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AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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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.
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New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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social media
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social networking
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social network
Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.
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Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
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social media
Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.
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Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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facebook
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learning
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social network
Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.
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Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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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.
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New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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servicefinder
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social network
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startups
The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.
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Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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it training
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collaboration
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email
A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.
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New Facebook reactions arrive – but where’s the dislike button?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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facebook
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wow
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social network
Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.
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Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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facebook
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sports
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social network
Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.
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Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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facebook
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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.
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Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Tue, 5th May 2015
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data privacy
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facebook
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social network
To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.
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10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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facebook
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social network
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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.
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Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour
Mon, 28th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook’s bosses.
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Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you
Fri, 18th May 2012
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facebook
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social media
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social network
Simple tips to help rock your Facebook fan page. The trouble is you’re not quite sure where exactly you should start.
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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.
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Google: 170 million people have ‘upgraded’ to Google+ - Updated
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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google
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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.
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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.
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Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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facebook
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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?.
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Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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commvault
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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.
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Download your life story (according to facebook)
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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hp
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facebook
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download
Facebook now lets users download all their data in a single zip file, offering an offline copy of posts, photos, events, and messages.