Expert Mode: Moving from Automation to Strategy—Why AI Must Become Your Smartest Thought Partner
AI is no longer just about productivity hacks or marketing automation. It’s fast becoming a true partner in strategic thinking—and executives who treat it like a simple efficiency tool are setting themselves up to be left behind.
#679: Growing a brand by focusing on the details that matter with Dominic Minogue, Dirty Water
There are a lot of great ideas for products and brands out there, but sometimes the difference between success and failure lies in getting the details right and understanding the customers and users of your product. Today we’re going to talk about growing a brand by focusing on the…
How AI enhances efficiency of customer service operations
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the vital role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in enhancing efficiency and improving customer experiences. The traditional contact center model, characterized by large teams of agents handling every interaction, has become obsolete. With the rise of digital communication and the need for rapid responses, businesses…
An alternate definition of priority
Let’s face it, knowing that something is strategically important, timely, or impactful matters, but it’s not the whole picture. If it were, I wouldn’t have written a whole book on the topic. The fact of the matter is, we’re simply not getting enough impactful, timely, and worthy-of-priority work done.…
#678: AI gains emotional intelligence with Joshua Goldberg, Zenapse
Today we’re exploring the intersection of AI, emotional intelligence, and marketing with Joshua Goldberg, EVP of Strategy at Zenapse. We’ll dive into how Large Emotion Models (LEM) are revolutionizing consumer engagement and delivering impressive marketing results.
CMSWire: Retail Media Boom Comes With a Customer Loyalty Price Tag
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. How do retailers maximize their retail media inventory and incremental revenue while creating a better shopper experience and greater brand trust?
CMSWire: The Growing Role of AI in Experience Management
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. AI tools are changing how brands engage with customers. They drive more personalized experiences and improve efficiency across the entire journey.
CustomerThink: Increasing customer engagement through the power of participation
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CustomerThink. To stand out in today’s competitive marketplace, brands need to go beyond just offering a high-quality product or service. To truly connect with your customers, you need to create an emotional bond that goes deeper, and utilizing a customer journey…
MarTech: Driving growth through data: Optimizing the purchase stage
The following article was written for MarTech by Greg Kihlström. Without good data collection, access and analysis, it is harder for brands to understand their customers. Likewise, it is more difficult for customers to indicate their preferences for the brands they support. This article series explores this challenge and…
CMSWire: AI Can Predict Customer Churn, But Can It Build Trust?
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Brands racing to adopt AI in marketing are finding that human insight holds the key to turning automation into lasting customer loyalty.
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