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Cyclic trend for social media spam
Symantec

Cyclic trend for social media spam

A study shows social media spam attacks follow a cycle of rise and fall, peaking every 20 days, affecting platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Multi-channel approach
Customer Relationship Management

Multi-channel approach

NZ businesses lag in social media for customer service, with <16% offering it, despite high user interest. Dr Catriona Wallace urges careful adoption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Employees cause security concerns
Breach Prevention

Employees cause security concerns

New Zealand businesses are concerned about security breaches stemming from staff mistakes, a recent survey from Symantec shows.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011
Facebook tattoo video is viral marketing hoax
Email Security

Facebook tattoo video is viral marketing hoax

The story of a Dutch lady who tattooed the profile pictures of 152 of her Facebook friends on her arm, turns out to be a viral marketing hoax.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011
Social media gives journalism a run for its money
Facebook

Social media gives journalism a run for its money

Social media not only circulates news but also enhances the reach of quality journalism, turning Facebook 'likes' and LinkedIn shares into valued endorsements.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Not intended to be a factual statement
Social Media

Not intended to be a factual statement

U.S. Senator Jon Kyl's less than factual statement has made its way onto Twitter, providing users with some serious laughs at Kyl's expense.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
20 fun things to do with your computer
Gaming

20 fun things to do with your computer

Discover 20 amusing easter eggs for your computer, from upside-down screens to hidden games, proving there's more to PCs than work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest
Social Media

Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest

Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Internet a-Twitter with super-injunction scandal
Social Media

Internet a-Twitter with super-injunction scandal

UK in uproar as footballer sues Twitter over super-injunction breach, igniting debate on free speech and privacy laws.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2011
Facebook caught red-handed in Google smear
Google

Facebook caught red-handed in Google smear

Facebook exposed orchestrating a smear campaign against Google over alleged privacy concerns via a top PR firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2011
Cyber-thieves use 'marketing-like' tactics says Microsoft
Marketing Technologies

Cyber-thieves use 'marketing-like' tactics says Microsoft

Microsoft's recent Security Intelligence Report reports an up-tick in use of marketing-like approaches by cyber-criminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2011
Know your frenemy
Facebook

Know your frenemy

Survey reveals 85% of women on Facebook are frequently annoyed by their friends' posts, from complaints to constant bragging.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011
Personalised advertising: it's a personal choice
Marketing Technologies

Personalised advertising: it's a personal choice

You're surfing the net, browsing Facebook, or reading emails and an ad perfectly tailored to your interests and needs happens to catch your eye.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

Social networking top NZ online activity
Unified Communications

Social networking top NZ online activity

A study by comScore reveals social networking is the top online activity for New Zealanders, accounting for 21.1% of their internet usage in May.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
Cyber attacks top threat to business
Virtualisation

Cyber attacks top threat to business

Cyber attacks are now the top threat to New Zealand businesses, with nearly two-thirds having faced a breach in the past year, a new study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Social Media & Mobile Marketing forums
Social Media

Social Media & Mobile Marketing forums

Two upcoming Bright*Star conferences bring social media and mobile marketing gurus together to share their knowledge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2011
RadiumOne leads way on social data advertising
Social Media

RadiumOne leads way on social data advertising

RadiumOne dominates social-data advertising, boosting retailer returns from USD $8 to USD $14 per ad dollar, now acquiring widget firms to solidify hold.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2011
Govt launches small business promotion
EduTech

Govt launches small business promotion

New Zealand launches a nationwide competition to find the best business plan, offering over NZD $60,000 in cash and services to SMBs with innovative ideas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2011