Social Network stories

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
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Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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shopping
NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.

New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.

Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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learning
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Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.

Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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facebook
Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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startups
The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.

Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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collaboration
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A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.

New Facebook reactions arrive – but where’s the dislike button?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.

Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.

Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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social network
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creative technologies
Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.

Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Tue, 5th May 2015
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To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.

10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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communication
Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.

Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour
Mon, 28th May 2012
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Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook’s bosses.

Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you
Fri, 18th May 2012
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social media
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Simple tips to help rock your Facebook fan page. The trouble is you’re not quite sure where exactly you should start.

Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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google
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youtube
Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.

Google: 170 million people have ‘upgraded’ to Google+ - Updated
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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social networking
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social network
Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.

What you should know about the Kony doco
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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youtube
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charity
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social network
A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.

Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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beta
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timeline
Dramatic new layout to roll out across business pages soon; is it time for your company to re-think its approach?.

Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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data management
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social network
‘It’s a hard market to enter, but we always run the business assuming someone’s going to do it tomorrow’: COO.