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Expert Mode: Navigating the Personalization Paradox in an AI-Driven World

Dec 18, 2025

It’s the central paradox of our discipline. As marketing leaders, we are tasked with delivering ever more precise, one-to-one personalization, a mandate supercharged by the capabilities of AI. The promise is a world where every interaction is relevant, every offer is timely, and every customer feels uniquely understood. Yet,…

2026 Predictions, Part 1

A Look Forward to 2026, Part 1: Why Authenticity and Agents Will Rule the Future

Dec 17, 2025

The core prediction is this: the “new brand currency” will be nothing less than unvarnished authenticity. This shift mandates a re-evaluation of human capital, where employees must evolve from task executors into sophisticated managers of digital agents, and where emotional intelligence is set to transition from a soft skill…

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Databricks Grows >55% YoY, Surpasses $4.8B Revenue Run-Rate, and is Raising >$4B Series L at $134B Valuation

Dec 17, 2025

Company accelerates investments in Agent Bricks, Lakebase and Databricks Apps to power Data Intelligent Applications 

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Expert Mode: The Strategic Blueprint for Building an AI-Powered Enterprise

Dec 17, 2025

We recently had a conversation with Arto Minasyan, Founder and President of Krisp.ai, a company that has navigated this complex landscape to become a leader in voice AI. His journey offers a masterclass not in hype, but in the pragmatic, strategic choices that underpin sustainable, world-class growth.

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#785: Avaya CTO David Funck on building persistent memory of the customer with AI

Dec 17, 2025

Today, we’re going to talk about breaking down the silos between our AI systems. We’ll explore a concept that promises to give our AI a persistent memory, allowing different models and platforms to share context and build a truly continuous, intelligent customer experience. To help me discuss this topic,…

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Fivetran Named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools

Dec 16, 2025

Recognized for stronger completeness of vision and ability to execute

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Udemy Introduces AI-Powered Microlearning to Evolve Skills Mastery

Dec 16, 2025

Instructor-led, AI-powered microlearning to transform trusted Udemy courses into adaptive, short-form experiences

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AI’s Shifting Role in CX: Prioritizing Quality, Empathy, and Transparency Beyond Speed

Dec 16, 2025

The Liveops 2025 Holiday AI & Customer Service Report reveals a critical shift in consumer expectations: the demand for quality, empathy, and transparency now outweighs the pursuit of mere automation quantity. Enterprises must strategically pivot their AI deployments to blend technological efficiency with human-centric design, ensuring that AI serves…

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AI Took Over Holiday Customer Service in 2025 But Most Shoppers Still Preferred Humans, New Liveops Survey Finds

Dec 16, 2025

First look at 2025 holiday shopping shows 78% of consumers used AI for help, yet only 29% say it improved their experience

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Blueshift Launches the Next Era of Customer AI

Dec 16, 2025

Compass finds revenue opportunities. Launchpad builds the campaigns. Together, these agents give marketers more capacity, more personalization, and more growth.


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