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News•Jan 26, 2026
You No Longer Have to Choose Between Insight and Impact
The article argues that the traditional split between qualitative insight and quantitative impact is becoming obsolete thanks to AI and advanced analytics. By applying generative LLMs and Bayesian methods, marketers can now achieve deep, nuanced understanding at massive scale. The rise of abductive reasoning further blurs the line, allowing researchers to generate hypotheses from both unstructured and structured data. Ultimately, the convergence promises simultaneous depth and breadth without trade‑offs.
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News•Jan 26, 2026
Loyalty Didn’t Disappear. Brands Traded It Away.
Loyalty has not vanished; brands have diluted it by swapping genuine value for gimmicks and mistaking engagement for commitment. Traditional points and gamified programs generated activity metrics but failed to deliver incremental, margin‑adjusted revenue. As discount‑driven schemes compress profits, the...
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News•Jan 26, 2026
How to Write Promotional Emails that Actually Convert
The MarTech article dissects why many webinar invitation emails fall flat, citing vague messaging, information overload, generic copy, weak subject lines, and poor timing. It then presents three proven copy frameworks—AIDA, PAS, and the 4Ps—to structure persuasive content. Best‑practice recommendations...
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News•Jan 23, 2026
December 2025 HubSpot Updates: Smarter Segmentation, Tighter AI Control, Less CRM Busywork
HubSpot’s December 2025 release adds operational upgrades that tighten data control and boost AI efficiency. Managers gain reCAPTCHA protection for live chat, a new Segment Analytics view, and AI‑driven Claude actions that can update CRM records on the fly. Administrators...
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News•Jan 23, 2026
The $2 Million Martech Procurement Mistake Hiding in Plain Sight
Marketing teams often buy attribution and other martech tools as quick transactions, ignoring the operational fit and integration needs. A mid‑size B2B firm spent $180,000 on a platform that delivered no reliable data because integration and data‑quality responsibilities were never...
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News•Jan 16, 2026
3 Strategies for Killing AI Slop in Your Email Copy
The term “AI slop” now describes low‑quality, mass‑produced email copy generated by large language models. Recent LinkedIn data shows AI‑sounding language depresses open and click‑through rates, threatening sender reputation and brand trust. The article outlines three practical fixes: crafting detailed...
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News•Jan 15, 2026
IAB Launches AI Transparency and Disclosure Framework
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) unveiled its first AI Transparency and Disclosure Framework, offering a risk‑based guide for brands, agencies, publishers and platforms. The model requires disclosure only when AI materially changes a consumer’s perception of authenticity, identity or representation,...
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News•Jan 14, 2026
Why B2B Marketers Need to Be Using Financial Media Networks
Tinuiti’s 2026 outlook flags financial‑media networks as the next B2B marketing disruption, leveraging first‑party transaction data instead of vague intent signals. These networks, built on banks and payment platforms, let marketers construct audiences based on real spend categories, business card...
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News•Jan 12, 2026
CDPs Are Dead, Brands Just Haven’t Noticed
The article argues that customer data platforms (CDPs) are becoming obsolete as brands realize that managing person‑level identity data is costly, risky, and increasingly regulated. Instead of owning granular customer profiles, companies are moving toward platform‑managed identity solutions and lightweight...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
How Inflation Reshapes Shopping Habits and Trust in Private Labels
Rising inflation is prompting shoppers to alter how they spend, favoring smaller quantities and lower‑cost alternatives such as canned fruit over fresh produce. Capgemini’s 2026 consumer study of 6,000 respondents shows nearly half of shoppers are trading down, while low‑...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
3 Incrementality Testing Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Incrementality testing is becoming a core pillar of performance‑marketing measurement, but many teams still stumble over three common errors. First, they launch tests without a clear learning objective or decision framework. Second, they report lift percentages without translating them into...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
A 5-Step Blueprint for CRM Naming Conventions
The article outlines a five‑step blueprint for establishing consistent CRM naming conventions, covering component definition, structure selection, template creation, documentation, and team training. It emphasizes that chaotic asset names hinder searchability, reporting accuracy, and overall productivity. By adopting a clear...
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Deals•Dec 15, 2025
Cvent Acquires Goldcast to Bolster AI‑Powered Event Video Platform
Cvent announced the acquisition of Goldcast, an AI‑driven video event content platform, to expand its event‑technology suite. The deal combines Cvent's enterprise event‑management capabilities with Goldcast's video automation and analytics, aiming to help B2B marketers repurpose event content across channels....
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Deals•Nov 19, 2025
Adobe to Acquire Semrush for $1.9 Billion
Adobe announced on November 19, 2025 that it will acquire SEO platform Semrush in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $1.9 billion, with closing expected in the first half of 2026. The deal aims to combine Adobe’s AI‑driven marketing suite with...
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Deals•Nov 9, 2025
Salesforce Acquires AI Analytics Platform Spindle AI to Boost Agentforce
Salesforce announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spindle AI, an agentic analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence for business outcome modeling. The acquisition, disclosed on November 9, 2025, aims to integrate Spindle AI into Salesforce’s Agentforce suite...
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Deals•Oct 22, 2025
Supermetrics Acquires Real-Time CDP Relay42
Supermetrics acquired real-time customer data platform Relay42 earlier this year, expanding its data and CDP capabilities to help marketers unify and action data. The transaction strengthens Supermetrics' position in the marketing data and CDP market.
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Deals•Oct 14, 2025
Fivetran to Merge with Dbt Labs in All‑stock Deal to Create Unified Data Infrastructure
Fivetran signed a definitive agreement to merge with dbt Labs in an all-stock transaction to combine data movement, transformation, metadata and activation capabilities. The merger, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, will keep dbt Core open while Fivetran...
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