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Digital to physical launches

NFT first, physical launch second: could this be the future norm for new product releases?

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Fashion week goes liminal

NYFW embraced digital elements to elevate the traditionally physical event.

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Evolved ambition

How is the workforce redefining success post-pandemic?

HERO Volvo

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Metamobility

Automotive brands are reimagining mobility for the metaverse.

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The New Muslim Consumer

How Rising Observance is Reshaping the Consumer Landscape in Southeast Asia and Beyond

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Top 5 Web3 brands

Brands are taking on Web3.

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Latest beauty service: sustainability

Beauty brands are serving up sustainability as a service to appeal to eco-conscious consumers.

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Ethical retail in the metaverse

Sustainable and ethical fashion brands are elevating their standards in the virtual realm.

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Psychobiotics

Is gut health the latest route to mental wellbeing?

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Gary Liu, founder and CEO of Artifact Labs

“NFTs allow digital media to have intrinsic value.”

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Creator communities

Creator communities are gathering in Web3 in search of exposure and creative expression.

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Q&A: Niche co-founders Christopher Gulczynski, CEO, and Zaven Nahapetyan, CTO

“Decentralization is the path forward.”

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Tackling our Environmental Pawprint

As alternative sources of protein become increasingly popular in the human world, the pet food market is also embracing more sustainable practices.

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Sustainability in the metaverse

What does sustainability in the metaverse look like?

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Rewirement

“I'm not retiring, I’m rewiring. My future's unfolding still, and I don't really want to put the guard rails on it.”

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The new doctor’s office

Brands are finding innovative ways to deliver healthcare to isolated communities while simultaneously future-proofing services against uncertainty.