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Thryv Australia wins global award for marketing with purpose

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Thryv Australia has won the global Marketing with Purpose award at the 2025 Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards, solidifying its role in supporting small businesses.
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AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals that 34% of Australian content creators foresee AI reshaping their industry by 2025, stirring excitement and apprehension alike.
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Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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PhotoShelter has launched its UGC Management tool, enabling brands and teams to easily collect and utilise user-generated content to enhance engagement.
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Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.
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KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
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Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.
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Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.
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HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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HubSpot and Canva have teamed up to enhance efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating Canva's design tools within HubSpot's platform.
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PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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PushON in Manchester has appointed Liam Gibson as its new Business Development Manager, aiming to enhance growth in its eCommerce and digital marketing services.
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Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
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Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
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AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.
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Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
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Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.
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Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.
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AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
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Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
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Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.
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Tinybeans urges parents to rethink photo sharing online

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Tinybeans warns parents against oversharing children's photos online, highlighting privacy risks linked to AI technologies amid growing safety concerns.
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Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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The global cloud contact centre market is set to soar to USD $26,846.9 million by 2024, driven by increasing demand for scalable customer engagement solutions.