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Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.
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What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
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UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
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Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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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.
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OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.
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Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers

Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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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%.
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WAN accelerating Santa’s data centre shack this Christmas

Sun, 24th Dec 2023
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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!.
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Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
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BLUETTI's Christmas Sale brings three new portable power stations

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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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.
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Darktrace director warns of rising cyber threats during holiday season

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Darktrace's Liam Dermody urges businesses to remain vigilant against increasing cyber threats during the Christmas season.
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Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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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.
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Fidelity Apps to revolutionise Aussie holiday shopping with VR platform

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Tech entrepreneur, Jackson Meyer, aims to transform festive shopping with cutting-edge VR platform, Fidelity Apps.
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AI to play an important role in Australian Christmas shopping

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Australian consumer spending is set to decrease this festive season due to cost-of-living pressures, says Sitecore report.
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Australians anticipate a frugal Christmas amid inflation pressures

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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Australians are expected to tighten their belts this Christmas, with 65% planning to spend less and buy fewer gifts, a new report finds.
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MarketMedia & oOh!media partner to transform retail advertising

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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MarketMedia and oOh!media join forces to install 330+ digital screens in retail stores across New Zealand by 2024.
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4000+ unwanted gifts listed on Trade Me by Boxing Day

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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By 9am on Boxing Day, 4,300 presents had been listed on the online marketplace, including an empty Roses chocolates wrapper of ‘disappointment’.
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Why building a secure browsing experience is vital

Mon, 12th Dec 2022
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Cybersecurity is vital for businesses & consumers during the Christmas shopping season. Here are steps to protect your website and customers.
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Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point

Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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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.
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Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas

Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Vodafone customers in New Zealand set records for data usage over the festive season, with a 51% increase compared to last year.
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Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Kiwis' expectations for quick and free delivery may be challenged by Christmas delays, according to a study by HERE technologies.