With artificial intelligence (AI) deepening impact on the digital landscape, there is a general concern about marketer’s redundancy. To boost their marketing performance, companies are investing heavily in AI without actually considering the full implications. Marketing involves three approaches towards the audience – connection, attention and trust. Turning attention into a promise and a promise into […]
It takes a great deal for technology so nascent to become an indispensable tool for businesses. Within a decade, Blockchain has proven itself as a key player in the global economy that can achieve tangible business outcomes. Lately, Middle East too has risen to the challenge of adopting Blockchain in its mainstream marketing efforts. The […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in content marketing helps hit the sweet spot of relevant content served to the right audience at the right time. With the capability of finding the best ways to engage audiences, AI promises to disrupt the businesses by serving content that consumers want. AI received substantial commercial success with companies like Google, […]
There are many ways for an organisation to store their Big Data, data lakes and data warehouses being popular choices. However, which one should you be using? The decision comes down to one simple test – who uses it and how. Big data is getting bigger day by day, and the more data we create, […]
When one of the largest beverage brands was looking for an analytics solution that could help them monitor, manage, and increase sales globally. Think Big Analytics, who had previously built a customised data lake for the brand, was commissioned to work on a consumer analytics program to boost sales. With bespoke data applications and tools, […]
Data is of paramount importance to brands across the globe. Known for its excellent customer experience, the secret ingredient in Starbucks’ success rate is the way the brand handles data. Starbucks leadership team includes a head of Global Strategy, Insights and Analytics, which has shaped the brand’s image across the globe, using “methodologies ranging from […]
Native advertising is being touted as a new and innovative format, but it just might be an old strategy, transformed by a new digital frontier. In 2014, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) recognised native ads as a new form of advertising. As an alternative to display; it’s seen to be the fastest-growing advertising segment, experiencing […]
Earlier this year, in March, iconic global brand McDonald’s surprised the technology sector when it acquired personalisation startup Dynamic Yield. So why would a fast-food company invest a rumoured USD 300 million in a “decision logic” technology provider? Because, according to a 2017 Gartner study, companies that fully embraced online personalisation would enjoy a 30 […]
FaceApp is just helping people revel in some self-deprecating humour, using AI to alter their appearance to reflect their older self. Then why are experts cautioning people against the #FaceAppChallenge on social media? While the photo-editing tool is currently viral, with celebrities and commoners sharing hilarious results of their older selves, experts are concerned with […]
Remembers when marketers launched a campaign and waited for weeks to know if it was working? Real-time analytics has changed all that. Every second we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data, of which 90 per cent has been created just in the past two years. This is referred to as Big Data, simply because of […]
