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Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.
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Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.
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Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.
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Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.
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Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.
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BYRDLI & San Francisco Travel launch real-time travel campaign

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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BYRDLI and San Francisco Travel launch real-time campaign where creators share unscripted city experiences, allowing travellers to book trips directly via Travel Clubs.
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Melissa Verner Green appointed WSM Sports General Manager

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Melissa Verner Green has been appointed General Manager of WSM Sports to drive growth and athlete partnerships within the Launchd Group's expanding sports division.
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Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post as TikTok and Instagram redefine how Aussies discover meals and dining spots.
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Launchd acquires Hoozu to strengthen global creator strategy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Launchd has acquired Australian influencer agency Hoozu to boost its global creator strategy and expand its influencer marketing capabilities.
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Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ecommerce marketing is set to evolve in 2025 with five key trends, including AI personalisation, mobile commerce, social media sales, data-driven automation, and SEO advances.
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Onlyfans models need PR people too, the latest move

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Million Billion Media teams up with Xentrik to launch an AI-driven campaign enhancing PR and marketing for OnlyFans content creators and influencers.
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Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.
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PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.
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Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.
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Influencers could fund lavish Australian weddings with a few posts

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Australian influencers with millions of followers can fund lavish weddings with just a few sponsored Instagram posts, new research reveals.
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Launchd acquires Huume to boost influencer marketing reach

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.
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Trust & partnerships key to APAC travel marketing success

Thu, 15th May 2025
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A new impact.com report reveals APAC travel brands focus on trust, partnerships, and multi-channel strategies to meet evolving traveller demands post-pandemic.
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
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Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Former AFL players launch talent platform with investors' backing

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Former AFL stars James Begley and Matthew Pavlich have launched Launchd, a tech platform aimed at enhancing transparency in talent and influencer marketing.