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Now into its 18th year, Brandfest is Malaysia’s highly informative annual brand marketing forum; where experts share updated ideas, insights and information from the brand marketing function. We hear from two of this year's speakers, Kenneth Soh, Shopee & Dr Wong Chin Chin, Axiata Digital & Analytics (ADA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flexible pay access, also known as instant pay, is becoming increasingly popular as inflation creeps up and workers struggle to make ends meet. This allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, which can be a lifesaver for those who are struggling to cover unexpected expenses. We speak with Richard Kim from Paywatch about how flexible pay access helps improve employee...

With 45% of Malaysian employees feeling that their salaries are not keeping up with inflation, how can businesses, especially SMEs, navigate this issue? Kevin Fitzgerald from Employment Hero talks to us about how payroll providers can support employees during inflation (without a raise!) as well as enable better cash management that supports business profitability and employee retention. Photo Cre...

According to research, employees and organisations with high levels of Digital Dexterity are 3 times more likely to succeed. What is Digital Dexterity, and how can it empower you and your employees to get more done in less time? And how does this feed into employee satisfaction, and an organisation’s competitive advantage? Megawaty Khie from Google Cloud shares some tools to unlock productivity ga...

What does it take to run a Fortune 500 technology leader? How do you lead best in class global teams to bring great products and solutions to a highly-competitive market? And is there a formula to spotting the best tech bets in the industry to ensure you’re always leading the pack, and setting the rate and pace of innovation? In a rare one-on-one with President & CEO of Advanced Micro Devices,...

In this ever-changing world of consumer preferences, what can businesses learn about innovating and evolving while at the same time keeping in line with customer expectations? In this episode, we preview the upcoming 18th BFM Brandfest with two of the speakers Klaus Landhaeusser and Vaibhav Manrao as we explore the connection between brand promise, innovation and modernization. See omnystudio.com/...

AI is not only revolutionising the way employers find and hire talent, but also the way candidates improve their marketability in the job market. From resume-writing to skills-needs assessments, AI has the power to substantially improve your chances of landing that dream job. We speak to Peter Bithos from SEEK about AI-powered job hunts, boundaries in the ethical use of AI in recruitment, as well...

We’re all experiencing changes at work. Work is now no longer confined to the conventional notion of a job, and the workplace no longer refers to a specific physical location. Even our roles, and expectations of what work should do for us, has evolved. How do organisations and workers navigate this new boundaryless world of work? Our friends from Deloitte give us a glimpse into shifting boundaries...

How do you tell if your company is future-ready? How can you scale up attributes that will help your organisation or business withstand and thrive amid potential future disruptions? We speak to Professor Howard Yu, Head of IMD’s Centre for Future Readiness about industry leaders in the field of future-preparedness, and why some tech giants (even amongst the FANGs!) are just not as resilient as the...

Running a small business often means wearing many hats; you’re sending emails, paying suppliers, invoicing, building workflows, and putting together all sorts of reports. On top of that, the ever important job of actually delivering the product or service that customers are paying for. With this in mind, it gets even clearer why it's important to embrace digitalisation, and a key part of helping m...

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and ESG share some of the same end goals – the main one being supporting the creation of long-term value by (and for) organisations. Chairman of The Board of Directors at the International Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioners (IERP) Ramesh Pillai joins us to discuss the critical linkages between ERM and ESG, and some of the trends that have the potential to s...

ChatGPT may be the current craze, but there are so many other ways AI is adding value to businesses and our lives today. James Ang from Dataiku gives us example after example on how AI can transform the way we live and work, and why the workforce should embrace it and lean into the future Photo Credits: Freepik | user6702303 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intersection of healthcare and social media can be a tricky one for marketers, but if your audience is there, then that is where you must go. From Youtube to TikTok, we speak to Jason Lim from Stratgeist about the best practices for leveraging social media to reach and educate patients, the challenges that come with marketing in this highly regulated industry, as well as the fight against misi...

It’s the buzzword of the week, the month, and possibly the year. Generative AI has taken the world by storm and Adobe’s latest offering, Adobe Firefly pledges to take its simplicity of use, and impact to the next level. At the Adobe Summit 2023, we explore the next phase of Gen AI, its ethical considerations, as well as concerns around the ownership of the content it produces. We also look at the...

Real time data plays a critical role in becoming a data-driven business. By collecting and analysing data in real time, organisations can make informed decisions quickly and adapt to changes in the market or customer behaviour. But is real time data essential to every business? And how do we build a culture that values data-driven decision making and empowers employees to use this data effectively...

Bots have been polluting the internet for years now, causing digital ad fraud in the APAC region to cost an estimated $17 million per day. Patricia Freijo from TrafficGuard, a company that provides ad verification, measurement, and fraud protection services, joins us to discuss common types of ad fraud stealing e-commerce customers, the implications of ad fraud on the retail industry, and ways to...

According to a report by MDEC, 84% of SMEs have been affected by cyber threat incidents while 76% have suffered from more than one attack. Why does this continue to happen - and happen repeatedly to businesses that have protections in place? Our friends from Tec D Malaysia talk to us about evolving cyber threats, and the best approach to manage security adequately, and cost effectively. Photo Cred...

‘Challenging’ is a critical part of the innovation process. But studies have shown that women today are challenged to challenge, as they are held back in a plethora of ways both externally and internally. In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2023, we speak with organisational psychologist and CEO of O-Psych Hetal Doshi about what continues to hold women back in the workplace, as well as w...

More than 25% of the Malaysian population are now gig-workers. And chances are - if you study your employment contract carefully - you could be one too. We discuss the rapid growth of the gig economy with General Manager of FastGig Joelle Pang, including how organisations, giggers, and non-giggers can prepare for the continued flourishing and growth of the freelance economy. Photo Credits: Shutter...

Some have called it APAC’s burning challenge - the move to tackle climate change and transition to clean energy. Jimmy Yam from power management player Eaton talks to us about how businesses are in a unique position to deliver on the net-zero emissions agenda, including why EV charging is placed to be a key turning point in energy transition for commercial buildings, and why it’s important to reth...

Sustainability in the floriculture world doesn’t stop at the florist. In conjunction with Valentine’s Day, we speak to Brenda James, Principal Florista at Nook Flowers about “Responsible Floristry”, and some of the uncomfortable truths behind the cut flower industry, especially on the most important day of the floral calendar. Photo Credit: Facebook | Nook Flowers See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The problem with injustice is, it’s perceptual. While some cannot condone the slapping of two teenage volleyball players by their coach, others don’t see a problem with it. The same happens outside of the sporting world - whether it’s the “hairdryer treatment” from a supervisor, unsolicited sexual advancements from a colleague, or even bullying in the workplace. Organisational psychologist and CEO...

Social & Conversational Commerce in Malaysia is booming, and this is down to the 16 million tech-savvy Malaysians driving its growth. But to leverage on this growth, local businesses and brands have to incorporate messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, or WeChat into a single integrated platform. What does this involve, and how will this really change the game for you and...

TikTok has become one of the most used apps in the world, and brands that know how to tap into its unique capabilities are leveraging on its viewership and the attention of its growing audience to market their products. Momentum Commerce CEO Hans-Peter Ressel talks to us about the key pillars for business success on TikTok, as well as how brands can create new demand instead of riding on saturated...

What does it take to find success in venture capital and startup funding? Do you have to hand over a pitch deck, your P&L, and your valuation up front? How can you tell if an investor is the right fit for your startup? Fong Wai Hong from Storehub, which recently raised more than RM60 million in a pre-Series B round, shares his perspective on fundraising to give us “the truth” vs. “what we were...