Unleashing Creativity with AI: Experiential Marketing and Dreamforce 2024
9.13.24
Hosted by Evan Strange, Strategy Director and Michelle Bartosiewicz, Sr. Creative Director
Podcast Season 3 Episode 5
Unleashing Creativity with AI: Experiential Marketing and Dreamforce 2024
In this episode of The Xcast, hosts Evan Strange and Michelle Bartosiewicz dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and experiential marketing. Joined by special guest Katie Snider, VP Executive Creative Director at Salesforce, the trio explores how AI is transforming creativity and marketing, from unlocking new efficiencies to enhancing the attendee experience at events like Dreamforce. They discuss how AI is augmenting, rather than replacing, human creativity, and share practical ways brands can use AI intentionally to drive personalization, engagement, and real-time feedback.
Key Takeaways:
AI as a Creativity Tool: AI enhances human creativity by taking on mundane tasks, allowing creatives to focus on ideation and storytelling. It functions as a "co-pilot," boosting efficiency without replacing the human touch.
Fear vs. Opportunity: While many fear AI will replace jobs, particularly in creative fields, the panelists agree that AI augments creativity by offering new tools for rapid prototyping, ideation, and real-time audience engagement.
Personalization & Real-Time Insights: AI's power in experiential marketing lies in its ability to personalize experiences at scale, such as tailoring event content or providing real-time audience feedback to enhance engagement.
Intentional Use of AI: AI should be used with purpose, not just because it’s a trending technology. Brands should align their AI strategies with business goals, ensuring that it delivers value and enhances the user experience.
Dreamforce Preview: Katie Snider offers a sneak peek into the AI-driven innovations planned for Dreamforce, Salesforce’s annual event, highlighting how AI will create immersive and personalized experiences for attendees.
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