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GREG KIHLSTRÖM
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CustomerThink: How AI Avatars Are Quietly Rewiring Enterprise Productivity
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CustomerThink. Generative AI has generated plenty of attention and hype, though its ability to create text, images, and software have primarily taken the spotlight, leaving video as an afterthought.
CMSWire: The CX Premium: What Customers Really Value (and When They'll Pay for It)
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Airlines, apps and investment firms see the biggest CX returns. Now it's time to align your strategy with what customers really want.
CMSWire: Are You Ready for Agentic AI Shoppers as Customers?
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. As much as agentic AI promises to make our lives easier, delegating tasks and errands is certainly not new. Even in our mobile-first, app-based reality, you can use Instacart for your groceries, Stitch Fix for your wardrobe, Uber to get driven to your next destination and countless other apps to get other people to help you get things done.
MarTech: Why the future of marketing depends on a smarter MOps function
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for MarTech. Marketing operations (MOps) has evolved far beyond its early role of managing spreadsheets, technical integrations and last-minute fire drills. As enterprises double down on marketing technology, big data and artificial intelligence, MOps is now a strategic function of marketing.
CMSWire: Retail Media Boom Comes With a Customer Loyalty Price Tag
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. How do retailers maximize their retail media inventory and incremental revenue while creating a better shopper experience and greater brand trust?
MarTech: The strategic rise of the marketing analyst in the age of AI
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for MarTech. Marketing analysts are evolving from report builders to strategic advisors. Uncover how AI, automation and data democratization are redefining their roles.
CustomerThink: How Agentic AI Can Improve the Customer Experience
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CustomerThink. Despite the hype, the statistics, and some high-profile case studies, many customers—and companies—have had mixed experiences with their AI implementation so far.
The Inside-Out Blueprint for Customer Experience
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Medallia Experience showed how organizations win when culture, AI and leadership all work in harmony.
CMSWire: The Growing Role of AI in Experience Management
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. AI tools are changing how brands engage with customers. They drive more personalized experiences and improve efficiency across the entire journey.
CMSWire: Inside Qualtrics X4: Synthetic Personas and the Future of Experience Management
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. New announcements by Qualtrics include speeding up research, democratizing insights and scaling experience delivery with AI.
MarTech: How CMOs can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving AI-driven marketing landscape
Chief marketing officers are blending AI automation, data-driven insights and creative strategy to lead smarter, faster marketing teams. This article was written for MarTech by Greg Kihlström.
CMSWire: AI Can Predict Customer Churn, But Can It Build Trust?
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Brands racing to adopt AI in marketing are finding that human insight holds the key to turning automation into lasting customer loyalty.
CustomerThink: Are Messaging Apps the New Email? Rethinking Your Direct Engagement Channels with Customers
With inboxes piling up and open rates plateauing, many brands are turning to real-time messaging apps to create better engagement, with a recent survey of marketing executives showing that 43% of marketing executives planning to leverage more instantaneous messaging methods.
MarTech: How AI makes marketing data more accessible and actionable
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for MarTech. AI-powered insights help you make data-driven decisions instantly, rather than waiting on analysis. Not only do you work faster, you work smarter.
CMSWire: AI Agents for Marketing and CX? They're Already in the Building
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. AI agents are likely already on your radar, whether you are in the process of actively implementing them or not. Whether you’ve formally rolled them out or not, they’re likely already part of your organization in one way or another.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Moving from “Instinct” to “Informed by Data”
In this article, we’ll discuss how marketers can decipher signals and trends to stay ahead of competitors. We’ll cover the importance of recognizing early market signals, how to interpret them to predict future trends, and how predictive analytics turns these signals into strategic action.
MarTech: How to promote data literacy in your marketing team
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for MarTech. What insights is your company missing because your teams don’t fully understand the data they rely on? In a world where data-driven strategies are key, brands must enable more team members to access, comprehend and use the data that fuels success. Here’s how to foster a culture of data literacy and accessibility that drives meaningful marketing results.
CMSwire: Marketing Trends Predictions: Did Generative AI and I Agree?
This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSwire. I teamed up with AI for 2025 marketing predictions. Expect insights, surprises and a few bold takes on the future of marketing. It’s prediction time, everyone! Far be it from me to shy away from the annual set of predictions, but this year I wanted to more fully embrace generative AI. I performed an experiment with the technology, while also providing a few predictions of my own.
Deciphering Signals and Trends: How to Read Market Shifts Before They Happen
In this article, we’ll discuss how marketers can decipher signals and trends to stay ahead of competitors. We’ll cover the importance of recognizing early market signals, how to interpret them to predict future trends, and how predictive analytics turns these signals into strategic action.
Priority is Prediction: Staying One Step Ahead By Continually Adapting
Let's focus on how companies can advance with agility by combining agile methodologies with predictive insights. We’ll discuss how this combination enables faster adaptation to changes, the importance of rapid testing and iteration, and how predictive tools help businesses stay proactive and resilient.