Author: Jaw de Guzman

Google prevails in lawsuit against Russian bot scam org

Google has won a crucial court battle against a group that operated a network of bots to influence systems of the technology company....

Activists call for Twitter advertisers to withdraw ads

Activists are asking Twitter advertisers to make statements about pulling their ads off the app after Musk lifted the ban on Trump....

Facebook’s new privacy settings to protect Aussie kids

Australian kids on Facebook will have their privacy settings tightened as part of the social media giant’s efforts to protect children....

ANU to map threats to telecommunications industry

In a first-of-its-kind study by the ANU, the resilience of the nation's telecommunications industry will be scrutinised....

Almora Boucher of DFES on dealing with today’s crisis communications

Due to the sensitivity of the conditions that must be reported, working in crisis communications entail a huge deal of strain. But with the proper...

Red Havas Impact enters Aus market to boost strategic communications

In response to the growing need for global approaches to purpose-driven strategic communications, media agency Red Havas has launched Red Havas Impact in the Australian...

Proposed tapping power draws fear of private communication breaches

The proposed tapping of parliamentarians’ phones by the National Anti-Corruption Commission has drawn questions for possible breach of private communication. Parliamentarians are examining the possibility...

5 common corporate workplace communication pitfalls (EB)

Internal communication is crucial for a company’s performance and the expansion of its bottom line. Poor workplace communication impacts businesses so badly that it could lead to...

Poly, Microsoft aid Aus Plenary Council through unified communications

Microsoft and Poly have provided support to the Plenary Council of Australia in transitioning the hosting of its First Assembly to unified communications. With the...

3ZZZ breaches broadcasting rules in Ukraine coverage – ACMA

The communications watchdog has found Melbourne-based station 3ZZZ in violation of community broadcasting rules in its coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to an...

The keys to engaging digital campaigns with Eloise Young

Coming up with engaging digital campaigns will always be the common goal for every social media manager. One way to do that is having a...

Khoros Social Media Demographics: Finding the best platforms for you

Social media networking is enticing since there is a space for everyone’s voice to be heard, thanks to the emergence of new platforms over the...

Albanese govt takes action to secure ABC funding after $526M cut

After the Coalition slashed $526 million from the ABC funding, the Albanese government is looking into ways to safeguard the future financial viability of the...

ACMA to hold consultation on news measurement framework

The communications watchdog will be holding a consultation on a ‘news measurement framework’ for media diversity and localism in Australia. The consultation paper to be...

Australia leads global push for online safety regulation

Together with internet authorities from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Fiji, Australia’s eSafety Commission will develop new regulations to tackle abuse, harmful information and unlawful...

Consultation on draft guidelines to improve mobile coverage begins

The federal government’s election pledge of $40 million to boost mobile coverage across the nation is about to start the consultation phase for its draft...

Telecommunications law changes to help in search for missing people

Changes to telecommunications law have been made to allow authorities to access vital phone data more quickly to aid in the search for missing persons....

ACMA finds ABC Radio in violation of accuracy rules

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that three ABC radio broadcasts in April 2021 were in violation of accuracy rules. ACMA said the...

Influencer Marketing: Setting your brand apart from the others (EB)

Gone are the days when celebrities were the only ones who could influence public opinion, at least in commerce. We’re now in the age of...

Social media companies remain least trusted institution

Amid more than 30 per cent of Australians having been exposed to data breaches in the last year, social media companies remain the least trusted...