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Moloco launches performance CTV ads for app marketers

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Moloco has extended its adtech push into television with a new performance product for app marketers, promising real-time optimisation and attribution.
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Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

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Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
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Klaviyo unveils AI Composer for marketing campaigns

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Klaviyo has launched Composer, an AI tool that drafts data-driven marketing campaigns from plain-language prompts, now in private beta.
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Perion debuts Outmax AI agent to optimise TikTok ads

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Perion launches Outmax AI agent for TikTok, promising brands up to 25% better ad performance via its cross-channel optimisation engine.
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Syndigo buys Taggstar to boost real-time retail messaging

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Syndigo has snapped up Taggstar, folding its real-time social proof messaging into a wider product data cloud for retailers and brands.
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AI referrals surge as web traffic falls & costs rise

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI-referred traffic has surged 632% despite overall web visits slipping and rising acquisition costs squeezing digital marketing returns.
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Retailers cut Valentine's discounts as browsing rises

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Online Valentine's discounts shrink as shoppers browse earlier, research more and spread spending beyond traditional romantic gifts.
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Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Constant Contact doubles down on AI-driven tools while keeping email the core link between small businesses and their customers.
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AI transforms cold email into a high-precision channel

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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The era of mass cold outreach is ending as Google and Yahoo implement aggressive technical mandates and AI-driven inbox filtering systems.
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Cognizant & Adobe deepen AI pact on content at scale

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Cognizant and Adobe are deepening their AI alliance to speed and govern large-scale content creation for heavily regulated global enterprises.
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GlobalLogic names LuJean Smith CMO to drive AI growth

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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GlobalLogic hires LuJean Smith as CMO to sharpen global brand, push VelocityAI and align with Hitachi's Inspire 2027 growth strategy.
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Salesforce adds shared-context AI tools for retailers

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Salesforce launches Agentforce 360 retail tools to unify AI across marketing, eCommerce and service, promising smoother shopper journeys.
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Brands shift to centralised platforms as channels grow

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Brands are ditching fragmented martech stacks for centralised platforms as AI, richer messaging and costs expose the limits of siloed channels.
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Kentico's Xperience platform gains top analyst praise

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Kentico's Xperience platform lands G2 Leader status and top reviews after a year of feature gains and over 100 new digital projects.
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Martech experts discuss future of customer data platforms, interoperability and AI

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Martech leaders say CDPs will shift from passive data stores to AI-driven intelligence hubs, uniting personalisation, media and trust.
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Tech marketing in 2025 shifts to strategy & messaging clarity

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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In 2025, tech firms shift marketing focus from volume to clarified strategies, stronger positioning and executive-led messaging for greater commercial impact.
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Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.
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SAS named leader in Forrester Wave for real-time interaction management

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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SAS Customer Intelligence 360 achieves top status in The Forrester Wave: Real-Time Interaction Management, Q1 2024, reinforcing its crucial role in delivering hyper-personalised customer experiences.
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Industry Expert Darren Singer Joins ITG as CFO to Drive Global Expansion

Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Industry expert appointed CFO to drive global expansion for Inspired Thinking Group, a leading marketing services company.
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Team ITG taps Roger Binks as Managing Partner

Thu, 8th Jun 2023
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Team ITG appoints Roger Binks as Managing Partner to lead its go-to-market strategy in UK & European markets & support its global client base.