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Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Social Media

Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million

Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Data Analytics

Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use

New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics
Phishing

Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics

Phishing attacks are increasingly targeting social media platforms as cybercriminals adapt their tactics, RiskIQ's Q4 2017 report reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Four reasons why your company should get political on social media
Social Media

Four reasons why your company should get political on social media

It's now an expectation of consumers that brands will weigh in current events and politics, and share their values.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Top tips for using big data to your advantage this holiday season
Data Analytics

Top tips for using big data to your advantage this holiday season

It is important you research the market to ensure that you can beat the competition and sustain long-term growth.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter
Malware

Number of malicious emails soars 85% from previous quarter

Proofpoint has released the findings from its massive Quarterly Threat Report – some of which are astonishing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?
Facebook

Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?

MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors
Marketing Technologies

Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.

By Rebecca Caroe • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why
Social Media

Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why

Struggling to secure job interviews? Here are six common mistakes you may be making, according to recruitment company Hays.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services
Data Analytics

Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services

Investments include the launch of 'Stories', an additional capability within its MediaPortal platform, which was recently upgraded.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Sea of transcoders: Japanese SoC company announces new Media Cloud initiative
DataCentre infrastructure

Sea of transcoders: Japanese SoC company announces new Media Cloud initiative

Socionext will collaborate with partner companies to deliver data center servers among other services, including MB86M30-based servers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism
Microsoft

Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism

Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube form global internet forum to combat terrorism and stop its spread on their platforms.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Social Media

Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Facebook fundraisers expands to New Zealand
Facebook

Facebook fundraisers expands to New Zealand

Facebook expands its charitable giving tools to New Zealand, allowing individuals to create Personal Fundraisers for a variety of causes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Luck running out for Kiwi companies using Facebook for free
Marketing Technologies

Luck running out for Kiwi companies using Facebook for free

Kiwi businesses using Facebook for free will see a decrease in advertisement and follower engagement, warns a new survey by Mosh.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim
Health Technologies

Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim

NZ's Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017