Gen Z stories
YouTube drives trust, e-commerce growth in Southeast Asia
Yesterday
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google
YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce’s share of regional e-commerce GMV to 20%.
Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
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cx
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digital entertainment
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digital marketing
LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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stock market
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investment
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millennials
Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
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instagram
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millennials
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gen z
Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
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fintech
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forex
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gen z
New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
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cx
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martech
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software
Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
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ecommerce
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youtube
Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
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shopping
Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
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bnpl
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asx
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financial literacy
Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.
Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
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edutech
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Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.
AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Salesforce's report reveals 85% of Singaporean retailers plan to boost AI investments, with 69% viewing AI agents as vital for competitive edge in 2025.
Unlocking Retail Growth: The WhatsApp Customer Service Revolution
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encryption
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cx
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martech
eCommerce retailers are boosting loyalty and revenue by using WhatsApp's 3 billion-user reach for faster, efficient, and personalised customer service.
It’s the end of passwords as we know it
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malware
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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dei
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iam
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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it training
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digital transformation
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ai
Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.
Irrelevant data wastes hours daily as workplace AI falls short
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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genai
A report reveals 42% of workplace information accessed is irrelevant, causing staff frustration and a daily three-hour loss in productivity.
Ecommpay to offer free neurodiversity training in FinTech sector
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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it training
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fintech
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gen z
Ecommpay offers free neurodiversity training on 20 May 2025 to partners and clients, fostering inclusive workplaces in payments and FinTech sectors.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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bnpl
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afterpay
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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genai
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misinformation
A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.