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AI data matching: boosting accuracy & cutting costs

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As data grows messy and massive, AI-powered matching promises sharper insight, lower long-run costs and an edge over rigid rule-based tools.
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Syrenis launches US hub to tap privacy tech demand

2 days ago
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Syrenis opens an Atlanta hub to drive North American growth as state privacy laws fuel demand for consent and preference tech.
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GTM is having its 'more tools fewer results' moment

2 days ago
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GTM teams drowning in tools are learning that speed and automation cannot rescue growth without trusted data and solid system foundations.
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Twilio, AEG sign fan engagement & data partnership

2 days ago
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Twilio signs multi-year deal with AEG to power data-led fan engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings from 2025-26.
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Twilio, AEG expand fan tech deal across arena & LA Kings

2 days ago
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Twilio and AEG broaden fan-tech tie-up, rolling out data-driven engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings brand.
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Amperity unveils tool to monetise first-party data

3 days ago
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Amperity launches Audience Monetization, an AI-powered tool to package and sell permissioned first-party audiences to advertisers.
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Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection

3 days ago
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Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
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UK health & beauty marketers to ramp up AI in 2026

3 days ago
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UK health and beauty marketers plan to deepen AI use in 2026 while boosting hiring, creative budgets and influencer partnerships.
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SALESmanago boosts WhatsApp & AI-led eCommerce tools

4 days ago
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SALESmanago upgrades its eCommerce platform with richer WhatsApp journeys and AI-led recommendations, targeting smarter real-time engagement.
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Walmart shopping to launch directly inside Google Gemini

4 days ago
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Walmart to embed shopping in Google’s Gemini app, letting users browse and buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items directly via AI chats.
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Twilio, AEG partner to enhance live sport & ticketing

5 days ago
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Twilio and AEG sign a multi-year deal to power personalised fan engagement across Crypto.com Arena, LA Kings and ticketing platform AXS.
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flydubai taps Amperity to drive data-led retail shift

5 days ago
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flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.
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Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX

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Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.
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Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent

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Salesforce rolls out upgraded Slackbot, turning the chat app into an AI-powered workplace agent for Business+ and Enterprise+ users.
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SaleCycle buys BEYABLE to build unified eCommerce stack

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SaleCycle snaps up French personalisation specialist BEYABLE to create a unified European eCommerce marketing and conversion platform.
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Amperity unveils AI agent to build live customer journeys

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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.
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Eagle Eye unveils AI tool for real-time retail offers

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Eagle Eye has launched an AI-powered Personalised Promotions tool to deliver real-time, individual retail offers at massive scale.
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Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

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Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.
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AI agents to reshape retail, squeeze SaaS & ad spend

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AI agents will reshape how shoppers discover brands, forcing retailers to rethink visibility as SaaS vendors and ad budgets come under strain.
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Salesforce adds shared-context AI tools for retailers

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Salesforce launches Agentforce 360 retail tools to unify AI across marketing, eCommerce and service, promising smoother shopper journeys.