsumption? 13.08.2025 26p

  Turo managing director Robert Chan explains what it takes to run a successful business in the sharing economy.
• Home truths – How the housing crisis is hurting business 30.07.2025 28p

  Professor Philip Oldfield explains the economic toll of Australia’s housing crisis and suggests business has a role in building better workplaces – and cities.
• Smarter not harder – How AI is changing the way we work 04.06.2025 30p

  AI is shaking up the way we do business, but is it actually making us more productive? And what does this mean for the future of work?
• IT Upgrade – The future of recycling office e-waste 21.05.2025 26p

  From trash to treasure. James Lancaster, founder and CEO of Renew IT, is turning your e-waste into valuable new products.
• From Test to T20 – How cricket bowled over a new generation of fans 07.05.2025 28p

  Former Australian cricket star and commentator Lisa Sthalekar explains how the game’s new format is shaking up the sport, attracting a whole new generation of fans.
• From cash to clicks – How technology is changing financial transactions 23.04.2025 30p

  Cash is out. Digital payments are in. Economist and UNSW Scientia Professor Richard Holden explains why a cashless future is inevitable – and how businesses can prepare for it.