Category: Communication

Fact checkers are coming to Meta’s Threads

Fact checkers have arrived at Threads. This early in the game, Meta’s Threads is trying to get ahead of the problem that the upcoming elections...

Combating communication fatigue through a targeted engagement approach with Tanya Bowes, CSIRO

Tanya Bowes is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Marketing for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). As Australia’s national scientific agency and...

4 types of leadership training programs for growing leaders in your team

Strong leadership communication skills are vital for guiding teams, inspiring action, and fostering collaboration and trust within an organisation. Effective leaders can articulate a clear...

3 Examples of Great Internal Business Newsletters (and 5 Ways Yours Can Be Just As Successful)

Newsletters are an effective, low-cost way to keep employees within a brand updated, engaged, and aware of the community within a company. A lot of...

Australia, UK forge historic partnership to enhance online safety and security

In a landmark move, Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation in advancing online safety and...

5 telcos hit for allowing SMS scams

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against five telcos who send bulk SMS for failing to comply with multiple anti-scam and...

Think Before You Click: 6 Cybersecurity Threats in the Age of Smart Devices

The emergence of smart devices has made our lives easier… and it isn’t necessarily a good thing. With the ease of these automated systems, threats...

5 ways artificial intelligence is influencing human communication

Advancements in artificial intelligence are shaping and influencing our communication abilities, revolutionising the way we interact and connect with others. On the digital front, AI-powered...

Government communications as a community building tool with Investment NSW’s Vanessa Grimm

Government social media should be a dynamic platform for meaningful interaction, not just a broadcasting tool. Vanessa Grimm is the Executive Director of Strategic Communications...

Yahoo’s PurpleLab to ‘revolutionise market research with Qualtrics

Yahoo has launched PurpleLab in Australia and South East Asia, their effort to address the challenges of speed and quality in the market research industry....

The multiple roles of chatbots in customer service (and how they can help your brand)

Chatbots play a pivotal role in revolutionising customer service. They transform the dynamics of how businesses engage with their customers as well as streamline what...

Dos and don’ts of digital communication etiquette in the era of remote work

In the age of remote work, effective communication is essential for maintaining productivity, fostering collaboration, as well as ensuring team cohesion. To navigate the nuances...

Building and retaining public trust through transparent communications with Nicki Drinkwater, NBN Australia

In this session, Nicki Drinkwater of nbn Australia talks about the role of transparent communications in building trust. Now more than ever, Australians expect all...

The iPad Kid Generation: 6 Ways to Navigate Digital Communication with Kids

Parenting in the digital age presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, as technology continues to shape the way children interact with the world...

IABC, Professional Speakers Australia unveil Innovative Australian Partnership

In an exciting move for the professional speaking and communication sectors, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in Australia and Professional Speakers Australia (PSA)...

Implementing a multi-cultural communication strategy to reach out to diverse audiences with Jody Gleeson

By all indications, the Australia of today has become a much more multi-cultural society. This makes it necessary for all communicators — especially those working...

Telcos now required to assist customers in hardship

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a new set of rules requiring telcos to help customers struggling to pay their bills. The...

‘Now Streaming LIVE’: The Online Impact of Live Streaming and How Businesses Can Leverage It

You’ve seen mostly gamers do it, and now the rest of the world is catching up: live streaming is now one of the most effective...

Facebook celebrates 20 years of unprecedented growth and resilience

Amidst speculation of its impending demise, Facebook defies expectations as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. From its humble beginnings as Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard...

PR Council overhauls ethical guidelines for usage of Generative AI tools

In response to the swiftly changing dynamics of the communications sector and the surging adoption of generative AI tools, the PR Council (PRC) has launched...