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LinkedIn reveals 'passionate' Kiwi buzzwords for 2013
LinkedIn

LinkedIn reveals 'passionate' Kiwi buzzwords for 2013

Does 'creative' once again dominate as it has for the past two years? Or will we see some surprising changes?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive
Facebook

Kiwis lead Oz in Social Media employment drive

New Zealand employees are ahead of Australia in joining the global shift to use social media to find and engage in work.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Nov 2013

Global Stories

Facebook still ruling the social media kingdom
Facebook

Facebook still ruling the social media kingdom

Facebook remains the most popular social media platform, while other contenders have enjoyed an increase in usership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work
Data Analytics

Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work

Facebook prepares to blend professional and social worlds with its new Facebook at Work platform, challenging tech giants in enterprise tools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment
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Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014
How to use social media to land a job...
Facebook

How to use social media to land a job...

Unlocking your dream job with social media: Experts advise on leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to stand out to employers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014
Veteran Vodafone NZ director graciously leaving telco
Unified Communications

Veteran Vodafone NZ director graciously leaving telco

Vodafone New Zealand external affairs director Tom Chignell is leaving the company, after 14 years with the telco giant. 2014: A year for change.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
300 million Not Out as LinkedIn seeks magic 'mobile moment'
Apps

300 million Not Out as LinkedIn seeks magic 'mobile moment'

LinkedIn reaches 300 million members worldwide, aiming to connect all 3.3 billion professionals, with a focus on mobile.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
A lesson in social Networking 101
Facebook

A lesson in social Networking 101

Discovering the digital divide between generations, as a journalist explores the nuances of social networking from Facebook to LinkedIn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
LinkedIn takes legal action following user email address exposure
Cybersecurity

LinkedIn takes legal action following user email address exposure

It has been revealed that the email addresses of LinkedIn users can easily be exposed via a web browser add-on tool.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Sell Hack hits back following LinkedIn legal action
Cybersecurity

Sell Hack hits back following LinkedIn legal action

Sell Hack responds to LinkedIn's legal threat, emphasizing a surge in signups, despite a halt to their email-revealing Chrome plugin.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Gartner: Four steps to drive social media behaviour...
Marketing Technologies

Gartner: Four steps to drive social media behaviour...

Harnessing emotions, relevancy, trust, and clear benefits, Gartner outlines four essential steps to drive social media behaviour effectively.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Introducing LinkedIn Premium…
LinkedIn

Introducing LinkedIn Premium…

I've only been on LinkedIn for a short while, but I thought I'd check out what the deal was with LinkedIn Premium.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Growing NZ ICT industry helps smash LinkedIn 50-million member APAC milestone
Unified Communications

Growing NZ ICT industry helps smash LinkedIn 50-million member APAC milestone

LinkedIn has crossed 50 million members in the Asia Pacific region, with New Zealand among nine countries in the region that have over one million members.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
5 ways to protect your LinkedIn account...
Cybersecurity

5 ways to protect your LinkedIn account...

LinkedIn unveils top 5 tips to boost account security in celebration of Data Privacy Day, emphasising user safety and privacy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
LinkedIn: 'Don't give up, meet your New Year career resolutions...'
Semiconductors

LinkedIn: 'Don't give up, meet your New Year career resolutions...'

More than a few people have added “Get a New Job” to their list of new year's resolutions, according to a LinkedIn blog post.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
Secrets to launching a successful side-business
Social Media

Secrets to launching a successful side-business

Side-gigs, from blogging to web design, are key to thriving in today's economy. Discover how to leverage your skills and network for entrepreneurial success.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Top 25 hottest skills in 2013
LinkedIn

Top 25 hottest skills in 2013

LinkedIn has revealed the top 25 skills that got people hired in 2013, with social media marketing coming in at number one.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013