A Digital Marketer’s Perspective on Generative-AI and Where We Go from Here

Embracing the exciting opportunities that lie ahead

I recall seeing my first email address in my high school yearbook. It must have been a CompuServe email because it had a bunch of random digits in it. Anyways, I remember thinking, “What’s that?”

Fast forward several decades and I’m making a solid career in a little industry called email marketing.

As a digital marketer, I bring this up because with all the talk about generative AI, I like to remind myself – and anyone else who’s reading this – this is not the first time a new industry popped up.

Throughout my career, I have learned that embracing challenges leads to growth and remarkable achievements. Generative-AI presents us with a new frontier to explore, understand, and leverage in our digital marketing strategies. And like that asperand symbol that appeared in my high school yearbook, the challenge that comes with working alongside AI algorithms spark my curiosity and ignite my passion for continuous learning. Pushing boundaries and confronting challenges head-on uncovers the extraordinary opportunities that lie within.

Remember, you have to leave the comfort zone to discover the magic!

The promise of generative-AI for digital marketers

Generative-AI holds immense potential to revolutionize the way we approach digital marketing. By harnessing the power of AI, we can delve deeper into customer insights, uncover hidden patterns, and make more informed decisions. The ability to analyze vast amounts of data from various sources empowers us to understand customer behavior at a granular level and personalize marketing efforts like never before. With Generative-AI, we can create highly targeted campaigns, deliver personalized experiences, and ultimately drive exceptional results for our clients or organizations.

I don’t know what the future holds, but I think the winners of AI are the ones that will learn how to use it to enhance creativity. Generative-AI can automate mundane tasks, freeing up valuable time for digital marketers to focus on strategic and creative aspects of their work.

By collaborating with AI-powered tools and platforms, we can amplify our creative potential, experiment with innovative ideas, and craft compelling campaigns that resonate with our target audience. This fusion of human creativity and AI-driven insights unlocks a realm of limitless possibilities.

As a digital marketer, I eagerly anticipate the future that Generative-AI holds for our industry. I am excited to witness the evolution of AI algorithms, the advancements in natural language processing, and the growing capabilities of predictive analytics. With each passing day, the potential of AI to revolutionize digital marketing becomes clearer, and I am determined to be at the forefront of this transformative journey.

I eagerly await new findings and techniques on AI, and it is precisely for this reason that my AI group on WhatsApp is not muted.

Bullish on generative-AI

So, while generative-AI presents challenges and will make things obsolete, it also ushers in a new era where productivity is endless!

This is an exciting new chapter in the world of digital marketing. For a seasoned professional like myself, the challenges it brings are not hurdles to overcome but stepping stones to extraordinary opportunities. By embracing the power of AI, we can unlock new levels of customer understanding, enhance our creativity, and achieve remarkable results.

I am not only bullish on AI but genuinely thrilled about the immense possibilities it offers, and I eagerly await the chance to make a lasting impact in this dynamic and ever-evolving landscape.

About the author

A sought-out keynote speaker and KOL, Shmuel Herschberg is a seasoned digital marketing executive, who lives and breathes online marketing channels like email and paid media. He is a fractional CMO and the founder of Shyn Media, a boutique agency that offers creative marketing automation, content strategy, and paid media services.

With over 20 years of experience, Shmuel possesses a unique blend of technological awareness coupled with strategic thinking and customer psychology. This enables him to translate customer needs into actionable, winning strategies. He also enjoys photography and mountain biking.


 

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