Tony Keusgen

The Adelaide property market has once again set a new record for median house prices at $760,000, however falling sales and economic uncertainty are creating challenges for first home buyers. Overall South Australia house prices are rising, with metropolitan apartment markets performing well despite differences in suburban prices.

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Every interview of The Raise is now live on Spotify 🎙️ it’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about B2B SaaS, scaleups, venture capital, and deep tech. We’ve had some incredible guests from companies across Australia and New Zealand like Sharesies, Clare Capital, EVP, Blackbird, and Paloma. So whether you’re looking to understand the latest trends in unit economics, customer acquisition strategies, or the future of deep tech, The Raise has got you covered. Tune in to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Check out the latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwTjwGTW #TechPodcast #Innovation #SaaS #VentureCapital #DeepTech #CustomerAcquisition #UnitEconomics

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 53% of Australians do not expect their purchasing power to improve in 2024, and many will reduce their purchases on selected verticals. We discovered this and many other key insights with ShopFully's latest survey. Curious to know more? Read the article by @Stephanie Cate Chadwick on Inside Retail Australia https://lnkd.in/gdETEnRW

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🎉 Happy World Micro & SME Businesses Day! I'm a huge supporter of Australian SMEs – they play a critical role in our economy and have potential for enormous impact when they work together. ➡ Account for more than 98% of all businesses ➡ Employ around 70% of the workforce ➡ Generate $500 billion of economic activity ➡ Constitute one-third of Australia’s GDP If that doesn't deserve to be celebrated, I don't know what does 🥂 #SupportLocal #SupportSMEs #entrepreneurship

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Distrust replaces trust for Coles and Woolworths – and it’s just the beginning for their brands. Coles is among Australia's most distrusted brands, while rival Woolworths has taken a major slide down the rankings of the country's most trusted brands, according to new survey data collected by Roy Morgan. It's not just a little slide in brand trust. It's a disaster. Coles has plummeted 221 places from its December 2023 ranking as Australia’s 5th most trusted brand to become Australia’s 9th most distrusted brand (12-month rolling average to March 2024), according to Roy Morgan. "The news for Woolworths, while less dramatic, is still significant. It has dropped 32 places from its December 2023 ranking as Australia’s 2nd most trusted brand to become the nation’s 34th most trusted brand in March." Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine said: "We have been tracking trust and distrust of brands in Australia for more than seven years, but we have never seen a reputational crash as dramatic as Coles and Woolworths – not even Qantas." Worse that Qantas? That's saying something. "A failure to sympathise with the public concern over the rising cost of living, coupled with the unveiling of large revenue and profit announcements in February, saw public trust in the major supermarkets' brands tank worse than Qantas, Optus or Medibank," said Levine. Survey respondents also mentioned “price gouging / tricky pricing” and a “focus on profits ahead of customers" by Coles and Woolworths. And let's not forget the recent Senate inquiry into supermarket pricing and the less-than-empathetic interviews by supermarket CEOs on ABC Four Corners (who can forget the trainwreck interview walk-out by Woolworths CEO Brad Branducci?). The research found Australians' overall distrust in companies grew in the past year for several reasons, including "corporate greed, poor customer service, unaffordable prices, dishonesty, unethical practices, and poor privacy practices". https://lnkd.in/efBh8dH7

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The UDIA NSW Housing Index was launched yesterday - a really good tool that highlights what a lot of us have been seeing in the industry - all Australian states (except for WA) are seeing housing demand soar beyond supply. We would love to connect to add even more value with our granular-level data sets. For note - the index draws heavily on updates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics covering building, lending, immigration and population growth as well as housing and rental data from CoreLogic and SQM Research. Housing supply falls below demand in all states but WA (afr.com) 

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Over the past year median weekly rent has increased by 9.1%, but for the past five months, it has remained unchanged at $600. A significant factor influencing the slowing of rent price growth in capital cities is the decreased demand for properties, with the average number of rental property enquiries per listing falling by 4.6%, compared to the same time last year. PropTrack Senior Data Analyst Karen Dellow says the moderate decline in enquiries per listing may persist as renters opt to buy or turn to share housing due to high rental costs. https://lnkd.in/g7dcn72A

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Attention SMB's of Australia! The time has come to take greater control over YOUR business and YOUR cashflow. Marmalade is an invoice payments platform revolutionising how and when you get paid - it's Payment on Demand. What's Payment on Demand you ask? Here's a quick snapshot for you. Marmalade is 'cashflow made simple'. No subscription costs, no risks, no hidden fees...all business. If you would like a friendly chat about your business and how Marmalade can support you, shoot me a message and we can schedule some time. Alternatively, you can speak with our team of experts by connecting your Xero MYOB Intuit QBO files here - https://lnkd.in/gVtiKCJS #cashflow #sme #smb #business #australia #myob #xero #intuit #growth #success #accountant #bookkeeper #enterprise #businesses

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Get ready to unlock a world of savings! Anthony Seymour-Walsh, the dynamic CEO of Cashrewards, shares the story of how they achieved over 2 million members and partnerships with heavyweights like Apple and Amazon. Cashrewards is changing the game for savvy shoppers in Australia. 💰 He also reveals: - The origins of Cashrewards, highlighting its charitable spirit. - The key factors contributing to their impressive 14% return on ad spend. - How they are creating personalised rewards that align with your lifestyle. Curious about how to score the best deals and maximise your cashback? Don’t miss this episode! https://lnkd.in/gmiK83qb

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This recent CHOICE report really highlights the data collection that people don’t even know they’re a part of in the mobile computers they drive every day. If you’re interested in learning more about cars and privacy, check out our podcast episode on this topic last year - we found that every single car brand (that was included in the Mozilla Privacy Not Included report) was collecting more personal information than was needed. This Week in Digital Trust podcast episode #82 The modern car is a lemon (for privacy): https://lnkd.in/g7kfAarm 

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We’re excited to share the latest insights from a deep, senior marketer study conducted by Mi3Australia in collaboration with the Australian Marketing Institute, Qualtrics, and Tumbleturn Marketing Advisory. This comprehensive report, featuring inputs from AMI members, highlights key trends and challenges faced by top marketers managing over $3 billion in budgets. Key Highlights: 🔹 83% of marketers now see marketing as a critical growth driver, though B2B marketers remain less certain. 🔹 Just 35% of marketers say their team is “equipped for the future”. 🔹 Evidence of a three-speed marketing economy with upended KPIs and priorities. 🔹Only 15% of retail marketers believe their CX is performing well, while telcos are confident. 🔹 Shift towards performance media for instant results. 👉 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gHgAd4kA #MarketingLeadership #SeniorMarketers #AMI #Mi3Report #MarketingInsights #IndustryTrends #AustralianMarketingInstitute

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Headline : “Just 35% of marketers say their team is “equipped for the future”. Report on State of the Nation in Marketing in Australia, see below for some great insights for you the CMO and your business. #CMO #Marketing #Marketingcareer Andrew Thornton Maria De Conno John Clay Simon Cheng Chris Taylor Kristie Atkins Bruce McDonald Celeste Moroney

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Check out the revealing insights from our latest study in collaboration with Mi3Australia, the Australian Marketing Institute, Qualtrics, and Tumbleturn Marketing Advisory. This detailed report brings to light the key trends and challenges that top marketers, who manage over $3 billion in budgets, are currently facing. Key Highlights: 🔹 83% of marketers now view marketing as a vital engine for growth, though uncertainty persists among B2B marketers. 🔹 Only 35% of marketers feel their teams are prepared for the future. 🔹 Discover a dynamic three-speed marketing economy with evolving KPIs and shifting priorities. 🔹 A mere 15% of retail marketers are satisfied with their customer experience performance, in contrast to the confidence among telcos. 🔹 A marked trend towards performance media for quicker results. Dive deeper into the findings and empower your marketing strategy: Download Your Copy 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHgAd4kA #MarketingLeadership #SeniorMarketers #AMI #Mi3Report #MarketingInsights #IndustryTrends #AustralianMarketingInstitute

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NOW Digital @ SXSW Sydney - Day 4 top takeaways 1. There is still a need for diversity in Tech, only 33% of Tech workers are women, and less than 2% are Tech founders. 2. GenAI is reshaping your consumers' behavior much faster than it is your industry. 3. Dark patterns all share the common notion: Manipulating consumers into making choices they might not have otherwise made. Whilst, Effective marketing is: Persuading consumers to purchase something they hadn't necessarily intended to.

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Get in, marketers - Yotpo is shaking things up! 🔥 Retention Uncensored - forget the corporate fluff—this is where real retention marketers roll up their sleeves and get into the nitty-gritty. With roundtable discussions tailored by you, this is your chance to share, learn, and connect like never before. No pitches, no talking heads - just real talk and real connections. #RetentionUncensoredAU! 🎯 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsZCCjU3

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Changes to land tax thresholds in 2024 increased costs significantly for investors in Victoria, but how many of them have responded by selling their rental properties? Analysis comparing the number of rental properties sold to those in other states suggests almost 5,000 more investors have sold up since the changes were announced. Over the longer-term, this is likely to contribute to less new housing construction in Victoria. Read more from PropTrack Senior Economist, Paul Ryan, here: https://lnkd.in/gnKFMCrV

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🚀 As more and more Australian businesses are meeting new customers for the first time online🧑‍💻, it has become crucial for them to effectively integrate technology and customer experiences in order to drive sales and achieve success. Discover more about how our business nbn fibre plans can help you create create that experience 👉https://lnkd.in/gUzhEDay

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