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What is one major benefit of artificial intelligence in marketing?
What is one major benefit of artificial intelligence in marketing?
Who were the primary users of artificial intelligence initially?
Who were the primary users of artificial intelligence initially?
How has the cost of artificial intelligence changed over time?
How has the cost of artificial intelligence changed over time?
Which disruptive technology is NOT mentioned as a benefit in marketing?
Which disruptive technology is NOT mentioned as a benefit in marketing?
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What has improved significantly in artificial intelligence over time?
What has improved significantly in artificial intelligence over time?
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Which of the following industries began utilizing artificial intelligence secondarily to its initial users?
Which of the following industries began utilizing artificial intelligence secondarily to its initial users?
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In what way has artificial intelligence changed consumer experiences?
In what way has artificial intelligence changed consumer experiences?
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What is a misconception about the initial accessibility of artificial intelligence?
What is a misconception about the initial accessibility of artificial intelligence?
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What is a significant advantage of cloud storage over physical hard drives?
What is a significant advantage of cloud storage over physical hard drives?
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Which group was initially targeted by cloud storage providers?
Which group was initially targeted by cloud storage providers?
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What issue made early cloud storage solutions viewed as less secure compared to physical hard drives?
What issue made early cloud storage solutions viewed as less secure compared to physical hard drives?
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Which companies integrated cloud services into their ecosystem to improve user experience?
Which companies integrated cloud services into their ecosystem to improve user experience?
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What describes the main reason keyboards were considered a disruptive technology?
What describes the main reason keyboards were considered a disruptive technology?
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What was the predominant target market for the keyboard during its initial development?
What was the predominant target market for the keyboard during its initial development?
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How have keyboards improved over time?
How have keyboards improved over time?
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In what way did the rise of keyboards impact traditional writing tools?
In what way did the rise of keyboards impact traditional writing tools?
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What factor contributed to cloud storage becoming a cheaper alternative for users?
What factor contributed to cloud storage becoming a cheaper alternative for users?
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Which security concern is associated with cloud storage services?
Which security concern is associated with cloud storage services?
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What is one of the key features of cloud storage that appealed to its users?
What is one of the key features of cloud storage that appealed to its users?
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What is a major disadvantage of using physical hard drives compared to cloud storage?
What is a major disadvantage of using physical hard drives compared to cloud storage?
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Which aspect of cloud storage has improved to gain trust from users?
Which aspect of cloud storage has improved to gain trust from users?
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What functionality has been a selling point for modern keyboards?
What functionality has been a selling point for modern keyboards?
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Study Notes
Disruptive Technologies in Marketing
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Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- Initially expensive and specialized, primarily for research and finance.
- Today, AI is widely accessible, free for everyone.
- Personalized customer experiences, automated content creation, and predictive consumer behavior analyses optimized using AI.
- Reduced workload and improved idea generation in marketing.
- Increased accessibility and decreased costs over time. Common applications: Virtual assistants, chatbots, targeted advertisements.
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Cloud Storage:
- Originally an inexpensive alternative to physical hard drives, perceived as less secure.
- Now, improved security, accessibility, and features, leading to wider adoption by businesses.
- Integration into ecosystems of major tech companies (Google, Apple) allowed seamless access across devices.
- Reduced storage costs, compared to physical hard drives, resulting in a shift away from physical storage.
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Keyboards:
- A significant advancement over handwriting and typewriters, increasing speed and efficiency of input.
- Features like backspace, improved ergonomics and designs, and shortcuts improved usability.
- Standardized communication and document creation, making it essential across all sectors.
- Replaced handwritten communication and documents with their digital forms due to cost benefits and efficiency improvements.
AI Evolution
- Initial Target Market: Research and financial institutions requiring extensive data collection.
- Performance Trajectory: Improved algorithms, voice assistants, and consumer experience recommendations became more accessible to general users.
- Incumbent Businesses: Niche and smaller businesses adopted AI for operations, reduced costs became a contributing factor.
- Disruption and Market Shift: AI became free and widely available, with no specialized knowledge required for operations.
Cloud Storage Evolution
- Initial Target Market: Small businesses, freelancers, and individuals seeking cheaper storage alternatives.
- Performance Trajectory: Improved security, accessibility, and functionality of cloud platforms.
- Incumbent Businesses: Physical hard drive manufacturers initially resisted the shift.
- Disruption and Market Shift: Increased demand for cloud storage, with a decline in physical hard drive usage.
Keyboard Evolution
- Initial Target Market: Journalists, businesses, and others requiring efficient data input.
- Performance Trajectory: Constant improvements in design, ergonomics, aesthetic appeal, shortcuts, and reduced errors.
- Incumbent Businesses: Traditional writing tools (pens, pencils) faced competition. Typewriters were superseded by keyboards.
- Disruption and Market Shift: Keyboard became the standard for communication, impacting education, homes, and workplaces, making documents more standardized and easier to copy.
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Description
Explore how disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud storage are reshaping the marketing landscape. Understand the evolution of AI from a specialized tool to an accessible resource that enhances customer engagement and content creation. Discover the advantages of cloud storage for businesses in managing their data efficiently.