Social Network stories
Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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social media
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social media listening
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digital marketing
Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.
Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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facebook
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learning
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social network
Facebook launches mentorship in groups for personal growth.
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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facebook
Social media eyes crypto for profit boost, GlobalData reports.
New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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business
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servicefinder
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social network
The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.
Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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it training
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productivity
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email
A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.
New Facebook reactions arrive – but where’s the dislike button?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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wow
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social network
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facebook
Facebook expands emojis with new Reactions, yet the much-requested 'dislike' button remains elusive.
Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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facebook
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sports
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social network
Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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creative technologies
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social network
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us
Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.
Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Tue, 5th May 2015
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facebook
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nz
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privacy
To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.
10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
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facebook
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social network
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communication
Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.
Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour
Mon, 28th May 2012
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apple
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technology gifts
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facebook
Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook’s bosses.
Five tips to make your Facebook page work for you
Fri, 18th May 2012
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facebook
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social media
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social network
Simple tips to help rock your Facebook fan page. The trouble is you’re not quite sure where exactly you should start.
Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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youtube
Revenue up 24% year-on-year thanks to 'big bets' on Chrome, Android and YouTube.
Google: 170 million people have ‘upgraded’ to Google+ - Updated
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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google
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social networking
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social network
Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.
What you should know about the Kony doco
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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youtube
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charity
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cios
Viral Kony doco raises awareness but also faces criticism for oversimplification and slacktivism.
Facebook to launch Timeline for brands?
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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facebook
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beta
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timeline
Dramatic new layout to roll out across business pages soon; is it time for your company to re-think its approach?.
Aggressive strategy the key for CommVault
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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nz
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data management
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commvault
‘It’s a hard market to enter, but we always run the business assuming someone’s going to do it tomorrow’: COO.
Download your life story (according to facebook)
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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creative technologies
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hp
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facebook
It is now possible to download every single piece of data you have put on Facebook.
Google liberates Google+
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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google
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google apps
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social network
Google has removed the restrictions to its social networking effort, Google+, saying the platform has moved from ‘field trial’ to ‘beta’.
Morgan things BIG for smallworlds
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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trade me
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investment
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social network
TradeMe founder Sam Morgan has led a $2.5 million investment round in the Auckland-based social game company SmallWorlds.
Facebook starts movie rental service
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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video
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facebook
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warner bros
Warner Bros. to offer The Dark Knight rentals for 300 Facebook Credits through the social network in the US.
Improvements made to Facebook Pages, Photo Viewer
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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creative technologies
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facebook pages
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features
Now you can choose whether or not to receive notifications about the pages you become a fan of.
Facebook working on group buying feature
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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facebook
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forbes
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social network
The social network has plans to launch its own group buying feature dubbed, 'Buy With Friends'.
Report: Online is the media of choice
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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social networking
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telco
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email
The biggest study ever into our online behaviour has produced some interesting results.