It’s great that AI can write marketing copy, but what if people don’t want marketing content from any source? This StoryStream study finds that just 38% of online shoppers find brand-created assets impactful, compared with 62% for user-generated content (UGC). In fact, more find UGC to be important (72%) than personalized content (49%). Did we mention that StoryStream sells UGC tools?
I’ve given up the search for truth and am looking for a good fantasy, said a favorite t-shirt from years past. Along those lines, let’s just focus on cool tech stuff. Using AI to generate marketing copy fits that bill nicely, so we’ll report that Regie just raised a $10 million Series A to do just that.
Google made a slew – maybe even two slews – of announcements today at its Search On event. Most relevant to this newsletter were new features related to shopping, including visual search, personalized results, and buying guides compiled from multiple trusted sources. It’s probably safe to say that Google wants to reclaim its position as the top product search destination, now occupied by Amazon.
It’s all surveys today, Dear Reader. Marigold reports that consumers are eager for personalized content, with 79% saying they’re likely to engage with a personalized email tailored to their interests. Sadly, 33% feel their needs are unmet by current brand messages. Discounts and coupons (95%) top the list of what they want in exchange for personal data, followed closely by loyalty rewards at 94%. Content is last at 61%.