“Existential challenges abound.” So reads the executive summary of a new report from Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism about journalism and technology trends in 2026. The report, published Monday, draws on interviews with 280 news executives from 51 countries — mostly from the U.K., U.S., and European countries, but also from the Philippines,…
1. What is AI in social media marketing? AI in social media marketing means using artificial intelligence to create content, schedule posts, analyze data, and improve overall performance. 2. How does automation help social media marketing? Automation reduces manual work by handling tasks such as posting, ad testing, replying, and reporting, making marketing more efficient….
B2B marketing today is defined by potential. But for most teams, the friction from internal silos and slow approvals is killing momentum. With 89% of teams reporting that internal breakdowns impact revenue, go-to-market (GTM) teams must rewire their operating model to evolve alongside the customer. In 2026, leaders can escape these slumps by mastering three…
As Africa stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, AI Founder and CEO of CarbonAI Ltd UK, Debola Ibiyode, has announced the AI in Action Now 2026 conference, scheduled for January 22, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. In a statement in Lagos, Ibiyode disclosed that the AI in Action Now 2026 conference aimed…
The Gist Frontline clarity drives CX. Empowering service teams with real-time data and decision authority reduces repeat issues, speeds resolution and shifts CX from reactive to preventive. Metrics must reflect customer value. Operational efficiency alone doesn’t build loyalty — measuring sentiment, effort and lifetime value reveals whether service actually resonates with customers. CX scales through…
Digital transformation ranked as the top priority of CFOs for 2026, according to a new survey from Deloitte, followed by cash management optimization and capital allocation. Processing Content Artificial intelligence still figures prominently in CFOs’ plans for their organizations, with over half of the 200 North American CFOs polled by Deloitte for its quarterly CFO…
Content by Anthony Dockrill I’ve already written about the biggest trend last year in audio, but 2025 also saw a new, disturbing trend that is going to help shape this year and beyond. Namely, the accelerating use of AI under the umbrella of ‘innovation’, but which is really here to save a few coins and…
The 2025 holiday season didn’t just break spending records, it marked a turning point for how consumers discover and choose brands. A record $257.8 billion was spent online, including more than $4 billion per day for 25 days during the 2025 holiday season, up from 18 days in 2024. Buy Now Pay Later services also reached a $20 billion milestone and traffic to retail sites from generative…
Flat lay of stock market analysis documents with magnifying glass, pens, and glasses.Photo by Hanna Pad on Pexels Introduzione Cos’è Gemini AI e Come Funziona nel TradingPhoto by Charlotte May on Pexels L’intelligenza artificiale sta trasformando radicalmente il trading nel 2026, rendendo accessibili strategie un tempo riservate ai fondi hedge. Gemini AI di Google rappresenta…
Why is 2026 such an important year for AI? Because smarter reasoning, better memory, and reliable automation are finally coming together in real business systems, not just test projects. Is AI replacing human workers? No. It’s changing how work gets done. People focus on decisions and strategy. AI handles repetitive, data-heavy tasks. What is quantum…
