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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Facebook

Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AI platform Glu launches to streamline ecommerce creativity
Customer Experience

AI platform Glu launches to streamline ecommerce creativity

Glu, an AI-driven platform for ecommerce, has officially launched in the Asia-Pacific, promising to streamline content creation and enhance brand consistency.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Multi-factor authentication

Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
Customer Experience

TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication

A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
VistaPrint report: Australian SMBs face 2025 challenges
Customer Experience

VistaPrint report: Australian SMBs face 2025 challenges

VistaPrint's 2025 SMB Report reveals that while over 65% of Australian small businesses face economic challenges, half remain optimistic for the future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Facebook data shows ageing user base & engagement trends
Partner Programmes

Facebook data shows ageing user base & engagement trends

A new analysis by SOAX reveals Facebook's ageing user demographic, with over 10% of its American and UK users now aged 65 and above, highlighting significant shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?
Digital Transformation

The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?

The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.

By Dvir Hoffman • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns
Cybersecurity

Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns

A study by Fire on the Hill reveals that 25% of journalists are now active on Bluesky, signalling a shift away from X amid concerns over platform policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Adobe & Estée Lauder partner on GenAI projects
Marketing Technologies

Adobe & Estée Lauder partner on GenAI projects

Adobe has teamed up with Estée Lauder to integrate its generative AI technology Firefly into the beauty giant's digital marketing efforts, boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Thryv Australia wins global award for marketing with purpose
Marketing Technologies

Thryv Australia wins global award for marketing with purpose

Thryv Australia has won the global Marketing with Purpose award at the 2025 Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards, solidifying its role in supporting small businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025

A new report reveals that 34% of Australian content creators foresee AI reshaping their industry by 2025, stirring excitement and apprehension alike.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

KOMI Group promotes key executives amidst strong growth
Social Media

KOMI Group promotes key executives amidst strong growth

KOMI Group from Manchester has promoted three executives as it celebrates a 45% surge in annual turnover, supporting its ambitious growth strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility
Social Media

Credas & IDGO join forces to improve UK ID accessibility

Credas Technologies and IDGO have unveiled a partnership to enhance ID accessibility for millions in the UK, addressing urgent identification challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms
Government

UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms

As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Australia to test age verification tech for social media ban
Data Privacy

Australia to test age verification tech for social media ban

Incode Technologies is set to trial age verification technology in Australia as the government prepares a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
New Zealanders spending more time online than ever
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealanders spending more time online than ever

A new study by InternetNZ reveals half of New Zealanders now spend four or more hours online daily, with significant usage noted among younger adults.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Robin Ward named Vice President of Sales, Europe at Kolsquare
Data Analytics

Robin Ward named Vice President of Sales, Europe at Kolsquare

Robin Ward has been appointed Vice President of Sales for Europe at Kolsquare, aiming to expand the brand's influence in the UK influencer marketing arena.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption
Gaming

Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption

Soneium and LINE are teaming up to introduce blockchain technology into LINE's mini-apps, aiming to boost web3 adoption among its 200 million users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025