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SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
EduTech

SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership

SAS and The Kids Cancer Project have extended their partnership for three years, aiming to advance childhood cancer research in Australia through enhanced analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Clicks, customers, and ROI: Harnessing the power of multichannel marketing
Customer Experience

Clicks, customers, and ROI: Harnessing the power of multichannel marketing

In the face of economic uncertainty and global competition, retailers are turning to multichannel marketing to engage customers, boost sales, and enhance ROI.

By Simon Le Grand • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
Unified Communications

Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Data Privacy

Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens

Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day
Data Analytics

Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day

Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Ray White & Canva expand partnership across Australasia
Social Media

Ray White & Canva expand partnership across Australasia

Ray White extends Canva Enterprise access to all its members in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing marketing efficiency and brand consistency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable to release on Meta Quest
AR, VR & Metaverse

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable to release on Meta Quest

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is set to launch on Meta Quest on July 23, 2024, promising fans an immersive experience in combat against colossal Titans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
Social Media

CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media

CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion
Data Analytics

Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion

Recent cyber-attacks on TikTok and Indonesia's national data centre have sparked urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
YouTube

Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness

A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Adobe launches Content Hub integrated with Experience Manager
Enterprise Content Management

Adobe launches Content Hub integrated with Experience Manager

Adobe unveils Adobe Content Hub with Adobe Experience Manager Assets integration, promising enhanced asset management, optimisation, and generative AI capabilities for brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election
Generative AI

Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election

As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital marketing challenges persist for Singapore companies
Customer Relationship Management

Digital marketing challenges persist for Singapore companies

While 84% of Singapore companies use digital marketing, only 17% see a clear link to increased revenue, highlighting ROI measurement challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Data Analytics

Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges

A report by Shopify reveals that 68% of Southeast Asian retailers are increasing social commerce spending as economic pressures reshape consumer behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Artificial Intelligence

Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust

Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds
EduTech

UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds

New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore
Customer Experience

Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore

Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024