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AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of
Social Media

AA, Vodafone, How to DAD explain how to text and drive... sort of

How to DAD is the star of a driver distraction video that explains some of the more…. Unconventional ways to keep yourself away from your phone while driving.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Social Media stories

The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour
Partner Programmes

The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour

Brand accountability and embracing nostalgia are key factors in modern consumer behaviour, according to a study by UM.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media
Data Privacy

Wikipedia cofounder urges people to go on strike from social media

Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger is calling for a social media strike on July 4 and 5 to demand control of users' data. #DigitalIndependence.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Instagram

Retailers must prepare for social media revolution

Retailers must gear up their back-end systems for Instagram's enhanced shopping features to convert 'likes' into sales, warns digital commerce firm Tryzens.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: The beauty of Adobe Premiere Rush
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The beauty of Adobe Premiere Rush

A good photographer will tell you that you need to follow the four main principles; lighting, lighting, lighting and lighting.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Facebook launches dedicated home for its Gaming
Gaming

Facebook launches dedicated home for its Gaming

Facebook has unveiled a new home for its Gaming feature, aiming to make it easier for users to discover, play, watch, and share gaming content.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Mar 2019
Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms

Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Social media can improve lives after a disaster
Disaster Recovery

Social media can improve lives after a disaster

New research shows social media can boost wellbeing post-disasters. The 'All Right?' campaign's Facebook page inspired 85% of users to take positive action.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Cybersecurity

Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts

Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Facebook ban serves as stern warning for marketing firms
Marketing Technologies

Facebook ban serves as stern warning for marketing firms

Facebook has banned a digital marketing group in the Philippines from its platform after the agency allegedly violated spam and misrepresentation policies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
52mil users affected by Google+'s second data breach
Breach Prevention

52mil users affected by Google+'s second data breach

Google+ APIs will be shut down within the next 90 days, and the consumer platform will be disabled in April 2019 instead of August 2019 as originally planned.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Hootsuite's five social trends marketers should take note of
Customer Experience

Hootsuite's five social trends marketers should take note of

These trends should keep marketers, customer experience leaders, social media professionals and executives awake at night.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses
Digital Entertainment

Facebook's on a mission to bring music to the masses

Facebook is reviving the MySpace vibe by letting users add songs to profiles, pin tracks, and add music to Stories and Live videos with lyrics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Facebook breach: Ready for the coming phishing wave?
Firewalls

Facebook breach: Ready for the coming phishing wave?

Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.

By Asaf Cidon • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Gartner's top tips to keep relevant in the face of change
Internet of Things

Gartner's top tips to keep relevant in the face of change

Gartner predicts that AI projects will remain alchemy, face recognition will reduce missing people, and social media scandals will have little impact.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats

Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug
Breach Prevention

Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug

Google's management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism
Artificial Intelligence

Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism

Social media and AI to reveal international visitors' thoughts on sustainable tourism in New Zealand. Canterbury research group aims to gain insights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018