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Charlotte Tilbury leads Christmas social media beauty race
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ecommerce
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instagram
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social media
Charlotte Tilbury has emerged as the top beauty brand on social media this Christmas, capturing a 42.7% share of voice across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
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Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
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cleantech
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instagram
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social media
Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.
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Vertical Leap highlights shifts in search marketing trends
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cx
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martech
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google
Vertical Leap urges brands to adapt to a shifting digital landscape as Google's market share falls to 91.02%, highlighting new challenges and opportunities.
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Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.
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Privately partners with Privado ID for privacy-focused age check
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Privately and Privado ID have partnered to revolutionise age verification and identity management, prioritising user privacy across various industries.
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Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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Asian super apps growth slows but remain dominant
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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wechat
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uber
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monetisation
New research indicates that while Asian super apps dominate the market, user growth has slowed markedly, with 499 million projected for 2024.
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Forrester predicts 25% drop in brand loyalty by 2025
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester predicts a 25% decline in brand loyalty by 2025 due to rising prices, while loyalty programmes are set to rise amid consumer cost-cutting efforts.
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AI takes center stage in Adobe's new GenStudio tool
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.
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Exclusive: How mobile game Kinder World is fostering mental wellbeing
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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personal computing devices
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ios
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monetisation
Mobile game Kinder World, born out of the pandemic, fosters mental wellbeing by merging virtual houseplant care with therapeutic activities.
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Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.
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YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital entertainment
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genai
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ai
YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.
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Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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advertising
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social media
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linkedin
Australians are cutting down on social media use, especially apps like Snapchat and TikTok, as they embrace digital detox, a new report reveals.
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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youtube
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instagram
Circana's new report reveals social e-commerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.
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Linnworks unveils Linnovation & Linn Academy 2025 event
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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ecommerce
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quickbooks
Linnworks unveils Linnovation webinars for July 2024 and brings back Linn Academy in June 2025 to showcase ecommerce tech updates and foster industry collaboration.
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Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to bolster Aussie brands
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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martech
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instagram
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social media
Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to help Australian brands tap into new audiences via influencer-led marketing, enhancing brand equity with authentic content.
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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it training
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government
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public sector
V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.