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What actually makes partnerships work (beyond the handshake)

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Enduring partnerships hinge less on slick pitches and more on listening, candour, shared insight and consistent, thoughtful engagement.
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PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.
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APAC drives m-commerce growth as brands target user loyalty

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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APAC leads mobile commerce growth with a 13% rise in app installs, as brands shift focus to loyalty and AI-driven user engagement in 2025.
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Liftoff unveils AppRefinery for app insights & market trends

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Liftoff launches AppRefinery, an AI-powered platform offering developers deep insights into over 20 app categories to boost user engagement and growth.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Qualtrics named leader in employee experience platform ranking

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

Tue, 13th May 2025
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Research from Twilio reveals that nearly half of mobile professionals have adopted Rich Communication Services, with 60% citing its positive impact on customer communications.
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Insights launches new API to boost personal development

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Insights has launched its new Insights Discovery API, designed to enhance HR platforms with personality profiles for improved team communication and engagement.
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Vudoo appoints Paul Blackburn as Chief Strategy Officer

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Vudoo has appointed Paul Blackburn as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over 25 years of digital media expertise to enhance engagement and revenue growth.
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DeepL launches Clarify to enhance AI translation interactivity

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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DeepL has unveiled Clarify, a new feature aimed at improving interactivity in AI translations for businesses, enhancing user engagement and precision.
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The power of talent acquisition data: A guide for business leaders

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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In today's competitive market, leaders must leverage talent acquisition data, particularly the interviews-to-offer ratio, to refine hiring strategies and attract top talent.
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Seismic unveils Winter 2025 AI-assisted solutions release

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Seismic is set to unveil its Winter 2025 Product Release, featuring AI-driven tools designed to enhance efficiency for revenue leaders and their teams.
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Photoshelter unveils new tool to streamline UGC collection

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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PhotoShelter has launched its UGC Management tool, enabling brands and teams to easily collect and utilise user-generated content to enhance engagement.
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Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Research from Interprefy unveils that event organisers must better evaluate live translation services to enhance attendee engagement and facilitate decision-making.
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Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.
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AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.
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Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.
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Anchora achieves Adobe Journey Optimiser specialisation

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Anchora has secured its position as the first agency in the Asia-Pacific to achieve Adobe Journey Optimiser Specialisation, enhancing client marketing success.
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Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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As Cyber Awareness Month highlights ongoing risks, experts urge businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures and improve employee training to combat evolving threats.