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can controversial athletes sell a sport or are they bad for the business?

Written by Marilyn Giroux, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Auckland University of Technology

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was sentenced to six months of probation following several controversial events and an 'aggravated pattern of behaviours'.EPA/Jason Szenes, CC BY-ND

Last week the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) sentenced Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios to a probationary period of six months that could lead to a...

Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout
Right now, more than 311,000 Australian Facebook users can apply for a slice of a A$50 million compensation fund from tech gi…
After OpenAI’s new ‘buy it in ChatGPT’ trial, how soon will AI be online shopping for us?
Buying and selling online with e-commerce is old news. We’re entering the age of A-commerce, where artificial intellige…
Sphere set to join Findi Group, accelerating climate action to new markets
Sphere for Good (“Sphere”), a leading innovator in integrating climate and loyalty actions into financial transactions, t…
In her revenue era: the economics behind Taylor Swift’s 34 versions of The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift’s latest studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, has just enjoyed a second week on top of the Billboard char…
Here’s why a plan to turn private hospital giant Healthscope into a charity is stirring debate
Back in May, the parent companies of private hospital operator Healthscope fell into receivership, burdened by A$1.6 billion …
A Supreme Court showdown looms for Trump’s tariffs. Will it limit presidential power?
On November 5 the US Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments about the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

A tech revolution is sweeping the construction industry, and it’s boosting the economy
A wave of technological innovation is sweeping the construction industry, with firms adopting digitisation in a bid for efficiency, profitability and differentiation. Companies that don’t adopt a pathway to digital…
Economically, 2022 looks like an ideal time for a government to land re-election
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND, CC BYAt the risk of being political – and politics is important, it will determine how we are governed for the next three years –…
They are not necessarily particularly vocal
Businesses are protesting vociferously about Victoria’s extended lockdown. It’s “gut-wrenching[1],” “devastating[2],” a “trainwreck[3],” a “death knell[4]”. Yet businesses and shareholders are far from representative of those most at risk. The best evidence…

Thryv wins national accolade at 2025 Australian Service Excellence Awards

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced that Greg Nicolle, G...

pay.com.au unveils first-of-its-kind FX rewards feature, becoming the most flexible rewards solution for Aussie businesses

pay.com.au, the end-to-end payments and rewards platform, today announced the launch of International Payments, Australia’s first foreign exchange...

Yellow Canary partners with Celery to bring pre-payroll assurance technology to Australia

Wage underpayment headlines continue to put pressure on employers of all sizes, revealing how costly payroll mistakes can be for small and medium bu...

Brennan Bolsters Leadership to Accelerate Next Growth Chapter

In a move to further embed cybersecurity at the heart of its business strategy and deliver sovereign secure-by-design solutions for its customers, A...

How to Be Investable: Insights from Richelle Nicols, CEO of Pollinatr

Richelle Nicols is the CEO of Pollinatr, a pioneering investment and business development program designed to support and accelerate the growth of s...

What Can Australian SMEs Hope For in a Meeting Between Albanese and Trump?

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, international politics might seem distant—but when leaders like Prime Minister Anthony...