RRD Print Impact Report for Q1 2024 shows 68% using customer data to personalize print campaigns

A study released by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) reveals that 91% of marketers with print marketing programs are embracing strategic integration of print and digital channels in 2024. Of those, 51% describe their print and digital marketing channels as “closely integrated and tightly coordinated.” The report shows that marketers are manifesting this approach by taking advantage of technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI), QR codes, and web-to-print to bridge the gap between print and digital experiences.

AI integrated into phone calls enhances the customer experience

Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances customer experience by improving the efficiency and personalization of phone call interactions. Through the use of AI technologies, businesses can analyze phone call data to gain insights into customer needs and preferences. This data can then be used to tailor products, services, and marketing strategies to better meet customer expectations.

S1 | 80: Designing Experiences that drive loyalty

How can you design experiences to drive customer loyalty?

Kevin Budelmann is an Experience Design expert, a professor at both Michigan State and Northwestern Universities, and authored Brand Identity Essentials.

He brings over a quarter-century shaping design, strategy, and brand experience. We explore the converging paths of behavioral economics, design thinking, and customer experience—all through the lens of his extensive expertise. On this episode of the Delighted Customers Podcast.

The evolving data privacy landscape

The data privacy landscape is evolving. In today’s digital age, where data is constantly being collected, analyzed, and used to power personalized experiences, marketing efforts, and various aspects of the business, the importance of data privacy has never been more crucial. With the rise of data breaches, hacking incidents, and concerns over how companies are handling and protecting consumer information, the need for stricter regulations and guidelines to protect customer data privacy has become paramount.

Brand voice is crucial when creating AI-generated content

Brand voice is crucial in content creation, especially in today’s digital landscape where brands are constantly vying for the attention of consumers. In the podcast interview, the host and guest are discussing the impact of generative AI on content creation, the importance of brand voice is emphasized as a key component of creating good content. The conversation highlights how brands need to ensure that the content produced by AI reflects their unique voice and tone to resonate with their audience effectively.

S1 | 26: The ABC’s of Innovation with Robyn Bolton, Founder, MileZero

Today we talk about the ABC’s of Innovation with Robyn Bolton, Founder, MileZero. I don’t mean the alphabet, what the ABC’s refer to is the architecture, the behavior, and the culture of organizations that successfully drive innovation from within. Robyn is a passionate partner to business looking to take the nest step and this insightful conversation will surely touch on topics that seem familiar but are presented in a succinct and impactful way that can help to drive value creation in your organization.

The unique role of personalization in B2B marketing

Personalization in B2B marketing is a powerful tool that can help businesses connect with their target audience on a deeper level. It involves tailoring marketing strategies and messages to individual customers or target audiences, based on their unique preferences, interests, and behaviors. This approach allows B2B brands to create more engaging and inspiring stories that resonate with their audience and drive them to take action.

Bridging the gap between business and data scientists

The interview highlights the importance of bridging the gap between the business side and data scientists in order to successfully deploy machine learning projects in the enterprise. Author Eric Siegel emphasizes the need for business stakeholders to be actively involved in every step of the process, from understanding what is being predicted, to measuring performance, to making decisions based on the predictions.