Personalized Customer Strategy in the Age of AI: A Five-Part Framework for Driving Growth
Many brands today focus on retaining customers through personalized, data-driven experiences. David Edelman , senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and former Chief Marketing Officer of Aetna, offers insights from his new book, "Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI," co-authored with Mark Abrahams.
His five-part framework helps companies use AI not just to streamline processes but to drive growth through stronger customer connections.?
While AI holds promise, challenges remain. Automated messaging can feel spammy, and algorithmic bias can affect inclusivity. Human oversight keeps experiences aligned with brand standards. Data privacy and transparency also remain essential for trust.
Embracing Edelman’s framework allows businesses to maximize AI’s potential for growth. Personalized AI strategies have become crucial, transforming customer experience into a strategic advantage for brands today.
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Director Customer Experience | CXO | Financial Services | Digital Transformation | Banking & Insurance | Diversity Advocate
2 周AI if used right will help companies meet customers expectations, give a competitive edge and bring operational efficiency... if it addresses problem/ complaint resolution, personalisation and streamline the customer journey
Enterprise Software Product Leader | B2B/B2C Expertise | Innovator in Gen & Predictive AI
2 周Blake Morgan These building blocks are great for using AI in customer experience. I think about customer experience as people talking to each other, not just robots talking to people. My question is: will human connection still matter with more AI? While AI helps companies work faster, will understanding and caring in conversations still remain important for good buying relationships between customer and company? How can we use AI and still keep real human connections?
Partner Marketing Manager | SaaS Growth
2 周Blake Morgan, ai’s role in customer experience is huge. striking that balance between tech and humanity, though? it’s a fine line
Founder, Strategist, Author, Keynote Speaker | xGoogle, xDisney, xFox, xUniversal | Disrupting Gaming with Intelligent Experiences | Expert in AI, Customer Experience, Digital Strategy & Customer Transformation.
2 周Great framework!