Regional switching channels

A seismic shift is coming to regional television on July 1 when new TV affiliation deals begin. The privately held WIN Television – which has been the Nine regional affiliate for the last 30+ years – will switch to Ten programming, while the majority of Southern Cross...

There’s an app for that

Are you an avid shopaholic, but looking at your bank account you can’t justify the spending? If only there was a way to quickly find out what’s on sale! Wait…There’s an app for that! Using your location, Shopfully gives you a feed of local weekly deals, full of...

Facebook 911bot could save your life one day

Programmers have developed a 911bot that allows users to alert emergency personnel when they need help via Facebook Messenger. Those in trouble can use the app to describe their situation by typing information, sharing photos, recording locations and/or responding to...

App allows you to book a private jet

JetSmarter, a private jet booking app, is aiming to become an ‘Uber in the sky’, making private flying accessible to more than just the current 1% of the population. Since its launch, JetSmarter has had over 350,000 app downloads, growing monthly by...

Maccas first to go local on Snapchat

Maccas is the first advertiser in Australia to take advantage of Snapchat’s recent launch of their local presence via their paid geo-filters.  Up until now, opportunities like these have only been available globally.  Maccas is supporting this first-to-market activity...