YouTube Unveils AI Tools for Podcasters, MarqVision Secures $48M, and Spara's $15M AI Launch - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly #24
September 19, 2025 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Sales & Marketing AI Weekly.
In this edition, we bring you the latest updates on AI-driven advancements in sales and marketing. Galorath Incorporated has appointed Julia Gerth as the head of sales for EMEA and APAC, aiming to expand its AI-powered SEER® platform. Meanwhile, YouTube has unveiled new AI tools to assist podcasters in creating clips and Shorts from video podcasts, with plans to introduce features for audio-only podcasters next year.
In the realm of funding, Keplar has raised $3.4 million to innovate market research using voice AI, while MarqVision secured $48 million to enhance its AI-driven brand protection platform. Additionally, Spara launched an AI platform to improve inbound sales processes with $15 million in seed funding. Stay tuned for more insights into how these developments are shaping the future of sales and marketing.
Welcome to this week's edition of Sales & Marketing AI Weekly.
In this edition, we bring you the latest updates on AI-driven advancements in sales and marketing. Galorath Incorporated has appointed Julia Gerth as the head of sales for EMEA and APAC, aiming to expand its AI-powered SEER® platform. Meanwhile, YouTube has unveiled new AI tools to assist podcasters in creating clips and Shorts from video podcasts, with plans to introduce features for audio-only podcasters next year.
In the realm of funding, Keplar has raised $3.4 million to innovate market research using voice AI, while MarqVision secured $48 million to enhance its AI-driven brand protection platform. Additionally, Spara launched an AI platform to improve inbound sales processes with $15 million in seed funding. Stay tuned for more insights into how these developments are shaping the future of sales and marketing.
YouTube Launches AI Tools for Podcasters
At a live event in New York, YouTube unveiled new AI tools designed to help podcasters create clips and Shorts from their video podcasts. An additional feature for audio-only podcasters to generate videos will be available to select users next year, with wider access expected by 2026. Read more
Galorath Appoints Julia Gerth as Head of Sales for EMEA and APAC
Galorath Incorporated has appointed Julia Gerth as the head of sales for EMEA and APAC to lead the expansion of its AI-powered SEER® platform. This strategic move aims to enhance global growth and address the rising demand for AI-driven project management solutions. Read more
Keplar Raises $3.4 Million for Voice AI in Market Research
Keplar, a voice AI startup, has secured $3.4 million in seed funding to innovate market research by using AI for efficient customer interviews and insights. Read more
MarqVision Raises $48M for AI Brand Protection
AI startup MarqVision has secured $48 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven brand protection platform and expand globally, including into markets like Japan. Read more
MIND Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
MIND has appointed Jimmy Tsang as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance global presence and revenue growth in the data loss prevention sector. Read more
Good At Marketing and SharedChat.ai Launch AI Collaboration Platform
Good At Marketing has partnered with SharedChat.ai to introduce a beta multi-user AI collaboration platform. This new tool allows teams to engage in shared AI conversation threads, enhancing marketing workflows. Read more
Spara Launches AI Platform with $15 Million Funding
Spara, co-founded by David Walker and Zander Pease, has launched an AI platform designed to improve inbound sales processes. The startup secured $15 million in seed funding led by Radical Ventures and Inspired Capital. The platform integrates voice, chat, and email AI agents to engage and qualify leads instantly, aiming to reduce response times and increase conversion rates for businesses. Read more
BananaImg AI Launches Platform with Google's Nano Banana AI
On September 12, 2025, BananaImg AI introduced a new platform that combines Google's Nano Banana AI and Veo 3 technologies to enhance content creation for various digital creators. Read more
Adobe's Q3 2025 Revenue Boosted by AI
Adobe reported a revenue of $5.99 billion in Q3 2025, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, driven by its AI investments. Read more
Magnite Acquires Streamr.ai for CTV Advertising
Magnite has acquired streamr.ai, a startup specializing in AI-driven tools for Connected Television advertising, to simplify the process for small and medium-sized businesses. Read more
DevRev Introduces AI Tool to Integrate Enterprise Software
Enterprise AI company DevRev has launched a new conversational AI product called Computer, aimed at integrating core data and automating workflows to unify enterprise software. Currently in beta, it seeks to eliminate data silos and enhance departmental efficiency. Read more
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