Global Stories

LG Electronics ranks 97th in Best Global Brands 2024

LG Electronics has soared in brand valuation, ranking 97th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2024 report, valued at USD$6.5 billion, up 38.7% year-on-year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Gen Z lead brand switching due to boredom and price hikes

SAP Emarsys reveals changing Aussie consumer behaviours, with 41% of Gen Z ditching brands from boredom and 65% swayed by rising costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Social Media

Gen Z to hit USD$12 trillion global spending by 2030

Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

YouTube

Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Deloitte

IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication

Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.

By Jelena Djukic • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Cloud Access Security Broker

Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows

New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity

High unused leave adds pressure on Aussie workers, firms

Recent data shows rising unused leave among Aussie workers, raising concerns for employee well-being and productivity, with over 13 million hours accrued.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Payment Technologies

Australians calling for ban on debit card surcharges

A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders to boost tech investments by 23% next year

UK business leaders are set to boost tech investments by 23% due to AI innovations, a new study from Seismic reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

AI Agents

UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences

A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Financial Systems

Report: new payment methods causing anxiety for Aussie SMEs

A Xero report reveals Australian small businesses and consumers are anxious about digital currencies and implantable payment chips, despite growing use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Financial Systems

Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

EduTech

Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist

Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Fintech

New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds

UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study

Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

Biometrics

Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance

The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024