Cision report flags rising “data fragmentation tax” as brands silo search, social and AI signals

• Cision published a report warning brands face rising costs from disconnected search, social, media, and AI signals.
• It said fragmented monitoring creates blind spots, slows decisions, and widens gaps between intended positioning and external perception.
• The report estimated 40% of marketers cite integrating multiple data sources as their biggest challenge.
• It argued AI tools cannot offset fragmented systems, leaving faster data flows without clearer decisions.
• It urged “connected intelligence” to spot trends earlier, speed responses, and shape narratives before competitors capture the advantage.

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