Social Media Stories - Page 43

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

EduTech

Exclusive: Adobe's Scott King reveals how AI is driving speed and personalisation

Marketers are harnessing AI and workflow tools to rapidly deliver personalised content, boosting agility amid soaring demand for faster, tailored campaigns.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Merchantwise acquires Jaywing & Frank Digital in record deal

Merchantwise Group has acquired Jaywing and Frank Digital in its largest deal, boosting its marketing and media capabilities in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025

Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

MiQ integrates Lifesight data to boost Sigma ad platform insights

MiQ has partnered with Lifesight to integrate location data into its Sigma platform, enhancing audience targeting and measurement across multiple advertising channels in JAPAC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Tessa Ohlendorf named President North America at Coegi

Tessa Ohlendorf has been named President, North America at digital media agency Coegi, focusing on growth and AI integration across the US and Canada.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Virtual Private Networks

Online scams trap one third of victims in Australia, New Zealand

Research shows one third of online users in Australia and New Zealand fall victim to scams, often only realising after financial losses occur.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Artificial Intelligence

Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops

Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Instagram

Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post

Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post as TikTok and Instagram redefine how Aussies discover meals and dining spots.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

eCommerce

THG Commerce named TikTok Shop Partner in social retail push

THG Commerce has become an official TikTok Shop Partner, enhancing its social commerce services to help brands sell directly on social media platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Risk & Compliance

Bad things happen to good businesses

Ignoring early warning signs can leave firms with damaged reputations, lost trust and a recovery that takes years, Dwayne Alexander says.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Data sovereignty

Greens Senator on why the age ban will be an 'open wound' for the Govt

Greens Senator David Shoebridge condemns Australia's social media ban for under-16s and calls for urgent, robust AI regulation and tech literacy in Parliament.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers

AI and new search platforms are prompting Australian marketers to shift focus from keywords to brand visibility across diverse digital and social channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Gaming

Australia's gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC

Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025