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Apple may radically change its iPhone release schedule. Here are 3 business-boosting reasons why

May 10, 2025 Apple may radically change its iPhone release schedule. Here are 3 business-boosting reasons why BY Michael Grothaus For well over a decade now, consumers have been used to new iPhones coming out in the fall, like clockwork. However, according to a series of reports, Apple may be planning to change its iPhone release … Continue reading Apple may radically change its iPhone release schedule. Here are 3 business-boosting reasons why

The number of martech tools is now 15,384

Take a look at the growthj trajectory of the martech space over the past 14 years, Mike Pastore on May 9, 2025       MarTechCharts regularly highlights data of interest to marketers and marketing operations professionals. Source: Chiefmartec.com. Click to enlarge. Scott Brinker of Chiefmartec.com and Frans Riemersma of Martech Tribe released their annual martech landscape … Continue reading The number of martech tools is now 15,384

GAI Performance Jumps For Media Buyers On The Open Internet

GAI Performance Jumps For Media Buyers On The Open Internet by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 9, 2025 PubMatic has upgraded its technology suite for buyers with a goal to streamline every stage of the media-buying process — from audience and inventory discovery and forecasting to curation, activation, and performance optimization.  Dave Neway, vice president … Continue reading GAI Performance Jumps For Media Buyers On The Open Internet

Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate

May 09, 2025 Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate BY Chris Stokel-Walker and Jessica Bursztynsky Uber is facing internal staff unrest as it attempts to implement a three-day-per-week return to office (RTO) mandate and stricter sabbatical eligibility.  An all-hands meeting late last month descended into acrimony as staff flooded the online meeting chat with queries about why … Continue reading Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate

Integration isn’t a martech problem, it’s an organizational one

Integration isn’t a martech problem, it’s an organizational one If your integration “works” but customers still suffer, the issue isn’t technical. It’s structural and solvable. May 8, 2025     “We need better integration between our systems.” I hear this from marketing leaders constantly, followed by questions about middleware, APIs and data connectors. Yet, after … Continue reading Integration isn’t a martech problem, it’s an organizational one

Figma’s new tools create a design-to-deployment ecosystem

Figma’s new tools create a design-to-deployment ecosystem Features for marketing and brand teams position Figma as a direct competitor to Canva, Adobe, WordPress and Wix. May 8, 2025     Figma is rolling out four new products and enhanced AI features for its collaborative design platform. Unveiled at its Config 2025 conference, the additions aim … Continue reading Figma’s new tools create a design-to-deployment ecosystem

Search Traffic Down 10%: What’s Happening And Where It’s Going

Search Traffic Down 10%: What’s Happening And Where It’s Going by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 8, 2025 Brands are competing for attention across fragmented landscapes, and those focused on traditional search strategies are losing attention and relevance.   AI, algorithms, and platform changes are being blamed for declining visibility, but the real issue is … Continue reading Search Traffic Down 10%: What’s Happening And Where It’s Going