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Global scam attempts jump 65% as banks tackle new fraud risks

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Global scam attempts have surged 65% over the past year, with smishing rising tenfold as banks worldwide battle increasing fraud risks.
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Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
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Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Circana's Future of Media report urges brands to adopt multi-platform strategies combining digital and traditional channels to boost engagement and ROI.
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Canva integrates design tools with ChatGPT for seamless creativity

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Canva now integrates its design tools directly within ChatGPT, enabling 700 million users to create and edit visuals through natural language prompts seamlessly.
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Goodbye marketing funnel. Hello to a more complex marketing/sales landscape

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The classic marketing funnel is obsolete; businesses must adopt the 4 P's strategy to engage prospects in today's complex, multi-touch buying journey.
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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
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RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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RØDE announces the 2025 Creator of the Year Awards, offering over USD $200,000 in prizes to celebrate global digital content creators across major platforms.
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Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer, harnessing AI and robotics to revolutionise marketing and student engagement in social networking.
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Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.
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Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.
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Taboola's Realise adds AI upgrades, boosts results for advertisers

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Taboola's Realise platform adds Generative AI upgrades, helping advertisers boost campaign performance beyond search and social channels by up to 34%.
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YouTube launches new hub to boost brand-creator ties in Canada

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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YouTube Canada has launched new tools, including the Creator Partnerships Hub and BrandConnect API, to boost collaboration between brands and creators.
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Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.
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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
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Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.
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Tessa Ohlendorf named President North America at Coegi

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Tessa Ohlendorf has been named President, North America at digital media agency Coegi, focusing on growth and AI integration across the US and Canada.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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Adobe brings new AI tools & workflow upgrades to Photoshop

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Adobe updates Photoshop across desktop, web and mobile with new AI tools like Harmonize and Generative Upscale to boost creative workflows and editing ease.