Listen "How Tottenham Hotspur FC is integrating AI — with Rob Pickering and Salesforce's Felicity Starr"
Episode Synopsis
This episode was produced in partnership with Salesforce.AI is changing the world of media and marketing at a rapid pace. But how are brands using the technology to drive better business outcomes and efficiencies?In part one of a series of two special episodes, Rob Pickering, chief technology officer for Tottenham FC, and Felicity Starr, regional VP at Salesforce (and a Spurs fan), join host Jack Benjamin to discuss how AI is enhancing the club's customer services and creating personalised experiences for fans.The trio also discussed the importance of sport for brands' media investments and what the future of fandom looks like in a rapidly changing media consumption environment.Highlights:4:25: Where are we in the AI revolution? Early use cases10:12: Tips for embracing agentic and the importance of data governance19:40: How to get started: 'If you can write it, you can do it'25:10: What next in the digital transformation journey?29:17: The future of sport business and fandomRelated articles:Women’s sports are reshaping the future of adspendBehave: Significant gaps exist between C-suite and employees over AI implementationCannes reflections: AI took centre stage, but didn’t address our industry’s profound questions---Thanks to our production partners Trisonic for editing this episode.--> Discover how Trisonic can elevate your brand and expand your business by connecting with your ideal audienceVisit The Media Leader for the most authoritative news analysis and comment on what's happening in commercial media. LinkedIn: The Media LeaderYouTube: The Media Leader
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