Columbia Business School

AI-Driven Marketing Strategy: Leveraging New Technologies to Cultivate Enduring Customer Relationships

Columbia Business School

Marketing

About Programme

In the dynamic world of digital marketing, rapid innovation is reshaping consumer engagement. Over the past decade, from the rise of TikTok to the impact of influencer and Amazon Ads, we now face a new era marked by the rise of generative AI, cookie deprecation, and the rise of retail media and MarTech.

As we face new challenges, such as data privacy concerns, regulatory pressures, and the demand for precise analytics, crafting a seamless and effective customer journey has become increasingly complex. The integration of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) is transforming the landscape, presenting unparalleled opportunities for personalized customer engagement through AI-driven marketing strategies.

AI-Driven Marketing Strategy is a four-day executive education program that focuses on how the new marketing ecosystem works, how to effectively integrate the latest technological innovations such as generative AI, cookie deprecation, retail media and MarTech. How to build marketing strategies that are coherent and adaptable, and how to integrate all relevant marketing tools available now and in the future to cultivate enduring customer relationships and build an effective customer growth strategy. Prepare to transform your approach to digital marketing with AI and lead your organization into a future brimming with possibilities.

[1] of digital marketers report being only somewhat or not very ready for the evolving landscape of digital advertising.
54%
[2] of marketers report that Generative AI helps create more personalized content.
77%
[3] in US omnichannel retail media ad spend is expected in 2024, reflecting a 28.6% YoY growth.
~$59B

[1] Adweek [2] Hubspot’s 2024 State of Marketing Report [3] eMarketer

Programme Content

Day One

Customer Acquisition, Retention, and Development in a New Technological Environment

Day One

Explore the evolving media landscape reshaped by generative AI and the MarTech industry. Take an in-depth look at the Acquisition, Retention, and Development (ARD) Framework, adapting marketing strategies within new regulatory contexts. Gain insights into the latest trends, including cookie deprecation and privacy changes, enhance understanding of consumer decision-making, and discover how to leverage Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and AI for effective customer retention and development, including:

Day One
Learning the Customer Acquisition, Retention, Development (ARD) Framework
Day One
Get a deeper understanding of the new media landscape
Day One
Explore the recent years’ emerging trends: generative AI, MarTech, cookie deprecation and new privacy rules
Day One
Building a decision funnel for your customers
Day One
Understand which marketing actions to focus on through Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) sensitivity analysis
Day One
Explore Retention and Development Technologies with CDPs and AI
Day Two

Digital Marketing Channels

Day Two

The media landscape is a dynamic and multifaceted ecosystem where digital platforms, content creation, data, and technology intersect. Success in digital marketing requires a deep understanding of these elements in order to navigate them and leverage them effectively. Delve deeper into various customer acquisition technologies that you can leverage to reach and engage your target audience more effectively as part of your customer relationship strategy.

Day Two
Gain insights into acquisition technologies including display advertising and search advertising - With AI, without cookies
Day Two
Rethink how to incorporate key elements of social media marketing including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, (Virtual) Influencers, and Influencer platforms
Day Three

Aligning Customer Management Goals and Digital Marketing Channels

Day Three

Digital Marketing Strategy is akin to a well-structured map. Your goals are the destinations while the digital marketing channels are the routes leading to them. Aligning the right channels with your objectives ensures you reach your desired outcome. Discover the synergy between your customer relationship strategy, customer-centric goals and the digital marketing avenues that will help you achieve them.

Day Three
Understand the different aspects of content marketing
Day Three
Retention and development techniques for social, email, content, messaging, and chat
Day Three

The Evolving Role of Technology

Day Three

Every day, digital marketers encounter new developments, from influencers and emerging platforms to novel tools and techniques. Learn how to adeptly strategize in the face of rapid technological changes by crafting a consistent approach that responds to real-time market dynamics, including:

Day Three
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Day Three
Integrating retail platforms
Day Three
Incorporating and managing MarTech
Day Three
How to effectively use the latest generative AI technologies to enhance creativity
Day Three
Explore content marketing using generative AI
Day Four

Investment and Budget Management

Day Four

Successful digital marketing investment involves a strategic approach that revolves around ROI and avoids pitfalls like fraud, erroneous data, and bad analytics.

Day Four
Learn to effectively measure outcomes and allocate budgets
Day Four
Acquire strategies for more effective ROI analysis
Day Four
Understand how to effectively use and interface with an ad agency
Day Four

Branding and Marketing Strategy

Day Four

Branding is at the heart of a digital marketing strategy. A strong brand distinguishes an organization, builds loyalty, and drives success.

Day Four
Build digital strategies that balance complementary objectives like long-term branding and short-term sales

Programme Audience

C-suite executives including CMOs and VPs involved with marketing, marketing strategy, customer relationship management, and long-term growth
Leaders in charge of data and knowledge management including brand managers, product managers, and CTOs
Focused team members involved in growth initiatives (e.g., growth hacking teams)

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