The latest trends, developments and statistics in social media. Stories this quarter include TikTok’s potential US ban, new AI assistant features from Meta and Snap, and the ways in which the platforms are supporting their influential users, in what has been termed ‘the creator era’.
This article is adapted from a section of Econsultancy’s Innovation Best Practice Guide, written by Steffan Aquarone. The guide presents a set of simple, practical ideas, and Aquarone takes the word ‘innovation’ itself to mean ‘finding ways of doing things differently’. The empty chair is a concept synonymous with Amazon’s customer-focus. Despite their importance to the […]
This article is adapted from a section of Econsultancy’s Innovation Best Practice Guide, written by Steffan Aquarone. The guide presents a set of simple, practical ideas, and Aquarone takes the word ‘innovation’ itself to mean ‘finding ways of doing things differently’. Flawed assumptions to avoid when innovating – the premise of this article is pretty self-explanatory, […]
Tips to help with the research, the communication and the task of finding out what people want. In essence, how to have good ideas by asking the right questions.
Augmented reality has surged in the headlines of late with the release of Apple’s Vision Pro headset and Meta teasing a potential rollout of AR glasses as it marks the 10-year anniversary of its VR/AR outfit, Meta Reality Labs. If augmented reality headsets and eyewear become more commonplace, brands and entertainment companies may take the […]
Where does generative AI fit in with luxury brands and their reputation for authenticity and great service? A review of use cases and how to mitigate risk.
Generative AI refers to “artificial intelligence-powered tools that produce text, imagery, or video”.[1] Like other forms of AI, it uses data-led algorithms to drive decision-making without relying exclusively on human-designed rules. This chapter reviews the evolution of generative algorithms and marketers’ attitudes to the technology. It explores marketing use cases and generative AI’s role in […]