Category: News

Seven launches free digital news publication, promises quality Aussie journalism

Seven has announced the debut of The Nightly, a groundbreaking digital news platform committed to delivering accessible and high-quality Australian journalism at no cost. Positioned...

Text service unveils mental health support in multiple languages

Australian chat service Youth Chat has released its text-based mental health support service in 135 languages, an initiative which aims to tackle United Nations Sustainable...

Companies could save up to $1.6T using Gen AI for communication, report says

When used for communication, generative AI could help companies save up to $1.6 Trillion in a new report from AI-powered writing assistant Grammarly and The...

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...

Canva for Education surpasses 60M users as partnerships surge with schools

Education is fuelling Canva for Education’s growth as the platform evolves into an all-in-one classroom tool shaping the future of education technology. In a press...

Tech leaders unite to safeguard 2024 elections against deceptive AI usage

At the Munich Security Conference (MSC) today, major tech firms committed to combating deceptive AI content ahead of this year’s global elections, where more than...

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...

Vacancies in media agencies dipping, almost at normal levels

Media agencies are witnessing a promising trend as talent churn shows a notable decline, with industry vacancies down to 7.2% in 2023 compared to the...

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...