Creativity
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Advertising Technology
The New Rules of Leadership in Programmatic: How to Build Resilient Teams in a Fast-Changing Industry
The field of programmatic advertising is becoming more fierce, competitive, and highly driven by rapid technological advancements. The uncertainty and constant evolution of the industry require exceptional resilience, adaptability, and effective performance under the pressure of ongoing challenges. In this whirlpool of constant domain changes, building teams that can thrive amid the storm is not an option — it’s an…
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Artificial Intelligence
Creative Destruction: Why AI Will Unleash Marketing Creativity and Opportunities
Thirty years ago, as I was adding PC connectivity to a manufacturing plant’s equipment to monitor equipment performance for predictive maintenance, I never imagined the world we now live in. I never imagined the job positions that I’d have. I never imagined the companies I’d be a part of creating. For those of you who don’t remember a time when…
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Sales and Marketing Training
The Heartbeat of Community Building: Why Passion, Not Brand, Creates Movements
Community is more than a buzzword—it’s a battleground for relevance, loyalty, and long-term brand health. Yet, many corporations still misread the core ingredient that fuels thriving communities: passion. It’s a critical yet often misunderstood distinction. Passion does not originate in a brand. It’s not baked into a logo or conjured through a clever slogan. Passion lives in people and is…
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Artificial Intelligence
Relationship Design in the Age of AI: Ogilvy One’s Pragmatic Approach for Navigating AI without fear
Ogilvy One, the Customer Experience, Marketing, Data and AI agency within Ogilvy marks a renewed focus on data-driven marketing strategies. The company has reintroduced its methodology under the framework of relationship design, a concept based on understanding the intricate dynamics between brands and consumers. At Adobe Summit, I sat down with Ravi Pal, Global Chief Technology Officer at Ogilvy One,…
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Artificial Intelligence
AI Is Changing How Marketers Train Their Teams—Here’s What They Need To Know
As AI impacts marketing, it’s also redefining what human expertise needs to look like in this landscape. Brand marketers now have a unique responsibility: balancing AI-driven efficiency with the irreplaceable qualities that only people can bring. This shift is no longer a distant concern; a recent report by MIT suggests that while AI systems can improve productivity, their potential risks…
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Artificial Intelligence
Marketing: Generating Value with AI
AI is transforming the way brands approach and execute marketing activities. Starting with the creative process, which can be democratized to allow consumers to produce their own personalized collateral: for example, at this year’s French Open, fans could pick a past memory of Rafael Nadal, and type a text prompt in a simple generative AI interface to generate a poster…
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Artificial Intelligence
Nine Challenges Brand Marketers Face with Generative AI
While GenAI represents enormous opportunity for marketers—including elevating the stature of the function within the C-suite and throughout the organization—there will certainly be landmines to avoid along the journey. As with any transformational technology, capabilities and solutions will continue to evolve, likely at an increasingly frenetic pace. In addition, the rules of engagement are being written in real-time, making it…
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Artificial Intelligence
Leveraging Startup Partnerships to Accelerate Innovation in Your Organization
For established businesses looking to drive innovation, partnering with a startup can be a powerful catalyst for change. Startups are often at the cutting edge of new technologies and approaches, and their willingness to experiment and take risks can help established companies break out of old patterns and explore new opportunities. However, it’s crucial to choose the right startup partner…
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Artificial Intelligence
Tools Don’t Make The Marketer… Including Artificial Intelligence
Tools have always been the pillars supporting strategies and execution. When I consulted clients on SEO years ago, I’d often have prospects who’d ask: Why don’t we license SEO software and do it ourselves? My response was simple: You can buy a Gibson Les Paul, but it won’t turn you into Eric Clapton. You can buy a Snap-On Tools master…
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Sales and Marketing Training
From Harmony to Innovation: The Surprising Impact of Consensus in Marketing
Tomorrow, I’m meeting with my leadership team to reach a consensus on our next campaign strategy focused on attendees at a national retail marketing event. I would have groaned early in my career if I was asked to facilitate such a meeting. As a young, spirited, and talented individual, I wanted to be provided the freedom and accountability to make…