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Amazon’s AI shopping assistant Rufus is live for all U.S. customers

Amazon rolled out its AI-powered shopping assistant, Rufus, to all U.S. customers in its mobile app. Why it matters. This move signals Amazon’s push into AI-assisted shopping, potentially transforming how consumers interact with ecommerce platforms. How it works. Rufus uses a specialized large language model (LLM) trained on Amazon’s product catalog, customer reviews and web…

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LinkedIn’s AI ad tool to launch globally this fall

LinkedIn is preparing to roll out Accelerate, its AI-driven campaign tool, to all advertisers globally by early fall. Why we care. By embracing Accelerate, advertisers can potentially improve their LinkedIn campaign performance while reducing time and resource investment, making it a tool worth exploring for B2B marketers. By the numbers: Cuts campaign creation time from…

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Alphabet won’t acquire HubSpot after all

Alphabet’s rumored deal to acquire HubSpot is shelved, sources told Bloomberg (subscription required). Alphabet reportedly walked away from the deal weeks ago, according to Reuters. “Parties didn’t get to due-diligence stage in deal talks,” Bloomberg reported. Early rumors about the talks seemed to solidify at the end of May, when CNBC’s David Faber reported the…

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TikTok ad spend growth slows amid ban talks

TikTok’s advertising momentum is slowing as uncertainty over a potential U.S. ban looms. By the numbers: Ad spend on TikTok grew 19% year-over-year in March, cooling to 11% in April and 6% in May. Total ad spend from January to May 2024 reached $1.5 billion, up 11% from the same period in 2023. Nine out…

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Target audiences precisely to maximize reach and reduce spend

Imagine a world where your marketing message finds its perfect match. No wasted effort, no aimless casting of a net. Your ideal audience, captivated. This isn’t a dream. It’s Connected TV (CTV) advertising. Picture television’s massive reach, sharpened to a digital marketing laser. Join MNTN for Everything You Need to Know About CTV Audience Targeting…

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