- GPT-4o Restored as Default for Paid ChatGPT Tiers
In reaction to user discomfort with GPT‑5’s launch, OpenAI has reinstated GPT‑4o as the default model for all paying ChatGPT users—Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise, and Education. Additionally, older reasoning models like GPT‑4.1, o3, and o4‑mini are now more accessible via a “Show additional models” setting. Users can also choose among “Auto,” “Fast,” and “Thinking” modes for GPT‑5, each with specific rate limits (e.g., up to 3,000 weekly messages in Thinking mode).
Global B2B Lead Generation Market Hits $8.2B in 2025
Latest statistics reveal that the global B2B lead generation services market has grown to approximately USD 8.2 billion in 2025, up from about USD 7 billion in 2023. If current trends continue, the market could surge to USD 15 billion by 2031—predicting nearly a 11.3% CAGR.
Wall Street Surges on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
U.S. stocks rallied as markets lifted expectations for an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, even after July’s CPI report showed core inflation moving higher. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 soared to record highs, and sectors like financials, airlines, and casinos saw strong gains. However, Nvidia-backed CoreWeave (CRWV) dropped in after-hours trading, following a disappointing earnings miss (despite solid top-line growth). Meta, Lam Research, Sea, and Goldman Sachs offered strong buying opportunities, and broad-based ETFs rallied—particularly in tech, semis, airlines, and homebuilders.
AI-Powered Relevance Replaces Personalization in B2B Marketing
B2B marketers are increasingly shifting from traditional personalization to AI-powered relevance—leveraging AI to deliver content and messaging based on real-time intent rather than static profiles. This move marks a strategic leap in making content more contextually aligned with buyers.
3PL Firms Powering Industrial Real Estate Demand
According to a CBRE survey covering the 100 largest industrial leases in the first half of 2025, third-party logistics (3PL) providers dominated leasing activity. This highlights how retailers and manufacturers are increasingly outsourcing warehouse and distribution functions, rather than expanding or leasing mega-facilities themselves.
