AI digital marketing 2026 trends for agencies

January 30, 2026

How AI Will Change Digital Marketing in 2026

The predictions are everywhere. AI will automate content creation. AI will replace entire marketing teams. AI will make agencies obsolete. But what does AI digital marketing in 2026 actually look like? Most of these predictions are wrong, or at least badly framed. The more interesting question isn’t whether AI will change digital marketing. It will. […]

AI in production - beyond the demo to reliable deployment

January 30, 2026

Generative AI in Production

The demo always works. That’s the problem. Every AI product launch follows the same pattern: a polished demonstration where inputs are clean, requirements are simple, and edge cases don’t exist. The presenter types a prompt, something impressive happens, and the room gets excited about how this changes everything. Then you try to ship it. As […]

January 30, 2026

When Conservative Clients Approve Innovation: What We Observed From the Technical Side

Every agency knows this moment. You’ve found the perfect technology to bring a campaign to life. It’s exactly what the brief needs. The creative team is excited. Then you sit down with the client. And the room goes quiet. This happens often with 3D DOOH campaigns in Australia. Conservative clients aren’t being difficult when they […]

January 30, 2026

Vibe Coding vs Professional Development: What Actually Separates Them

The term “vibe coding” describes a new way of building software. You tell an AI what you want, tweak the output, and ship something that works. You don’t need to understand every line of code underneath. When comparing vibe coding vs professional development, the difference comes down to one thing: expertise. For non-developers building simple […]

January 30, 2026

The Emerging Tech Hype Cycle

Every month brings another “transformative technology” that’s supposedly going to revolutionise digital campaigns. AI will automate everything. AR will replace websites. Blockchain will reshape how brands connect with consumers. As the team who builds these technologies into real campaigns, we see the journey from concept to production every day. This isn’t about dismissing innovation; we’re […]

website security threats and prevention strategies illustration

January 30, 2026

Common Website Security Issues (and How to Prevent Them)

Website security continues to be a critical concern for Australian businesses of all sizes. According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s 2024 Annual Cyber Threat Report, cybercrime reports increased significantly, with cyber attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent. Even minor vulnerabilities can result in significant financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. Your website serves […]

Website security concept showing protection from cyber attacks and hacking attempts with firewall shield

January 30, 2026

How to Protect Your Website from Hacking Attempts: Essential Security Strategies

In an era of sophisticated AI-driven attacks, evolving malware, and increasingly organised cybercriminals, website security has become a critical business imperative. Whether you’re running an e-commerce platform, corporate website, or custom business application, a security breach can result in significant financial losses, devastating reputational damage, and regulatory penalties that can cripple operations. Many business leaders […]

January 30, 2026

Why you need to urgently upgrade your website (or systems) to TLS1.2 if using AWS SES

In July 2023, AWS started sending out warnings to anyone using their Simple Email Service (SES) who had been identified as having TLS 1.0 or TLS 1.1 connections. These warnings flagged that the accounts must be updated to TLS1.2 or higher in order to maintain AWS connectivity. On September 15, 2023, AWS will begin deploying […]

January 30, 2026

Why Your Agency Needs an Outsourced (Australian) Software Development Partner

In today’s digital age, advertising and marketing agencies are constantly seeking ways to enhance their operations, streamline processes, and deliver outstanding results to their clients. While marketing strategies, creative content, and customer service play vital roles, there is one crucial ingredient to success that often goes unnoticed, and that is the power of partnering with […]

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January 30, 2026

What are the risks and downsides when using plugins in your website?

Plugins are one of the primary reasons for the popularity and versatility of website Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress. They allow website owners and developers to easily add new functionality to their websites without having to write code from scratch. However, while this may sound great and while plugins can be useful, they […]