Nina Alvarez, Author at CommsRoom

April 21, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at April 21, 2022

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Instagram Algorithm to Put More Focus on Original Content

Today, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has announced that Instagram is making update to the way that it ranks content, in order to put more focus on original work. […]

March 28, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at March 28, 2022

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ResApp screening coughs for COVID-19 returns promising trial results

Early results of the ResApp trial of more than 700 people have been released but are still to be peer-reviewed. The trial, which was funded by […]

March 20, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at March 20, 2022

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Snap implements age restrictions, bans anonymous messaging apps

Snap has reportedly updated its policies for Snap Kit, which among other things allows developers to integrate various aspects of Snapchat into their own apps, in response […]

March 16, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at March 16, 2022

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Herd MSL appointed as PR and communications agency for SAP Australia

Herd MSL has been appointed as the PR and communications agency for SAP Australia, following a competitive pitch. The agency is set to support SAP Australia’s […]

February 18, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at February 18, 2022

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ACMA study shows increase in Aussie online gambling during COVID

A new study conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed an increase in the number of Australians gambling online over the six […]

February 14, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at February 14, 2022

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Morrison Government strengthens its ties with India

The Morrison Government is further strengthening ties with India, one of Australia’s most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region. A series of new initiatives to support […]

February 11, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at February 11, 2022

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Black Communications wins Bentley Motors, Moncler and the Ritz-Carlton

A big start to the year for luxury communications agency Black Communications – winning three new accounts. The announcement follows that Black Communications, Australia’s leading luxury […]

February 6, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at February 6, 2022

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Australian online safety an underinvestment for Facebook

Former Facebook employee turned whistleblower Frances Haugen says the company underinvests in online safety measures on its platforms in Australia, a parliamentary committee has heard. Ms […]

January 31, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at January 31, 2022

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Cannabis use numbers on TikTok nothing to laugh at

Analysis of almost 900 TikTok videos has found content about cannabis use typically shows it as funny and entertaining rather than potentially risky. Researchers from the […]

January 23, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at January 23, 2022

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Anti-vax MP George Christensen steps down from committee role

Rebel backbencher George Christensen will step down from his role on a parliamentary trade and investment committee after sustained pressure following anti-vax statements. Mr Christensen said […]

January 16, 2022

Published by Nina Alvarez at January 16, 2022

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Hearable technology, smart glasses to dominate disruptive 2022

Hearable technology will dominate wearable technology in 2022, but much bigger themes threaten to disrupt consumers and business, analysts say. Wearable tech such as ear buds […]

December 21, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at December 21, 2021

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Global communications firm Cision set to acquire Streem

Realtime media monitoring company Streem accepts an offer to be acquired by global communications intelligence company Cision. Transaction results in a sale of 100% of Streem […]

December 19, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at December 19, 2021

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Digi-comms to dispel vaccine hesitancy among indigenous communities

The Western Sydney Primary Health Network, with the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, have been using a digital communications tool by Melbourne-based health technology firm Healthily […]

December 13, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at December 13, 2021

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Media diversity findings in Australia to be handed down

A Senate committee is set to unveil its long-awaited findings into the state of Australia’s media landscape. The media diversity inquiry will hand down its final […]

December 6, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at December 6, 2021

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UK watchdog tells Facebook, now Meta, to sell Giphy

The UK’s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform, saying the deal hurts social […]

November 28, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at November 28, 2021

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Trailblazer Universities Initiative hubs to build jobs of the future

Four new research and industry hubs will lead Australia’s breakthroughs in critical national manufacturing priorities. The Morrison Government’s new $242.7 million Trailblazer Universities initiative will see […]

November 24, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at November 24, 2021

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Young adults are on their screens now more than ever

The overwhelming majority of Australian adolescents are spending excessive amounts of time glued to their screens, a habit that could put them on a path for […]

November 21, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at November 21, 2021

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Telstra wants to require COVID-19 jab of employees

Telstra has proposed to make the COVID-19 jab mandatory for many of its workers, but will be challenged over the possibility of medically-exempt workers losing their […]

November 18, 2021

Published by Nina Alvarez at November 18, 2021

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Twitter upgrades warnings on misleading posts to avoid fake news

Twitter users will soon see new warning labels on false and misleading tweets, redesigned to make them more effective and less confusing. The labels, which the […]

November 14, 2021