Dominique Olivier
Like looking into a furry crystal ball
The global pet sector is set to boom by 2030 - and if we peer carefully beneath its furry surface, we are being giving a few clues about what the family photos of the future will look like. Dominique Olivier digs into why millennials are having cats and dogs, not babies.
Dominique Olivier
Know your worth: Julius Caesar and the Veblen Effect
You may already be familiar with the concept of Veblen goods, but do you know the story of how Julius Caesar made himself seem far more important and valuable thanks to a few pirates? Well, get ready for it, as told by Dominique Olivier.
Dominique Olivier
Cartels, cement and crocodiles – yes, crocodiles
Drugs. Counterfeit goods. Diamonds. Weapons. Sand? As Dominique Olivier explains, cartels will find a way to smuggle just about anything. And sometimes, nature bites back.
Dominique Olivier
Brat or demure? Viral words for viral brands.
FMCG brands have had to adapt to the immense popularity of TikTok. Instead of driving the trends themselves, brands are having to respond to the trends already out there. Dominique Olivier explains.
Dominique Olivier
Short Stories v.03: The legacies of restless women
Dominique Olivier tells the story of four kick-ass women who have done extraordinary things. Celebrate Women's Month by recognising those who change the world, from journalism and politics to literacy and sport.
Dominique Olivier
Playing the Art Market: A Fool’s Gambit?
Investing in art is harder than investing in stocks. Welcome to the world of alternative assets, where a Banksy artwork was "created" live at an auction. This is just one of the crazy stories in the world of art values. Dominique Olivier paints this picture for us.
Dominique Olivier
What ChatGPT can teach us about first mover disadvantage
ChatGPT may have taken AI from obscurity into the headlines, but will they suffer from first mover disadvantage? Dominique Olivier delves into this phenomenon.
Dominique Olivier
Lego: brick by brick, a private company masterpiece
Lego is one of the most important companies in the world. It is also still owned by the founding family, a wonderful tale of building a legacy business. Dominique Olivier tells the story of Lego.
