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Michael Duncan

I love to talk about all things Digital Marketing, Business and Life.

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Prof. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management at York University, is a leading expert on the subject of supply chain disruptions. We discuss the impact of the huge storm in British Columbia, why stores are sold out of many goods during the pandemic, and what kinds of public policies could make supply chains more resilient. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.  

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Dr. Leeat Granek, of the School of Health Policy & Management in the Faculty of Health at York University, studies the emotional, psychological, and contextual factors that shape how healthcare workers do their jobs. Her research has helped thousands of oncologists and neurosurgeons understand how they process grief and how their emotional connection to patients influences life-or-death decisions that they face every day.

Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University.

Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

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Prof. Satinder Brar, James and Joanne Love Chair in Environmental Engineering at York University, studies emerging contaminants in wastewater. She creates the techniques to identify new pollutants such as pharmaceutical compounds that are hazardous at extremely low concentrations, and then eliminate them in ways that contribute positively to the ecosystem.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Andrew Castillo.

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Jeremy Kerr, Professor of Biology at the University of Ottawa, studies the causes of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation.

Catherine Sirois-Delisle, PhD student at the University of Ottawa, studies the effects of human activities on the ranges dragonflies and bumblebees using complex distribution models.

Hosted, scripted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University.

Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca

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Dr. Steven Bittle is an Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and an expert on corporate crime. We discuss how so many of the Canadians who have died from COVID have been elderly residents of for-profit long term care homes. At what point would the death of so many of a corporation’s customers be considered a crime? Steven walks us through this question, and explains what would have to happen for a long term care corporation to be prosecuted for a crime.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Bettina Forget, Sylvie Ouellette and Erica Pimentel are members of the Public Scholars Program at Concordia University in Montreal. They talk to us about the link between art and space science, how bacteria scavenge iron from their surroundings, and how accountants work with blockchain. We also talk about a problematic article in a chemistry journal.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Siobhan Angus, Athina Peidou, and Stephanie Raposo are the 2020 recipients of the Governor General’s Gold Medal for academic excellence at York University. Angus, an art historian, studies the visual culture of resource extraction in Canada. Peidou, a space science engineering scholar, studies gravitational maps produced from satellite-based measurements. Raposo, a social psychology researcher, studies sexual satisfaction and intimate relationships.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Dr. Fatoumata Seck of Stanford University is a literary scholar who studies African literature, including Senegalese graphic comics. As a multilinguist, she offers insights into the importance of cultural translation at a time of increasing xenophobia, and the power of satire in the face of hegemonic economic policies.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Dr. Lamia Balafrej of UCLA is an art historian specializing in the Middle Islamic period. Her work illuminates the connection between slavery and technology, which remains an important feature of the global economy today.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Dr. James Smith of York University is an engineering professor with a passion for robots and teaching. His robotic models of the human cervix and of quadrupeds teach us how biomimetic approaches to modeling can constrain our thinking, and how collaborating with students in our research can unlock new possibilities.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Dr. Uzo Anucha of York University is a shining example of the community-engaged researcher. She’s the founder of YouthREX, which mobilizes academic research for the benefit of youth workers in Toronto. Her research collaborations with local youth and youth workers are the academic equivalent of community-based activism.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Today we chat with my long time friend Gary Cass, from Cass Materials.

We discover how a mistake at a winery sparked the creation of the world's first Wine Dress, how important the role of creativity is in science and education, plus the exciting work Gary is involved in that could change the face of traditional agriculture.

Enjoy!

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Prof. Thy Phu of Western University is an English literature scholar who studies the discursive role of photographs in society. Her exhibit of family photos at the Royal Ontario Museum asks us to reconsider our assumptions about families.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Sen. Kim Pate is a legal scholar who has written extensively on the criminal justice system and Indigenous peoples. She now pursues justice reform from her position in the Senate of Canada.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Prof. Marcia Annisette studies the accounting profession from an interdisciplinary perspective. She talks about her experiences conducting interviews, the role of the big accounting firms in the profession, and the importance of having a PhD supervisor who is excited by the same questions that you are.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Prof. Bernie Pauly studies nursing and the healthcare issues around homelessness. She talks about personal cost to nurses of the ethical dilemmas they encounter, which can stay with them for years. She discusses the dos and don'ts of conducting research on vulnerable people, and the power of a good survey instrument.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Emeritus Prof. Prem Sikka is a fearless accounting scholar who has exposed the complicity of the accounting profession in money laundering and tax avoidance. He talks about how academics can influence public policy, the importance of building good relationships with journalists, and what it’s like to do research where you need to consult a lawyer before publishing your work.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Assistant Prof. Ela Veresiu is a marketing scholar unlike any other. Her research on consumer behaviour deals with an impressively diverse range of subjects, from super-elite members of the World Economic Forum to Roma migrants in Italy.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Prof. Steve Gaetz is a leader in the field of homelessness research and prevention. He talks to us about his work on preventing youth homelessness, and how to get your research read by people who need it.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Prof. Marie-Soleil Tremblay is a public sector accounting scholar who coaches media in Quebec on how to ask better questions about provincial budgets. Her work also looks at how diversity on boards of directors and audit committees makes them more effective. She says that simply forcing boards to include more women doesn’t fix the lack of diversity all by itself.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Dr. Jen Gilbert is a gender theorist and sex education researcher who studies bullying. As a leader of the Beyond Bullying Project, her research takes her into high schools where she works with young people to understand their experiences of bullying, and to help their schools do something about it.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Dr. Jean-François Mercure is Senior Lecturer in Global Systems in the Department of Geography at the University of Exeter. Hector Pollitt is Head of Modelling at Cambridge Econometrics, an organization that makes economic data meaningful for policy-makers. Their work shows how different fundamental assumptions regarding the finance sector and the nature of money will lead to climate-change models with radically different results. They talk to us about the political and ecological implications.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Prof. Ellen Bialystok is a psychologist who studies the bilingual brain. Her work traces the development of the brain from infancy to old age, looking at the effect of bilingualism on our ability to pay attention to things. Her work has tremendous implications for public policy in an age of increasing immigration and increasing xenophobia.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Prof. Markus Milne of the University of Canterbury is one of the pioneers of research on environmental accounting. A passionate environmentalist and mountaineer, he talks to us about his criticism of corporate environmental reporting and how he grounds his training of accounting researchers in a deep appreciation for New Zealand's mountain wilderness.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Prof. Debra Pepler studies bullying. Her direct observations of children in schoolyards have changed how we deal with bullying, by teaching children to empathize and intervene. Her work connects childhood bullying to later episodes of dating violence, online bullying, and workplace harassment.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Today we chat with Dave Clare one of Australia's (and Canada's) Top Leadership Coaches!

We cover a range of topics including leadership, mentors, purpose and much, much more. Enjoy!

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Christine Cooper is Professor of Accounting at the University of Edinburgh. She talks about her work as an activist academic, investigating what happens on the fringes of capitalism where so many are excluded from the economy.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Prof. Lauren Sergio is a neuroscientist who holds a York Research Chair in Kinesiology. Her research on brain injuries and concussions is changing how minor hockey is played.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Dr. Victoria Metcalf is a geneticist and marine biologist who has worked extensively in the Antarctic. She currently serves as the National Coordinator of the Participatory Science Platform for the Government of New Zealand.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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University Professor Dawn Bazely, of York University, is a biologist and ecologist whose work on plants in the Arctic has shaped political discourse on climate change. She is a powerful advocate of women in STEM. We talk about Wikipedia, Donna Strickland's Nobel Prize, #metoo in science, and how to dismantle barriers to women in academia.

Recorded October 11, 2018 at Lossless Creative in Toronto.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Prof. Kevin Milligan is an economist at the University of British Columbia. His research covers topics related to everyday life, such as universal childcare, parental leave, child tax credits, education, tax fairness, and income inequality. Here we talk about how rich people live longer than poor people, and the implications of this for public pensions.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Dr. Michelle Larue is a Lecturer at the University of Canterbury, in Christchurch. She is a research ecologist who works with high-resolution satellite imagery to study population dynamics of species facing substantial conservation challenges, including penguins, seals, & cougars.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Dr. Heidi Matthews is an Assistant Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, at York University. She is a passionate teacher and an outspoken social critic, a legal mind to be reckoned with on subjects from international criminal justice to sexual politics.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Prof. Celia Haig-Brown is an ethnographer and filmmaker who studies Indigenous education. She works with First Nations communities to understand the stories of residential school survivors and to document how First Nations are dealing with mining companies operating on their land.

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services.

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Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

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Welcome to Podcast or Perish!

Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University, and produced by Bertland Imai of York's Learning Technology Services.

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Today we chat with Glenn one of Perth's Digital Marketing Gurus!

We find out a little about Glenn's younger years and what makes him tick – then we delve into the world of Marketing and how to approach it in our Digital World.

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From schoolyard entrepreneur to managing director of WA's biggest spring water company, Tim Brown has kept himself busy his whole life, pushing boundaries and improving himself and those around him. Find out what's involved in building a business and what makes him tick.

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Was it 'nerd camp' that first set James on his trajectory to CEO and Founder of a global company or was it his passion for building a business that cared about the people and the product - I reckon it was both!

Join me as we chat with James about his incredible journey from Perth kid searching for his calling to an international business leader.

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So, where did it begin and why?

In this episode, I cover the reasons for starting my business and some of the key factors that have helped me keep the business running for over 14 years.

We talk about the power of your network, why saying 'No' can be powerful and how personal development is the key to survival.

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It's always a good idea to follow your passion – and Tom from Limitless Laces did just that.

Tom skates, creates, floats and sells wicked laces online. But that's not where he started. Find out why Tom quit his job and went after what he really loves in the latest episode of Meta Bytes.

Thanks for coming in and chatting :)

Check out Tom's online store - click here.

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Ever wondered how agencies start building out a plan for your Digital Marketing? 

Well, this is how Meta Creative look at it. Where do we start and what do we look at through the audit journey.

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Ziad has been on a passionate and sometimes perilous journey of self-discovery.

He left the corporate world to follow his passion for Middle Eastern food and culture. This journey, to open one of Perth's hippest and best restaurants – The Hummus Club – was filled with fear, agony and joy.

Now, Ziad, co-owner of Simpple, advises businesses on handling self-awareness, creating growth, and building a solid culture.

You can find Ziad here:

Simpple
LinkedIn

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Quick chat in the local park about how to build different audiences for Facebook and Instagram.

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Andrew loves technology – and has made a career out of helping businesses get the most out of it – whether through marketing, websites, or streamlining business processes through clever integrations and apps.

We travel back to Andrews childhood in WA's Pilbara region and find out why failure is an important part of self-improvement.

You can find Andrew on his business website - digitbooks.com.au

This podcast is brought to you by Meta Creative - a digital agency helping clients succeed online.

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In just under two years Darrel was able to generate over $3,500,000 worth of leads for his employer — leveraging LinkedIn exclusively. In this conversation, we break down how you should approach building your network through the right mindset and always providing value.

We also get very practical and cover the 3 factors that could be holding you back on LinkedIn.

You can find Darrel on his website - www.darrelgriffin.com.au

This podcast is brought to you by Meta Creative - a digital agency helping clients succeed online.

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A chat with Conrad Francis. Entrepreneurial in spirit, he is also driven by witnessing the success of his clients. With nearly 25 years experience in Banking & Finance, Conrad’s depth of experience and understanding of wealth creation, combined with his natural instinct to innovate, means he provides creative and highly effective wealth creation strategies.

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A little chat about Landing Pages and some best practice when creating them. We talk about the recipe for creating a Landing Page that works.

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A great chat with Lorelei from HolaPR about the changes in the PR industry and why she sometimes calls herself Bob!

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What are some of the things that you aren't doing when it comes to your Digital Marketing? Today, we discuss the Facebook Pixel, Analytics and Content.

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Quick chat about some nifty little apps that will make you communicate like a pro! We talk, Skitch, Grammarly and Hemmingway App - Enjoy!

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A little chat about what you need to be thinking about when using Social Media for campaigns.

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Quick chat in the local park about how to build different audiences for Facebook and Instagram.

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Quick chat inspired by a racehorse about my morning and weekly routine. We talk about how you can start the day off right and manage your week to be 'Calm and Serene'

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Today, we talk about how you can increase engagement and boost your Instagram account for business. Covering Business Profiles, Engagement, Hashtags and more.

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Today, we talk about how you can learn more every day – easily. Covering, the best Podcasts for Marketing and Life that you should listen too now!

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Today, we talk about some basics of on-site SEO. Covering, Plugins, Links, Images and more. We also talk about cheese!

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Starting a business in half a day. An experiment in Shopify, bum bags, drug dealers and marketing.

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A quick chat about two basics of marketing - your target audience and your branding... enjoy.

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Quick chat about our process for developing a website ... enjoy!