Focus Five is all about sharing. We love sharing. Here’s some cool stuff we’ve read this week about digital marketing and purpose-driven business. Grab a cuppa, take five, and enjoy.

Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2020

Gartner

As we reach the end of the year, the predictions for 2020 are rolling in. Gartner highlights its top picks for disruptive tech including: hyper-automation, blockchain, AI security, distributed cloud and autonomous things. Read more >

Five Examples of How AI is Helping Companies Become More Sustainable

Digital Agenda

The insatiable advance of artificial intelligence inspires both opportunity and fear. Digital Agenda highlights the positive, exploring five ways in which AI is helping companies become more sustainable. Read more >

European Predictions 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change

Forrester

Forrester outlines its predictions for Europe in 2020. With a backdrop of political uncertainty, climate crisis and regulatory change, this report explores the impact of topics such as Brexit, automation, 5G, cybersecurity, marketing, the future of work and values-driven consumers. Read more >

The 11 Best Social Media Dashboard Tools & Apps

HubSpot

A handy list of the best social media dashboard tools. There are a mix of paid and freemium tools here so there should be something for all budgets. Read more >

Online Shopping Statistics You Need to Know in 2019

OptinMonster

Ooh we do love stats! There are some useful eCommerce nuggets in this post from OptinMonster including stats for eCommerce stores, mobile shopping, abandoned cart and Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Read more >

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