Digital Engagement stories

Michaela O'Connor has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at Symcor to lead sales, marketing, and strategy, driving the company’s expansion and innovation.

YouVersion app hit a record 19 million daily users in 2025, with Singapore leading growth driven by Gen Z seeking mental health and personal development.

Auckland band Coppelia uses data-driven digital strategies and quality content to grow their music audience and secure festival invites in 2025.

Australian eyewear retailers Specsavers and OPSM top customer service rankings, while Bendigo Bank leads non-retail brands in KPMG's CX excellence study.

LeapXpert and Iron Bow partner to deliver secure, compliant messaging solutions for US government agencies amid rising communication challenges.

Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.

InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.

Australian agency AFFINITY launches Media+, a two-part platform helping brands quickly identify and reduce billions in advertising budget waste.

Progress Software unveils Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, enabling AI-driven dynamic web content tailored to each visitor's context and intent.

Waracle has secured a multi-million-pound deal with People's Partnership to enhance digital pension services for over seven million members until 2027.

Paysafe and Endava have joined forces in a multi-year partnership to revolutionise global digital payments using AI-driven technologies and expert services.

Australian public sector can match private sector digital experiences by adopting interoperable platforms, unified channels, shared tools, and AI to enhance service delivery.

Smart Communications has launched an AWS-powered data centre in Singapore to enhance secure, compliant digital engagement for ASEAN enterprises.

Optimizely One platform delivers a 446% ROI and USD $7.1 million in benefits over three years, quickly boosting revenue and productivity for businesses.

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.

Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.

Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.

Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.