Social Media stories
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
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Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as ‘quick-money’ offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.
How Ridiculous sells 115,000 iced teas in 30 days worldwide
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YouTube group How Ridiculous sold 115,000 sugar-free iced teas in 30 days, topping Amazon US charts and selling out in Australia swiftly.
MojoTip partners with Ecommpay to make digital tips & payouts real-time
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MojoTip teams up with Ecommpay to offer real-time digital tipping and instant payouts, boosting cashless tipping across Europe and beyond.
RØDE opens public voting for Creator of the Year Awards 2024
2 days ago
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Public voting is now open for RØDE's Creator of the Year Awards 2024, recognising digital content creators across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more.
Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October
3 days ago
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Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
4 days ago
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New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.
Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales
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Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.
Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency
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Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges
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Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.
Criminologist urges tougher rules on scams after NZD $1.6bn losses
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New Zealand faces NZD $1.6bn in scam losses; criminologist urges tougher regulation on social media and telco firms to curb cybercrime syndicates.
Police use AI to tackle surge in illegal disposable vapes trade
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UK police and trading standards use AI and social media tracking to combat a 59% rise in illegal disposable vape sales following their ban.
CelcomDigi reaches 4 million with anti-scam campaign on TV & online
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CelcomDigi and Media Prima's anti-scam campaign has reached over 4 million Malaysians, raising awareness of online scams via TV and digital platforms.
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
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UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.
UK consumers prioritise trust & speed in digital purchases
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UK consumers increasingly prioritise trust and speed in digital purchases, with 77.6% researching online before buying amid booming eCommerce growth.
Our view on Agentic AI: AI assistants that work for you, in your favorite apps
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Adobe launches conversational agentic AI assistants in apps like Photoshop and Express, accelerating creative workflows with natural chat and control.
Australian creators embrace generative AI to grow & innovate
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Ninety percent of Australian creators now use generative AI, boosting business growth and creative output, reveals Adobe's first Creators' Toolkit Report.
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
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Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators
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Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.
Adobe launches AI assistants & creative tools across platforms
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Adobe introduces AI assistants and new creative tools across its platforms, enhancing content creation with integrations from partners like OpenAI and Google.
Online safety programme empowers youth to tackle digital scams
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Thirty-five young leaders will join the Online Safety IRL programme to combat digital scams and raise awareness among over five million Malaysians.