The unexpected rise and pivot of LinkedIn in 2020 — and how business owners should respond
Throughout lockdown, LinkedIn has become the only place for people to connect, engage, learn and contribute ideas with other professionals.
Instagram bolsters business offering, and launches pre-Christmas sales holiday for Aussie retailers
Instagram is adding to its e-commerce capabilities in Australia, and launching a world-first in-app sales event to celebrate.
What small businesses can learn from the (latest) campaign to boycott Woolworths
Small businesses can learn an important lesson from the latest social media campaign to boycott Woolworths: years of goodwill and accomplishment can erode in an instant.
Melbourne bakery gets a surprise sales windfall as Victorians celebrate COVID-19 ‘doughnut days’
Melbourne bakery Goldeluck's has seen a run on doughnuts, following two consecutive days of zero COVID-19 cases in Victoria.
How 33 million views on TikTok led to a 1000% sales boost for this Yarra Valley beauty business
My Glow 2 has seen sales increase by more than 1000% during COVID-19 pandemic, and its founders put much of that down to TikTok.
Aussie business threatened with legal action over clothing featuring viral TikTok star
Fleetwood Mac-singing TikTok sensation Nathan Apodaca is reportedly suing Aussie brand Culture Kings for using his image without permission.
Zuckerberg is merging the chat functions on Messenger and Instagram… for his benefit, not yours
Facebook Messenger and Instagram’s direct messaging service will be integrated into one system, Facebook has announced.
“It’s the twenty-first century”: Modibodi slams Facebook for decision to ban realistic ad for period products
Aussie period underwear brand Modibodi has had its latest ad banned from Facebook, with the social media behemoth branding it “shocking".
After an employee’s “vile” Tinder messages were circulated online, this boss took swift action
A man has lost his job after he allegedly sent vile and sexist messages to a woman who rejected his advances on popular dating app Tinder.
How small businesses can protect themselves from keyboard-warrior comments
Digital and social media channels are here to stay, and Australian defamation law is slowly evolving to match this uptake of technology.
LinkedIn is not the holy grail: Why SMEs must broaden their marketing mix
Like a balanced diet to support a healthy body, a rounded marketing mix is foundational for a business to thrive.
Facebook offers $3 million in grants to Aussie small businesses affected by COVID-19
Social media giant Facebook has opened applications for its latest grants, available to small businesses in Melbourne and Sydney.