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AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.
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Australian creators embrace generative AI to grow & innovate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Ninety percent of Australian creators now use generative AI, boosting business growth and creative output, reveals Adobe's first Creators' Toolkit Report.
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Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.
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Young Aussies drive AI adoption despite job security fears

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Despite fears of job losses, young Australians lead AI adoption at work, boosting visibility and reshaping workplace practices across industries.
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Sales streaming vs. sales seeking: How RevOps just became B2B's most important team

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
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Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Over half of Australians plan to shop on Black Friday, with many parents using the event to get an early start on Christmas gifts and festive savings.
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How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.
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Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.
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Young Australians embrace multi-hyphenate lives with new tech

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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New research shows nearly one in four young Australians juggle side hustles and content creation, embracing tech to lead multi-hyphenate lives in 2025.
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Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Formal performance reviews lacking in many Australian sectors

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Fewer than 40% of Australian workers experience formal performance reviews, with retail and hospitality sectors trailing far behind healthcare and education.
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Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.
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Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.
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Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.
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AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.
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Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.
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Aussies fed up with customer service bots, survey finds

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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More than half of Australians are frustrated with customer service bots and may stop buying from brands that fail to resolve their issues quickly and effectively.
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Why AI is key to match shifting customer expectations in Retail sector

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Australian retailers must harness AI and emotional intelligence to meet fast-changing Gen Z and millennial expectations for seamless, personalised shopping.
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AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.