Marketing stories - Page 3
CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers
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devops
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data analytics
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it automation
CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
Optimizely named Gartner leader for ninth year running
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martech
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rpa
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personalisation
Optimizely says its AI-driven content marketing platform has helped secure a ninth straight Gartner Leader spot as vendors race to automate workflows.
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Brands urged to treat marketplace Buy Box loss as a distribution issue, after grey market sellers were found to be siphoning sales and trust.
Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Microsoft expands its in-house AI push with three Foundry models for speech, voice and images, as WPP signs on to test the new tools.
OpenAI acquires TBPN to expand media and strategy reach
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digital entertainment
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genai
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ai
OpenAI buys TBPN, adding Silicon Valley's influential daily tech talk show to its Strategy team while pledging editorial independence.
Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Flip names Amy McDonnell Chief Customer Officer and Lee Nadler Chief Marketing Officer as the voice AI firm accelerates growth after a USD $20 million Series A.
UK SMEs could waste GBP £10,000 on unused software
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Fasthosts says UK SMEs may be paying for nearly 40% of their software they never use, with AI agents emerging as a possible fix.
Easter marketing peaks in final week, Klaviyo finds
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Klaviyo data show Easter campaigns start weeks ahead but still bunch in the last seven days, with SMS peaking hardest on Sunday.
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
Gain Theory says insight gap is cultural, not technical
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Gain Theory urges marketers to fix cultural barriers and siloed measurement, saying 54% of B2C decision-makers find insights unactionable.
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
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cartech
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ai
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e-commerce
CEEK names Caroline Mercurio as first Chief Operating Officer as London agency, up 50% in 2025, strengthens leadership amid AI shift.
Progress adds AI search & personalisation to Sitefinity
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Progress Software adds AI search, personalisation and conversational tools to Sitefinity as enterprises seek more governed digital experiences.
Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
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network infrastructure
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.
Cake launches brand refresh after record year & growth
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Birmingham eCommerce consultancy Cake unveils new brand identity after its strongest year yet, with nine hires and Shopify Premier Partner status.
AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
Cover Genius names chief revenue officer & marketing head
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Cover Genius expands leadership team with Jennifer Aubert Parker as Chief Revenue Officer and Nidhi Daga as Global Senior Vice President, Marketing.
Meliora buys Backchat Media to expand into New Zealand
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Meliora acquires Auckland-based Backchat Media, gaining a New Zealand foothold and bolstering its APAC digital strategy and content offering.
TikTok Shop adds Bazaarvoice reviews to product pages
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
TikTok Shop and Bazaarvoice link up to push verified customer feedback, photos and videos onto product pages as US sales surge.
THG Commerce backs Beauty of Joseon’s UK TikTok Shop
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partner programmes
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e-commerce
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marketing
THG Commerce teams with Beauty of Joseon for UK TikTok Shop debut, with affiliate creators driving 68% of early revenue and boosting Korean skincare reach.