If you keep up to date with new technologies in the content marketing industry, you’ve probably come across “artificial intelligence” and “content intelligence” before. But what exactly do these terms mean and how do they differ from each other? Quick Takeaways: AI is technology that enables software and devices to mimic human behavior. Content Intelligence is a subset of AI that allows marketers to use machine learning algorithms to optimize…

Intelligent tools are taking over. With the proliferation of chatbots, marketing automation, and machine learning, we marketers have opened up ways to send our messaging at scale. We’ve reduced human capital and data is changing the way we do business. But should machines replace humans? And how do brands use these tools while still keeping the human front and center with their branding? Quick Takeaways: Big data, AI, automation, IoT,…

As digital marketing methods go, email marketing is somewhat of a dinosaur. Email has been around since the 1970s and people have been using it for commercial purposes for almost as long. While email marketing may not be as exciting as some of the newer options available in digital marketing, it’s still one of the most popular methods. The reason for this is simple – it works. While technology has…

Accurate segmentation is one of the cornerstones of an effective marketing campaign. Segmenting or dividing your audience into groups means that you can target messages to customers with similar characteristics and needs. This personalization means that marketing messages will be more relevant to the individual reading them. With greater relevance, response rates are likely to be significantly better than they would be for a single non-personalized campaign. There are various…

We’re right at the start of the AI revolution but we’ve already got a good sense of how artificial intelligence will change the face of digital marketing. If you’re not fully on the bandwagon yet or you’re just considering dipping your toes in the water, you’re not the only one. Investing in new technology is a big commitment and it can be intimidating when it’s underpinned by complex concepts like…

As a content marketer, you know that there is a lot that goes into a successful content marketing strategy. You have to frequently create a variety of fresh, engaging content like videos, infographics, and articles for your website, social media accounts, and other websites on which you may publish content. It needs to be well researched and well written as well as informative and educational so that your audience will…

Embracing the new opportunities that AI brings to marketing is something that every business must do to stay competitive in 2019 and beyond. However, just because AI-powered marketing platforms are becoming more commonplace and simpler to use, it doesn’t mean there aren't any pitfalls when it comes to using AI in marketing. A survey carried out by data analytics firm Teradata found that 80% of enterprise-level organizations were already using…

Deep learning is a subset of AI that offers innovative applications in many different areas of life and technology. Algorithms powered by deep learning are currently being used to detect cancer, predict earthquakes, and create art – an AI-generated painting sold for over $400,000 at auction last month. It’s exciting stuff for sure, but what exactly does advanced AI technology have to do with your marketing strategy? Quick Takeaways: Deep learning is how…

Artificial intelligence has already made a huge difference in how brands interact with consumers and how marketing strategies are managed. In such a rapidly changing environment, it’s difficult to predict what the future holds, but there are certainly some clues to what we might expect in the coming year. As we near the end of the year and look forward into 2019, here are some of the biggest AI-related digital…

Do you feel like your content marketing strategy has become stale, and you’re not seeing the results you’re used to? Or maybe despite regularly publishing content you thought was high quality and relevant, it’s not resonating with your audience, and you’re falling behind your competitors? If you’re experiencing any of these warning signals, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to shake up your content marketing strategy and embrace new…