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Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning
Customer Experience

Dentsu integrates eye-tracking data for media planning

Dentsu has integrated in-store eye-tracking data from Co-op Media Network into its tool, enhancing media planning with real-world retail attention insights.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
HubSpot launches direct connector for ChatGPT CRM insights
Software-as-a-Service

HubSpot launches direct connector for ChatGPT CRM insights

HubSpot has launched a direct ChatGPT connector for CRM insights, enabling users to analyse customer data with natural language queries and no coding.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation
Digital Transformation

EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation

EY launches Studio+, combining design, sales, marketing, and AI expertise to help businesses transform customer experiences and drive growth amid digital shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
Digital Transformation

AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates

Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
PPDS appoints Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager
Digital Signage

PPDS appoints Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager

PPDS has appointed Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager for Philips LED displays to boost growth and lead global direct view LED sales.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Manhattan launches cloud tool to boost B2B order fulfilment
Digital Transformation

Manhattan launches cloud tool to boost B2B order fulfilment

Manhattan Associates unveils Enterprise Promise & Fulfill, a cloud-native tool enhancing B2B sales and order fulfilment by integrating with existing ERP systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
Digital Signage

Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards

Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre
Edge Computing

Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre

Vertiv has opened its new Sydney HQ with the first Customer Experience Centre in Australia, enhancing support for the nation's growing digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth
Digital Transformation

SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth

SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships

Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
SugarCRM integrates sales-i to boost sales efficiency & insights
Customer Relationship Management

SugarCRM integrates sales-i to boost sales efficiency & insights

SugarCRM integrates sales-i with Sugar Sell to help sales teams uncover revenue opportunities and enhance performance amid economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams
Software-as-a-Service

OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams

OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Half of UK online shoppers shun retailers with slow refunds
Supply Chain

Half of UK online shoppers shun retailers with slow refunds

Over half of UK online shoppers would avoid retailers slow to refund returns, expecting refunds within 2-3 days, survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire
Marketing Technologies

Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire

Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant
Human Capital Management

UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant

UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts
Marketing Technologies

Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts

Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling
Human Capital Management

General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling

General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025