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The marketing automation model that drove 9x qualified lead growth in a secondary market

When we reviewed our Japan marketing automation programs last year, the picture wasn’t pretty. Our automated emails were generating about 12 qualified leads per month against a goal of 160. That’s a huge gap.

Norwegian DPA fines Xandr EUR 8 600 000 for unlawful processing of personal data

Official European data-protection publication. Check the original jurisdiction, facts and applicable obligations.

Optimizing ad spend ahead of Black Friday: What the numbers say

Advertisers who added new creative weekly saw a 23% higher return on investment compared to those who only added creative once or twice.

What marketers need to know from Advertising Week New York 2026

Marketers from Smirnoff, Liquid Death and Chili’s converged at AWNY to talk AI, connecting with culture and the evolving creator economy.

Google Takes Applications For A UGC Pipeline Separate From Crawling via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google is accepting applications from forums and social platforms for a UGC pipeline separate from crawling. The post Google Takes Applications For A UGC Pipeline Separate From Crawling appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Lego taps e-methanol to make certain products, cut reliance on fossil fuels

The Danish toymaker said it has started using low-carbon fuel to produce over 90 components like steering wheels, connectors and Minifigure hands to reduce its dependency on virgin fossil fuel.

DHL Express puts its faith – and its cash – in Africa’s trade potential

DHL Express has committed €300m in investment across Africa through to 2030, as the logistics group urges UK businesses to diversify supply chains and pursue opportunities in an area expected to become a major global growth engine by 2035.

AI won’t plug forwarder margin leaks without better data and processes

Freight forwarders must tackle unbilled charges, manual rework, and unreliable data before expecting AI to protect their margins, according to Metro Shipping and Portcast. Speaking on The Loadstar Podcast, Ian Powell, tech and solutions dir

We’re ‘shouldering cost burden of green transition’, say carriers

Shipping lines claim they are bearing the cost of investments in alternative fuels and lower-emission vessels, as shippers and their freight forwarders remain reluctant to pay more for greener shipping. That is according to speakers at the

JB Hunt riding new pricing cycle – shippers must pay up

Growth alone is not the objective, JB Hunt (JBHT) CEO Shelley Simpson told investors during the Q3 call that took place yesterday after the US market close. Instead: “Sustainable growth – that creates long-term value for our customers, our

Jury hits Wyoming logistics broker with $9.4M fraud verdict

A jury awarded $9.4 million to a medical supply distributor after finding a logistics provider and its managing member liable for fraud involving COVID medical glove purchases. The post Jury hits Wyoming logistics broker with $9.4M fraud ve

Ex-India spot rates and surcharges ease as peak comes to an end

Container lines, sensing a gradual slowdown in Indian westbound volumes, are revisiting their surcharges and penalties, indicating a hot market may be turning decidedly cooler. The liners had been increasingly rolling booking cancellation a

CDE Solutions partners with Bodega AI on POS platform

US retail tech provider CDE Solutions has partnered with Bodega AI to introduce an AI-enabled POS platform for independent merchants. The post CDE Solutions partners with Bodega AI on POS platform appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Mammoth Freighters inducts its first 777-200LR at STAECO China facility

Mammoth Freighters has announced the induction of a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft at its MRO partner STAECO’s facility in Qingdao, China. The aircraft, owned by Jetran, represents the first Mammoth 777 freighter conversion to be undertaken at S

Consumer brands increase ad spend despite slower growth as retail media gains ground

Consumer goods brands are increasing advertising investment even as sales growth slows, with retail media emerging as a key beneficiary of the shift. The post Consumer brands increase ad spend despite slower growth as retail media gains gro

Amazon FBA Peak Season "Triple Whammy": Warehouse Overload, Price Hikes, and Throttling—How Can Large-Item Sellers Break Through with Overseas Warehouses?

U.S. Copyright Official Fees Are About to Rise Sharply! Cross-Border Sellers, Seize the Application Window Now

Amazon single listing review exceeds 10,000! ORORO's category strategy is worth learning from | 1 overseas expansion case per day

With over 10,000 reviews, why does ORORO still need to build its own independent site?

People from DJI, Insta360, and Anker are teaming up to go overseas and do nail art

This "fingertip automation" is attracting senior executives from major Chinese consumer hardware companies to cross over into the field.

Amazon Cross-Border Summit | Listening to Sellers' Voices, Exploring Solutions Together Through Offline Exchange

26-cv-05692 | Supplement website and packaging accused of being highly counterfeit, and a copyright lawsuit has been filed; everyone come and judge whether it constitutes infringem

FBA oversized item rates reduced on Amazon US site, new product inbound benefits upgraded simultaneously

FBA oversized item rates reduced on Amazon US site, new product inbound benefits upgraded simultaneously

End-of-2026 Deadline! Seven Categories of Goods on Amazon Europe Must Pass the Zero-Deforestation Checkpoint

Amazon UK and Germany peak season delivery fees take effect on October 15; full interpretation of rates, scope of application, and stacking rules

Before stocking up for Black Friday, Amazon sellers should focus on verifying the actual shipping fees per SKU, promotion and advertising budgets, inventory turnover, and restocking arrangements. This article compiles key points for peak-season cost checks to help sellers reassess their Q4 operating budgets based on th