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April 9, 2024
Social Media

Social media movement urging Australians to boycott digital payments

A movement on social media is urging Australians to boycott digital payments and instead opt for cash as a form of protest. Organised by the Cash […]
April 3, 2024
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Elderly Australians hit by social media scams

Online scammers are targeting a specific group of people in Australia, deceiving them and stealing substantial amounts of money each year, which is a troubling trend. […]
March 8, 2024
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No renewal of contracts with Australian news agencies, Meta says

Facebook’s parent company Meta has announced that they will not be renewing their contracts with Australian media companies in a bid to further move their platform […]
March 6, 2024
Infoblox

New report reveals how Facebook Ads were used to lure A/NZ victims to fake investment platforms

Infoblox has today released a report revealing how Savvy Seahorse, a leading perpetrator of online cybercriminal investment scam websites has used ads on Facebook to lure […]
March 6, 2024
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Social Media in Government Communications: Strategies, Case Studies, and Tools

Social media has become an invaluable tool for government communications, offering a direct and real-time connection with citizens. This article delves into effective strategies, case studies, […]
February 28, 2024
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X boasts over 1M open job listings, Elon Musk promises more to come

Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) has recently reported a significant surge in job opportunities available through its app. With an initial announcement of 750,000 […]
February 27, 2024
TikTok marketing

TikTok unveils comprehensive strategy guide for marketers

TikTok is revolutionising digital marketing with its latest offering: a comprehensive 34-page guide packed with creative strategy tips to elevate your brand’s presence on the platform. […]
February 21, 2024
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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 will […]
February 15, 2024
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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 and […]
February 13, 2024
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Meta highlights transformative impact of AI investments on advertisers

In a recent roundtable discussion featuring Jones Road Beauty CMO Cody Plofker, Meta executives unveiled the groundbreaking strides made in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to […]
February 8, 2024
Live streaming

‘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 ways […]
February 8, 2024
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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 side […]
February 6, 2024
TikTok

The ‘Influencer’ of Social Media Apps: How TikTok has influenced social media trends

Through its pioneering embrace of short-form video content, TikTok has democratised content creation, empowering users of all backgrounds to showcase their creativity and talent in bite-sized, […]
February 6, 2024
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Report shows Gen Z social media habits, unveils marketing keys

A report by research body Morning Consult into Gen Z social media habits reveal a clear hierarchy of preferred platforms, with YouTube reigning supreme. The study […]
February 1, 2024
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4 new social media platforms to watch out for in 2024

With continuous issues of ads, difficulties in monetisation for content creators, and a general lack of content visibility on existing social media platforms, users are now […]
February 1, 2024
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Chasing the Rabbit: How Algorithms Influence Social Media Platform Usage

All social media are built around a set of algorithms, and these algorithms have specific goals. Whether it’s to make platform users view latest content, click […]
January 30, 2024
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6 non-complicated ways to navigate user privacy on social media

User privacy is vital now that almost everything (and everyone) is online. One way or another, our personal data like bank details, government documents, and private […]
January 30, 2024
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Awareness through Clicks: The Role of Social Media in Activism and Social Movements

We are now at a time where we check social media before the morning news. For some, social media is the morning news. Apps that used […]
January 30, 2024
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3 learning opportunities to help you become a better communicator in 2024

To be an effective communicator is a cornerstone of personal and professional success, and just about everyone in every other field can benefit from enhancing their […]
January 23, 2024
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‘That filter you use looks just like me’: what the new Mean Girls film gets right about social media

The opening shot of the new Mean Girls provides a literal reframing of the 2004 cult classic. Recording vertical video through a phone, Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) […]