W23 Global, a Fund backed by 5 Leading Global Retailers, Invests in Topsort’s AI Powered Ad Infrastructure and Programmatic Vision for the Future of Retail   

 Topsort, an artificial intelligence (AI) and auction-based retail media infrastructure company that aims to democratize Silicon Valley’s monetization secrets to retailers and marketplaces, today announced an investment from W23 Global, a global grocery retail venture capital fund backed by five leading grocery retailers, Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire Company Limited/Sobeys Inc., and Shoprite Group.

#268: AI Won’t Fix Bad CX But It Will Expose It with Rajat Chawla

https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3df0fa12-41df-4a82-9d39-12273ca65a1f/E268_-_Audio_-_Rajat_Chawla.mp3?dest-id=5053835This episode shows how AI magnifies both strengths and gaps in customer experience. Rajat Chawla explains why AI exposes bad CX, how invisible effortless experiences look, and what leaders must do on culture, accountability, and journey design using Taco Bell, KLM, and Starbucks examples. About Rajat Chawla Some highlights about Rajat Chawla: – Asia’s first Certified Customer Experience professional. – Founder of Koyopo, a CX and leadership consulting firm. – Worked with global brands like Google and Cisco. – Over two decades of experience in leadership, consulting, and coaching. – Helping organizations build customer-centric cultures that drive loyalty and growth. – Gallup-certified strengths coach, aligning authentic strengths with CX strategies. Resources Koyopo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chawlarajat/ Please, hit the follow button and leave your feedback: Apple Podcast: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: https://www.cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/ Gregorio Uglioni is a seasoned transformation leader with over 15 years of experience shaping business and digital change, consistently delivering service excellence and measurable impact. As an Associate Partner at Forward, he is recognized for his strategic vision, operational expertise, and ability to drive sustainable growth. A respected keynote speaker and host of the well-known global podcast Business Transformation Pitch with the CX Goalkeeper, Gregorio energizes and inspires organizations worldwide with his customer-centric approach to innovation

Agentic Capabilities Influence $73B in Cyber Week Sales

Cyber Week 2025 represents a pivotal moment for digital commerce, with AI agents influencing an unprecedented $73 billion in sales. For senior marketing and CX leaders, this data underscores a clear imperative: AI is no longer an optional enhancement but a strategic necessity for driving revenue and enhancing customer experience. The future of commerce is defined by integrated AI capabilities, a mobile-first approach, and intelligent engagement across social channels.

Amplifying Human Marketing: Bridging AI’s Optimism-Execution Gap

A significant “optimism-execution gap” exists where high aspirations for AI adoption often outpace tangible, integrated deployments. This report, “Digital Report: When Machines Make Marketers More Human,” based on a survey of 425 marketing leaders globally and real-time diary studies conducted by Atlantic Insights in partnership with Contentful, provides a strategic blueprint for closing this gap and transforming AI from promise to measurable practice

Strategic Insights for Holiday Advertising: Elevating Impact in the Golden Quarter

Achieving both short-term sales uplift as well as long-term brand equity requires a strategic, data-informed approach, as highlighted by Zappi’s research into Christmas advertising trends, “Lessons in Advertising: Christmas 2025.” This analysis, encompassing top ads from both the UK and US markets, provides actionable insights for senior marketing and Customer Experience (CX) leaders aiming to maximize their holiday campaign impact.

Expert Mode: AI-Powered Customer Experience Transformation

The transformative potential of AI in customer experience (CX) is undeniable.  While the hype around AI can be overwhelming, its practical applications are already reshaping how businesses interact with their customers.  For marketing leaders, understanding how to effectively leverage AI is no longer optional, but a critical competency for success. 

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