The Scope of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: How AI is Impacts Industries from Financial Services to Retailing
Subject Areas : Jounal of Marketing Management
1 - Graduated in Business Administration, Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare. ,
Abstract :
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI), as one of the most significant emerging technologies, has profoundly impacted various organizational departments, particularly marketing and sales activities. The rapid adoption and development of this technology within organizations underscore the importance of understanding its potential applications. It is vital and important to understand the different areas of artificial intelligence that can be used in marketing.
Methodology: This article adopts a conceptual approach to describe the scope of AI applications in marketing and provides examples from various industries to offer better insights.
Findings: Based on an extensive review of numerous sources, we identified that the scope of AI in marketing can be categorized into six primary domains and 24 subdomains. The primary domains of AI applications in marketing include integrated digital marketing, content marketing, experiential marketing, marketing operations, market research, and marketing strategy. Furthermore, examples of AI tools in marketing are presented across four industries: banking, healthcare, fashion, and retail.
Conclusion:
The findings of this study indicate that AI has significantly enhanced numerous marketing processes and activities, including data analysis and market research, digital marketing, the creation of advertising content, customer segmentation, and behavior prediction. This study aims to illustrate the operational domains of AI in marketing and to introduce opportunities for broader adoption of these technologies in various industries across the country.
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