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Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A study by Fire on the Hill reveals that 25% of journalists are now active on Bluesky, signalling a shift away from X amid concerns over platform policies.
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Adobe & Estée Lauder partner on GenAI projects

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Adobe has teamed up with Estée Lauder to integrate its generative AI technology Firefly into the beauty giant's digital marketing efforts, boosting efficiency.
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Free Speech in a Polarized World: Giving Everyone a Voice

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, a Berkeley institution reflects on 50 years of progress in women's rights and the ongoing battle for inclusive dialogue.
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Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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PhotoShelter has launched its UGC Management tool, enabling brands and teams to easily collect and utilise user-generated content to enhance engagement.
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KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
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Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.
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HubSpot & Canva join forces to streamline design processes

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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HubSpot and Canva have teamed up to enhance efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating Canva's design tools within HubSpot's platform.
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PushON appoints Liam Gibson to lead business development

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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PushON in Manchester has appointed Liam Gibson as its new Business Development Manager, aiming to enhance growth in its eCommerce and digital marketing services.
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Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
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Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.
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Clapper hits milestone with 10 million monthly users

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Clapper has crossed 10 million monthly active users, underscoring its rise as a preferred ad-free platform for creators and community engagement.
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AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
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Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
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UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.
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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.
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UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.
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US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

Thu, 30th May 2024
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US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.