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Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
2 days ago
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.

Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.

Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers
3 days ago
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power / energy
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cleantech
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digital marketing
Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.

HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes
4 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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collaboration
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.

PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development
4 days ago
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
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social media
PushON in Manchester has appointed Liam Gibson as its new Business Development Manager, aiming to enhance growth in its eCommerce and digital marketing services.

UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
Last week
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Last week
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
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.

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Last week
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data protection
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facebook
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instagram
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.

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Last week
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genai
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ai
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microsoft
A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
This month
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physical security
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social media
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norton
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.

Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study
This month
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cx
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martech
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social media
A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.

AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Last month
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social media
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tiktok
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sensor tower
Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.

Clapper hits milestone with 10 million monthly users
Last month
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social media
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users
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ux
Clapper has crossed 10 million monthly active users, underscoring its rise as a preferred ad-free platform for creators and community engagement.

Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Last month
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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genai
Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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instagram
A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.

Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
Last month
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.

Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon
Last month
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devops
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data analytics
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data science
Butterfly Data has won four awards at the global SAS Hackathon for its generative AI solution aimed at combating misinformation on social media platforms.

AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics
Last month
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genai
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ai
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social media
Canva's latest report reveals AI's vital role in UK job applications, showing a surge in personal branding and visually engaging CVs among applicants.

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Last month
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ai
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social media
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recruitment
Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads
Last month
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crm
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cx
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martech
In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.