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Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech
Marketing Technologies

Mattel & Tubi launch shoppable TV ads with QR code tech

Mattel launches shoppable TV ads in Australia via Tubi, letting viewers buy toys instantly using QR codes with Vudoo's tech, enhancing measurement and shopping.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends
eCommerce

Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends

Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IKEA Australia now accepts Afterpay for in-store & online
Customer Experience

IKEA Australia now accepts Afterpay for in-store & online

IKEA Australia is now accepting Afterpay for in-store and online purchases, allowing customers to make four interest-free payments on their shopping.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends
Buy Now Pay Later

Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants
Marketing Technologies

PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants

PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US eCommerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Basis Theory hires former Block Product Head to oversee roadmap
Apple

Basis Theory hires former Block Product Head to oversee roadmap

Basis Theory hires former Block executive Jin Han as general counsel, overseeing product roadmap for regulatory compliance using tokenisation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022
Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase
Buy Now Pay Later

Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Marketing Technologies

Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration

Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

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NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive
Hyperscale

NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive

NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority and commits nearly $80m to innovation, aiming to fast-track major projects and boost tech growth by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Afterpay revives 'Mystery Market' for immersive VR event
Customer Experience

Afterpay revives 'Mystery Market' for immersive VR event

Afterpay is set to reintroduce its Mystery Market event during Afterpay Day, offering over AUD $100,000 in prizes and immersive virtual reality experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Ideally expands in Australia with crucial new hires
Telstra

Ideally expands in Australia with crucial new hires

Research platform Ideally expands in Australia, appointing seasoned experts Casey Kudrenko and George Robertson to drive growth and enhance creative insights.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter
Clean technologies

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay after a year-long transformation, aiming to strengthen its position as a premier BIN sponsor in the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Data Analytics

The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia

Australia's fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Monoova partners with Optty to facilitate real-time payments in Australia
Network Infrastructure

Monoova partners with Optty to facilitate real-time payments in Australia

Monoova teams up with global payments platform Optty to enable real-time payments in Australia via Monoova's API.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin
Unified Communications

Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin

Elana Rubin has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), which aims to encourage economic growth in SMEs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023