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Dominique Olivier
Dominique Olivier
Watch out for the wellness wave
For decades, alcohol and cigarettes have been the go-tos for taking the edge off life’s chaos. With Gen Z opting out of these vices, Big Alcohol and Big Tobacco are scrambling to stay relevant in a world where wellness is the new rebellion. Dominique Olivier explores this phenomenon.
Dominique Olivier
Spotify: mafia tactics that work!
What does the world’s most popular music streaming service have in common with the mob? Aside from some playlists of Italian classics, only its (very effective) conversion strategy.
Dominique Olivier
Short Stories v.05: Ideas for good
In a profit-motivated world, there are companies that find ways to solve genuine social problems while staying true to their businesses. Savlon, Honda, Energizer, Phillips and Renault all caught the attention of Dominique Olivier with their initiatives.
Dominique Olivier
DeLorean: Who’s driving this thing?
Gullwing doors, fairy curses, cocaine busts and sneaky accounts in Panama. As it turns out, being the world’s most recognisable time machine isn’t even the most interesting part of the DeLorean story. Buckle up as Dominique Olivier takes you on a little drive down memory lane - and where we’re going, we don’t need roads.
Dominique Olivier
Of ghost ships and giant squid
Squid could be linked to the demise of many a vessel at sea - and not always of the giant variety. Dominique Olivier tells the story of the Mary Celeste and the many other mysteries that the oceans dish up each year.
Dominique Olivier
In loving memory of the internet
With bots on the rise, algorithms controlling what we see and machine-written content filling in the cracks, is there any space left on the internet for humanity?
Dominique Olivier
How Marvel cracked the universe
In superhero movies, Marvel achieved something extraordinary that Dominique Olivier believes will never be repeated in cinemas - especially not based on the way that DC seems to do things. Get ready for a clash of the titans in storytelling.
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.
