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Canva acquires Simtheory and Ortto to expand AI and marketing automation

Canva acquires Simtheory and Ortto to expand AI and marketing automation

Canva adds Ortto’s CDP and journeys plus Simtheory’s agent layer, aiming to connect creative work to activation and measurement.

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Ray-Ban taps BLACKPINK’s Jennie as global brand ambassador

A strategic move as global brands double down on K-pop influence and Asian market relevance

Natter raises $23M Series A for enterprise AI conversation intelligence

Natter raises $23M Series A for enterprise AI conversation intelligence

Natter raised $23M led by Renegade Partners to scale AI video conversations into structured insight, challenging slow survey-based research cycles.

Why most B2B outreach fails before the first email is sent

Why most B2B outreach fails before the first email is sent

Most B2B outreach fails before sending. Learn how targeting the wrong contacts, poor data, and weak landing pages destroy pipeline.

Moneta Money Bank speeds up campaign launches with SAS Customer Intelligence 360

Moneta Money Bank speeds up campaign launches with SAS Customer Intelligence 360

Moneta modernizes CRM marketing to trigger real-time offers and cut launch cycles. The move reflects rising demand for automation in retail banking.

Picsart launches open creator monetization program to reward performance over followers

Picsart launches open creator monetization program to reward performance over followers

The AI design platform bets on engagement, not audience size, to power creator income

Sellsy buys RocketChart to add cash management to its SME CRM suite

Sellsy buys RocketChart to add cash management to its SME CRM suite

Sellsy acquired RocketChart to bring cash monitoring and forecasting into its SME suite, reflecting CRM vendors’ push into finance and ops workflows.

AI tools are reshaping how B2B buyers evaluate software, but trust still belongs to humans

AI tools are reshaping how B2B buyers evaluate software, but trust still belongs to humans

New data shows AI adoption is high, but decisions still rely on reviews, pricing, and peer input

Jump and Zocks raise Series B rounds as advisor AI note-taking scales

Jump and Zocks raise Series B rounds as advisor AI note-taking scales

Jump raised $80M and Zocks $45M as advisor AI note tools expand beyond summaries into workflow and data capture alongside CRMs.

AI marketing tools in 2026: the complete guide for modern marketers

AI marketing tools in 2026: the complete guide for modern marketers

Explore AI marketing tools in 2026, including types, benefits, workflows, and how to choose the right stack for your team.

Nutella’s space cameo goes viral

Nutella’s space cameo goes viral

A zero-gravity moment turns into a masterclass in real-time brand virality

Levanta acquires Perch+, adding Amazon seller inventory to its affiliate network

Levanta acquires Perch+, adding Amazon seller inventory to its affiliate network

Levanta is bringing Perch+ into its marketplace, adding Amazon sellers and publishers. What to check in attribution, payouts, and partner overlap.

UNIQLO brings experiential retail to museums with ACM pop-up in Singapore

UNIQLO brings experiential retail to museums with ACM pop-up in Singapore

A museum pop-up strategy that blends culture, commerce, and experiential retail

Swoogo adds a native MCP server to connect event data with AI tools

Swoogo adds a native MCP server to connect event data with AI tools

Swoogo is using MCP to make live event data usable inside AI tools. This shifts reporting, site builds, and cross-event analysis toward a composable model.

AI is rewriting B2B software discovery and aggregators are losing traffic

AI is rewriting B2B software discovery and aggregators are losing traffic

Software Finder study shows why intent-first content is outperforming category pages

Optimove agrees to acquire Smartico, keeping both iGaming CRM brands independent

Optimove agrees to acquire Smartico, keeping both iGaming CRM brands independent

Optimove plans to acquire Smartico with both brands staying independent. Here’s what that means for iGaming CRM selection and retention strategy.

Lenovo taps David Beckham to power its AI play ahead of World Cup

Lenovo taps David Beckham to power its AI play ahead of World Cup

Tech meets football as Lenovo turns AI into a global marketing story

Mountaingate Capital acquires UpSwell Marketing for performance marketing scale

Mountaingate Capital acquires UpSwell Marketing for performance marketing scale

Mountaingate acquires UpSwell Marketing, a direct mail and digital platform for local services. Here’s how to evaluate attribution and ROI impact.

ZeroToOne.AI acquires GroundTruth to expand predictive behavioral intelligence

ZeroToOne.AI acquires GroundTruth to expand predictive behavioral intelligence

ZeroToOne.AI acquires GroundTruth, combining predictive signals with location-based activation and measurement. Here’s how marketers should evaluate it.

Fandom is the new funnel: what Live Nation’s Love Song 2026 reveals about Gen Z marketing

Fandom is the new funnel: what Live Nation’s Love Song 2026 reveals about Gen Z marketing

Gen Z is redefining engagement through live music and fandom

Aisepedia launches a Product Marketing Environment for connected PMM work

Aisepedia launches a Product Marketing Environment for connected PMM work

Aisepedia launches a Product Marketing Environment linking research, ICP, messaging, and execution. See how it compares in a crowded PMM tools market.

KitKat turns cargo theft into a global marketing moment with real-time tracker and meme-led amplification

KitKat turns cargo theft into a global marketing moment with real-time tracker and meme-led amplification

A real chocolate heist becomes a participatory campaign as brands and consumers join the hunt

Cvent closes acquisition of ON24 to expand webinar and event marketing stack

Cvent closes acquisition of ON24 to expand webinar and event marketing stack

Cvent finalizes its ON24 acquisition, linking webinars with event marketing workflows and first-party engagement data for revenue measurement.

LEGO taps Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappé to turn World Cup fandom into a buildable platform

LEGO taps Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappé to turn World Cup fandom into a buildable platform

LEGO’s FIFA 2026 push blends fandom, play, and collectible commerce for global audiences

Local Express funding claim lacks valid source confirmation

Local Express funding claim lacks valid source confirmation

Available sources do not confirm a $6.2M raise for Local Express. Here’s how it fits in grocery commerce and what to verify before action.