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Smartly Study Reveals 92% of Marketers Say AI Transforms Customer Engagement
CRM Optimization & Deliverability

Smartly Study Reveals 92% of Marketers Say AI Transforms Customer Engagement

Spending more on AI but seeing no lift in marketing ROI? Many companies face this. They invest in AI-powered tools, yet customer engagement metrics flatline. This disconnect often stems from a poorly defined data strategy for AI marketing ROI. Without a solid data foundation, even the smartest AI can’t deliver meaningful results. Companies often chase […]

10 Nov 2025 Read more →
Real Brokerage Partners with MAXA for Marketing Automation
ESPs & Marketing Automation

Real Brokerage Partners with MAXA for Marketing Automation

Are your real estate agents spending more time on marketing tasks than closing deals? Many brokerages struggle with agents using inconsistent branding and messaging. This dilutes brand authority and wastes valuable time. Centralizing brokerage marketing automation can solve this. But, how do you get there without disrupting existing workflows? Real Brokerage partnered with MAXA to […]

9 Nov 2025 Read more →
Obviant Startup Secures $99M from DIU for AI Acquisition Data Analysis
Data Strategy & Analytics

Obviant Startup Secures $99M from DIU for AI Acquisition Data Analysis

Are your customer acquisition costs climbing while lifetime value remains stagnant? Most CRM directors are drowning in raw data but starving for the specific insights that actually move the needle on ROI. While the promise of AI-driven optimization is everywhere, the path from “massive dataset” to “actionable strategy” is often blocked by legacy infrastructure and […]

8 Nov 2025 Read more →
West and Central Africa’s Regional Summit on Digital Transformation
Martech & Industry Trends

West and Central Africa’s Regional Summit on Digital Transformation

Are your West African CRM campaigns hitting spam folders more often than inboxes? Many marketing directors see open rates plummet 15-20% after expanding into new regions. Implementing effective digital transformation strategies West Africa requires more than just translating your existing playbook. You need to adapt to unique infrastructure challenges and user behaviors. Why “Best Practices” […]

7 Nov 2025 Read more →
How CEOs and CIOs Can Jointly Lead AI Transformation
AI & Business Automation

How CEOs and CIOs Can Jointly Lead AI Transformation

How CEOs and CIOs Can Jointly Lead AI Transformation Are your AI projects stuck in pilot mode? Many companies invest heavily in AI but fail to see a return. 73% of AI projects never make it past the pilot stage (Forrester). A disconnect between the CEO’s vision and the CIO’s implementation often causes this bottleneck. […]

6 Nov 2025 Read more →
The CDP Mirage: How Midsize Companies Grapple with Customer Data Platforms
Data Strategy & Analytics

The CDP Mirage: How Midsize Companies Grapple with Customer Data Platforms

The CDP Mirage: How Midsize Companies Grapple with Customer Data Platforms Are you spending 6-figures on a CDP, yet still struggling to get a single, unified view of your customer? Many midsize companies face this exact problem. They invest in Customer Data Platforms expecting a 360-degree customer view, but instead encounter fragmented data and unrealized […]

5 Nov 2025 Read more →