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KERV.ai Secures Series B to Push Interactive, Shoppable Video Into Its Next Growth Phase

In a digital landscape where video is king and attention spans are the ultimate currency, KERV.ai is doubling down on its ambition to make every frame count—literally. The Austin-based startup just closed its Series B funding round, led by Coral Tree Partners, to accelerate its push into interactive, shoppable, and data-rich video experiences across online and connected TV (CTV). KERV.ai has been...

advertising 20 Nov 2025

AVOXI’s AI-Powered Proactive Service Promises Faster, Smarter Voice Diagnostics for Global Contact Centers

Cloud voice platforms have long been judged on reliability, call quality, and how quickly they can untangle the messy business of diagnosing failures. Now AVOXI wants to rewrite that playbook with Proactive Service, an AI-enabled diagnostic tool that claims to spot voice issues before customers ever notice—97% of the time, according to the company. For global contact centers juggling thousands of...

audio technology 20 Nov 2025

Genesys Empowers Aterian to Deliver Empathetic, AI-Powered Customer Experiences at Scale

Genesys®, a global leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, has enabled Aterian — the multibrand consumer products powerhouse behind Squatty Potty, Healing Solutions, and more — to transform its customer experience (CX) operations. Leveraging the Genesys Cloud™ platform, Aterian has redefined how it manages interactions across marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Temu, and Shopify...

customer experience management 20 Nov 2025

Tamr Launches Curator Hub to Tackle AI Data Quality Issues

Tamr, known for its AI-native master data management platform, has launched Curator Hub, a new module designed to take on one of the most persistent blockers to trustworthy AI: bad data. The tool pairs LLM-driven agents with human expertise to fix inconsistencies, resolve edge cases, and strengthen data readiness for generative AI applications. As companies rush to integrate AI across operations...

artificial intelligence 20 Nov 2025

Storyblocks Launches AI Toolkit for Faster Creative Workflows

Storyblocks is pushing into the AI era—carefully. The subscription-based stock media platform unveiled its new AI Toolkit, a set of integrated features designed to help creators work faster without replacing the human-made content that anchors its six-million-asset library. Instead of churning out synthetic media, Storyblocks is betting on AI tools that adapt, enhance, and personalize existing...

artificial intelligence 20 Nov 2025

Zappi Launches Faster, Cheaper Continuous Brand Tracker

Zappi, the consumer insights platform known for speeding up market research, has launched its Brand Health Tracker—a continuous, always-on measurement system designed to give marketers a clearer, faster read on how consumers respond to their brand. The tool promises monthly sentiment data, a unified view of advertising and innovation impact, and a price point aimed at teams tired of paying...

marketing 20 Nov 2025

Meyocks Launches Research + Insights Firm to Deliver Faster, Smarter Marketing Intelligence

Meyocks, a long-established branding and marketing agency, is expanding its footprint with the launch of Meyocks Research + Insights, a dedicated market research firm built to deliver fast, accessible, and highly actionable intelligence for businesses of every size. The move signals Meyocks’ deeper push into data-driven strategy at a moment when organizations across industries are racing to make...

marketing 20 Nov 2025

Adobe Bets Big on AI Search With $1.9B Semrush Acquisition

Adobe is doubling down on AI-powered marketing. The company announced a $1.9 billion deal to acquire Semrush, a widely used SEO and brand visibility platform. Adobe will pay $12 per share in cash, and the deal should close in the first half of 2026. Semrush stock surged more than 70% after the news, while Adobe shares dipped about 2%. This move marks Adobe’s biggest push yet into AI search...

artificial intelligence 19 Nov 2025