Australia’s Moose Toys to bring MrBeast off YouTube and onto the toy shelf
Australian toy manufacturer Moose Toys has signed an exclusive deal with Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson to produce a line of action figures, taking the megastar YouTuber and his brand off the screen and into the home.
Spon cons: ACCC says 81% of influencers could be breaching consumer law
Australia's consumer watchdog says social media influencers continue to push the boundaries of consumer law, raising the prospect of penalties against online personalities and small businesses that don't label paid posts correctly.
Athletes, celebrities, and influencers put on notice by new ATO ‘fame’ tax ruling
A tax structure used by leading sportspeople, celebrities, and even influencers will now come under the ATO's scrutiny, thanks to new rules which define some earnings from an individual's 'fame' as personal income.
Influencer trip backlash Sheins new light on the effects of fast fashion
Shein is once again under fire after a group of influencers went on a free trip with the controversial brand, resulting in overly positive videos "debunking" reports into labour law violations.
No hiding the side hustle: ATO launches new ad campaign to boost business income tax compliance
As Australian workers hurtle towards the end of financial year, the ATO is reminding new side hustlers not to overlook business income on their tax return.
The ATO is using data matching technology to crack down on influencer gifts
Reminder: Influencers and companies need to declare luxury gifts at tax time this year as the ATO employs data technology to sweep social media.
Bunnings is targeting gen Z buyers, but experts say it could miss a “huge audience” without TikTok
Hardware giant Bunnings has embraced influencer marketing to capture gen Z shoppers, but a leading social media expert believes Australia's strongest brand could miss a “huge audience” if it doesn't stake a claim on TikTok.
Businesses duped by fake news sites and influencer marketing
A growing number of fake sites and services are offering to purchase fake LinkedIn followers and engagement, or provide industry ‘awards’, dodgy testimonials and listicles.
Marketer urges brands to be ‘transparent’, after Ad Standards finds second influencer breached code of ethics
An influencer post has been found to breach the Australian Association of National Advertisers' Code of Ethics.
What do Steve Jobs and Barack Obama have in common? They are influential, and you can be too
Did you know, 55% of influence comes from presence, including body language, visual image and movement, while 38% is vocal.
Social media isn’t about numbers, it’s about connection
The question 'how do I get more followers on social media? is driven by the idea more followers equate to a more impressive personal brand.
Why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to influencer marketing
Just like traditional forms of advertising, where metrics are transparently shared, influencers marketing should be no different.