Gen Z stories

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Yesterday
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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
4 days ago
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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
Last week
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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.

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Last week
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
Last week
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.

Majority of Australians integrate AI into daily tasks
This month
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millennials
A recent study by Robert Half reveals that 90% of Australian workers are integrating generative AI into their tasks, with 79% of employers actively promoting its use.

Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
This month
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.

AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy
This month
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cx
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martech
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genai
Coveo's latest CX Relevance Report reveals that 49% of customers experience AI hallucinations, prompting scepticism and a demand for better digital experiences.

Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
This month
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ai
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social networking
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imessage
Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.

High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival
Last month
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
As high-street retailers grapple with fierce online competition and changing consumer habits, experts urge them to embrace technology and adapt strategies to thrive.

Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Last month
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cleantech
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sustainability
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millennials
A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.

The way we search has changed - Why haven’t websites?
Last month
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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martech
The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.

Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.

Live and Interactive: The tech-driven future of digital storytelling
Last month
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cx
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martech
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transparency
As storytelling evolves in the digital age, brands must adapt to interactive formats like live blogs to engage audiences and foster deeper connections.

Millennials lead UK workplaces in AI tool adoption, study finds
Last month
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A new report reveals UK Millennials are more adept at using AI tools at work than Gen Z, with 74% comfortable compared to 66% of their younger peers.

AI expected to revolutionise Singapore financial services
Last month
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A new Salesforce report reveals 60% of Singaporean consumers expect greater AI integration in financial services, with millennials leading the optimism.

Salesforce & TripADeal unveil AI-enhanced travel showcase
Last month
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cx
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martech
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cdp
A recent YouGov survey reveals that 59% of Australian travellers crave personalised travel experiences, sparking innovation from TripADeal and Salesforce.

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Last month
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it training
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risk & compliance
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ar, vr & metaverse
AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says
Last month
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devops
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financial systems
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apm
A recent Atlassian survey reveals 94% of Indian knowledge workers link high organisation with productivity, highlighting workplace dynamics and personal task management.

Gen Z shopping trends reveal e-commerce preferences surge
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital marketing
Sciative Solutions has revealed that 66% of Gen Z prefer online shopping, highlighting the importance of e-commerce, product quality, and customer reviews.