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As we look back at HubSpot’s annual conference, Inbound 2024, it’s clear that the digital marketing landscape is on the verge of a significant transformation. The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, with businesses now eager to unlock the power of AI in marketing and in their daily operations. This year has marked a pivotal shift where companies are no longer just dabbling in AI; they’re seeking to integrate it seamlessly into their existing tech stacks. With numerous AI tools released over the past year, the spotlight at Inbound 2024 highlighted how established platforms are embedding AI within their suites rather than releasing separate tools. The introduction of AI Breeze, AI Agents and Co-Pilot exemplifies this trend, showcasing a commitment to enhancing the marketing toolkit available to businesses today.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, personalisation has become a key element of effective marketing strategies. With the increasing influence of AI, businesses are discovering new ways to tailor their marketing efforts to individual consumer needs and behaviours. In the latest episode of Digital Marketing Answered™, our CEO, Tim Butler has an insightful discussion with Yuwon Song, Sales Director and Head of Business Development at Symanto, as she delves into the intriguing connection between AI and personalised customer interactions.

In the latest episode of Digital Marketing Answered, Tim Butler, CEO of Innovation Visual, sat down with Professor Paul Watson, Director of the UK's National Innovation Centre for Data, to explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The discussion covered key aspects of AI, including the benefits and risks of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, model bias, and the importance of human oversight in the AI-driven marketing landscape.

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On 13^th June 2024, Digital Marketing Executive, Kate Staples, attended Mailchimp’s renowned conference, FROM: HERE, TO: THERE. In this blog, she highlights some key takeaways, including the acceleration of AI and the importance of taking risks in marketing.

The world is shifting considerably and consumer behaviours are shifting with it. People are growing more wary of the information around them; the climate crisis, the cost of living, the rise of artificial intelligence, and many more societal issues are constantly at the back of everyone's minds. We're also witnessing a generational shift as GenZ is entering adulthood and challenging conventional norms and practices. This tidal wave of change is reshaping the way brands connect with their audiences and establish trust.

Generative AI (GenAI) is a concept that is having a huge impact on the marketing industry, affecting everything from the volume of content produced, to concerns over quality. Marketers and businesses alike are seeing major repercussions on the content that is being produced online, across a range of sectors, thanks to the ease with which content can be generated - according to the stats, demand for content grew by 1.5x in 2023 alone.