Author: Greg Kihlström

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for MarTech. Agentic AI is intermediating the consumer-brand relationship, changing how products are discovered, evaluated and purchased.

AI doesn’t correct bad data. It does produce confident output built on whatever you feed it. Because of this, most “AI failures” are actually upstream data governance failures hiding behind polished outputs. Leaders should treat data readiness as a product, with clear owners, thresholds, and controls that prevent confident…

As we enter 2026, the omnipresence of artificial intelligence will continue to transform it from a cutting-edge advantage into a mere operational baseline. As every competitor integrates the same autonomous agents, generative tools, and optimization engines, the race for the “fastest algorithm” will become irrelevant. Industry leaders agree: the…

While consumers demand authenticity and emotion in 2026, the engine room of the enterprise is undergoing a ruthless architectural overhaul. The old Silicon Valley mandate to “move fast and break things” is being replaced by an urgent need for disciplined integration, modular infrastructure, and the complete demolition of operational…

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. As customer expectations accelerate, CX leaders are turning to synthetic research and agentic AI to test experiences before customers ever feel the friction.

The core prediction is this: the “new brand currency” will be nothing less than unvarnished authenticity. This shift mandates a re-evaluation of human capital, where employees must evolve from task executors into sophisticated managers of digital agents, and where emotional intelligence is set to transition from a soft skill…

The story isn’t declining foot traffic — it’s the rise of informed, AI-empowered buyers who expect certainty and value in every interaction. This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire.

Expedia’s research reveals how emotion, authenticity and the right mix of video and human-guided content inspire traveler wanderlust and drive bookings. This article was written by Greg Kihlström for MarTech.

With significant investments into digital storefronts, complete with product storytelling and sophisticated customer acquisition strategies, brands are keeping up with their online competition, yet a critical factor is undermining their long-term success.

New Qualtrics research shows AI in customer service is falling short, with one in five consumers unimpressed. This article was written for CMSWire by Greg Kihlström.