Ad Age Marketer's Brief
What marketers need to know about branding AI tools effectively
Dec 11, 2024
David Placek, the founder of Lexicon Branding and an expert in brand naming, shares his insights on effectively branding AI products. He discusses the tension between short-term gains and long-term brand identity, emphasizing the need for emotional engagement to build credibility. Placek urges marketers to avoid simplistic names, advocating for more descriptive terms that convey product value. He warns against 'AI washing' in marketing claims, highlighting the risks of overused jargon that can dilute brand meaning, reminiscent of the dot-com era.
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Quick takeaways
- Focusing on a specific audience strategy, known as 'movable middles', can significantly enhance brands' return on advertising spend and long-term growth.
- To regain consumer trust in AI tools, brands must use distinctive names and ensure their marketing promises exceed consumer expectations, addressing rising skepticism.
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The Myth of Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Growth
A key insight is that businesses can achieve short-term sales goals while also ensuring long-term sustainable growth using a single audience strategy. This approach involves focusing on a specific group of consumers most likely to respond to advertising, termed as the 'movable middles'. By targeting this audience, brands can enhance their return on advertising spend (ROAS) significantly, as demonstrated by various companies who have adopted this strategy. Therefore, investing in audiences less likely to engage diminishes potential profits and effectiveness in marketing efforts.
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