Global Stories

Just say no

Struggling with Facebook addiction? KeepMeOut might be your saviour, offering a novel way to temper your social media use.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011

Customer Relationship Management

Friends close, staff closer in your contact centre

Social media skills should be a key consideration when recruiting for customer service roles in call centres, says journalist.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011

Unified Communications

Websites made just how you like them...courtesy of facebook

Have you been surfing the web recently and been surprised to find your Facebook icon displayed on a web page, and a button urging you to 'Become the fan'?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011

Cybersecurity

Six things not to reveal on Facebook

Discover the six details you should never share on Facebook, from birthdates to holiday plans, to protect your privacy and safety.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011

Network Infrastructure

Recruitment gets social

Companies are turning to Facebook's vast user base to find talent, but social media recruitment requires strategy and awareness of online presence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Data Privacy

Facebook launches new groups – and you may already be a member

Facebook has put its foot in it again, in what is shaping up to be a troubled few months for the social network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010

Social Media

Twitter CEO steps down

Twitter co-founder Evan Williams steps down as CEO to focus on product strategy, appointing COO Dick Costolo as his successor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2010

Gmail

John Mayer quits Twitter

John Mayer, the pop star with over 3.7 million Twitter followers, has declared that he is quitting the platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Malware

New threats need new defences

Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010

Facebook

The latest in social media and website conversion

Two topic webinar to cover the most effective ways to move visitors beyond your landing pages towards conversions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010

Stories from Other Regions

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

Apple

Twitter tweaked for iPhone, iPad

New updates includes easier uploading of photos, autocomplete for @usernames and hashtags and an iOS exclusive Quick Bar. Oh and 'promoted trends'...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2011

Cloud Services

Video: How safe are you online?

A cyber attack forced Lush to remove its NZ website after customer card details were leaked, raising concerns about our online safety and security practices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2011

Storage

A slick website captures leads

DUO has revamped its outdated website, focusing on real-time pricing and stock info to better meet customer needs and foster community engagement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011

Data Privacy

10 social media do's & dont's

Learn the top 10 social media do's and don'ts: Protect privacy, separate personal and business lives, and avoid sharing sensitive info.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Data Analytics

Companies still don't get social media

Businesses are still failing to use social media properly, and many remain unconvinced of its usefulness, according to two new surveys.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010

Customer Experience

Sitecore Webinar to Help Marketers Create More Profitable and Compelling Customers

Featured Speaker, David Daniels, CEO of The Relevancy Group, to Share Insights and Examples From Connected Marketing Research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2010

Cloud Services

The Daily Grind

CoffeeSecrets.co.nz brews the ultimate guide for NZ's café culture, unveiling top spots for coffee aficionados ready to explore beyond their usual.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010

Marketing

Overcoming your social media fears

Businesses often shy away from social media due to fears of brand degradation, outdated techniques, and competitive threats. Here's how to overcome them.