Christmas stories
UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
2 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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christmas
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pc market
A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.
OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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christmas
Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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christmas
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black friday
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nz
Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
WAN accelerating Santa’s data centre shack this Christmas
Sun, 24th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Santa's sleigh goes high-tech with Big Data and AI as he gears up for a surge in Xmas demand. Rudolf takes a break!.
Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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shopping
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christmas
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social media
Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
BLUETTI's Christmas Sale brings three new portable power stations
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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solar power
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sales
Christmas is coming, and, BLUETTI, a leading brand in portable power solutions, is giving you massive Christmas discounts, up to 27% off, on various power stations from Dec 15th.
Darktrace director warns of rising cyber threats during holiday season
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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dr
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Darktrace's Liam Dermody urges businesses to remain vigilant against increasing cyber threats during the Christmas season.
Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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sales
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black friday
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christmas
In 2023, Black Friday sales experienced growth, yet the most significant rise was observed in the days and weeks leading up to the event, according to Visualsoft.
Fidelity Apps to revolutionise Aussie holiday shopping with VR platform
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Tech entrepreneur, Jackson Meyer, aims to transform festive shopping with cutting-edge VR platform, Fidelity Apps.
AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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christmas
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inflation
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social media
Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.
Australians anticipate a frugal Christmas amid inflation pressures
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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christmas
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inflation
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nz
Australians are expected to tighten their belts this Christmas, with 65% planning to spend less and buy fewer gifts, a new report finds.
MarketMedia & oOh!media partner to transform retail advertising
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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noel leeming
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instagram
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facebook
MarketMedia and oOh!media join forces to install 330+ digital screens in retail stores across New Zealand by 2024.
4000+ unwanted gifts listed on Trade Me by Boxing Day
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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trade me
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resellers
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christmas
By 9am on Boxing Day, 4,300 presents had been listed on the online marketplace, including an empty Roses chocolates wrapper of ‘disappointment’.
Why building a secure browsing experience is vital
Mon, 12th Dec 2022
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is vital for businesses & consumers during the Christmas shopping season. Here are steps to protect your website and customers.
Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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phishing
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ransomware
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email security
Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.
Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Vodafone customers in New Zealand set records for data usage over the festive season, with a 51% increase compared to last year.
Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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supply chain systems
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research
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online shopping
Kiwis' expectations for quick and free delivery may be challenged by Christmas delays, according to a study by HERE technologies.
How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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saas
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.
Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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cleantech
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digital transformation
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christmas
Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.