Conor Cooke

Conor Cooke

Dec 22, 20201 min read

eCommerce platforms – the death of the high street

Early ecommerce started in 1992, by the pioneering book store company, Book Stacks Unlimited. developed by software engineer and founder...

Conor Cooke

Dec 21, 20203 min read

Engagement baiting: exploiting the LinkedIn content distribution algorithm

If you exist on LinkedIn you will be familiar with its content ecosystem. Populated with posts documenting recent achievements and...

Conor Cooke

Sep 3, 20202 min read

Battle Royale: the competitive landscape of online esports streaming platforms

Since the expansion of online video entertainment through the early adoption of YouTube, streaming services have diversified, offering...

Conor Cooke

Aug 1, 20201 min read

Red means record: How accessibility to podcasts platforms is changing content creation

With the rise of social media and the proliferation of content creation as a legitimate marketing strategy, brands have been developing thei

Conor Cooke

Jul 29, 20202 min read

Millenial burnout: Over optimised lifestyles and hyper-productivity

The definition of 'optimisation' is to most effectively use resources available to you often resulting in a greater net gain. In modern...

Conor Cooke

Jul 25, 20202 min read

Critical Summary: Jason Farman’s Fidget Spinner

In his article for REALLIFE magazine titled ‘Fidget Spinner’, Jason Farman explores the misconceptions that are found in the relationship te

Conor Cooke

Jul 25, 20202 min read

Will the end of net neutrality lead to a dystopian future?

As of February 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reclassified broadband as a common carrier under Title II of the Communicat

Conor Cooke

Jul 25, 20202 min read

Are microtransactions normalising gambling for young gamers?

Following the recent investigation by the Belgium Gambling Commission into the inclusion of ‘Loot Boxes’ in games such as Overwatch and Star

Conor Cooke

Jul 25, 202011 min read

The effects of Big Data on the digital media industry

“The fundamental nature of invention and technology is that people will find new ways to use things that were not anticipated by their desig