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FMs are pre-trained on massive datasets and the algorithms they support are adaptable to a wide variety of downstream tasks, including content generation. To do this, gen AI uses deep-learning models called foundation models (FMs). This is the great power of generative AI, or gen AI: it utilizes algorithms to generate new content-writing, images, or audio-from training data. Many of us are already familiar with online AI chatbots and image generators, using them to create convincing pictures and text at astonishing speed. Step changes are occurring in digitization and automation Winning companies-those increasing their market share by at least 10 percent annually-tend to utilize advanced sales technology build hybrid sales teams and capabilities tailor strategies for third-party and company-owned marketplaces achieve e-commerce excellence across the entire funnel and deliver hyper-personalization (unique messages for individual decision makers based on their needs, profile, behaviors, and interactions-both past and predictive). While they still desire an even mix of traditional, remote, and self-service channels (including face-to-face, inside sales, and e-commerce), we see continued growth in customer preference for online ordering and reordering. Omnichannel is table stakesĪcross industries, engagement models are changing: today’s customers want everything, everywhere, and all the time. This is the result of shifts in consumer sentiment alongside rapid technological change. How AI is reshaping marketing and salesĪI is poised to disrupt marketing and sales in every sector. Even if you’re surrounded by nonreaders, and are therefore in the tragic position of not being able to share your love of books with your loved ones, this list is still worth looking over: I guarantee that you’ll find either something you want, or something you need (*cough* college textbooks *cough*).Our research suggests that a fifth of current sales-team functions could be automated. With this in mind, I’ve included both some of the largest online bookstores, and some others that are more niche: shops that specialize on comics or romance, for example. economy at least 50% more concentrated than it was in 2005, according to this paper, it’s more important than ever to invest in smaller and local shops. Many of these online bookstores have large catalogs and low shipping costs, and they also contribute to supporting independent and local bookstores. But perhaps you’d like to reconsider: there are lots of other online bookstores out there, both fully digital, and online/physical combinations.

If you share my appreciation for online book shopping, it’s possible that your first instinct is to head over to Amazon’s website. And although I have an abiding, all-consuming love of brick-and-mortar bookstores, I also enjoy the convenience of buying books at the best online bookstores. Books make for wonderful presents, as I’m sure everyone reading Book Riot on a regular basis will agree. What better gift is there than books? Sure, we’re a little biased here, but still.
