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Sundial Media and Sonic Gods Partner to Build Cross-Platform Entertainment Franchises

Sundial Media & Technology Group (SMTG) has entered a strategic partnership with Sonic Gods Studios to co-develop original intellectual property (IP) and cross-platform entertainment franchises. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in the media industry, where publishers are evolving into IP-driven cultural platforms by combining storytelling, audience communities, creator ecosystems, and...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

ZoomInfo Analysis Shows Jersey Mike’s Franchise Consolidation Ahead of IPO

ZoomInfo has released new franchise market analysis indicating that Jersey Mike's franchise ownership is becoming increasingly concentrated among large multi-unit operators ahead of the restaurant chain's planned initial public offering (IPO). The findings highlight how data intelligence platforms are helping enterprise sales, investment, and franchise development teams better understand...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

PulsePoint and CMI Media Group Launch HCP2DTC Influence™ for Unified Healthcare Marketing

Healthcare advertising platform PulsePoint has announced the first agency deployment of HCP2DTC Influence™, a marketing solution designed to connect healthcare professional (HCP) insights with direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising strategies. The inaugural implementation, led by CMI Media Group for an oncology brand, highlights a growing shift toward AI-powered, data-driven healthcare marketing...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

DigiKey and Machinechat Launch Rapid Engineering Kits for Edge AI and Connected Intelligence

DigiKey and Machinechat have introduced a new line of rapid engineering kits designed to simplify the development of edge AI and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Combining pre-validated hardware with Machinechat's JEDI software platform, the kits aim to reduce integration complexity and accelerate prototype development for engineers, educators, OEMs, and enterprise innovation...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

Ellucian Student Wins Higher Education Innovation Award for AI Platform

Ellucian has received the Higher Education Innovation Award at the inaugural EdTech Innovation Hub (ETIH) Innovation Awards 2026 for its Ellucian Student platform. The recognition highlights growing investment in AI-native higher education technology as colleges and universities modernize student lifecycle management, institutional operations, and data-driven decision-making through integrated...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

WellSaid Introduces AI Voiceover Pricing Model Focused on Final Audio Output

AI voice platform WellSaid has introduced a new pricing model that shifts billing from AI-generated voice iterations to completed downloadable audio. The move addresses a longstanding challenge in generative AI content creation, where businesses often pay for every voice generation attempt regardless of whether the output is ultimately used. The new approach aims to support enterprise teams that...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

Consumer Genius Co-Founder Jay Modi Recognized in Visionaries Network Top Business Leaders Awards 2026

Performance marketing company Consumer Genius has announced that its Co-Founder, Jay Modi, has been recognized in the Visionaries Network Top Business Leaders Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the company's expansion across multiple international markets and reflects the growing importance of AI-powered lead generation platforms in helping enterprises connect consumers with relevant service...

marketing 24 Jul 2026

Omilia Appoints Ryan Kam as CMO to Accelerate AI Customer Experience Growth

AI customer experience (CX) platform Omilia has appointed Ryan Kam as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), strengthening its executive leadership as enterprise demand for AI-powered customer engagement solutions continues to grow. The appointment signals Omilia's focus on expanding its global brand, accelerating demand generation, and reinforcing its position in the rapidly evolving market for...

marketing 23 Jul 2026