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AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025

A new report reveals that 34% of Australian content creators foresee AI reshaping their industry by 2025, stirring excitement and apprehension alike.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Free Speech in a Polarized World: Giving Everyone a Voice
Social Media

Free Speech in a Polarized World: Giving Everyone a Voice

As International Women's Day approaches, a Berkeley institution reflects on 50 years of progress in women's rights and the ongoing battle for inclusive dialogue.

By Nayeli Vivanco • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection
Customer Experience

Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection

PhotoShelter has launched its UGC Management tool, enabling brands and teams to easily collect and utilise user-generated content to enhance engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training
Phishing

KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
Breach Prevention

Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns

A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses
Customer Experience

Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses

Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes
Unified Communications

HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes

HubSpot and Canva have teamed up to enhance efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating Canva's design tools within HubSpot's platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development
eCommerce

PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development

PushON in Manchester has appointed Liam Gibson as its new Business Development Manager, aiming to enhance growth in its eCommerce and digital marketing services.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Social Media

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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DotMe secures USD $150,000 in funding from Mirza L. Baig
Marketing

DotMe secures USD $150,000 in funding from Mirza L. Baig

DotMe has raised USD $150,000, reaching a valuation of USD $1.25 million, aiming to enhance creator-brand engagement amid the booming creator economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Charlotte Tilbury & Huda Beauty lead UK beauty brands
Digital Engagement

Charlotte Tilbury & Huda Beauty lead UK beauty brands

Kolsquare's 2024 rankings reveal Charlotte Tilbury and Huda Beauty as the top UK beauty brands on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing their digital prowess.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025

A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
Marketing Technologies

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers

Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
Marketing Technologies

UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery

The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Generative AI

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study
Gaming

Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study

A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025