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Scaling local advertising with automation in the new media landscape by Fluency

Martech

At Fluency , we’re forecasting a 350% increase in spending on Amazon and other demand-side platforms (DSPs) by 2027. With Amazon’s audience data, there was potential to enhance their data-driven localized advertising services for thousands of individual automotive manufacturers, regional groups, and local franchise dealers.

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AI Won’t Replace Sales Reps So Much as ‘Deflect’ Them: What Support’s 70% Deflection Rates Tell Us About Sales’ Future

SaaStr

But here’s what’s fascinating: this same deflection model is now making its first moves into sales territory. Talkdesk has introduced Autopilot, their generative AI that “autonomously resolve complex use cases ” rather than simply deflecting calls to live agents like traditional systems. The Goal Again?

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Why AI Has Taken Longer to Come to Sales Than Coding with Artisan’s CEO

SaaStr

The companies that commit to AI-first sales operations in 2025 will have an insurmountable 18-month head start by 2027. “Thank you for your time” translates literally but may sound rushed in cultures where gratitude requires more elaborate expression.

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Scaling local advertising with automation in the new media landscape by Fluency

Search Engine Land

At Fluency , we’re forecasting a 350% increase in spending on Amazon and other demand-side platforms (DSPs) by 2027. With Amazon’s audience data, there was potential to enhance their data-driven localized advertising services for thousands of individual automotive manufacturers, regional groups, and local franchise dealers.

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The 250,000 Customer Club: How HubSpot and Monday.com Both Created SMB+ Empires

SaaStr

Global from the Start : Both companies prioritized international expansion, localizing their platforms and establishing regional presence. They’re targeting 20-22% operating margin by 2027 and 25% in the long term. Its not either / or. Or at least, it doesnt have to be. in cash with a 19% free cash flow margin.

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How Can Financial Services Firms Grow Business With Agentforce?

Salesforce

Many companies have already made “no regrets” AI moves while planning for transformation — 82% of large companies plan to implement agents by 2027. Insurance In the insurance industry, producers, territory managers, CSRs, and claims adjusters can greatly benefit from Agentforce. Back to top.

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Africa’s Getting Younger — 3 Reasons Why That’s Exciting for Entrepreneurs

Hubspot

Meanwhile, online learning is expected to grow at a rate of 12% through 2027 in the region. Build skills. Demand for tertiary education is booming but African universities can’t keep up.