Christie’s will soon auction its first blockchain-backed digital-only artwork. But why? Analysis Denise Thwaites 26 February 2021 On February 25, US-based digital artist Mike Winkelmann's enormous digital collage will be auctioned online by Christie’s as an NFT.
Victorian government announces $143 million COVID-19 support package for business: Here’s what SMEs need to know Arts & Media Lois Maskiell 22 February 2021 Victoria has announced a $143 million relief package for businesses affected by the Valentines Day and Lunar New Year lockdown.
Facebook has pulled the plug on news, so why is Google funnelling millions into media outlets? Arts & Media James Meese 19 February 2021 Google has been inking multimillion-dollar deals to pay media companies for content that will appear on Google News Showcase.
“An industry in crisis”: Musicians, sole traders and festivals call for JobKeeper extension in open letter to government Arts & Media Lois Maskiell 18 February 2021 The beleaguered music industry is calling on the government for targeted support in the final weeks before the JobKeeper wage subsidy ends.
Seven West Media reports $116 million half-year net profit, with no plans to return $47 million in JobKeeper subsidies Arts & Media Stephen Mayne 17 February 2021 At $47 million, Seven West Media will finish in the top 100 national recipients of JobKeeper... although the government won't confirm this.
A letter from the editor-in-chief: Why SmartCompany has signed up to Google’s News Showcase Advertising Peter Fray 16 February 2021 Private Media, the parent company of SmartCompany and Crikey, has signed up to Google’s News Showcase. Here's why.
Here are the four industries set to be hardest hit if Google Search exits Australia Advertising Lois Maskiell 8 February 2021 Google Search leaving Australia would be devastating for the tens of thousands of SMEs that rely on the search engine to attract customers.
South Australia’s upcoming Fringe Festival will be a bellwether for arts events in the COVID era Arts & Media Sezen Bakan 5 February 2021 The Adelaide Fringe has made several adjustments to comply with South Australian COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.
Aussie small businesses consider legal action against Google over click fraud Advertising Lois Maskiell 4 February 2021 SMEs suspicious of click fraud are pursuing a legal battle against Google, amid concern about the company's dominance in the ad tech industry.
“Underestimating the value of virtual”: Open letter to government demands changes to $50 million Business Events Grant Program Arts & Media Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 2 February 2021 Tech event organisers are demanding changes to the $50 million Business Events Grant Program, saying “very few events” will qualify.
