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How poor social media risk management can lead to customer disloyalty

Use of social media to build customer loyalty is a common strategy for major corporations today. However, it is a strategy that can quickly backfire.

By John Wheeler • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Partner Programmes

Exclusive: What's standing between you and success? Marketing

In a world where customers are more informed and discerning than ever, marketing has become a key strategic way to build reputation and boost revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016

Marketing Technologies

Has digital marketing finally become just marketing?

Digital, now the DNA of marketing, challenges brands to innovate with a customer-centric, multi-channel approach, experts agree.

By Kirsten Newbold-Knipp • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016

Facebook

Facebook launches alternative text function for the blind

Facebook introduces 'automatic alternative text' to help blind people experience and understand photos on the platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016

Facebook

Facebook brings back 'Safety Check' following Brussels bombings

Facebook has reinstated its Safety Check feature for users in Brussels, following a series of terrorist attacks that took place on March 22nd.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016

Social Media

Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday

Twitter celebrates its 10th anniversary, thanking users worldwide and reflecting on pivotal events that shaped the platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

Marketing

Three ways emoji are changing social marketing

The rise of emojis is changing the game for social marketers, offering richer insights, visual storytelling, and branding potential.

By Jennifer Polk • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

Social Media

Love yourself(ie): New book aims to help kids navigate social media

New book 'Love Yourself(ie)' equips kids with tools for self-love amid social media's trials, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.”.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

Social media a gateway for cyber criminals

Experts warn of rising social media threats as cybercriminals exploit personal data, urging firms to bolster digital defences.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Facebook

Hate Valentine's? We show you how to block the soppy crap

Hide, unblock or unfriend any exes or former love interests whose happiness is going to make you depressed, angsty and listen to Kelly Clarkson.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Social Media

Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem

Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016

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Social Media

University of Otago hosts 'From State to Social Media' event

National and overseas speakers have been invited to explore the complex and evolving interaction between states and 'old' and 'new' forms of media.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

Social Media

The internet: One stop drug shop?

Drug control has a new enemy as more people turn to the internet to buy and sell drugs, according to a recent study from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

Facebook

The National Party gears up to ban Facebook

In a move that is sure to shock many, the National Party has announced it intends on banning the most popular global social media website: Facebook.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016

EduTech

EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'

Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country's approach to edtech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016

Marketing

Has your business got a social presence?

Businesses board the 'gram tram' as SocialPilot simplifies social media management, now including Instagram to boost engagement.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

Robotics

NZ's first human-robot interaction conference breaks new ground

The first Human-Robot Interaction Conference in the Southern Hemisphere is being held in Christchurch next week. #HRI2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

Facebook

Is social media the way to go in a crisis?

During Christchurch's 5.7 earthquake, millions turned to Rebuild Christchurch on Facebook, illustrating social media's vital role in crisis communication.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016