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PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development
eCommerce

PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development

PushON in Manchester has appointed Liam Gibson as its new Business Development Manager, aiming to enhance growth in its eCommerce and digital marketing services.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Social Media

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Social Media

AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Crypto

Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads
Customer Relationship Management

AI solution launched to streamline TikTok messaging ads

In response to TikTok's Messaging Ads launch in New Zealand, Respond.io has introduced an AI-driven solution to help businesses streamline communication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Multi-factor authentication

Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Generative AI

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Physical Security

Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study
Gaming

Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study

A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Clapper hits milestone with 10 million monthly users
Social Media

Clapper hits milestone with 10 million monthly users

Clapper has crossed 10 million monthly active users, underscoring its rise as a preferred ad-free platform for creators and community engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Gaming

Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals

A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
EduTech

Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched

Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon
DevOps

Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon

Butterfly Data has won four awards at the global SAS Hackathon for its generative AI solution aimed at combating misinformation on social media platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics
Generative AI

AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics

Canva's latest report reveals AI's vital role in UK job applications, showing a surge in personal branding and visually engaging CVs among applicants.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Charlotte Tilbury leads Christmas social media beauty race
eCommerce

Charlotte Tilbury leads Christmas social media beauty race

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2024
Kolsquare acquires Woomio to boost European market reach
Software-as-a-Service

Kolsquare acquires Woomio to boost European market reach

Kolsquare has acquired Woomio to strengthen its foothold in Europe's influencer marketing sector, enhancing regional impact and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024