Ai In Business

AI-generated RFQs are flooding B2B inboxes. Here's how one manufacturer filtered the noise

As AI tools let buyers blast polished RFQs to dozens of suppliers in minutes, specialist firms are discovering that more inquiries doesn't mean better opportuni

B2B PR agencies are adding GEO capabilities in 2026 as AI search reshapes enterprise buyer research

AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing how enterprise buyers find vendors, forcing B2B PR agencies to add LLM optimization to their core servi

The Early Scale: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Enterprise AI budgets are exhausted before year-end, CMA CGM drops $1.4B to triple its North American logistics footprint, and 80% of US factories still run without a single robot. Here's what every B2B operator needs to know this Saturday morning.

The Early Scale: Friday, July 10, 2026

Microsoft embeds 6,000 engineers into enterprise clients. 94% of B2B buyers research vendors inside AI tools before talking to sales. And half of all enterprises have already had an AI security incident — with half still carrying no governance plan. Friday's edition covers the three moves reshaping B2B right now.

B2B vendor research has moved inside AI tools. Here's what that means for your sales funnel.

94% of B2B buyers now use LLMs during purchasing, and Microsoft Copilot alone has 15M paid enterprise seats shaping vendor shortlists.

The Early Scale: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Uber burned its AI budget in four months. Starbucks killed an AI system after nine. Toyota moved a factory. And YC just flooded construction with a dozen new startups. Here's what sharp operators do with all of it.

The Early Scale: Sunday, July 5, 2026

CMA CGM rewrites the 3PL map with a $1.4B deal. Meta enters the cloud business as the EU squeezes AWS and Azure. And AI stops doing the paperwork and starts framing the walls. Here's your B2B brief for the Fourth of July weekend.

The Early Scale: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Microsoft drops $2.5B and 6,000 engineers into enterprise AI deployment. FedEx sells its logistics arm for $1.4B. And the White House ends a 19-day freeze on Anthropic's most powerful models. Here's what smart operators do next.

The Early Scale: Friday, July 3, 2026

Enterprise AI is hitting the CFO's radar, AWS is betting a billion on going deeper, and USMCA just entered annual review. Here's what every operator needs to do before the holiday weekend.

The Early Scale: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Automation crosses the rubicon, BT and Verizon bet $4B on the multinational enterprise, and a 19-day AI blackout exposes the infrastructure risk hiding in every enterprise tech stack.

When floods don't hit you directly, business interruption still can

As part of our ongoing Inside Restoration & Recovery series, we speak with industry experts about the trends, risks, and best practices shaping restoration, disaster preparedness, and business resilience. In this installment, we explore an often-overlooked flood risk: business interruptions caused b

Bain & Company expands enterprise technology practice as CIO role takes center stage in AI era

Bain & Company is scaling its enterprise technology consulting arm, with 300+ tech partners and ~2,000 due diligence assessments, as AI reshapes the CIO mandate

REV Partners brings AI-powered revenue operations to B2B go-to-market teams

REV Partners LLC offers full-service revenue operations, combining CRM strategy, system integrations, and AI-driven GTM engineering for B2B companies.

Bain & Company repositions the CIO as AI's chief enabler in enterprise technology push

Bain & Company is expanding its enterprise technology practice, arguing that modern architecture is now a strategic requirement for scaling AI at speed.

Sales team management is being reshaped by AI, incentive design, and the return of human judgment

HBR's latest research reveals that AI adoption, incentive structure flaws, and client relationship missteps are converging to redefine how B2B sales teams opera

Agentic AI hits critical mass, but only 18% of organizations track its ROI

77% of professionals expect agentic AI to be central to their workflow by 2030, yet only 18% of organizations currently measure its ROI.

Agentic AI hits critical mass, but only 18% of organizations track its ROI

77% of professionals expect agentic AI to be central to their workflow by 2030, yet just 18% of organizations currently measure its return on investment.

SpaceX aims high with $75 billion IPO amid overwhelming demand

SpaceX's upcoming IPO is set to make history with a $75 billion valuation and unprecedented retail investor interest. The IPO is already four times oversubscribed.

Supply chain's AI moment: billing fixes, orchestration tools and C-suite moves signal a sector in transition

From Fixefy's agentic AI to Hershey's new CSCO, supply chain leaders are pushing AI and leadership changes to the forefront in 2026.

The Marketing AI Pulse Brief for May 2026: CMO Scaling Gap, AI Search, Agentic Buyers & Automated Ads

The Marketing AI SparkCast brings you the Marketing AI Pulse Monthly Brief, a curated look at the most relevant stories shaping the field and what they mean for CMOs and marketing leaders. The May 2026 edition focuses on the widening gap between AI investment and AI execution, th

Sealed Air Announces Completion of Acquisition by CD&R

CD&R has completed its acquisition of Sealed Air Corporation for $10.3 billion enterprise value, with shareholders receiving $42.15 per share. Sealed Air will remain headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operate as a privately held company under its existing name while CD&R supports growth in its food and protective packaging businesses.

Building Global Momentum: How Cross-Regional Connections Are Driving Growth at TekniPlex’s IPS Sales Meeting 2026

In an increasingly interconnected global marketplace, the companies that win are those that move beyond transactional relationships and develop a deep understanding of the entire value chain. Knowing not just your customer, but your customer’s customer, unlocks sharper insights,

Global Insights and Innovation: Mara Rintamaki at the IPS Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an industry where incremental improvements can reshape entire supply chains, product innovation remains the quiet engine driving long-term growth. Companies like TekniPlex are increasingly leaning into global collaboration, recognizing that insights from diverse markets—whethe

Why Passion Beats the Perfect Business Idea by Ben Maitland

MarketScale Founder Ben Maitland on why passion, execution, and authenticity matter more than waiting for the perfect business idea.

From Deloitte to Startup CEO: Johnnie Akin on Risk, Faith & Reinvention

Former Deloitte senior manager Johnnie Akin on leaving a Big Four track for a startup, and how faith and failure shaped his leadership.

The Next Era of Workplace Safety Demands Stronger Leadership & Higher Safety Standards

Workplace safety is no longer just about meeting regulatory requirements—it’s about fostering a proactive culture of risk management and innovation. With ongoing discussions around the future of OSHA and the rise of AI-driven safety solutions, industries are reevaluating their approach to keeping workers safe. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), workplace fatalities have…

NYT vs. OpenAI: Media Agencies Deserve Regular Payments for Intellectual Property in the AI Era

Media companies are forcing a reckoning over who profits when AI systems train on published content

Navigating The Real-World Implications of Decarbonization

Organizations face trillion-dollar infrastructure shifts as they balance emission reduction goals with operational and financial realities