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. […]

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 […]

January 30, 2026

14 Ways Australian Agencies Scale with Strategic Development Partnerships

Growing your agency means accepting bigger opportunities—but that often requires development capacity you don’t have in-house. Rather than turning down projects or overextending your team, successful Australian agencies are partnering with senior development studios to expand their capabilities strategically. Here are 14 practical ways a trusted development partnership can accelerate your agency’s growth without the […]

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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 […]

January 30, 2026

Code Brewery Announced as a 2023 National Excellence Award Winner by UpCity

We are delighted to announce that Code Brewery has been recognised as one of the top B2B service providers of 2023 by UpCity! The reward reflects the high level of customer service we provide, resulting in the excellent standard of customer satisfaction that we strive to deliver for every single project we work on. For […]

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January 30, 2026

Custom Software versus Off-The-Shelf Solutions

Which software approach is right for my business – Commercial Off-The-Shelf vs. Custom Software Solutions? The key pros and cons and what to consider before moving ahead with a software project.   Is your business looking at updating or implementing a new software system to improve business productivity and processes?  If so, the questions you […]

January 30, 2026

A silver lining for businesses during COVID-19

What a time to be in business! In a matter of weeks, the global economy has spiralled downwards due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and tragically thousands of businesses; small, medium and large alike, across numerous industries, have been brought to their knees right across the country. It’s the same story in almost every nation around […]