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Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?
Facebook

Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?

MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors
Marketing Technologies

Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.

By Rebecca Caroe • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why
Social Media

Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why

Struggling to secure job interviews? Here are six common mistakes you may be making, according to recruitment company Hays.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services
Data Analytics

Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services

Investments include the launch of 'Stories', an additional capability within its MediaPortal platform, which was recently upgraded.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Sea of transcoders: Japanese SoC company announces new Media Cloud initiative
DataCentre infrastructure

Sea of transcoders: Japanese SoC company announces new Media Cloud initiative

Socionext will collaborate with partner companies to deliver data center servers among other services, including MB86M30-based servers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism
Microsoft

Facebook announces the formation of a global internet forum to counter terrorism

Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube form global internet forum to combat terrorism and stop its spread on their platforms.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon
Robotics

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'
Network Detection and Response

Facebook deems a number of threatening statements 'acceptable'

Leaked guidelines for Facebook moderators show how they monitor violence, hate speech, revenge porn and more on the social media platform.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snapchat Spectacles put up tidy but modest sales numbers

The numbers weren't exactly super-specific, but it's enough to make some estimates of how many units they've sold.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
New Facebook Messenger games coming your way
Gaming

New Facebook Messenger games coming your way

Depending on what device you use and where you are located, there are now up to 50 games titles available on Messenger.

By Alex Crossan • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Young photography gear retailer uses social media to engage customers
Partner Programmes

Young photography gear retailer uses social media to engage customers

Photogear, a nascent photo retailer, thrives on social media, bonding with customers through authentic, engaging content.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Spark to implement huge WiFi boost to Westpac Stadium
Wireless Networks

Spark to implement huge WiFi boost to Westpac Stadium

The obvious benefit is the improved ability for visitors to share their stadium experiences with friends and family, primarily on social media.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Social media makes academic research more accessible
EduTech

Social media makes academic research more accessible

Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim
Health Technologies

Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim

NZ's Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Protecting your identity - what every Australian needs to know
Phishing

Protecting your identity - what every Australian needs to know

Your identity is as dear to you as your life. Now, imagine having your identity stolen from you without your knowledge.

By Anas Baig • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Personal branding and social enterprise – upcoming Spark Labs events
Social Media

Personal branding and social enterprise – upcoming Spark Labs events

Harness the power of personal branding and social enterprise at Auckland's Spark Lab events, with insider tips from influential experts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content
Cloud Services

New Facebook hires to focus on reviewing violent content

Facebook bolsters its workforce, adding 3,000 staff to curb violent content, following fierce criticism over slow responses to disturbing live videos.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Hootsuite announces $5mil integration fund for social business apps
Cloud Services

Hootsuite announces $5mil integration fund for social business apps

Funded applications will receive go-to-market support and opportunities to participate in co-marketing initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017