What is Do machine mothers know best? We've spent the last 30 years putting ourselves on line and becoming discoverable, it's now our machines turn. Just like social media allows us to find each other across time and place, to interact, to discover, to speak, to listen, to inform, to engage, to transact, to query, [...]
How fast will fast food become? | ABC Overnights
Remember the local fish and chip store, Chinese restaurant, pie and sauce and chicko roll? Well, they like many other cultural norms, made way for their successor the mostly American hamburger and pizza format stores which 40 years ago heralded in a new way to eat-out and a new cuisine. These store have done well […]
The Future of Pharmacy | Transpharmation Podcast
It was a privilege and thrill to appear recently on Rob Sztar’s Transpharmation Podcast the worlds largest Pharmacy and Technology show. The thrill is to speak with Rob, a pioneer who sees an industry not just for it was and is, but more importantly for what it is likely to become and how it may […]
#2015 Trends – the who, what, where and how of the next 365 days | ABC Nightlife
What is #2015 Trends the who, what, where and how of the next? Staying ahead of trends can be a challenge and a chore. It often feels as if you are no sooner you up on the latest fashion, app or 'super' food fad when it's already being replaced by something new. Fortunately, we have [...]
2015’s Top 9 Food Trends
What is 2015's Top 9 Food Trends? On the back of a keynote I delivered in Hong Kong a few weeks ago, to a global catering company that produces 2 billion meals per year, I took a look at 2015'sFood Trends and this list was the starting point for a great segment with David Dowsett [...]
Everything old is new again – Radio 3 Hong Kong
What is Everything old is new again Radio 3 Hong Kong? For many years I did a weekly segment on ABC Radio Australia live into Hong Kong Radio'sMorning Brew Show with Phil Whelan and on my recent trip there I couldn't resist going live into studio with Philand reminiscing aboutthe old days and more importantly [...]