Experience makes the difference

We have an expression at metronome – the brand is the experience. Frankly, that’s always been the case as we’ve helped brands scale to success, but it has never been more relevant than it is today. It’s pretty clear that, across a broad mix of categories, brands can no longer define their value through pricing alone. For

Tempo Top Five: May 30

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features a property co-ownership platform, a new kind of retail store, and free Kit Kats…   1. How brands are using stores as community spaces Source: psfk With their own e-commerce stores offering more convenience, brands are turning their

Tempo Top Five : April 10

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features a mental health panic button, a mind-reading headset and plans to tackle rising sea levels.   1. Teen creates digital ‘panic button’ app for people with mental health issues  Source : moneyish   Her own depression and suicide

Tempo Top Five : March 29

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features tax-free donations, 3D-printed houses, and a basketball-playing robot.    1. New platform to double workplace charity donations  Source : probonoaustralia.com.au   Fundraising at Work is a new initiative that offers a smarter, hassle-free way for cause-driven millennials to engage

metronome launches the Lifestyle Communities website

We are pleased to reveal our brand new site for the over 50’s affordable living provider, Lifestyle Communities. This was a great project to work on not only because of its creative and technical scope but also because the client is conveniently located in the same building just two floors below us. Needless to say,

Tempo Top Five : Feb 28

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features flying cars, real estate AI, and tech tricks for faster parcel delivery…   1. How UPS workers deliver faster using $8 headphones Source : MIT technology review   Delivering up to 31 million parcels every day, UPS implemented

Tempo Top Five : Feb 14

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features Snapchat’s take on the Winter Olympics, the latest ride-sharing option to hit Australia, and predictions for the jobs of the future…   1. Snapchat brings the Winter Olympics alive Source : mashable.com   Not everyone has the time

Tempo Top Five : Jan 30

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features cashier-less shopping, self-parking slippers and a lesson in net neutrality…   1. Amazon opens cashier-less store in Seattle Source : technologyreview.com   Sure, you feel pretty clever waving your PayPass-enabled smartwatch or phone across the counter instead

Tempo Top Five : Jan 16

We find, we think, we share : links that caught our eye. This week’s Tempo Top Five features the latest consumer tech from CES 2018, a startup using Airbnb to power first home buyer mortgages, plus an ad from IKEA that requires bodily fluids to activate…   1. Startup helps you buy a house in return

Can ‘Build to Rent’ help rebuild 
the affordable housing market?

With the property squeeze leaving more and more Australians well and truly out of the market, eyes are turning to a model that has enjoyed decades of success in Europe and the US – Build To Rent. Many developers already build residential projects and hold onto key components to lease and manage themselves, such as