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OpenAI starts testing SearchGPT prototype, here’s what it looks like

Search Engine Land

OpenAI today announced SearchGPT, its long-awaited search product. SearchGPT is a “temporary prototype” and limited to just 10,000 users and publishers at launch. OpenAI plans to integrate the “best” parts of the new search features directly within ChatGPT in the future. How SearchGPT works. SearchGPT responds to queries using its AI models plus information pulled from the web.

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Why buyer groups matter in B2B demand gen and how to target them

Martech

In B2B demand generation , buyer groups have become more important than individual buyers. Traditionally, marketers focused on the buyer journey as if a single person handled research, evaluation and final selection. This approach assumed that targeting a CEO, CFO or CMO would likely result in a sale. However, in large organizations, this isn’t realistic.

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How to START building a modern digital marketing plan

Search Engine Land

It doesn’t take a lot of sentences to cover the number of disruptions in search marketing in the season (or era?) that we’re in. Right now, Google is rapidly changing organic and paid search, causing excitement and confusion. New AI Overviews , leaked information and potential OpenAI search engines are creating distractions in our careers. Additionally, changing privacy laws and attribution challenges add to the complexity.

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How behavioral economics can be the marketer’s secret weapon

Martech

In marketing, understanding what drives consumer behavior separates the strategic from the box-checkers. Behavioral economics, which combines insights from psychology and economics, provides the most valuable tools for marketers, second only to understanding the exact individuals they aspire to market to. By understanding how and why people make decisions, you can craft strategies that resonate deeply with their audience, leading to better engagement and increased conversions.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How to manage SEO campaigns during economic downturns

Search Engine Land

Economic downturns create uncertainty and changes in user behavior that impact markets and forecasts. They also affect the approach and resources allocated to marketing activities. Because no two recessions or economic downsturns are the same, marketers operate in uncharted waters every time one occurs. This article can help marketers manage SEO campaigns and show the value of their efforts despite a recession, during periods of market uncertainty, or during periods when external factors greatly

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AI-powered martech news and releases: July 25

Martech

Welcome to The Olympics, now with AI! Earlier this year, the International Olympic Committee (which definitely no longer has any problems with corruption) released the Olympic AI Agenda. It promises to use AI to “foster an ethos of integrity,…deliver impact that reduces barriers to participation,” increase solidarity and improve sustainability and the role of sport in society.

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How Good is Your Team at Prospecting for New Leads?

Anthony Cole Training

As sales manager, business line leader, or CEO, is your team finding, qualifying and closing as much business as you think they should? Most say "No" when we ask that question, which means that something in your client outreach and sales process has to change. And that change, we believe, starts at the very beginning. The call or outreach to set up an appointment is key.

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10 Questions Every SaaS Founder Needs to Ask Their Customers with Canvas Ventures and Casetext

SaaStr

The part of the startup journey everyone likes to talk about is how it’s all up and to the right, but that’s not usually the case. Rebecca Lynn, Co-Founder and General Partner at Canvas Ventures, and Jake Heller, CEO and Co-Founder at Casetext, share the top 10 questions every SaaS founder needs to ask their customers to course correct when facing near-death experiences.

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Clicks vs. Customers: Building Audience-Centric Content with an ICP

G2

Imagine you spend hours crafting an engrossing blog post with eye-catching visuals and a punchy title. You hit publish, expecting a wave of engaged readers. But by the next day, your analytics paint a different picture. Clicks are good, but bounce rates are sky-high, and comments are crickets.

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Three Skills Your Sales Team Needs to Sell an AI Solution

Force Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a fast-growing new market sector. Recent estimates show more than 75,000 AI companies exist, with more than $107B invested in these types of companies over the last two years.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Reimagine Work With the New AI Employee Service Agent

Salesforce

If your business seems to be pulling you in a hundred directions, it’s actually closer to 991. According to the Connectivity Benchmark report , the average enterprise uses 991 different applications, and 75% of IT organizations struggle to integrate data insights into those user experiences. This requires users to coordinate across multiple systems, a tedious process that creates poor employee experiences and can lead to misleading business decisions due to fragmented information.

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Can You Hold Up Your Side Of The Conversation?

Partners in Excellence

We have tools and technology that “equip” us for conversations with our customers. Research tools to help us understand the companies and organizations we want to engage. Research/social tools that help us understand the people we are engaging. Content and other materials focused on key personas, functions, needs, problems. AI tools that enable us to do financial and other analyses on our customers.

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8 Powerful Examples of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

TaskDrive

Explore eight impactful examples of AI in marketing, showcasing how businesses leverage this technology for personalized customer experiences, optimized ad campaigns, and improved engagement. The post 8 Powerful Examples of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing appeared first on TaskDrive.

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The Value Triangle in MEDDIC Sales

Predictable Revenue

On this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart is joined by Darius Lahoutifard, founder of the MEDDIC Academy. The post The Value Triangle in MEDDIC Sales appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Brand Protection: The complete guide by Adthena

Search Engine Land

The strongest paid search strategy builds on your brand’s unique value. Here, you control the customer experience and messaging, driving traffic that converts from search, via Google Ads. Your brand terms, message and unique selling points are yours to leverage – and in paid search, they should be your safe haven. But with fierce competition, protecting your brand in paid search is crucial.

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Phygital agency NEWU is here to surprise you

Martech

The long line of young women curled around the corner from the iconic Casa Magazines store on 8th Avenue in New York City and stretched along West 12th Street. They were there to eat popsicles in the warm sunshine, pick up gift bags from the high-end fashion brand Miu Miu and accept free copies of books Miu Miu had selected as “Summer Reads.” The books were not an afterthought.

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Salesforce and AWS Deliver New Benefits for ISV Partner Solutions Built on Hyperforce

Salesforce

Investing in our partners, like you, is essential for growth and accessing new benefits. As an ISV navigating the competitive landscape, you understand the importance of expanding your market reach and optimizing revenue channels. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new program from Salesforce in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) called the Salesforce ISV Fast Track program.

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