Social Media stories

Australians are cutting down on social media use, especially apps like Snapchat and TikTok, as they embrace digital detox, a new report reveals.

Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.

New research by ExpressVPN reveals 32% of Brits delete messages or photos to shield them from partners. Nearly 23% value digital privacy over GBP £1 million.

Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.

AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to help Australian brands tap into new audiences via influencer-led marketing, enhancing brand equity with authentic content.

impact.com launches impact.com/advocate in Southeast Asia to boost brand trust through customer referrals and social media influence, addressing modern consumer behaviour.

Online shopping dominates in Australia and New Zealand, with 83% of Aussies and 77% of Kiwis shopping online monthly, notes the 2024 Ecommerce Report released by IAB Australia and Pureprofile.

Fiverr acquires AutoDS to bolster its eCommerce capabilities, integrating thousands of dropshippers and expanding its market presence in website development and social media marketing.

Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.

Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.

New research from the Classification Office and Netsafe reveals online content’s dual role in shaping young New Zealanders' body image.

Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.

While 84% of Singapore companies use digital marketing, only 17% see a clear link to increased revenue, highlighting ROI measurement challenges.

Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.

Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.

As the global sporting event nears, Vodafone offers three days of free international roaming in France for postpaid customers, avoiding steep mobile bills.