Marketing Automation stories - Page 4
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.
Anthropic plugins accelerate the shift to AI agents
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Anthropic adds Claude plugins to Cowork, fuelling investor fears that agent-style AI could undermine traditional seat-based software.
Genstore unveils AI agents to run online shops end-to-end
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Genstore launches AI-driven eCommerce platform promising end-to-end shop automation, after beta users processed USD $2.3 million in sales.
Pendulum backs 'invisible personalisation' for events
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Pendulum tips 'invisible personalisation' as the next big event tech shift, using AI to tailor experiences without demanding attention.
Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.
ServiceNow deepens Anthropic tie & wins airline deal
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ServiceNow makes Anthropic's Claude its default AI for app building and wins a major Panasonic Avionics deal spanning 300+ airlines.
Pearson warns AI gains hinge on urgent workforce reskilling
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Pearson says US could gain up to USD $6.6 trillion from AI by 2034, but only if employers urgently invest in reskilling and task-level redesign.
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.
Sitecore names FPT Software first Global Elite reseller
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Sitecore appoints FPT Software as its first Global Elite Reseller, granting exclusive rights in Vietnam and wider access across Asia.
SALESmanago boosts WhatsApp & AI-led eCommerce tools
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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SALESmanago upgrades its eCommerce platform with richer WhatsApp journeys and AI-led recommendations, targeting smarter real-time engagement.
Constant Contact buys GURU event & education assets
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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marketing
Constant Contact buys GURU Conference, SubjectLine.com and Certified GURU to deepen its email marketing tools, training and community reach.
Knog boosts marketing output 20% with new digital hub
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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martech
Cycling brand Knog lifts marketing productivity 20% after rolling out a centralised digital asset hub for teams and global partners.
Amperity unveils AI agent to build live customer journeys
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Amperity has debuted an AI Customer Data Agent that turns natural-language prompts into live segments and customer journeys for marketers.
Eagle Eye unveils AI tool for real-time retail offers
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Eagle Eye has launched an AI-powered Personalised Promotions tool to deliver real-time, individual retail offers at massive scale.
Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.
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.
Talkdesk unveils new AI tools for retail & consumer goods
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Talkdesk unveils Commerce Orchestration and Consumer Goods Experience Cloud to coordinate AI-driven retail journeys end to end.
AI-driven loyalty programs open $2 trillion opportunity in Southeast Asia
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
AI-powered loyalty schemes promise a USD $2 trillion revenue windfall in Southeast Asia as retailers race to master personalisation.
B2B data cleansing: Improving business data quality
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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cx
Clean B2B data boosts marketing, sales and compliance; profiling, validating and standardising records cuts waste and sharpens decisions.
Brands shift to centralised platforms as channels grow
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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martech
Brands are ditching fragmented martech stacks for centralised platforms as AI, richer messaging and costs expose the limits of siloed channels.
Quiet quitting exposes the fragility of customer loyalty
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Customers profess loyalty but quietly walk away over price, experience or ethics, exposing how fragile many brand relationships have become.