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Sales streaming vs. sales seeking: How RevOps just became B2B's most important team

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
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Gen Z shift sees brand loyalty give way to trend-driven trust

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Gen Z UK shoppers are prioritising viral trends and influencer promotion over traditional brand loyalty, reshaping consumer trust according to SAP Emarsys.
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AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.
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UK CMOs face AI divide & brand activism risks for 2025

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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UK CMOs are widely adopting AI in marketing, but face consumer scepticism and split views on brand activism as top challenges for 2025 emerge.
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Gen Z demands instant service & social shopping from retailers

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Gen Z demands instant replies within 15 minutes and prefers social shopping on apps like Instagram and TikTok, pushing retailers to adopt AI and automation.
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Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.
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Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.
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Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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A Stack Overflow survey finds 84% of developers use AI tools, yet 46% mistrust AI output, highlighting a growing trust gap despite rising adoption.
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.
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UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.
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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.
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Gen Z drives renewed optimism & new demands in UK retail

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.
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UK shoppers regain confidence as in-store ads & loyalty rule

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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UK shoppers grow more confident as 28% now view the economy favourably, boosting store ads and loyalty schemes amid shifting retail habits.
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Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.
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Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.
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UK online shoppers favour eco-friendly, charitable brands

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Over 36% of UK online shoppers favour brands supporting charity, with 34.6% prioritising eco-friendly practices, highlights new report by Ecommpay and IMRG.
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PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content

Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.
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Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.