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Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Artificial Intelligence

Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa

73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way
Gaming

Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way

Australians are increasingly focusing on social media, with a noteworthy preference for TikTok, as traditional media consumption declines, according to a new report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Akamai aims to integrate cloud capabilities into its edge network
Data Analytics

Akamai aims to integrate cloud capabilities into its edge network

Akamai Technologies is set to weave cloud computing into its large-scale edge network, advancing its strategy to become the preferred cloud platform for businesses, according to today's announcement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Cybersecurity

'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue

IAB New Zealand's Q3 2023 report reveals a 7.3% year-on-year surge in digital advertising revenues, reaching $534.8m, signalling a bright future for the sector.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
INTIX pioneers real-time marketing in event ticketing technology
Customer Experience

INTIX pioneers real-time marketing in event ticketing technology

Event ticketing tech firm, INTIX, pioneers the use of real-time marketing to engage customers, promote additional offerings, and enhance event revenues during an event.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential
Google

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Taylor Swift victim of AI-generated explicit images: a wake-up call
Artificial Intelligence

Taylor Swift victim of AI-generated explicit images: a wake-up call

AI-generated explicit images of pop star Taylor Swift cause uproar, marking a chilling illustration of the technology's misuse and intensifying ethical concerns over AI regulation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Global social media users surpass 5 billion mark, reports Digital 2024
Instagram

Global social media users surpass 5 billion mark, reports Digital 2024

Global social media users sail past the 5 billion mark, making up 62.3% of the population, as Digital 2024 report unveils commercial platforms' strong year-on-year growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Endpoint Protection

Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches

The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy
iOS

Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy

Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption
Digital Transformation

Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption

The global marketing analytics market is bolstered by increased adoption across sectors such as retail and manufacturing for improved AI and ML processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Emplifi recognised as significant vendor in Forrester's Social Suite Landscape
Customer Experience

Emplifi recognised as significant vendor in Forrester's Social Suite Landscape

Customer engagement platform, Emplifi, has been recognised as a noteworthy vendor in Forrester's Q4 2023 Social Suite Landscape, reflecting the rising importance of social suite solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
B2B eCommerce firms urged to adopt B2C strategies for survival in NZ
Data Analytics

B2B eCommerce firms urged to adopt B2C strategies for survival in NZ

B2B firms urged to adopt B2C strategies amid evolving NZ economy, stressing digitalisation to survive, experts say.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Social Media

Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge
Wireless Networks

Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Melbourne saw a record 35 TB of data used, equivalent to streaming the concert footage for almost two years, as fans flooded social media to share their experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024