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#786: Thrad CEO Andrea Tortella on advertising in your conversational AI
Today, we’re going to talk about a potentially significant shift in digital marketing: the collision of conversational AI and advertising. As large language models become the new interface for information and interaction, brands are facing a critical question—how do you participate in that conversation authentically and effectively, without destroying the user experience? We’ll explore how to navigate this new frontier not as intruders, but as valuable contributors.…
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Churn Rate (CR)
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Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)
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