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Marketing Automation stories

A relative newcomer in enterprise software, Marketing Automation targets many of the activities and tasks faced by the modern digital marketing department. With multiple channels available to reach customers, Marketing Automation accelerates menial tasks associated with emailing, text messaging, online advertising, social media and more. Built-in workflows ensure messaging is consistent, while integrated reporting tracks impact, feedback, reach and more, giving the marketing department a previously unheard-of capability for creating, disseminating and then assessing campaign performance.
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Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
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A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.
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Are you ready for the conversational commerce revolution?
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Conversational commerce is revolutionising shopping and brand experiences, with AI assistants accelerating purchases by 30% and reshaping creative roles.
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Exclusive: Chad Gates on how Pronto Software is embracing the AI evolution
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Pronto Software is focusing on local innovation and AI to enhance agility and security, with Managing Director Chad Gates emphasising trust and digital transformation.
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert to drive AI product growth
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert as Chief Product & Growth Officer, focusing on AI-driven innovation to boost product impact and market expansion.
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XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services
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XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.
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AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
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Salesforce's report reveals 85% of Singaporean retailers plan to boost AI investments, with 69% viewing AI agents as vital for competitive edge in 2025.
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Optimizely unveils enhanced Opal AI to boost marketing workflows
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Optimizely upgrades its AI tool Opal with new features and workflows to boost marketing efficiency within the Optimizely One suite, enhancing task automation.
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StackAdapt debuts unified platform for email & programmatic ads
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StackAdapt launches new email and Data Hub tools, integrating owned and paid media via one platform to boost marketers' efficiency and insight.
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Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here’s the tech that’s contributing
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Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.
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Further unveils AI-powered platform to centralise GMP data
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Further has launched Compass Marketing Intelligence to centralise Google Marketing data within Google Cloud, boosting campaign performance with AI-driven insights.
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RedTrack unveils AI agents to simplify data analysis for SMBs
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RedTrack launches AI-powered agents to automate data analysis and reporting for e-commerce media buyers, boosting efficiency and campaign insight.
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B2B firms raise 2025 marketing budgets but KPIs stay flat
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More than half of US B2B firms will boost 2025 marketing budgets, yet most plan steady KPIs, signalling a shift towards AI-driven, focused investment.
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Inriver unveils new vision to guide brands in digital commerce
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Inriver unveils 'Control the Product Data Current' vision, enhancing product data accuracy and AI tools to meet evolving buying habits and market demands.
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Sitecore & Microsoft launch AI lab to boost marketers' strategy
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Sitecore, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched an AI Innovation Lab to help marketers rapidly develop AI solutions using Azure and OpenAI Services.
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AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
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Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.
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AI & personalisation drive new luxury demand in Aussie dining
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Research shows 65% of Australian restaurants use AI to enhance personalisation, boost efficiency, and meet rising consumer expectations in hospitality.
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Creating a lead generation flywheel with AI and data at the core
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AI-driven lead qualification is transforming sales, enabling brands like Driva to boost conversion rates by 5% and streamline customer interactions.
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Contentful enters DXP market with new AI features, partners
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Contentful has launched new features and partnerships to enhance its content management system, marking its entry into the fast-evolving Digital Experience Platform space.
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Mapp secures $13m to enhance AI marketing strategy
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Mapp has raised $13 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven marketing automation and expand its market presence, fuelled by O'Connor Capital Solutions.
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Kentico unveils AIRA, its AI-driven marketing solution
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Kentico has unveiled AIRA, an AI-driven marketing tool designed to seamlessly integrate with existing workflows, streamlining tasks and boosting content creation.