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From practical advice to emerging trends, we share ideas to help organisations adapt, make smarter digital decisions and stay ready for what’s next.

Check out our blog for our thoughts and real-life experiences in the digital world.

AI Web Development

The Developer's Maze - Mind the Minotaur

These days you type 'make me a booking app' into a chat window, grab a coffee, and by the time the milk's frothed you've got something that looks suspiciously like software. Welcome to the age of DIY development, or “vibe coding”.

Technology Strategy

Your Best Solution? Or Their Best Market?

Businesses in almost every sector are being approached by technology and marketing vendors offering solutions designed specifically for their industry. Before accepting sector specialisation as evidence that a product is the best choice, every business should ask: is this genuinely the best solution for us, or simply their best market?

Events

From Marketing Graduate to Entrepreneur: Insights for the Next Generation

What does an entrepreneurial career look like when the path is anything but straight? At Macquarie University Business School, speaking to the Masters in Marketing post-grad students, I explored opportunity, risk, reinvention and the lessons that accumulate along the way.

Artificial Intelligence

The OpenAI Dilemma - Customers saying "Help me thrive financially or I'm leaving"

AI companies have absorbed vast amounts of capital and those who raised it will expect significant returns. So where is that revenue coming from? If your AI provider is nothing but a giant blank brain, churning out endless threads of copy, customer loyalty will equate to approximately zero.

Events

"Electrify Bennelong" - Grassroots Pathways to Net Zero

Interviewing the man himself (Jerome) and Poojan, the scientist behind the LAVO metal hydride low pressure hydrogen energy storage solution. Developed at the UNINSW, LAVO's Aussie-funded and developed technology promises to make a big impact in our Net Zero efforts across residential, commercial and critical infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence

AI, Education, and the Future of Marketing for Educational Institutions

Recently I had the opportunity to present at the Educate Plus NSW/ACT Chapter Conference, held at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. The room was filled with marketing and advancement professionals from independent educational institutions.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Opportunities & Benefits for Businesses

I recently presented a 90-minute talk about AI to a group of business leaders, thanks to the opportunity provided by our long-term client, David Bannermans from Bannermans Lawyers. It was a fascinating exercise researching and collating and all the latest trends about AI along with my own observations and ideas, to a highly engaged and interested audience.

The Future is Here

Emerging Technologies in Creative Campaigns

With the rise of AI, AR/VR, and data-driven personalisation is revolutionising creative campaigns, transforming bold ideas into dynamic, immersive experiences that deeply engage audiences like never before.

From Scepticism to Embracing the Possibilities

My Three Year Journey into AI

AI in creative: I have to admit, I was a lot sceptical. But what started as wariness quickly turned into curiosity, and before I knew it, I was on a journey to discover how AI could actually enhance my creativity, streamline my workflow, and add new dimensions to both my professional and personal projects.

Adapting to Change

Strategies for Digital Transformation in a Rapidly Evolving World

Today, I want to dive into a topic that's top of mind for so many of us in the creative and digital industries: digital transformation.

Big Dreams, Tight Purse Strings

Navigating Client Expectations

In the creative world, expectations rarely align perfectly. The key to success? Navigating those expectations while delivering real value. At Cyrius, we’ve seen this countless times, especially where resources are tight, but ambitions are sky-high.

Smart Spending, Big Impact

Maximising Budgets

In today’s fast-paced digital world, making every dollar work hard for your project is crucial. Whether you're dreaming up a shiny new website, a killer marketing campaign, or upgrading your tech infrastructure, the key is spending smart, not just spending less.

The Backbone of Communication

Importance of Key Messaging

In the ever-unpredictable world of business, effective key messaging can transform challenges into opportunities. With the right approach, you can navigate any situation with confidence!

Staying Ahead of the Game

A CEO’s Guide for Clients to Thrive Amidst Giants

Staying on top of the game in today’s marketing landscape and thriving in a media and communication jungle

Why work with an agency over freelancers?

Agencies vs freelancers

Why work with an agency over freelancers to get your marketing tasks done?

Prioritising Your Security

Essential Upgrades for Your WordPress Site

In the digital age, website security has catapulted from a technical concern to a fundamental business necessity.

Let's Talk: Design Technology

From Pixels to Prodigies – Then and Now

Let’s talk about the progression of graphic design tech from '88 to Now! Grab your time-travel goggles because we're about to embark on a wild ride through the tech evolution in graphic design. Picture this: 1988, big hair, neon colours, and yours truly diving headfirst into the world of graphic design armed with a Macintosh II and a dollop of enthusiasm.

Keeping on top of your digital maintenance

Regular website testing and maintenance

Regular testing and maintenance of your organisation’s website are crucial to ensure that it functions properly and represents your business as you expect it to.

Let's Talk: Brand Health Check-up

Reinforcing Brand Values

Hey there, Brand Enthusiasts! Let's talk about something near and dear to every brand's heart – building that unshakable identity. In the rollercoaster ride of business, a robust brand identity isn't just a nice-to-have; it's your golden ticket to standing out. And guess what the secret sauce is? Drumroll, please – your brand values.

Let's Talk About All Things Process and Teamwork

Unlocking the Secrets to Creative Collaboration

So, I've been thinking…. our creative projects are like a symphony, and each one of you is a rockstar playing a vital role in making it a chart-topper. As your garden variety Account Director, I want to spill the tea on how we can turn our collaboration game up a notch. Ready for the goods? Let’s dive in!

A call for improved accountability of tech giants

Tech giants should be held accountable as malware spreads through fake Sora ad

Tech giants deserve far more scrutiny and consequence after cybercriminals exploited the Sora AI brand to distribute malware through deceptive ads on their platforms. The scam involves fake websites designed to look identical to the official Sora AI homepage, complete with working videos and convincing design elements. The bait was a supposed "new prompt engine tool," which, when downloaded, installed a trojan that quietly stole user data and sent it to attackers via Telegram.

The rise of Bing against Google

Why Bing's growing market share should be on every business owner's radar

Google has long been the dominant player in search for 20 years. However, recent trends indicate that Microsoft's Bing is gradually increasing its market share. This shift presents a valuable opportunity for business owners to expand their online presence.

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