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The 2026 Sales Team: 50% Humans, 50% AIs. All 1 Team.

SaaStr

Probably something similar by 2026. By 2026, these same AI systems will have evolved to manage entire sections of the sales process autonomously. 50% though will be standard soon — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 11, 2025 The 2026 Account Executive Role “We will need AEs. A 50/50 Sales Team.

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Generative engine optimization: What you need to know

Martech

GEO positions your brand to appear in AI-generated results when users search for queries related to your products, services or areas of expertise. Brand authority and credibility: Optimizing for AI platforms helps establish your brand as a trusted source. Traditional SEO alone won’t cut it anymore. For example, ChatGPT has over 180.5

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Why brands must bridge the knowledge gap in AI adoption

Martech

In 2023, IDC estimated AI spending to be $150 billion, with projections to exceed $300 billion by 2026. That is a lot of hope for a technology that many don’t seem to fully understand, as the Savanta survey revealed that nearly half of respondents (47%) are concerned about trusting the success of their brand to AI.

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Why 2025 is the year for martech optimization, not expansion

Martech

Up to 70% of leaders felt data quality was their biggest challenge when trusting AI with their business success, per Zenhubs recent survey. Half of all governments worldwide will regulate the use of AI by 2026, per Gartner’s prediction , so make sure you have a compliance framework in place.

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AI for Small Business: How to Choose Your Tech Stack

Salesforce

Increased productivity The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE) survey reports that 76% of small business owners say AI allows them to focus on high-value tasks, such as developing new products or services or creating targeted marketing campaigns, driving increased productivity.

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What is generative engine optimization (GEO)?

Search Engine Land

GEO positions your brand to appear in AI-generated results when users search for queries related to your products, services or areas of expertise. This ensures users receive precise and comprehensive answers, attracting and keeping them engaged, which fosters loyalty and trust. Traditional SEO alone won’t cut it anymore.

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When will Agentforce make its mark on Salesforce earnings? Wait ‘til next year

Martech

.” Overall, Salesforce earnings were a disappointment, as was the company’s guidance for the 2026 fiscal year. There’s a lot of work to do before businesses trust AI agents to talk to customers and supply employees with accurate information. And the markets are responding as markets do to such news unkindly.