Author: Comms Room Staff

Optus refunds small and medium-sized businesses after $800k error

Almost 1000 small and medium-sized businesses are being refunded close to $800,000 after Optus charged them for landline services they did not receive. An Australian...

Queensland launches “for the love of” vaccination campaign

The Queensland Government is delivering a new vaccination campaign that will encourage more Queenslanders to get vaccinated with the message: “For the love of family,...

Australian ad agencies called out for promoting fossil fuel work

A global report has called out over 90 Australian advertising, marketing and PR agencies for lobbying fossil fuel work such as oil, gas and coal....

New IAB Report reveals opportunities in game advertising

With Australia’s gaming market rapidly growing in the last few years, IAB Australia has conducted research on game advertising across all channels. The Attitudes to...

Managers of National Broadband Network partners allegedly received kickbacks

Managers of National Broadband Network delivery partners allegedly received kickbacks in exchange for awarding lucrative contracts, an inquiry has heard. Speaking before a committee on...

Palmer promises big spending communications campaign

Clive Palmer has announced United Australia’s federal campaign will be “the most well-funded” of any party contesting the next election, suggesting a reprieve from federal...

Nexon acquires technology provider CSA to strengthen services on cloud, digital, network and security

Nexon acquired technology services and managed service provider CSA, strengthening their core service offerings across cloud, digital, network and security. With this acquisition, CSA brings...

Tech giants Microsoft and Nokia expands in South Australia

Microsoft, one of the world’s tech giants in the world, is expanding its South Australian presence by setting up its Azure Space team at Lot...

Misleading communications for superannuation customers

Superannuation provider Colonial First State has made misleading communications to thousands of customersover whether they should choose a low-fee product. The Federal Court has found...

Specific communications strategies designed to combat vaccine hesitancy

Up to 30 Indigenous communities across Australia could receive a rapid surge in coronavirus vaccinations as part of communications strategies to drive up poor immunisation...

Global Storage set to scale nationwide with senior sales appointment

Global Storage, Australia’s leading provider of IaaS, backup and disaster recovery services across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, hybrid and private cloud environments, announced the appointment...

Taliban’s PR multimedia content falters

In the last few days, TV crews from Afghanistan’s Al-Emarah Studio, which produces pro-Taliban multimedia content, have been out on the streets of Kabul speaking...

DB Results and Phundex, crossing the globe for innovative fintech

Global technology business DB Results has joined forces with UK based Phundex to develop a digital platform that will transform financial dealings for investment professionals...

Comms Group spends $4.3M for Switched On Australia

Publicly listed Comms Group has acquired Melbourne-based telecommunication service provider Switched-On Australia for $4.3 million. The deal is expected to bolster Comms Group’s presence and...

Online offshore business mumpreneur helping others be their own boss

Successful local businesswoman Karen Vivarelli is coaching others on how to thrive working for yourself at home and has been named a finalist for the...

Shutterstock announces formation of Shutterstock.AI and the acquisition of three leading artificial intelligence platforms

Shutterstock, Inc, a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies, announced the launch of Shutterstock.AI,...

Seisma increases Salesforce capabilities with Smartapps acquisition

Australian owned IT professional services group, Seisma, continues its growth trajectory with the recent acquisition of Smart Apps, Pty Ltd (Smartapps) an Australian provider of...

Australia’s Creative and Entertainment Sector Receives $40 Million Boost From RISE

Australia’s creative and entertainment sector has received a major boost, with the Morrison Government announcing that $40 million will be shared by 82 leading organisations...

RMIT set to be the first Australian university to implement a dedicated cloud supercomputing facility on AWS to boost research capabilities

RMIT set to be the first Australian university to implement a dedicated cloud supercomputing facility on AWS to boost research capabilities RMIT is set to...

Aussie Tech Company FlashFomo joins AiMCO alongside Publicis Groupe, Mediacom & Tribe

Tech Company, FlashFomo, Joins AiMCO Alongside Publicis Groupe, MediaCom & Other Industry Players. This confirms the Australian tech company is “legit mate” by cementing its...