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How Gen Z and TikTok are changing the way we speak – The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service

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Social media is driving language change around the world at a rate never seen before.

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With these changes come greater homogenisation and a risk of linguicide, as we all adapt to a rapidly changing linguistic landscape. So why are things changing so fast, is it a problem, and what could it mean for the future of how we communicate?

On this episode Neil Edgeller from BBC Learning English and journalist, author, and linguist Sophia Smith Galer, join Lucy Hockings to discuss what these changes mean for the languages we speak.

00:00 Introduction
01:16 Generational differences
02:01 What is linguicide?
03:11 What words are emerging with younger generations?
03:28 Trying to define skibidi
03:57 The exclusivity of language for identity making
04:33 Rizz already out of usage
05:17 Vocabulary evolving incredibly fast
05:54 Global homogenisation of slang
07:02 Where this new vocabulary is coming from
08:12 An act of rebellion
08:40 The difference to language change pre-internet
09:24 How languages other than English are changing
11:04 Short lifespan of some words and phrases
11:57 Intonation and pronunciation changes from social media
13:27 Narrowing gap between British and US English
13:58 Is grammar changing too?
14:43 Is language change getting faster?
15:06 The joy of language change and evolution
15:36 What does the future hold?
15:59 Could some languages die out?
16:34 The revitalisation of the Māori language in New Zealand
17:06 Will AI play a role in language change?

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Data Integration in Healthcare: How AI and Sales Enablement Are Changing B2B Sales

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Data integration in healthcare is redefining AI in sales and how sales enablement teams create real customer value.
In this episode of B2B Sales Trends, we explore how modern sales leaders cut through dashboard noise, align sales and operations, and use AI to strengthen focus and trust – not replace human judgment.

Harry Kendlbacher sits down with Robert Brandt, Vice President of Sales Operations at Medline Industries, to unpack how healthcare buying behavior is evolving – and what it takes to keep sellers focused on value instead of fire drills. This is a grounded, real-world conversation about customer perception, data integration, and the future of AI in B2B sales.

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You’ll learn:
– How data integration in healthcare impacts customer retention strategy
– Why AI in B2B sales only works when it drives action
– How sales enablement clears friction to unlock growth
– What supply chain resilience really means to modern buyers

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Why customer perception matters more than perfect data
04:10 – From selling to sales enablement in healthcare
07:50 – Data integration in healthcare and supply chain resilience
12:05 – Navigating AI in sales without losing trust
16:30 – How sales operations clear the road for revenue growth
22:10 – The future of AI in B2B sales and human decision-making

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways
– Customer perception outweighs internal dashboards in complex B2B sales
– Data integration only matters if it drives meaningful action
– Sales enablement fuels growth by removing friction, not adding process
– AI in sales should focus attention, not overwhelm teams
– Trust, ownership, and clarity remain the human edge in healthcare sales

About the Guest
Robert Brandt is Vice President of Sales Operations at Medline Industries, Inc., one of the largest healthcare suppliers in the United States. With a background in frontline selling and sales leadership, Robert now leads large-scale sales enablement and operations teams focused on revenue growth, customer retention, and operational excellence in healthcare.
He is known for bridging data, process, and human behavior to help sellers perform at their best – especially in complex, high-stakes environments.

Connect with Robert Brandt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brandt-55248092/

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