Tag Archives: Marketing

DAM is the missing link in AI-powered marketing success

AI only works when content is structured, connected and governed. DAM gives it the foundation to turn automation into performance. Gareth Chilton on October 14, 2025       Everyone’s talking about how AI is reshaping marketing. But in most organizations, the real bottleneck hasn’t changed. Content still lives in too many places, and metadata gaps keep … Continue reading DAM is the missing link in AI-powered marketing success

Salesforce launches Agentforce 360 to embed AI agents directly in Slack for marketing teams

As Salesforce makes Slack the hub for AI agents, marketers face familiar hurdles: fragmented data, unclear ROI and cost creep. Constantine von Hoffman on October 13, 2025       Salesforce officially launched Agentforce 360 today, its new AI-driven platform that embeds virtual agents across its ecosystem — including Slack. Announced just ahead of Dreamforce, the rollout … Continue reading Salesforce launches Agentforce 360 to embed AI agents directly in Slack for marketing teams

ActiveCampaign declares ‘the days of classic marketing automation are over’

ActiveCampaign lays out its vision for autonomous marketing, and AI agents are central to the game plan. Mike Pastore on September 30, 2025       ActiveCampaign used its Fall 2025 Innovations Keynote to showcase its AI capabilities and its vision for autonomous marketing, which includes over 25 AI agents that work continuously to assist marketers. The … Continue reading ActiveCampaign declares ‘the days of classic marketing automation are over’

Google Updates Meridian Marketing Mix Model, Enables Non-Media Variables

Google Updates Meridian Model, Enables Non-Media Variables by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, September 30, 2025 Google has made changes to its marketing mix modeling (MMM) tool called Meridian, giving marketers more visibility into the data. The platform now allows marketers to include non-media variables like pricing and promotions to precisely measure their impact on … Continue reading Google Updates Meridian Marketing Mix Model, Enables Non-Media Variables

CLV is the growth metric that marketing can’t fake

Customer lifetime value can’t be gamed with lock-ins or campaigns. Sustainable growth depends on delivering real customer experiences. Shiv Gupta on September 26, 2025       In recent years, companies have turned to marketing as a shortcut to growth, pouring millions into campaigns, cultural plays, and acquisition tactics.  But this focus often comes at the expense … Continue reading CLV is the growth metric that marketing can’t fake

Klaviyo introduces marketing agent to automate campaigns

The company believes its marketing and customer service agents are key steps toward its goal of creating the first autonomous B2C CRM. Constantine von Hoffman on September 25, 2025       Today at its flagship K:BOS event in Boston, Klaviyo introduced Marketing Agent and expanded availability of Customer Agent for its B2C CRM. The company says … Continue reading Klaviyo introduces marketing agent to automate campaigns

What are marketers saying about HubSpot’s Loop Marketing playbook?

Loop Marketing reimagines content strategy for the AI age. How you feel about it depends on how you think about marketing. Mike Pastore on September 11, 2025      In April 2025, HubSpot held a Spotlight event in New York City to introduce new products and features. The company traditionally reserved Spotlight events for its Inbound … Continue reading What are marketers saying about HubSpot’s Loop Marketing playbook?

AI threatens entry-level marketing jobs—and the future talent pipeline

AI is handling tasks that once taught junior staff marketing fundamentals. Cutting these positions now means a talent shortage down the line. Constantine von Hoffman on September 8, 2025       Entry-level roles are drying up because of AI automation and budget cuts. This is particularly true for marketing, where AI’s capacity to do grunt work … Continue reading AI threatens entry-level marketing jobs—and the future talent pipeline

Laying the groundwork for smarter, AI-driven marketing

Rules-based campaigns limit your agility. AI decisioning reacts in milliseconds for peak relevance. Learn to build the data and governance to unlock it. Mike Pastore on September 8, 2025      The move from static, rules-based campaigns to AI-driven decisioning is as significant as the earlier shift from batch email blasts to real-time personalization.  Modern AI … Continue reading Laying the groundwork for smarter, AI-driven marketing