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Consumers think banks, retailers and mobile operators need to do more to protect them and their personal information from fraudsters.>>

The deepening of Hootsuite and Microsoft's alliance will enable brands to extend their reach through employee networks.>>

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Snowflake has announced it’s been chosen by Linktree to support the company’s business intelligence and analytics activities.>>

A tech specialist says targeting social media algorithms is an important step to reduce extremist online content. >>

Facebook users are engaging just as much with ads as they are with each other, according to new data from Hootsuite and We Are Social. >>

"Nothing is truly free, and, unfortunately, the current business model for free services means that, essentially, we pay with our data.">>

"Brands and organisations must grow their digital capabilities to connect with their customers on the social and messaging platforms their customers use, not the other way around.">>

"Big Tech has made mega profits by turning a blind eye to the true extent of misinformation on their platforms.">>

Organisers of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration are bringing the world's biggest party to homes around the world, live and direct from Times Square. >>

If a crisis unfolded, 38% would stop using an organisation’s products if they were caught up in a crisis that spilled online.>>

The acquisition will result in an integrated offering called Seismic LiveSocial, a social engagement solution for sales and client-facing teams.>>

The new alliance will bring a suite of social capabilities to Microsoft customers from Hootsuite’s 150+ app ecosystem. >>

National spent double on its Facebook marketing, and it wasn't enough.>>

B2B decision makers see social media as a means to discover new products and services, with YouTube leading the social platform of choice.>>

Organisations often limit social to the marketing department, but instead it should be connected into the ‘lifeblood and workflow’.>>

“Social media has been an integral part of the way we communicate with one another for a long time, but this evolution shows just how much it impacts multiple aspects of our lives right now, and in the future.">>

How do we avoid digital fatigue and stay connected? It starts with establishing a routine.>>

Hootsuite has announced free access to its professional plan for all non-for-profit organisations and small businesses in a bid to support them through the COVID-19 outbreak and its impacts. >>

While savvy businesses understand engaging with customers in their own environments makes sense, the path to making these meaningful connections with customers is not always easy.>>

To address some of the more negative aspects of online life, pet food brand Pedigree and a bunch of New Zealanders have created a new app that asks people to post pictures of their pets. >>

The milestone represents the rapid spread in global popularity the app has seen in the last few months, and the statistics spell an all-time record for DAUs for the app.>>

taking calculated risks, not raising salary too early and highlighting transferrable skills for a sideways move are all ways people can land a job in the next year.>>

How do you make enough noise to let people know who you are, but also build an authentic community and open lines of communication with your audience?>>