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The fundamental role of marketing in driving business growth and fostering customer relationships remains unaltered by the advent of artificial intelligence, according to Teresa Barreira, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Publicis Sapient. Instead, AI has significantly reshaped the methods and efficiency through which marketing objectives are achieved.
Barreira highlighted Publicis Sapient’s strategic “people-plus-product” approach, which synergistically combines AI capabilities with human expertise. This integration has led to a substantial reduction in campaign execution timelines and a marked increase in overall marketing capacity for clients.
The sentiment suggests that while the tools and speed of marketing have been transformed by AI, the core strategic imperatives of building brands, engaging audiences, and ultimately contributing to business expansion are timeless. The focus for marketing leaders, therefore, shifts from adapting to a new purpose to mastering the enhanced delivery mechanisms offered by AI-powered solutions.