Topic: sales training

January 9, 2026

Is Cold Outreach Dead in the Age of Tech Giants?

New platform features like Apple's "Ask Reason for Calling" and Google's AI inbox management are challenging traditional cold outreach by reducing spontaneous contact and increasing message filtering. These changes are forcing sales tactics to evolve towards greater personalization and relevance,...

Apple's New AI Chatbot Launches Early, But There's a Catch

Apple has launched an internal AI chatbot named Asa for retail staff to enhance sales readiness and support ahead of new product launches. The tool reflects Apple's strategy of prioritizing internal AI applications over consumer-facing products, focusing on operational efficiency and employee emp...

Google Unveils New AI Infrastructure Academy Cohort

Google has launched its second cohort for the AI Infrastructure Academy, a specialized program aimed at helping startups leverage artificial intelligence to solve critical challenges in sectors like cybersecurity, education, and transportation. The initiative offers four months of equity-free...