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Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026

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In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.
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Understanding the holiday shopper: A retailer’s guide to winning the season

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Australian holiday shoppers are spending strategically, forcing retailers to sharpen promotions, personalise offers and boost in-store experience.
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AppsFlyer Index shows tighter race in mobile ads

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AppsFlyer’s 2025 Index shows Meta, TikTok and others closing in on Google and Apple as mobile ad spend concentrates at the top.
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LG unveils AI-first Signature ‘quiet luxury’ range at CES

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LG is marking a decade of its Signature brand at CES 2026 with AI-first ‘quiet luxury’ fridges, ovens and design-led appliance ranges.
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AI deepfake scams surge as New Zealand losses mount

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AI-fuelled deepfake scams are surging in New Zealand, with losses topping NZD $5 million a quarter as fraudsters weaponise new tech.
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What holiday trading strength means for modern retail cyber readiness

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Cyber Weekend spending of AUD $6.8 billion shows retail’s strength, but AI-powered scams mean cyber readiness is now a peak-season necessity.
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Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere

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Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT

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Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
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AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

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AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.
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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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Exclusive: Media.com helps verify users amidst Australia’s U16 social media ban

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As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.
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Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash

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Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
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Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions

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Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
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Demand Spring & Brandlight partner on AI search visibility

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The two firms launch a joint AI search visibility service to help B2B brands shape how LLMs describe and surface them as people switch away from search engines.
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Most UK parents back plans to cap kids’ social media use

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Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children’s social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.
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To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia’s families too

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Australia’s new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
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Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

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Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.
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Beyond the hype: The future of AI communications

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As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.
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ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app & game charts in Australia

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ChatGPT has swept Apple’s 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
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ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

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ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.