Walmart and OpenAI Revolutionize Shopping, Meta Enhances Instagram, Second Nature Raises $22M - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly #28

October 24, 2025 - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly
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In recent developments, Second Nature has successfully raised $22 million in Series B funding to advance its AI-based sales training platform. Meanwhile, Meta has introduced new AI tools for Instagram Stories, allowing users to edit photos and videos using text prompts. These tools are part of the 'Restyle' menu and require users to accept Meta's AI Terms of Service.

In other news, Vonage has launched an AI-powered solution for contact centers to enhance fraud detection and customer identity verification. Additionally, Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to enable shopping via ChatGPT, offering features like Instant Checkout for a seamless shopping experience. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting advancements in AI technology.
ePlus AI Poll: Focus Shifts to Revenue Growth
A recent poll by ePlus indicates that 75% of IT and industry leaders now prioritize revenue growth over cost savings and customer satisfaction in AI initiatives. The survey also notes concerns about IT infrastructure and talent shortages as AI becomes a driver of innovation. Read more
Meta Launches AI Tools for Instagram Stories
Instagram has integrated Meta's AI editing tools into its Stories feature, enabling users to modify photos and videos using text prompts. These tools are part of the 'Restyle' menu and require users to agree to Meta's AI Terms of Service. Read more
Second Nature Raises $22M for AI Sales Training
On October 16, 2025, Second Nature announced securing $22 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-based sales training platform. Read more
Vonage Introduces AI Identity and Fraud Detection for Contact Centers
On October 13, 2025, Vonage unveiled its new AI-powered solution, Agentforce Identity Insights and Fraud Detection, aimed at improving contact center operations by detecting fraud risks and verifying customer identities in real time. Read more
NetU.ai Appoints New Chief Business Officer
On October 9, 2025, NetU.ai announced the appointment of Michael Nail as Chief Business Officer to lead strategic growth initiatives. Read more
Walmart and OpenAI Collaborate for ChatGPT Shopping
Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to allow customers to shop via ChatGPT, including groceries and household essentials, with an Instant Checkout feature. This aims to enhance the online shopping experience. Read more
Chain Integrates CloneOps.ai for Freight Automation
On October 17, 2025, Chain announced its integration with CloneOps.ai to automate voice communications in freight brokerage, improving efficiency in track-and-trace and booking processes. Read more
Loyalty Juggernaut Unveils AI Loyalty Suite
On October 20, 2025, Loyalty Juggernaut, Inc. launched the GRAVTY® Agentic AI Compass, an autonomous intelligence suite aimed at improving loyalty program management with real-time insights. Read more
Sabre Corporation Unveils AI Revenue Engine for Airlines
Sabre Corporation has launched the SabreMosaic™ Continuous Revenue Optimizer, an AI-driven tool designed to enhance airline revenue by enabling continuous pricing without traditional fare classes. Read more
Adobe Introduces AI Foundry for Custom Enterprise Models
On October 20, 2025, Adobe announced the launch of Adobe AI Foundry, a service designed for enterprises to develop custom generative AI models that align with their branding and intellectual property. Read more
Dialogue AI Secures $6M Seed Funding
Dialogue AI, an AI-native market research platform, has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to enhance AI-driven customer research. Read more
AdsGency Secures $12 Million for AI Ad Platform
San Francisco-based startup AdsGency has successfully raised $12 million in seed funding to develop an AI platform that automates advertising campaigns across major platforms. Read more
Salesforce Partners with OpenAI and Anthropic for AI Integration
On October 14, 2025, Salesforce announced expanded partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate their AI models into the Agentforce 360 platform, enhancing customer interactions and enabling new features. Read more
Magic Raises $10M to Boost AI in Hospitality
Magic, a company based in New York City, has secured $10 million in seed funding to enhance its AI platform, Loyalist, which aims to improve guest experiences in the hospitality sector. Read more
Logic Launches AI Automation Platform with $4.3M Funding
Logic has introduced its AI-powered decision automation platform, designed to help business teams automate recurring decisions using plain English. The platform has processed over 2 million decisions and secured $4.3 million in seed funding. Read more
Status Labs Introduces Generative Engine Optimization
On October 21, 2025, Status Labs announced its new Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) service, designed to improve brand visibility in AI search results by influencing large language models. Read more
Corporate Visions and Skillcraft Launch AI Assessment for Sales Teams
Corporate Visions and Skillcraft have introduced the Precision Skills Intelligence Assessment, a tool for evaluating B2B sales teams' skills using real-world buyer feedback. Read more
Kaggle Founders Secure $38.5M for Sumble
Founders of Kaggle, Anthony Goldbloom and Ben Hamner, have raised $38.5 million for their AI sales intelligence startup, Sumble. The funding will be used to enhance sales prospecting through contextual intelligence. Read more
Letter AI Raises $10.6 Million in Series A Funding
Letter AI has secured $10.6 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven platform for sales performance, following a significant increase in its customer base. Read more
Amazon Introduces AI Tool 'Help Me Decide'
Amazon has launched a new AI feature named 'Help Me Decide' to enhance product recommendations by analyzing users' shopping history. The tool is available on the Amazon Shopping app and website in the U.S. Read more
Brandi AI Launches Global Agency Partnership Program
On October 23, 2025, Brandi AI introduced a new program to help marketing, PR, and branding agencies develop AI-focused service lines, enhancing client visibility in an AI-driven market. Read more
Thought Industries Appoints New CEO
Thought Industries has appointed Irana Wasti as the new CEO, focusing on AI-powered customer learning. Former CEO Robin Wadsworth will stay on as a strategic advisor. Read more

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