Happy New Year, digital busy bees! We’ve started off the year like pretty much the rest of the Internet has – by asking ChatGPT stuff!

Well, not generic stuff, but specifically what does the future of digital marketing looks like? And then we asked it to reiterate the answer 3 times.

Question: Based on your knowledge of the past history of digital marketing, tell me what might happen in the near future?

Then we compiled the 3 answers and we got:

It is difficult to predict the exact future of digital marketing, as it is constantly evolving and changing. However, there are a few trends that have been emerging in recent years that are likely to continue to shape the industry in the near future:

1. Increased personalization: With the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, it is becoming easier for businesses to tailor their marketing efforts to individual customers, based on data such as their browsing and purchasing history.
2. Greater emphasis on customer experience: Companies are starting to realize that the overall customer experience is just as important as the product or service they are selling. As a result, there is likely to be a greater focus on creating seamless, integrated experiences across all touchpoints.
3. The continued growth of social media marketing: Social media platforms continue to be an important channel for reaching and engaging with customers. As a result, businesses are likely to continue investing in social media marketing efforts.
4. The use of chatbots and other forms of messaging for customer service and lead generation.
5. Rise of visual content: With the proliferation of video-sharing platforms and the increasing use of mobile devices, visual content such as videos and images is becoming an increasingly important part of the marketing mix.
6. The growing importance of mobile: As more and more people use their mobile devices to access the internet, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to optimize their marketing efforts for mobile. This may include the use of mobile-responsive websites, mobile app development, and SMS marketing.
7. Increased use of influencer marketing: Influencer marketing, which involves partnering with popular individuals or organizations to promote products or services, has become a popular way for businesses to reach their target audience. This trend is likely to continue, as more businesses look to leverage the credibility and reach of influencers to promote their products and services.
8.  Greater use of artificial intelligence and machine learning: Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are already being used in many aspects of digital marketing, and this trend is likely to accelerate in the coming years. Businesses may use these technologies to optimize their marketing campaigns, analyze customer data, and deliver personalized experiences to customers.
9. An increased emphasis on data privacy and the use of blockchain technology to secure customer data.

We reckon it’s pretty spot on, even though it doesn’t particularly include the word “metaverse” but hey! It’s in its infancy! What do you think? Do you agree with these points? And what amazing use have you found for ChatGPT?