Hi, Welcome Welcome back By Chris Stokel-Walker December 06, 2023 Investor interest in generative AI startups remains high, with more than $21 billion plowed into companies in the first nine months of this year, according to Pitchbook. And xAI, the AI company founded by Elon Musk, wants to add significantly to that total. xAI … Continue reading Elon Musk’s xAI wants to raise $1 billion. But can his AI company stand out?
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15 Tips for Choosing the Right Finance Technology Solutions for Small Businesses
15 Tips for Choosing the Right Finance Technology Solutions for Small Businesses GRIT DAILY / Last Updated: Dec 5, 2023 When navigating the complex world of finance technology for your small business, it’s crucial to hear from those at the helm. We’ve gathered fifteen insights, from choosing scalable financial solutions to valuing mobile accessibility … Continue reading 15 Tips for Choosing the Right Finance Technology Solutions for Small Businesses
Could happy advertisers be the key to connected TV success? by MNTN
As streaming networks and other CTV platforms enhance their advertising technologies, they could kill two user experience problems with one stone. MNTN on December 6, 2023 For years, CTV and linear television have been battling it out for viewership numbers. And it looks like CTV is coming out on top. Seeking more flexibility and … Continue reading Could happy advertisers be the key to connected TV success? by MNTN
Google’s answer to GPT-4 is Gemini: ‘the most capable model we’ve ever built’
Google’s answer to GPT-4 is Gemini: ‘the most capable model we’ve ever built’ The company plans to incorporate the AI across its product platforms, starting with Bard. Andrew Tarantola Wed, Dec 6, 2023 Google OpenAI’s spot atop the generative AI heap may be coming to an end as Google officially introduced its most … Continue reading Google’s answer to GPT-4 is Gemini: ‘the most capable model we’ve ever built’
Meta platform thrives amid challenges
Mark Zuckerberg sells $185m of Meta stock Deanna Ritchie / Last Updated: Dec 6, 2023 Mark Zuckerberg offloaded Meta shares for the first time in two years, following an impressive 172% increase in the company’s stock value since 2021. The trust of Meta’s co-founder, along with organizations dedicated to his philanthropic and strategic interests, … Continue reading Meta platform thrives amid challenges
3 tips to tackle the annual marketing budget challenge
Insights on appointing a budget lead, prioritizing impactful initiatives and maintaining flexibility for optimal marketing results. Justin Sharaf on December 5, 2023 Creating the annual marketing budget is notoriously challenging. Trying to justify every line item to finance teams that don’t understand marketing can be frustrating and overwhelming. This article explores practical tips for navigating the … Continue reading 3 tips to tackle the annual marketing budget challenge
ANA study finds 25% of programmatic ad dollars are wasted
Only $0.36 of each $1.00 that goes into a DSP reaches a consumer, the study found. Mike Pastore on December 5, 2023 Of the $ 88 billion spent on open web programmatic ads, $ 22 billion is wasteful or unproductive, a study by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) found. The ANA’s Programmatic Media Supply … Continue reading ANA study finds 25% of programmatic ad dollars are wasted
AI driving an exponential increase in marketing technology solutions
Scott Brinker and Frans Riemersma report that 2,042 new martech tools were introduced in the last six months, 73% of them powered by artificial intelligence. Kim Davis on December 5, 2023 The martech landscape is expanding and AI is the prime driving force. That’s the topline news from the “Martech 2024” report released today. And, … Continue reading AI driving an exponential increase in marketing technology solutions
An under-the-radar Supreme Court case could upend the tax code and derail wealth taxation
By Sam Becker December 05, 2023 With consequential Supreme Court rulings on topics like abortion and voting rights in recent years, Americans may be forgiven if their interest isn’t exactly piqued by a legal battle concerning the tax code. But a case currently in front of the high court, although it has largely flown under … Continue reading An under-the-radar Supreme Court case could upend the tax code and derail wealth taxation
AI-powered cold email: A nightmare in the making?
AI can help draft cold emails, but it shouldn’t run the show. Learn the right way to blend automation and personalization when prospecting. Kath Pay on December 5, 2023 A successful cold email program — or “prospecting,” if you prefer — takes careful handling. You’re reaching out to strangers one-on-one to persuade them to initiate … Continue reading AI-powered cold email: A nightmare in the making?