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Add Items to Cart: How brands benefit from social media and e-commerce integration

Social media platforms have evolved beyond mere networking spaces, transforming into dynamic marketplaces through the integration of shopping features. The rise of e-commerce has provided...

Australia to introduce new online safety regulations in 2024

Australia is gearing up for a landmark shift in online safety with the rollout of the Consolidated Industry Codes of Practice for the Online Industry...

The harmful effects of misinformation in social media (and how to fight them)

In an era dominated by the rapid dissemination of information through social media, the consequences of misinformation directly impact individuals, communities, and even whole societies....

StackAdapt, OpenX to allow political advertisers to reach audiences programatically

Omnichannel supply-side platform OpenX Technologies, Inc., and multi-channel advertising platform StackAdapt are partnering to allow political advertisers to reach their target audiences programmatically across CTV,...

What a new sexual health campaign for young Aussies gets right and wrong

The Australian government recently launched a new campaign, Beforeplay, to promote better sexual health among young people. Beforeplay is focused on encouraging people aged 20...

Surfing and Crashing: The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

For a considerable number of people, checking their phone first thing in the morning is a norm. This sudden rush of online stimuli has become...

The Brag Media strengthens commercial team with key hires and return of Dane Robertson

Australian youth content creator, The Brag Media, is amplifying its commercial and creative prowess with significant team additions. Dane Robertson reclaims the role of Head...

NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo launches new media venture

NBA Champion and global superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has today announced the launch of Improbable Media. The next generation production and brand consulting company will incubate...

Meta omits detailed advertising options amid sensitivity concerns

Starting 15 January, 2024, Meta has declared its plans to eliminate and streamline certain detailed advertising options in a critical update for Facebook advertisers. This...

5 dental TikTok trends you probably shouldn’t try at home

TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks, from up-cycling tricks to cooking tips. Meanwhile, a growing number of TikTok videos offer tips to...

The Right To Tweet: The Role Of Social Media In Online Political Discourse

Social media engagement plays multifaceted roles in shaping political discourse online. In an age where a single tweet could make or break a politician’s career,...

Short, Sweet, And Strategic: 6 Ways Brands Can Leverage Short-Form Content

Utilising short-form content is now essential for businesses in the fast-paced digital landscape. Leveraging the popularity of these platforms enhances brand visibility, fosters authenticity, and...

TikTok to push longer-form content to solve monetisation challenges

TikTok faces a critical hurdle in adequately monetising creator content, particularly for its top influencers seeking direct income and ad revenue from their short-form content...

Promoting positive behaviour change through creating fit-for-purpose communications with Karen Markwort

As the Director of Communications and Parliamentary at Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Karen Markwort has one goal: to communicate the kind of danger...

PR management platform named a ‘Built In 2024 Best Place to Work’

Public Relations Management (PRM) platform Muck Rack has been named a Built In 2024 Best Place to Work winner in the Remote Best Places to...

ACCC slaps web host $56,340 in fines for misleading customers

Dreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd has paid $56,340 in penalties after the ACCC found them to be making false or misleading representations about two ‘free’...

Magazines were supposed to die in the digital age. Why haven’t they?

In the classic comedy Ghostbusters (1984), newly hired secretary Janice raises the subject of reading, while idly flipping through the pages of a magazine. The...

Until now, sellers have used AI to get the best deal for themselves – those tables are about to turn

It’s no accident we are seeing record profits from some of our biggest consumer-facing companies, among them Qantas and the big four banks. They are...

Muck Rack data highlights rise of AI use in PR amid disclosure issues

Global public relations management platform Muck Rack has published the updated expansion of their survey, to find that more than half of the participating PR...

Burger King transforms morning-after woes into savings using Facial Recognition tech

In a continuation of its innovative marketing campaigns, Burger King Brazil is leveraging mobile technology to connect with customers during the aftermath of end-of-year festivities....