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news Highspot adds GTM Agent to connect revenue signals with execution guidance Highspot’s GTM Agent unifies CRM, content, training, and engagement signals to recommend role-specific actions for GTM consistency.
news Cemantica acquires Luminoso to expand AI-driven journey analytics Cemantica acquired Luminoso to add natural language analytics to its JVMP, aiming to turn unstructured feedback into measurable journey actions.
news Hightouch raises US$150M Series D as it leans into agentic marketing Hightouch raised US$150M at a US$2.75B valuation, pushing AI agents that use first-party data to orchestrate cross-channel campaigns.
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news Samsung turns “The Devil Wears Prada 2” into an AI marketing play for Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung blends film IP, influencer marketing, and AI to showcase Circle to Search in action
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news Pacvue launches Amazon-focused AI agent as retail media automation heats up A specialized AI agent aims to simplify Amazon Ads optimization and close the gap between data and execution
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news Chord raises $7M to expand its context platform for AI-driven commerce Chord’s $7M round supports a platform that unifies commerce data for reporting and activation as brands push AI into daily decisions.
news Claritas Rx launches omnichannel CRM for patient services teams Claritas Rx unifies hub and pharmacy workflows in one CRM, aiming to reduce access delays and improve time-to-therapy for specialty brands.
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news Accenture backs Netomi to scale agentic AI in customer experience programs Accenture will integrate Netomi into CX programs, highlighting services-led distribution as a key path for deploying governed AI agents at scale.
news ContractorHUB takes strategic investment to link contractor marketing and ops ContractorHUB pairs contractor CRM and operations with agency execution, aiming to close the gap between lead gen, booking, and job outcomes.
news Appier details “AI self-awareness” research for lower-risk enterprise decisions Appier embeds risk calibration and boundary checks into AI agents for adtech and personalization teams operating under data and brand constraints.
news Snapchat brings AI Sponsored Snaps to chat A closer look at Snapchat’s push into AI-powered chat ads and what it signals for marketers
news Klaviyo adds Custom Skills to expand its Customer Agent Klaviyo’s Custom Skills adds brand-specific logic and integrations to its Customer Agent, reflecting the shift toward CRM-native AI service.
news WellnessLiving launches integrated AI marketing automation for service businesses WellnessLiving embeds marketing automation into scheduling and payments data, targeting retention and win-back for fitness and wellness operators.
news Gatorade leans into asset reuse with Son Heung-min as brands rethink campaign production Why a no-new-ads strategy signals a shift in sports marketing efficiency
news reAlpha’s AiChat adds Shopify integration and AI ticketing for ecommerce AiChat connects Shopify catalog and order data to chat, aiming to reduce checkout drop-off and unify support with AI ticketing.
Lists 12 trendjacking campaigns that turned viral moments into marketing wins How brands turn viral moments into shared cultural trends that everyone can participate in
news Amazon adds real-time AI chat to audio shopping with “Join the chat” Amazon turns passive product listening into interactive AI conversations, letting shoppers ask questions and get real-time answers mid-audio
news Actively raises $45M Series B for AI agents built around each revenue account Actively secured $45M Series B to expand a revenue platform with persistent AI agents per account, as enterprises look to reduce tool sprawl.