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New report considers consumer rights around personal data
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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data privacy
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social media
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personal security
Report finds no clear standards for access to consumer data, including personal data from social media and fitness trackers. Regulators urged for reform.
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Neighbourly celebrates massive milestone
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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social media
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neighbourly
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community
Neighbourly, the New Zealand community website owned by Stuff, has welcomed its 750,000th member since its launch in 2014.
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'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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social media
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charity
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mental health
A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.
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Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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social media
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hays
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job seekers
According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.
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Twitter gets a makeover
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
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NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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social media
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investment
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investing
New Zealand fund managers are taking responsible investment to new heights, accounting for more than 70% of total assets under management.
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The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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social media
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branding
Brand accountability and embracing nostalgia are key factors in modern consumer behaviour, according to a study by UM.
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Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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data privacy
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social media
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wikipedia
Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger is calling for a social media strike on July 4 and 5 to demand control of users' data. #DigitalIndependence.
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Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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instagram
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social media
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retailers
Retailers must gear up their back-end systems for Instagram's enhanced shopping features to convert 'likes' into sales, warns digital commerce firm Tryzens.
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Hands-on review: The beauty of Adobe Premiere Rush
Thu, 9th May 2019
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
A good photographer will tell you that you need to follow the four main principles; lighting, lighting, lighting and lighting.
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Facebook launches dedicated home for its Gaming
Sat, 16th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Facebook has unveiled a new home for its Gaming feature, aiming to make it easier for users to discover, play, watch, and share gaming content.
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AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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social media
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aa
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vodafone
How to DAD is the star of a driver distraction video that explains some of the more…. Unconventional ways to keep yourself away from your phone while driving.
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Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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social media
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.
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Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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social media
New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.
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Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.
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Facebook ban serves as stern warning for marketing firms
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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martech
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facebook
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digital marketing
Facebook has banned a digital marketing group in the Philippines from its platform after the agency allegedly violated spam and misrepresentation policies.
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52mil users affected by Google+’s second data breach
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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google
Google+ APIs will be shut down within the next 90 days, and the consumer platform will be disabled in April 2019 instead of August 2019 as originally planned.
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Hootsuite's five social trends marketers should take note of
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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cx
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martech
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social media
These trends should keep marketers, customer experience leaders, social media professionals and executives awake at night.
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Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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digital entertainment
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facebook
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social media
Facebook is reviving the MySpace vibe by letting users add songs to profiles, pin tracks, and add music to Stories and Live videos with lyrics.
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Facebook breach: Ready for the coming phishing wave?
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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mfa
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phishing
Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.