ECOMMERCE

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Supercharging D2C & B2B Engagement with AI – with Lamees Butt

Title: Driving Customer Engagement with AI: Insights from Lamees Butt

Guest: Lamees Butt, SVP Of Global Alliances and Channels at Zoovu

Host: Arlen Robinson

In this episode of the Ecommerce Marketing Podcast, host Arlen Robinson talks with Lamees Butt, the SVP of Global Alliances and Channels at Zoovu. Lamees shares her extensive experience in digital transformation and how AI is revolutionizing customer engagement for D2C and B2B companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • [2:05] Lamees’s Background:
    • Lamees started her career by founding a fashtech company in college, which led her to roles at Mercedes-Benz UK and Zoovu.
  • [6:30] The Impact of the Pandemic:
    • Lamees discusses how the pandemic accelerated digital transformation and significantly boosted growth for Zoovu.
  • [8:50] How AI is Changing E-commerce Marketing:
    • AI helps e-commerce businesses deeply understand customer needs and improve the online shopping experience by simulating in-store interactions.
  • [13:10] Essential AI Tools for E-commerce:
    • Tools that simulate customer experiences online, such as AI-driven discovery platforms, are crucial for modern e-commerce businesses.
  • [18:20] Personalizing Customer Experience with AI:
    • AI can gather customer preferences and continuously learn to make accurate product recommendations, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • [24:45] Future Trends in AI and E-commerce:
    • Emerging trends include the integration of AI in social shopping and maintaining the importance of a brand’s website amidst these trends.
  • [29:30] Creative Use of AI in Customer Engagement:
    • Example of Bosch Power Tools using AI-driven guided selling to improve customer experience and increase cart sizes and conversions.
    • Example of Draeger using AI to simplify the purchase process for complex medical equipment, enhancing customer engagement and sales.

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