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Lessons from AI’s 2024 rise and a pragmatic path for marketing in 2025

Martech

As 2024 comes to a close, its impossible to ignore the central theme that has shaped marketing and technology this year: artificial intelligence. The year of AI: hype and hope Its no exaggeration to say that 2024 will be remembered as a watershed moment for AI. Trust and transparency Trust is the currency of 2025.

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Why brands must bridge the knowledge gap in AI adoption

Martech

Gartner’s 2024 CMO Spend Survey shows that marketing budgets have fallen to 7.7% of revenue in 2024 compared to 9.1% When asked how they will deal with this, nearly two-thirds of respondents said that, despite lacking the budget to execute their strategies in 2024, they are hopeful that generative AI can make up some of the gaps.

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How behavioral economics can be the marketer’s secret weapon

Martech

In marketing, understanding what drives consumer behavior separates the strategic from the box-checkers. Social proof Probably the most common these days, this concept can enhance trust and credibility. Limited-time offers and exclusive deals play on this principle, creating a sense of urgency. Are you getting the most from your stack?

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AI agents: 2025 predictions

Martech

During the 2024 holidays , traffic to retail sites from genAI-powered chatbots increased 13X over the previous year. Salesforce introduced Agentforce in September 2024, and most recently, SAP announced shopping assistant agents for later in 2025. Adoption is already underway.

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What is Outside Sales? Everything You Need to Know in 2024

Veloxy

Effective communication enables salespeople to form strong relationships with customers and colleagues, fostering trust and transparency. This level of personal connection helps to establish trust and rapport, making the sales process smoother and more successful.

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Marketers must adapt to a changing world

Martech

Companies, faced with rising costs, responded with price hikes, product shrinkage and similar tactics, eroding consumer trust. This went a long way toward earning back customer trust. As a result, marketing roles emphasizing strategic planning are being reduced or eliminated. Are you getting the most from your stack? Processing.

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In 2025, the AI-infused world will require humans bring strategy and judgement by Optimove

Martech

Then 2024 was the year of genAIs integration into marketing automation solutions. Human role : Marketers ensure campaigns respect privacy, foster trust, and use data ethically to deepen customer relationships. Yet it lacks the strategic foresight and emotional resonance required for effective marketing.