Friday, January 19, 2018

The Rise of AI & Its Implications for Digital Marketing

The rise of algorithm-based customer experiences — like personalization and content recommendations using artificial intelligence — is forcing brands to deliver more personalized ad experiences as well. “In addition to segmentation, personalization, and content recommendations on the backend, artificial intelligence (AI) is going to become more of a front-end facet, determining and mapping customer journeys in such a way that prevents customers from having to re-explain their context every time they move into a new channel or contact within the organization,” says Gerry Murray, director of marketing and sales technology research for the International Data Corporation (IDC)

The implications for digital marketers? Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to ad targeting. Companies must now be prepared to deliver targeted ad experiences and develop a range of creatives that fit customers’ varying preferences and contexts.


While AI adds a layer of complexity to digital marketing in terms of ad targeting, it enables a greater deal of clarity and insights on the performance side. Companies are using AI to gather performance data to measure the efficiency of their marketing efforts, as well as their accuracy in targeting. This approach contributes to greater success for future campaigns, and enables digital marketers to better understand their customers — thus delivering a better experience.

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