Guest: Dr Kathleen Adams

Original publication date: May 21, 2021

Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Kathleen Adams, marketing lecturer at RMIT, about Walmart - retail icon and the largest private employer in the world.  They talk about the history of this incredible company, why it's been so successful, and why you won't find one in Australia.

Guest: Dr Kathleen Adams
Original publication date: May 21, 2021
Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Kathleen Adams, marketing lecturer at RMIT, about Walmart - retail icon and the largest private employer in the world.  They talk about the history of this incredible company, why it's been so successful, and why you won't find one in Australia.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Sunday feature: Why you won't find Walmart in Australia

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775644730575080&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NuJVOH6qv5C51JvySuOLK">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple turns 50</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world&rsquo;s first trillionaire?</li>
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Market jitters follow Trump speech; new gambling advertising rules; Apple turns 50

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This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally.

In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra&rsquo;s campaigns have won a number of awards&hellip; with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally. In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

Q+A: The story (and person) behind Telstra's brand transformation

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