Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements in Advocacy Marketing

 

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) unveils AI Agents for Good and nonprofit intelligent workflows - Stock Titan

Blackbaud unveiled AI-driven innovations at its bi-annual Product Update Briefings, introducing "Agents for Good" and expanding AI capabilities across fundraising, finance, K-12, and corporate impact... solutions. Key updates include the Development Agent for donor management, AI features in Raiser's Edge NXT, and Document Intelligence in Financial Edge NXT. These enhancements aim to automate workflows and enhance data-driven engagement.

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Xerox Launches Unified Cybersecurity Solution for SMBs Powered by Palo Alto Networks and Cyber Insurance from The Hartford

Xerox has launched the TriShield 360 Cyber Solution, a comprehensive cybersecurity offering for SMBs. Built on Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XDR, it provides real-time threat detection, 24/7 monitoring,... and cyber insurance from The Hartford. This solution aims to simplify cybersecurity management for SMBs by integrating advanced technology and insurance coverage, enhancing security without the complexity of traditional solutions.

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Blackbaud Unlocks New Features for UK Raiser's Edge NXT Customers

Blackbaud has launched new features for UK Raiser's Edge NXT customers, including Optimised Donation Forms, Gift Aid enhancements, and a Constant Contact integration. These updates aim to improve don...or engagement, compliance, and data management for UK charities. The features include mobile-first design, automated HMRC validation, and multichannel marketing capabilities, enhancing fundraising efficiency and donor communication.

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Sprout Social (SPT) Launches New Integration with Canva

Sprout Social has launched a new integration with Canva, enhancing its social media management platform. This integration allows users to send finalized visuals from Canva directly into Sprout as dra...ft posts, streamlining workflows and reducing errors between creative and social teams.

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Blackbaud Unveils Powerful New AI Updates and Integrations in its Impact Edge CSR Reporting Tool for Purpose Driven Companies

Blackbaud has introduced significant AI updates and integrations to its Impact Edge CSR reporting tool. These enhancements include AI-driven analytics, a Charity Discovery Tool, and improved dashboar...d features, enabling companies to better track and report on CSR initiatives. The integration with True Impact and Candid provides real-time insights and detailed nonprofit data, enhancing decision-making for CSR professionals.

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Antavo Launches Optimizer: AI-Powered Loyalty Reporting With Timi AI

Antavo has launched the Optimizer, an AI-powered tool designed to enhance loyalty program reporting with real-time insights using Timi AI. This product automates data analysis, allowing loyalty teams... to connect KPIs to business goals and make proactive decisions. The Optimizer is tailored for loyalty goals, offering a unified dashboard for easy performance understanding and insights sharing across departments.

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Sprout Social Launches New Canva Integration to Streamline Design-to-Publishing for Social | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has launched a new integration with Canva, enabling users to send completed designs directly to Sprout's publishing platform. This integration streamlines workflows, reduces errors, and... enhances the efficiency of social media content creation. It allows creative teams to seamlessly share assets with social managers, improving brand consistency and speed in publishing.

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Prefinery has released a .NET API for ASP.NET websites, enabling seamless integration of its pre-launch waiting list and referral marketing software. This API allows developers to manage beta testers..., collect emails, and send invitations directly from their websites.

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Submittable Launches Impact Wallet to Revolutionize Workplace Giving

Submittable has launched Impact Wallet, an innovative employee giving solution that converts workplace activities into charitable dollars. This platform allows employees to earn and donate funds thro...ugh various engagement programs, offering flexibility and control over their giving. The Impact Visa Prepaid Card enables donations to millions of charities, enhancing corporate social responsibility by integrating giving into daily work life.

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Oktopost Earns ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Solidifying Commitment to Serving B2B Enterprise Organizations | Newswire

Oktopost has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to information security management for B2B enterprises. Certified by the Standards Institution of Israel and IQNET, thi...s certification underscores Oktopost's dedication to maintaining high security standards. The certification process was seamless due to the company's existing robust security protocols.

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Oktopost Adds Integration with YouTube | Newswire

Oktopost has integrated YouTube into its B2B social media management platform, allowing users to schedule, publish, and measure video content directly. This integration enables marketers to manage Yo...uTube engagement metrics such as views, likes, and comments within Oktopost, enhancing video marketing strategies without additional workload.

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Oktopost's New AI Enables Marketers to Automatically Generate Social Content | Newswire

Oktopost has introduced the AI Message Generator, a new feature designed to help B2B marketers automate social media content creation. This tool allows users to generate multiple unique posts from a ...single link, reducing content creation time by up to 40%. The feature is part of Oktopost's broader suite of productivity tools aimed at optimizing social media management and enhancing customer communication and lead generation.

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Oktopost Releases Latest Eloqua Integration to Enrich Lead Profiles With Social Engagement Data | Newswire

Oktopost has launched a new integration with Eloqua, enhancing B2B marketers' ability to enrich lead profiles with real-time social engagement data. This integration addresses the challenge of siloed... social data by providing insights into social media interactions, enabling marketers to optimize lead profiles, improve targeting, and accurately attribute revenue to social activities.

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Oktopost Rolls Out a Redesigned Platform for B2B Social Media Management | Newswire

Oktopost has launched a redesigned platform for B2B social media management, featuring a new user interface and an in-house design system. The updates include a sidebar navigation to enhance user exp...erience and streamline workflow. This redesign aims to facilitate faster development of new features by utilizing reusable design components.

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Oktopost Launches Employee Advocacy in Salesforce to Simplify the Sharing Experience of Sales Professionals | Newswire

Oktopost has launched an Employee Advocacy platform integrated with Salesforce, allowing sales professionals to easily discover, share, and track content directly within Salesforce. This integration ...includes features like content segmentation, post-level analytics, and leaderboards, enhancing the efficiency of content sharing for sales teams.

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Oktopost Rolls Out a XING Integration for Employee Advocacy | Newswire

Oktopost has launched an integration with XING, a major business social network in the DACH region, to enhance employee advocacy for B2B organizations. This integration allows companies to manage con...tent shared by employees on XING, providing insights into customer engagement and improving brand reach in German-speaking markets.

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Oktopost Rolls Out Social BI, the First Business Intelligence Tool Powered by Social Data | Newswire

Oktopost has launched Social BI, a business intelligence tool powered by social data, designed for B2B organizations. This tool enables users to create custom reports using social media analytics, of...fering features like dashboard builders and export options. Social BI aims to transform how businesses report and utilize social data, enhancing marketing insights and performance.

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Do Good with Your Points: Introducing the Smile x Virtue Integration | Smile News Center

Smile.io has launched the Smile x Virtue integration, enabling customers to convert loyalty points into charitable donations, supporting global and local causes. This integration, available for Smile...'s Growth and Plus plans, aims to enhance emotional loyalty by aligning purchases with customer values.

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Sprout Social Empowers Brands to Unlock New Potential and Boost Competitiveness with Updates to its Suite of AI Solutions | Sprout Social

Sprout Social announced updates to its AI solutions, enhancing its social media management software. New features include AI-generated post text, subtitle and translation automation, and improved rep...orting capabilities. These updates aim to streamline marketers' workflows and improve customer engagement. The enhancements also include PII masking and stop words to maintain customer trust.

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Sprout Social Unveils New Innovations in its Care Solution, Empowering Brands to Drive Business with Proactive Social Care | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has introduced new features in its Care by Sprout Social solution, enhancing proactive social care with AI integration, customizable workflows, and compliance capabilities. These innova...tions aim to transform social care into a strategic business driver, enabling brands to deliver efficient, secure, and insights-driven customer support across multiple platforms.

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Sprout Social Launches Expansive Suite of Integrations to Empower Brands in the Social Intelligence Era | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has launched a suite of new integrations and features to enhance social media management capabilities. These include TikTok Listening for sentiment analysis, Bluesky Publishing & Report...ing, and integrations with Adobe Express and Canva for streamlined content creation. The updates aim to empower brands to leverage social media as a revenue-driving channel and source of customer intelligence.

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New options for automated sharing | Ambassify News Center

Ambassify has updated its auto-share feature, allowing managers to choose between "smart scheduling" or instant content sharing for campaigns. Managers can enable or disable automated sharing by defa...ult or per campaign, enhancing flexibility in content distribution.

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Campaign preview in 'new campaign' workflow | Ambassify News Center

Ambassify updated its "Notify community members when a new campaign goes live" workflow. The automated email now includes a visual preview of the published campaign, featuring the campaign title, vis...ual, and summary.

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Exclude specific products from earning points | Smile News Center

Smile.io introduced a new feature allowing merchants to exclude specific products from earning loyalty points. This update helps businesses protect margins by excluding low-margin or high-ticket item...s, encouraging sales of higher-margin products. The feature can be set up quickly in the Smile platform settings.

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Customize loyalty text on the product page | Smile News Center

Smile.io now allows full customization of loyalty text on product pages, enabling brands to align messaging with their identity. Points automatically adjust based on product price, enhancing the dyna...mic feel of loyalty programs. This feature is included in existing plans and can be set up quickly.

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Outdated AI Drains Marketers' Time and Budgets

Hootsuite launched OwlyGPT, a generative AI assistant designed for social media, powered by real-time social data. This tool addresses the limitations of traditional AI, which often relies on outdate...d data, by providing marketers with timely insights to enhance content creation and campaign performance. OwlyGPT aims to reduce the time and budget wasted on inefficient AI tools, helping marketers stay relevant and make informed decisions.

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Personal Posts | Ambassify News Center

Ambassify has introduced the "Personal Posts" feature, enabling community members to create social media posts directly within the platform. The feature is in its initial version and will see enhance...ments in the coming months.

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Xerox Launches New AI-Powered Intelligent Document Processing Solution

Xerox has launched the EveryDoc IDP App, an AI-powered solution for intelligent document processing. This app automates data extraction and verification, enhancing document workflows for faster decis...ion-making. It supports multi-channel document ingestion and integrates with business applications like Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive. The solution is available in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for broader availability.

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Oktopost Launches The Oktopost Academy to Help Marketers Champion B2B ...

Oktopost has launched The Oktopost Academy, a video-based training program for B2B marketers. The Academy aims to enhance skills in social media management and employee advocacy, offering certificati...on upon course completion. It targets B2B professionals, addressing the gap in tailored training for this sector. The program includes modules on Employee Advocacy, Advanced Analytics, Social Listening, and Publishing.

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Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook - Yahoo Finance

Bonterra DonorDrive has launched a new integration with Meta's Instagram and Facebook to enhance nonprofit fundraising. This feature allows nonprofits to share fundraising campaigns directly on socia...l media with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking, aiming to increase donations and reach. The integration is designed to combat declining social media engagement and improve conversion rates for nonprofits.

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Supercharge Your Ambassador Workflow: 7 Ways BrandChamp + Zapier Make Life Easier

BrandChamp has expanded its integration with Zapier from 4 to 7 triggers, enhancing automation for ambassador workflows. This update allows users to automate tasks such as notifying teams of new appl...icants, syncing ambassador profile changes, and sending thank-you emails for referral sales. The integration aims to save time, reduce errors, and improve ambassador engagement by automating repetitive tasks.

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Role-Based Access Control in BrandChamp | Simplify Team Management

BrandChamp has introduced Role-Based Access Controls to enhance team management within its platform. This feature allows administrators to customize user access levels, ensuring that team members onl...y see relevant sections of the BrandChamp account. It aims to protect sensitive information, reduce clutter, and support accountability by clearly defining user roles. The update is available on Pro plans and above.

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AI-powered recognition: Delivering results from day one

BI WORLDWIDE has integrated IBM's watsonx AI into its recognition platform, enhancing employee recognition processes. This collaboration has led to a 20% increase in daily recognitions and a 7.8% red...uction in session time, demonstrating the platform's efficiency. The AI-driven tool aids in crafting personalized messages, fostering a culture of meaningful recognition in workplaces.

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OpenWater Mid-Year Product Update: New APIs, Reporting Enhancements, and More

OpenWater has introduced several enhancements to its platform, including new API endpoints for round-based data queries and finance-oriented variables for application reports. These updates improve d...ata accessibility and reporting flexibility. The platform also features improved French translations and bug fixes for smoother operations. A redesigned user interface is set to launch later this year, promising enhanced performance and usability.

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BI WORLDWIDE launches Channel Solutions to transform partner engagement and performance - TECHNOLOGY RESELLER

BI WORLDWIDE has launched BIW Channel Solutions, a global initiative designed to enhance partner engagement and performance through a combination of behavioral science and advanced technology. The of...fering includes the Channel Smart technology platform, managed services, and high-impact rewards, aiming to improve channel partner relationships and drive business outcomes.

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Automate Your Workflow Instantly with Real-Time Webhook Alerts in BrandChamp

BrandChamp has launched real-time webhook alerts, enabling instant integration between its ambassador management platform and external tools like CRMs and analytics dashboards. This new feature allow...s users to automate workflows by sending secure, event-driven updatessuch as task completions or new applicationsdirectly to other systems, streamlining ambassador program operations.

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Schedule up to a month in advance | Ambassify News Center

Ambassify has introduced a new feature allowing users to schedule content shares up to 31 days in advance, expanding the previous 24-hour scheduling limit. This enhancement gives employee advocacy pr...ogram managers greater flexibility and control over campaign timing.

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AutoFlow Is Here: Automate Employee Advocacy, Amplify Your Brand

Sociuu has launched AutoFlow, an AI-driven automation feature for its employee advocacy platform. AutoFlow uses machine learning to analyze employee personas and content performance, enabling automat...ed, targeted content distribution. This update aims to streamline advocacy efforts, reduce manual tasks, and ensure consistent brand messaging across teams and regions.

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Xerox to Showcase Embellishments and Workflow Automation at Amplify Print 2025

Xerox will demonstrate the Versant 280 Production Press and Beyond CMYK digital embellishment capabilities at Amplify Print 2025, highlighting workflow automation and premium print applications. The ...showcase includes XMPie omni-channel technology, generative AI for specialty print, and the Genesis Initiative for business development, targeting print providers seeking advanced automation and personalization.

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Strategic Partnerships and Integrations in Advocacy Marketing

 

Xerox and Lexmark Debut Unified Retail Tech at NRF 2026

Xerox and Lexmark introduced a unified retail technology solution at NRF 2026, showcasing their collaboration in enhancing retail operations through integrated digital printing and workflow solutions.

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Bonterra Partners with AWS to Power Nonprofit Fundraising | Bonterra

Bonterra and AWS have entered a multi-year strategic collaboration to enhance nonprofit fundraising through AI-powered cloud solutions. This partnership will leverage AWS's cloud capabilities and Bon...terra's AI to develop applications that improve nonprofit operations, including Bonterra Que, an AI platform for funders and nonprofits. The collaboration aims to strengthen the Bonterra Network, benefiting over 180,000 nonprofits and 20 million supporters.

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Smile x Klaviyo | The Most Complete Loyalty Integration for Email Marketers

Smile.io and Klaviyo have launched a comprehensive integration for email marketers, enabling brands to connect Smile's loyalty data directly into Klaviyo. This integration allows for personalized, au...tomated messaging, loyalty-based segmentation, and pre-built flow templates. The collaboration aims to enhance customer engagement and drive repeat purchases by leveraging loyalty data within Klaviyo's Customer Hub.

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Oktopost Becomes a HubSpot Connect Certified Partner - PR.com

Oktopost has become a HubSpot Connect Certified Partner, enhancing HubSpot's inbound marketing with Oktopost's social engagement data. This integration allows HubSpot users to gain insights into soci...al media activities, improving lead scoring and campaign effectiveness. The partnership aims to help B2B marketers demonstrate social media ROI and break data silos.

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Oktopost to Provide HubSpot's Top Agency Partners With B2B Social Media Management and Employee Advocacy Solutions | Newswire

Oktopost has joined HubSpot's Apps for Agency Services Program, allowing HubSpot's Platinum and Diamond Agency Partners to access Oktopost's B2B social media management and employee advocacy platform.... This partnership enables agencies to enhance their service offerings with social media management, employee advocacy, and integration with HubSpot for targeted lead scoring and marketing programs.

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Oktopost Joins the Adobe Exchange Partner Program to Deliver B2B Social Marketing Solutions to Marketo Engage Customers | Newswire

Oktopost has joined the Adobe Exchange Partner Program as an Accelerate partner, enhancing its integration with Marketo Engage. This partnership allows B2B marketers to sync social media engagement d...ata with marketing automation tools, optimizing lead nurturing and campaign effectiveness. Oktopost, a leading B2B social media management platform, aims to provide advanced marketing solutions through this collaboration with Adobe.

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Oktopost to Provide Advanced Social Listening Capabilities to Its Customers in Partnership With Keyhole | Newswire

Oktopost has partnered with Keyhole to enhance its social media management suite with advanced social listening capabilities. This collaboration allows Oktopost's B2B customers to monitor brand equit...y, customer sentiment, and industry trends using Keyhole's analytics. The partnership aims to provide a comprehensive social marketing solution for B2B organizations.

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Sprout Social Expands Salesforce Partnership to Revolutionize Social Customer Care | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has expanded its partnership with Salesforce to integrate social media channels like Instagram and LinkedIn into Salesforce's Digital Engagement platform. This collaboration aims to enh...ance social customer care by unifying social and CRM data, enabling seamless customer support across digital channels. The integration will be showcased at Dreamforce in October.

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Sprout Social deepens commitment to public sector by partnering with Carahsoft as a NASPO-approved vendor for government agencies | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has partnered with Carahsoft to become a NASPO-approved vendor, enhancing the availability of its social media management platform to government agencies. This partnership allows state ...and local agencies to procure Sprout Social's solutions through the NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions Contract, facilitating efficient public sector communication and engagement.

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Introducing Smile x Gatsby: Turn Social Fans Into Loyalty Members | Smile News Center

Smile.io and Gatsby have formed a new integration to convert social media followers into loyalty program members. This collaboration allows brands to grow loyalty memberships directly from Instagram ...interactions, identify influential fans, and reward social actions like follows and shares. The integration aims to enhance social presence and deepen customer relationships.

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Members can schedule posts 31 days ahead | Ambassify News Center

Mekari Talenta and Permata Bank have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in HR and payroll management. This collaboration integrates Mekari Talenta's cloud-based Human... Capital Management system with Permata Bank's payroll services, enhancing operational efficiency and financial experiences for companies and employees.

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Sprout Social Announces Expanded Relationship with Salesforce , Inc . ( CRM )

Sprout Social has expanded its relationship with Salesforce by becoming the first social media management platform to integrate with Salesforce Digital Engagement. This collaboration allows Sprout So...cial to bring social channels like Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp directly into Salesforce, enhancing customer communication through Salesforce's Customer 360 platform.

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Blackbaud Launches Game-Changing AI Marketing Integration for Nonprofits: What Fundraisers Need to Know - Stock Titan

Blackbaud and Constant Contact have launched a strategic integration embedding Constant Contact's AI-powered digital marketing platform into Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge NXT fundraising software. This i...ntegration enhances digital engagement for social impact organizations by enabling personalized multi-channel campaigns, AI-driven campaign creation, and automated data synchronization. The rollout begins in July 2025, with general availability expected in August.

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Xerox Enters Into Agreement with Kyocera to Offer High-Speed Production Inkjet Presses - Business Wire

Xerox has partnered with Kyocera to re-enter the cut-sheet inkjet market, offering high-speed production inkjet presses. This collaboration expands Xerox's production print portfolio, integrating Kyo...cera's technology with Xerox's workflow automation and service capabilities. The new presses will be branded under Xerox and are aimed at enhancing client operations and reducing costs.

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Xerox Enters Into Agreement with Kyocera to Offer High-Speed Production Inkjet Presses

Xerox has partnered with Kyocera to source high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses, marking its re-entry into the cut-sheet inkjet market. This collaboration expands Xerox's production print p...ortfolio and integrates Kyocera's technology with Xerox's workflow automation. The new presses will be branded under Xerox and aim to meet growing client demand for speed and efficiency in digital production.

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Xerox Enters Into Agreement with Kyocera to Offer High-Speed Production ...

Xerox has partnered with Kyocera to offer high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses, marking Xerox's re-entry into this market. This collaboration will integrate Kyocera's technology with Xerox'...s Production Ecosystem, including FreeFlow Workflow Automation Software. The partnership aims to meet growing demand for efficient, cost-effective color inkjet presses, enhancing Xerox's production print portfolio and addressing new growth areas.

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SAIC Partners with Xerox to Launch eligibilityNOW to Transform the Speed and Accuracy of Government Benefits Claims Lifecycle

SAIC and Xerox have partnered to launch eligibilityNOW, a claims management solution aimed at improving the speed and accuracy of government benefits processing. This AI-powered platform integrates X...erox's Intelligent Data Processing with SAIC's Intelligent Document Management to modernize the claims lifecycle, addressing eligibility backlogs and enhancing service delivery for government agencies.

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SA fintechs Float, Adumo partner to offer flexible in-store payments with mainstream retailers - - Disrupt Africa

Adumo and Float have partnered to offer a flexible in-store payment solution, allowing consumers to pay over four interest-free monthly installments using their credit cards. This collaboration enhan...ces the shopping experience at various retail outlets in South Africa by integrating Floats card-linked installment platform with Adumos payment devices.

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Float partners with Adumo for improved in-store payments - The Paypers

Float and Adumo have formed a partnership to enable in-store payments where customers can split purchases into four interest-free monthly installments using their credit cards. The integration levera...ges Adumos payment devices in mainstream retail outlets, enhancing payment flexibility and security for both retailers and shoppers.

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Benefits of Veeva Vault Integration for Pharma Social Teams

MarketBeam now integrates with Veeva Vault, enabling pharmaceutical social media teams to manage, review, and publish content while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This integration s...treamlines approval workflows, reduces manual review bottlenecks, and helps pharma brands maintain regulatory standards across digital channels.

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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves in Advocacy Marketing

 

Banzai International Acquires Superblocks to Enhance AI-Powered Website Building Capabilities - Quiver Quantitative

Banzai International has acquired Superblocks, an AI platform for creating SEO-optimized websites and landing pages. This acquisition, completed on November 7, 2025, enhances Banzai's marketing solut...ions by integrating AI tools that simplify web asset creation for marketers. Superblocks' features include an AI agent for natural language design requests and built-in hosting, aligning with Banzai's mission to streamline marketing tasks through AI.

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Bonterra Acquires OneCause to Improve Nonprofit Fundraising | Bonterra

Bonterra has acquired OneCause to enhance its nonprofit fundraising capabilities. This acquisition aims to create a powerful fundraising and engagement platform by integrating OneCause's digital solu...tions with Bonterra's existing tools. The move expands Bonterra's reach to over 6,000 nonprofits and emphasizes AI-driven innovation to boost charitable giving. This strategic investment aligns with Bonterra's mission to increase charitable contributions to 3% of US GDP by 2033.

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Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software announce strategic merger to revolutionize philanthropic and grant management solutions

Foundant Technologies and SmartSimple Software have announced a strategic merger aimed at transforming philanthropic and grant management solutions. This merger is expected to enhance their capabilit...ies in providing innovative solutions for the social sector.

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Sprout Social Acquires NewsWhip, Enhancing Predictive Intelligence Capabilities and Accelerating AI Roadmap | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has acquired NewsWhip to enhance its predictive intelligence capabilities and accelerate its AI roadmap. This acquisition will integrate NewsWhip's AI-powered media intelligence with Sp...rout Social's solutions, enabling brands to navigate the digital media landscape with foresight and agility. The acquisition, valued at $55 million with potential earnouts, aims to deliver transformative outcomes for customers by combining real-time insights with social strategy.

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Xerox Swings to Loss, Lexmark Acquisition Boosts Outlook

Xerox reported a net loss of $106 million in Q2, but its acquisition of Lexmark is expected to drive revenue growth of 16% to 17% this year. The acquisition enhances Xerox's market position with expa...nded workflow and technology solutions. Despite flat overall revenue, IT solutions revenue doubled, offsetting a decline in print revenue.

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Sprout Social Acquires NewsWhip, Enhancing Predictive Intelligence Capabilities and Accelerating AI Roadmap

Sprout Social has acquired NewsWhip for $55 million, with an additional $10 million in performance-based earnouts. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprout Social's predictive intelligence capabilitie...s and accelerate its AI roadmap. NewsWhip's AI-driven insights will be integrated into Sprout Social's platform, providing brands with real-time, actionable intelligence to navigate media trends effectively. NewsWhip's team will join Sprout Social, with CEO Paul Quigley becoming General Manager for Sprouts Listening business.

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PR News | PR Firm News : KRG Advisors Launches - Wed ., Jul . 30 , 2025

Sprout Social, a cloud-based social media management software company, acquires NewsWhip to enhance its predictive intelligence capabilities. NewsWhip's team, including CEO Paul Quigley, will join Sp...rout Social, focusing on expanding its media foresight and social strategy offerings. This acquisition aims to empower brands with AI-driven insights to navigate the digital media landscape effectively.

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Printweek - Xeretec enhances reach with First Copy acquisition

Xeretec Group has acquired First Copy Corporation, a longstanding Xerox reseller, to expand its UK reach and enhance its offerings in print, IT, cybersecurity, and digital workspace technology. The a...cquisition, finalized on July 14, 2025, will integrate First Copy's team and customers, rebranding it as First Copy IT. This move strengthens Xeretec's market position as Xerox's largest UK partner.

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Xerox acquires Lexmark for $1.5 billion as legacy print giants consolidate

Xerox has completed its acquisition of Lexmark for $1.5 billion, aiming to consolidate its position in the printing industry. The deal, financed through cash and debt, is expected to generate $240 mi...llion in cost synergies by the second year. Xerox will serve over 200,000 clients in 170 countries, maintaining its CEO while Lexmark's CEO steps down.

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Xerox Completes the Acquisition of Lexmark, Uniting Two Industry Leaders

Xerox has completed the acquisition of Lexmark for $1.5 billion, enhancing its position in the print and managed print services market. This strategic move aims to expand Xerox's global reach and ser...vice capabilities, leveraging Lexmark's strong reputation and client base. The acquisition is expected to drive long-term growth and innovation in workplace solutions.

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Edited Capital Acquires Enterprise Loyalty Platform Annex Cloud - The Wise Marketer

Edited Capital has acquired Annex Cloud, an enterprise loyalty platform provider. This acquisition positions Edited Capital to expand its offerings in customer loyalty technology and strengthens Anne...x Clouds market presence in enterprise loyalty solutions.

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Funding News and Financial Performance in Advocacy Marketing

 

Sprout Social to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results on February 26, 2026

Sprout Social will announce its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, after market close. The company will discuss the results and business highlights during a conference call a...nd webcast scheduled for the same day.

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Banzai Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Banzai reported a 163% increase in Q3 2025 revenue to $2.8 million, with gross profit rising 213% to $2.3 million. The gross margin expanded to 81.7%. The company reduced its net loss to $5.9 million... from $15.4 million in Q3 2024. Key developments include acquiring Superblocks, appointing new executives, and securing an $11 million debt facility.

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Xerox Release Third-Quarter Results | Xerox Newsroom

Xerox reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, showing a revenue increase of 28.3% to $1.96 billion. Despite macroeconomic challenges, the company narrowed its GAAP net loss to $760 million... and improved its free cash flow to $131 million. The Lexmark synergy forecast was raised to at least $300 million.

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Banzai to Host Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Banzai to Host Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Blackbaud Announces 2025 Third Quarter Results

Blackbaud announced its 2025 third-quarter financial results, reporting a GAAP total revenue of $281.1 million, a 1.9% decrease due to the divestiture of EVERFI. Non-GAAP organic revenue increased by... 5.2%. The company highlighted significant investments in AI at its bbcon conference, aiming to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Blackbaud reiterated its full-year financial guidance and noted a stock repurchase plan.

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Blackbaud Announces Date of Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results - Yahoo Finance

Blackbaud will announce its third quarter 2025 financial results on October 29, 2025, before the U.S. markets open. A conference call will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.

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Blackbaud : Q2 Earnings Snapshot | MarketScreener

Blackbaud reported Q2 earnings of $26 million, with adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.05. Revenue for the quarter was $281.4 million. The company raised its ...full-year earnings guidance to $4.30-$4.50 per share and projected revenue between $1.12 billion and $1.13 billion.

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Blackbaud Q2 Earnings: Record 45% Rule of 40 Score, Raises 2025 ...

Blackbaud reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, achieving a record Rule of 40 score of 45.3%. Despite a 2.1% decline in GAAP revenue due to the EVERFI divestiture, non-GAAP organic revenue rose ...by 6.8%. The company improved its GAAP operating margin by 540 basis points to 20.1% and raised its full-year guidance, projecting revenue of $1.120-$1.130 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $4.30-$4.50.

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Leadership and Executive Team Updates in Advocacy Marketing

 

Higher Logic Names Former IBM Leader Marius Ciortea as Chief Community Officer, Accelerating a New Era of AI-Powered Community Engagement - Business Wire

Higher Logic appoints Marius Ciortea, a former IBM leader, as Chief Community Officer to enhance AI-driven community engagement strategies.

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Xerox Appoints Chuck Butler as Chief Financial Officer

Xerox has appointed Chuck Butler as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 3, 2025. Butler, previously CFO at Lexmark, will also lead the Global Business Services organization. This appointment ...aligns with Xerox's strategic priorities and aims to enhance operational integration. Mirlanda Gecaj, the outgoing CFO, will depart on December 2, 2025.

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Oktopost Expands Leadership with Appointment of Moti Koren as Vice President of R&D

Oktopost welcomes Moti Koren as VP of R&D to accelerate AI-powered innovation in B2B social media marketing and employee advocacy.

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Oktopost Appoints Colin Day as Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa | Newswire

Oktopost has appointed Colin Day as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, FinTech, and MarTech, Day will lead Oktopost's EMEA ...commercial activities. His previous roles include founding Magnetic North Associates and serving as Marketing CTO at FIS, where he first implemented Oktopost's platform.

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Oktopost Appoints Dave Kedzior as General Manager, North America | Newswire

Oktopost has appointed Dave Kedzior as the General Manager for North America. With nearly 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Kedzior will lead Oktopost's U.S. sales and customer success tea...ms. His expertise is expected to drive the company's growth and enhance its mission of supporting B2B marketers through social media management and employee advocacy.

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Oktopost Appoints Natalie Binns as Vice President of Marketing | Newswire

Oktopost has appointed Natalie Binns as Vice President of Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in B2B technology, Binns will lead Oktopost's global marketing efforts, leveraging her expertise ...in demand generation and ABM strategies. CEO Daniel Kushner highlights her role in accelerating Oktopost's growth as a leading B2B social media platform.

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Oktopost Strengthens Executive Team to Support Customer Growth | Newswire

Oktopost has expanded its executive team by appointing Tomer Laks as Chief Revenue Officer and Yahav Dagan as Vice President of Customer Success. These strategic hires aim to support the company's gl...obal growth and enhance customer success. Additionally, Colin Day and Chris Bennett have been promoted to key leadership roles to drive business development and global sales.

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Banzai Appoints Matt McCurdy as Vice President of Sales to Drive Strategic Growth of AI-Enabled Marketing and Sales Solutions to Enterprise Customers - The Globe and Mail

Banzai has appointed Matt McCurdy as Vice President of Sales to enhance the strategic growth of its AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions. McCurdy, with over 20 years of experience in software and... technology industries, will focus on sales strategy and enterprise account development, aiming to drive enterprise expansion and customer value for Banzai's solutions like Demio, CreateStudio, and OpenReel.

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Banzai Appoints Dean Ditto as Chief Financial Officer

Banzai has appointed Dean Ditto as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 14, 2025. Ditto, with over 30 years of financial leadership experience, will replace Alvin Yip, who will continue as Chief A...ccounting Officer. Ditto's background includes roles at Akerna Corp. and Mydecine Innovations Group, where he led significant financial initiatives.

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Awards, Recognitions, and Industry Achievements in Advocacy Marketing

 

Sprout Social Named a Leader in Worldwide Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises by IDC MarketScape | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025-26 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Influencer Marketing Platforms for Large Enterprises. Their platform offers AI-driven influencer discovery, ...brand safety, and comprehensive analytics to help enterprises build authentic partnerships and drive business impact. This recognition highlights Sprout Social's commitment to advancing influencer marketing with innovative, data-backed solutions.

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Keypoint Intelligence Recognizes Xerox with Pacesetter Award in Manufacturing

Xerox has been awarded the 2025-2026 Pacesetter Award in Manufacturing by Keypoint Intelligence. This recognition highlights Xerox's comprehensive solutions for the manufacturing sector, including ro...bust multifunction printers and workflow software like ConnectKey and CareAR. These tools address the industry's needs for traceability, auditability, and mobility, helping manufacturers streamline operations and maintain compliance.

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Foundant Technologies Recognized for Connecting Philanthropic Community

Foundant Technologies received recognition for its efforts in connecting the philanthropic community, highlighting its role in fostering collaboration and innovation in the sector.

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Sprout Social Recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work for the Sixth Consecutive Year | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has been honored by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Chicago and Seattle for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Sprout Social's commitment to fostering a positiv...e workplace culture, supporting remote and hybrid work, and offering comprehensive benefits. The award underscores the company's leadership in creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

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Sprout Social Recognized by G2s Best Software Awards for the Ninth Consecutive Year | Sprout Social

Sprout Social has been recognized by G2s 2025 Best Software Awards for the ninth consecutive year. The company ranks highly across seven categories, including Best Software Product and Highest Satisf...action Products. This recognition underscores Sprout Social's commitment to innovation and its role in enhancing social media strategies for brands through AI-powered solutions and strategic partnerships.

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Oktopost Wins 2025 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Best Overall Social Media ... - KRON4

Oktopost has won the 2025 MarTech Breakthrough Award for Best Overall Social Media Management Platform. This accolade highlights Oktopost's leadership in aiding B2B marketers to enhance growth and vi...sibility in the AI-driven discovery era. The platform offers tools for publishing, employee advocacy, social listening, and analytics, tailored for B2B needs. This award follows Oktopost's recent acquisition of Milk Video and the launch of The Oktopost Academy.

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Customer reviews earn Hootsuite 200+ Leader Badges in G2 Winter 2025 Reports

Hootsuite has been awarded over 200 Leader Badges in G2's Winter 2025 Reports, highlighting its leadership in social media management. This recognition is based on more than 4,000 positive reviews, p...ositioning Hootsuite as a top solution in categories like Social Media Analytics and Management. CEO Irina Novoselsky emphasizes the company's commitment to empowering businesses with actionable social insights.

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Hootsuite Dominates G2s 2025 Best Software Awards

Hootsuite secured top positions in G2's 2025 Best Software Awards, excelling in categories like 'Best Software Products' and 'Best Marketing Products'. Recognized for its leadership in social media m...arketing, Hootsuite topped eight categories, including 'Best Enterprise Products'. CEO Irina Novoselsky highlighted the company's commitment to enhancing social media value for businesses.

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blackbaud News and Press Releases | PR Newswire

Blackbaud has been named #20 on Fast Company's 2025 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing its culture of innovation.

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Antavo Wins Three Trophies at the Retail Systems Awards 2025

Antavo won three awards at the Retail Systems Awards 2025, including Customer Experience Innovation of the Year and Customer Loyalty Programme of the Year for Yeo Valley Organics Yeokens program, whi...ch runs on Antavos AI Loyalty Cloud. The recognition highlights Antavos impact in delivering advanced, gamified loyalty solutions for the retail sector.

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Corporate News and Organizational Updates in Advocacy Marketing

 

Blackbaud Welcomes 12 AI-Powered Startups to Social Good Tech Accelerator

Blackbaud has announced the latest cohort for its Social Good Startup Program, welcoming 12 AI-driven startups focused on enhancing nonprofit and socially responsible operations. The program aims to ...empower early-stage ventures by integrating them with Blackbaud's ecosystem, fostering innovation in the social impact sector. The cohort includes diverse founders and offers tailored growth plans, access to resources, and promotional opportunities.

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Blackbaud Expands India Presence with New Hyderabad Office, Strengthening Global Innovation and Social Impact - MSN

Blackbaud has opened a new office in Hyderabad, India, to enhance its global innovation efforts and increase its social impact.

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Banzai Announces Reverse Split - The Globe and Mail

Banzai International, Inc. announced a one-for-ten reverse stock split of its Class A and Class B Common Stock, effective July 8, 2025. This move aims to increase the per-share price and maintain Nas...daq compliance. Post-split, the stock will trade under a new CUSIP number, affecting all issued shares and stock options uniformly.

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