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Hada Labo taps MEOVV’s ANNA as APAC ambassador with Gen Z-driven campaign push

Hada Labo taps MEOVV’s ANNA as APAC ambassador with Gen Z-driven campaign push

A Gen Z-led campaign blending idol culture with minimalist skincare positioning

OpenAI eyes US$100B raise at US$830B valuation

OpenAI eyes US$100B raise at US$830B valuation

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise US$100B to fund its AI ambitions. Here’s what that means for marketers and the broader AI ecosystem.

SugarCRM rebrands as SugarAI to emphasize AI-driven revenue workflows

SugarCRM rebrands as SugarAI to emphasize AI-driven revenue workflows

SugarCRM’s SugarAI shift reflects growing demand for CRMs that automate revenue workflows, not just store data across sales and service.

Vaseline turns a scam trope into a trust engine with WhatsApp authentication in Nigeria

Vaseline turns a scam trope into a trust engine with WhatsApp authentication in Nigeria

Unilever taps local insight and messaging platforms to tackle fake beauty products at scale

Warsaw startup Replenit raises $2.5M pre-seed for retail decisioning AI

Warsaw startup Replenit raises $2.5M pre-seed for retail decisioning AI

The Warsaw startup is building a layer between data warehouses and CRM tools to automate next-best actions using first-party signals.

BrandWell acquires Content Pace to expand its content and SEO workflow suite

BrandWell acquires Content Pace to expand its content and SEO workflow suite

The acquisition adds workflow management to BrandWell’s content and SEO suite, as teams push for end-to-end planning and publishing.

Southeast Asia gaming market hits US$6.6B according to Ampverse's playbook

Southeast Asia gaming market hits US$6.6B according to Ampverse's playbook

Ampverse’s latest report shows why gaming in Southeast Asia is now a culture-led growth channel that brands can’t afford to ignore

Scala raises $8.5M to build operational intelligence for hybrid contact centers

Scala raises $8.5M to build operational intelligence for hybrid contact centers

Scala secured $8.5M to unify data across human and AI contact center workflows, targeting more actionable ops decisions beyond dashboards.

Algolia adds Recommendation Analytics to measure revenue impact of AI recs

Algolia adds Recommendation Analytics to measure revenue impact of AI recs

Algolia’s Recommendation Analytics brings clicks, conversions, and revenue reporting into the rec workflow, helping teams compare models and placements.

Founder-led PR: turning executives into thought leaders in 2026

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Founder-led PR: turning executives into thought leaders in 2026

As AI floods content channels, founder voices become the new signal of credibility

OutRival launches an insurance vertical for AI voice agents

OutRival launches an insurance vertical for AI voice agents

OutRival launched an insurance vertical for AI voice agents, focusing on FNOL, renewals, and billing while emphasizing branded AI personas.

Clear targets hair loss apathy in Turkey with “Scalp before skin” campaign

Clear targets hair loss apathy in Turkey with “Scalp before skin” campaign

Unilever reframes scalp care as prevention, not cosmetic fix

TikTok is becoming Gen Z’s scholarship search engine

TikTok is becoming Gen Z’s scholarship search engine

A new study reveals how TikTok is influencing scholarship discovery, trust, and decision-making

Inflection.io acquires Keyplay to add account scoring to its B2B platform

Inflection.io acquires Keyplay to add account scoring to its B2B platform

Inflection.io is folding Keyplay’s account scoring into its platform, reflecting buyer demand for fewer B2B systems that can drive execution.

Caylent acquires Pronetx to deepen AWS-native contact center services

Caylent acquires Pronetx to deepen AWS-native contact center services

Caylent’s Pronetx acquisition boosts Amazon Connect delivery and managed CX operations, as enterprises push AI into contact center workflows.

Navatar rolls out an AI Deal Engine for Salesforce-based M&A CRM

Navatar rolls out an AI Deal Engine for Salesforce-based M&A CRM

Navatar’s new AI operating model aims to automate origination and execution tasks in M&A CRM, reflecting push toward end-to-end AI workflows.

NALA launches as a new loyalty and CRM membership network in North America

NALA launches as a new loyalty and CRM membership network in North America

NALA is a new US and Canada membership organization for loyalty and CRM practitioners, aiming for candid peer exchange and operator-focused events.

M&M’S x Marvel turns purchases into gameplay across APAC markets

M&M’S x Marvel turns purchases into gameplay across APAC markets

Mars leans into purchase-linked gaming as a performance channel for regional engagement

Pomo raises $4.5M seed for AI marketing intelligence platform

Pomo raises $4.5M seed for AI marketing intelligence platform

Pomo raised $4.5M to unify market signals with first-party data and automate marketing actions. What it means for analytics and planning tools.

Accenture acquires Unlimited to expand CRM and customer relevance work

Accenture acquires Unlimited to expand CRM and customer relevance work

Accenture acquires Unlimited, adding CRM activation and behavioral insight in the UK. Here’s how it fits the AI-powered CRM services race.

Regal launches Copilot for building AI agents

Regal launches Copilot for building AI agents

Regal released Copilot to build, test, and improve AI agents with routing and observability. A sign of maturing AI CRM and CX operations.

Coca-Cola leans into fan emotion with “Uncanned Emotions” World Cup campaign

Coca-Cola leans into fan emotion with “Uncanned Emotions” World Cup campaign

The brand shifts from hype to human storytelling as it builds momentum for FIFA World Cup 2026

Canva acquires Simtheory and Ortto to expand AI and marketing automation

Canva acquires Simtheory and Ortto to expand AI and marketing automation

Canva adds Ortto’s CDP and journeys plus Simtheory’s agent layer, aiming to connect creative work to activation and measurement.

Ray-Ban taps BLACKPINK’s Jennie as global brand ambassador

A strategic move as global brands double down on K-pop influence and Asian market relevance

Natter raises $23M Series A for enterprise AI conversation intelligence

Natter raises $23M Series A for enterprise AI conversation intelligence

Natter raised $23M led by Renegade Partners to scale AI video conversations into structured insight, challenging slow survey-based research cycles.