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Marketing tech

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Business intelligence

Kyndryl Launches Service for Managing and Automating AI Agents

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

Artificial intelligence

Box Agent now generally available for enterprise content

27 minutes ago

The real impact of AI on SaaS isn't what investors think | Fortune

AI's rise may reshape software markets, but it won't eliminate traditional vendors; instead, it could fuel new opportunities and integrated ecosystems.

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.

Kyndryl Launches Service for Managing and Automating AI Agents

Kyndryl launched Agentic Service Management to help organizations prepare IT environments for autonomous AI agents, addressing gaps in current systems.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

Box Agent now generally available for enterprise content

Box has launched the Box Agent for Enterprise customers, enabling AI-driven content generation and analysis within existing security frameworks.

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#artificial-intelligence

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.

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Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

#marketing

fromInc

Social media marketing

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.

AI didn't break marketing. It exposed what wasn't working.

Marketing leaders focus on growth and proving marketing's value, while AI changes how buyers discover information and measure marketing impact.

Social media marketing

fromInc

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.

AI didn't break marketing. It exposed what wasn't working.

Marketing leaders focus on growth and proving marketing's value, while AI changes how buyers discover information and measure marketing impact.

Best workflow automation software: How to choose the right tool for your growth stage

Workflow automation tools enhance efficiency by automating repetitive tasks across systems, allowing teams to focus on strategic work.

fromHubspot

in 1 month

Profound vs. AthenaHQ AI: Which AEO platform fits your growth stack?

AI-referred traffic has surged 600% since January 2025, prompting marketers to explore tools like Profound and Athena AI for brand discovery.

Agile

6 hours ago

Fractional leadership is the future. Here's how to make it work

Fractional executives have become a mainstream strategic solution for companies needing senior-level expertise without full-time commitments.

Online learning

From Manual To Intelligent: How AI Automation Is Reshaping L&D Operations

AI automation can alleviate operational burdens on L&D teams, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and improve learning quality.

Angular

fromMedium

41 minutes ago

A dev's guide to prompting Bit Cloud the right way

Bit Cloud prioritizes a component-first approach, proposing structure before implementation to facilitate better architectural decisions.

A new scorecard shows which software companies will win or lose in AI

AI-driven 'SaaSpocalypse' indicates a structural reset in enterprise software, reshaping private-equity portfolios and exposing vulnerabilities in many companies.

Meta salaries revealed: How much the social media giant pays engineers, AI researchers, and more

Meta paid top salaries for AI talent, with software engineers earning up to $450,000 in 2025.

E-Commerce

Digiday+ Research: Retailers take a more complex approach to loyalty

Retailers increasingly rely on complex loyalty programs to enhance brand loyalty and adapt to changing market dynamics.

Online marketing

21 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.

Django

fromIndependent

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Dear Vicki: 'Annual performance reviews are disrupting my business. What could I do instead?'

Annual performance reviews disrupt business and can create negative feelings among staff.

Privacy professionals

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

Information security

5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for SMEs, yet many underestimate the risks and only seek help after incidents occur.

Media industry

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

Marketing

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.

#data-infrastructure

fromSilicon Canals

Science

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Boathouse's New Chief Strategy Officer Says It's Time For Agencies To Take The Reins Of Measurement | AdExchanger

Sonia Chung emphasizes the need for agencies to develop their own data infrastructures to reduce dependency on major tech platforms.

Science

fromSilicon Canals

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.

Boathouse's New Chief Strategy Officer Says It's Time For Agencies To Take The Reins Of Measurement | AdExchanger

Sonia Chung emphasizes the need for agencies to develop their own data infrastructures to reduce dependency on major tech platforms.

more#data-infrastructure

2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.

EU data protection

Startup companies

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.

Productivity

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.

fromMedium

Fair Multitenancy-Beyond Simple Rate Limiting

Fair multitenancy ensures equitable infrastructure access for customers, balancing simplicity, performance, and safety in shared environments.

fromTNW | Tech

How NinjaOne became a $5B challenger in unified IT operations

NinjaOne, valued at $5 billion, addresses the complexity of IT management by consolidating multiple tools into a single platform.

Design

fromInfoQ

Panel: Taking Architecture Out of the Echo Chamber

Architecture's importance is growing, necessitating a shift in practice to avoid past mistakes and engage with broader conversations.

Data science

fromComputerworld

AI project 'failure' has little to do with AI

The reliability of genAI is compromised by various factors, necessitating independent verification of its outputs.

Software development

fromHarvard Business Review

The ERP that doesn't care which AI you use, and why that's smart

NetSuite announced three new AI Connector Service extensions, emphasizing a strategic shift towards openness and integration with external AI models.

Growth hacking

3 Ways to Supercharge Your Company's Sales Organization

Executives pressure sales organizations to increase activity metrics in uncertain markets, expecting results despite challenging growth conditions.

fromHubspot

in 1 month

AI-driven email personalization strategies that actually work

Email personalization using AI significantly enhances lead generation and revenue by creating tailored experiences based on CRM data.

fromeLearning

Online learning

Why Corporate Training Programs Are Essential for Future-Ready Organizations - eLearning

Corporate training programs are essential for organizations to remain competitive, agile, and future-ready in a rapidly changing environment.

Angular

fromInfoQ

in 2 minutes

A Better Alternative to Reducing CI Regression Test Suite Sizes

Reducing CI regression test suites can hide subtle bugs; a stochastic approach and leveraging redundancies improve test effectiveness and CI lab efficiency.

#ai-implementation

1 hour ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel implemented AI tools at her tech company, leading to widespread adoption and increased efficiency in office tasks.

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

Most organizations struggle with AI due to a lack of strategic thinking, not technology issues.

1 hour ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel implemented AI tools at her tech company, leading to widespread adoption and increased efficiency in office tasks.

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

Most organizations struggle with AI due to a lack of strategic thinking, not technology issues.

more#ai-implementation

All shook up, IFS unlocks asset-based pricing for enterprise AI

IFS introduces an outcomes-based pricing model for enterprise AI, aligning software costs with operational assets instead of user counts.

fromThe Motley Fool

3 hours ago

The Great Rotation Won't Last Forever. 3 Growth Stocks to Buy Before Tech Rebounds. | The Motley Fool

The S&P 500 has seen a shift from tech giants to a broader range of companies amid changing investor preferences.

21 hours ago

Is the Pepsico Turnaround Story Finally Worth Buying?

PepsiCo faced volume declines but achieved revenue growth through pricing, while net income fell due to impairment charges.

Online marketing

fromMiami Herald

How to know if a digital marketing agency is good

Quality marketing agencies provide dedicated representatives, prioritize human management over automation, and possess extensive marketing experience.

Marketing

fromInc

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

Kyndryl CEO: Enterprise AI is a bullet train on 30-mph tracks

Kyndryl's CEO emphasizes the need for modern infrastructure to support AI advancements, highlighting a gap between AI capabilities and existing systems.

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.

Media industry

fromTheWrap

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.

European startups

SAP already shifting away from ERP migration disaster

SAP is shifting focus to AI and cloud solutions while struggling with legacy software migration targets.

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.

Marketing tech

Duplicative Data Doesn't Pay; Investors Soften On Software | AdExchanger

The Trade Desk is changing its fee structure to share revenue with ID providers for unique data signals, aiming to reduce duplicative data costs.

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.

Duplicative Data Doesn't Pay; Investors Soften On Software | AdExchanger

The Trade Desk is changing its fee structure to share revenue with ID providers for unique data signals, aiming to reduce duplicative data costs.

more#the-trade-desk

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.

#ai-strategy

AI Strategy Roadmap: A Step-By-Step Plan From Pilot To Scale

A clear AI strategy roadmap is essential for transforming pilot projects into scalable, impactful enterprise-wide initiatives.

Best AI Strategy Consulting Firms for Enterprise Companies in 2026

AI strategy consulting is essential for enterprises to align AI efforts with real operations and overcome fragmentation by 2026.

AI Strategy Roadmap: A Step-By-Step Plan From Pilot To Scale

A clear AI strategy roadmap is essential for transforming pilot projects into scalable, impactful enterprise-wide initiatives.

Best AI Strategy Consulting Firms for Enterprise Companies in 2026

AI strategy consulting is essential for enterprises to align AI efforts with real operations and overcome fragmentation by 2026.

How Software Overload Is Costing You More Than You Know

Software overload occurs when too many tools create complexity, hindering efficiency; the solution is auditing and consolidating tools for simplicity.

Observability warehouses, the next structural evolution for telemetry

Observability is essential for real-time insights in cloud systems, helping to reduce downtime and improve performance.

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

fromAol

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

fromAol

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

fromAol

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

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fromApp Developer Magazine

Accelerating corporate ai investment returns

AI investments are high, but many companies struggle to see measurable profit and loss impact.

fromHubspot

in 1 month

Is AI Killing Web Traffic? How AI Overviews Impact Organic Website Traffic

AI Overviews significantly reduce organic click-through rates, impacting how marketers approach web traffic and search engine optimization.

Google gives enterprises new controls to manage AI inference costs and reliability

Gemini API introduces Flex and Priority tiers for managing AI inference workloads based on criticality and cost.

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.

Oracle close to finalizing financing for Michigan data center

Oracle is finalizing $16 billion financing for a new Michigan data center to support AI applications, amid complex funding challenges.

fromTechRepublic

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.

Oracle close to finalizing financing for Michigan data center

Oracle is finalizing $16 billion financing for a new Michigan data center to support AI applications, amid complex funding challenges.

fromTechRepublic

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

The Marketing Metrics Leaders Ignore-Until They Have to Pay for Them

Labeling social media metrics as 'vanity' undermines their value and can cost companies significantly.

The 'death of SaaS' could be the best thing to ever happen to SaaS M&A | Fortune

Enterprise SaaS M&A reached $83.7 billion in Q4 2025, marking the largest year since 2021 despite concerns over the SaaSpocalypse.

Using Azure Copilot for migration and modernization

Azure Copilot simplifies application migration to Azure while leveraging GitHub Copilot for updates.

Azure's new AI modernization tools

Microsoft's Azure Copilot aids in application migration and modernization, addressing technical debt and improving cloud infrastructure management.

Using Azure Copilot for migration and modernization

Azure Copilot simplifies application migration to Azure while leveraging GitHub Copilot for updates.

Azure's new AI modernization tools

Microsoft's Azure Copilot aids in application migration and modernization, addressing technical debt and improving cloud infrastructure management.

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Online learning

5 Ways An Extended Enterprise LMS Strengthens Sales Performance

Sales teams require continuous access to knowledge and support through a modern LMS to adapt to dynamic environments and enhance performance.

Martech stacks are holding back sales and marketing teams | MarTech

Sales and marketing alignment remains a challenge, with only 56% of GTM professionals reporting high alignment in their organizations.

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

Kilo targets shadow AI agents with a managed enterprise platform

KiloClaw for Organizations enhances AI agent management with centralized governance, addressing security and compliance concerns for enterprises.

ServiceNow Has Fallen 45%, Wall Street Says Buy Now

ServiceNow is rated Buy with a $125 target, seen as a strong investment opportunity after a significant stock selloff.

10 power players behind the data center debt boom

The AI boom is driving a significant financing surge for data centers, with major Wall Street firms leading the charge.

fromForbes

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

fromBusline News

Analysis Highlights 20x ROI For ABA Marketplace Attendees - Busline News

ABA Marketplace generated $124.9 million in business activity, reinforcing its status as North America's leading bus and group travel event.

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.

Wall Street Calls Snowflake a Top AI Infrastructure Pick

Benchmark rates Snowflake as a Buy with a $190 target, highlighting its role in the $500B AI Data Cloud market.

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.

Why AI adoption is high but integration is failing in martech | MarTech

AI agents are widely used but often remain isolated rather than integrated into core workflows, creating challenges in operational efficiency.

Usage-based billing muddles software vendor pricing

Software companies risk revenue loss due to outdated financial systems and challenges in measuring usage-based services, especially with AI integration.

fromComputerworld

AI budgets soar, ROI still elusive

CIOs are now focused on demonstrating measurable financial returns from generative AI investments.

The real impact of AI on budgets, stacks and teams | MarTech

AI is reshaping marketing budgets and headcount, driving investment rather than cost reduction.

NetSuite Expands AI Connector Service with MCP Apps

Oracle NetSuite enhances its AI Connector Service with new features for easier integration of AI assistants with NetSuite data and workflows.

The ROI for AI isn't one-size-fits-all, says data storage CTO | Fortune

C-suite technology leaders must demonstrate AI investment returns by 2026, with varying measurement challenges based on use cases.

Only 14 percent of companies achieved a high level of cloud maturity

Only 14% of organizations have achieved the highest level of cloud maturity despite AI driving demand for cloud investments.

fromForbes

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.

Reclaiming The Original Promise Of Programmatic | AdExchanger

Fragmentation in programmatic advertising complicates access to audiences, especially for smaller agencies, but AI offers new solutions to manage this complexity.

fromAccounting Today

Growth as infrastructure: Rethinking marketing's role in firm strategy

The operating model that ensured success for firms in the past two decades is inadequate for future sustainability.

The hidden tradeoffs in moving to a composable martech stack | MarTech

Moving to a composable stack from a monolithic marketing cloud incurs hidden costs in integration, coordination, data management, vendor management, and skill requirements.

Is the era of 'rip and replace' over for martech stacks? | MarTech

SEO tools were the most replaced applications in 2025, marking a significant shift in martech trends.

As middle managers thin out, companies hand sales training to AI simulations

AI sales coaches are enhancing training by simulating customer interactions and providing personalized feedback to improve sales performance.

2 months ago

The ROI of Practice Automation: A Guide for Finance and Accounting Businesses

Automation eliminates repetitive administrative tasks in accounting firms, freeing time to serve clients, grow teams, and improve work-life balance.