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9bot launches RSS-to-WhatsApp workflow for publishers
Marketing Technologies

9bot launches RSS-to-WhatsApp workflow for publishers

Publishing teams can now automate RSS links into WhatsApp groups, cutting manual posting while keeping editorial control with administrators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
DoubleVerify names APAC winners in first regional awards
Artificial Intelligence

DoubleVerify names APAC winners in first regional awards

Marketers across Asia-Pacific are under pressure to prove ad spend pays off as the awards spotlight measurement, brand safety and AI-led optimisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise
eCommerce

Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise

Cost-of-living pressure is pushing most shoppers to trim gifts, decorations and dining out, with Black Friday sales adding extra strain.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
SAMY buys Get Engaged to expand US social presence
Social Media

SAMY buys Get Engaged to expand US social presence

The takeover boosts SAMY's US reach as brands chase creator-led campaigns and social media work, with Get Engaged keeping its founders and leadership.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens
Gaming

Singapore Airlines upgrades KrisWorld with 4K screens

Travellers on long-haul flights will get sharper viewing and faster internet as the airline rolls out 4K screens, spatial audio and Bluetooth pairing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Sprinklr brings customer feedback AI tools to Gemini
Customer Experience

Sprinklr brings customer feedback AI tools to Gemini

Gemini Enterprise users can analyse surveys, reviews and social posts without leaving their existing workflows, as Sprinklr expands access to its feedback tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Hireup launches NSW campaign amid NDIS registration changes
Television

Hireup launches NSW campaign amid NDIS registration changes

Families and workers in New South Wales are weighing whether new NDIS rules could disrupt long-standing support relationships from 1 July 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Explainer: Why Facebook is going to start charging many New Zealand small businesses
eCommerce

Explainer: Why Facebook is going to start charging many New Zealand small businesses

New subscription limits could leave Kiwi owner-operators paying up to NZD $883 a month to keep posting links to customers.

By Nik Dirga • 5 min read • Last week

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Sprinklr launches marketing AI agents beta for teams
Customer Experience

Sprinklr launches marketing AI agents beta for teams

Large marketing teams could speed up campaign creation as Sprinklr's new beta links idea generation, compliance checks and execution in one workflow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Teens drive culture more than young adults, study says
Amazon

Teens drive culture more than young adults, study says

Teen-led content reaches young adults four times as often, upending marketers' assumptions about where online trends begin.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Yesterday
PostCrewly launches free sample social content for SMEs
Social Media

PostCrewly launches free sample social content for SMEs

Small business owners can now trial branded social posts before paying, as the service targets time-poor SMEs with ready-made content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Vinted & Damson Madder climb UK fashion rankings
Pandora

Vinted & Damson Madder climb UK fashion rankings

Resale and independent labels are drawing more creator attention, with Vinted up 16 places and Damson Madder up 15 in UK Instagram rankings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Rightlander launches partner intelligence for fintech brands
Fintech

Rightlander launches partner intelligence for fintech brands

The new tool gives fintech marketers an ongoing view of affiliate activity across websites, social media and networks to spot compliance risks faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Fashion weeks give AI & robots a mainstream spotlight
Robotics

Fashion weeks give AI & robots a mainstream spotlight

Mainstream interest in wearable tech is rising as runway moments drive UK searches for Meta glasses up 117% after Kylie Jenner's reveal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings
Personalisation

How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings

With December bookings under pressure, hospitality venues are turning to AI-driven SMS and WhatsApp campaigns to reach customers fast and cheaply.

By Jules Holden • 4 min read • Last week
BrandMo Tech launches culture-first adtech hub in Toronto
Social Media

BrandMo Tech launches culture-first adtech hub in Toronto

Advertisers may gain more precise targeting as the new platform uses weekly cultural and behavioural signals to refine audience understanding beyond demographics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Global generative AI use hits 3.24 billion monthly
Digital Transformation

Global generative AI use hits 3.24 billion monthly

The shift is reshaping how people find information online, with web traffic down more than 10 per cent since ChatGPT launched and social use climbing.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs
Payment Technologies

Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs

For many younger Australians, the smartphone has become a digital life hub, with social media, work and payments overtaking calls and texts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week