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Social Media stories

Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014

Facebook

Is Facebook's Buy Now button a game-changer for SMBs?

Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Facebook

SMBs drive business growth through Facebook

SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014

Apps

For their eyes only... Facebook Mentions

Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2014

Social Media

Stop counting clicks... start measuring conversion

A recent ANA study reveals 87% of brands still depend on clickthroughs to measure social media success, but it's conversions that truly show business value.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014

Facebook

Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014

Facebook

Facebook dead? No chance...

Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2014

Facebook

Are teen social media users becoming anti-social?

Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014

Social Media

Social Networking for the Antisocial - Cloak

Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2014

Data Privacy

Facebook relationship status: Ask?

Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2014

Cybersecurity

Trend Micro helps Facebook users fight cyber threats with 'HouseCall'

With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014

Facebook

Sshh... Twitter doesn't like you

Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Facebook

Her hips don't lie... who wins the Facebook popularity contest?

Shakira becomes the most liked public figure on Facebook with 100m fans, using personal posts and fan engagement to bridge gaps internationally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Facebook

Unhappy Kiwis air shopping grievances on Social Media

Kiwis are unhappy with the way New Zealand businesses treat them, prefer to complain on Facebook and want something free in response to their complaint.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2014