Brian Flanagan

In a recent episode of the What If? So What? podcast, May Habib, CEO of Writer, shared valuable insights on the barriers organizations face when it comes to embracing generative AI in their digital strategies. She also discussed how Writer is addressing these challenges and empowering businesses to leverage the power of AI. In this […]

Many of today’s digital experiences are powered by intelligent content management and marketing automation platforms that deliver personalized content to individuals based on their unique profile, behavior and interests. This is a huge leap forward from the traditional one size fits all approach, where everyone gets the same content no matter who or where they […]

AI-driven personalization is an advanced method of creating and delivering customer-focused experiences at scale. It leverages machine learning to deeply understand individuals based on their preferences, behavior, and journeys. Personalization Evolution  The basics of personalization include segmenting audiences into a number of groups and applying rules to create different experiences for each. Although this basic […]

Delivering seamless, consistent, and engaging experiences starts with a customer-centered digital strategy. This ongoing series explores the characteristics that make up a great digital strategy and how to deliver powerful brand moments that solidify customer loyalty and drive differentiation for your organization. Technology is infused in every part of our lives and is only becoming […]

Delivering seamless, consistent, and engaging experiences starts with a customer-centered digital strategy. This ongoing series explores the characteristics that make up a great digital strategy and how to deliver powerful brand moments that solidify customer loyalty and drive differentiation for your organization. Ever-increasing and evolving customer expectations pose a challenge to businesses, regardless of their […]

In this day and age, it can be difficult to stay ahead of the curve, especially in the utilities industry. New technologies are bringing new competition for customer engagement, and staying ahead of those technological advances has become imperative to remain a front-runner in the industry. Exploring new trends and services that provide the solutions […]

In a time where technology is constantly evolving, it can seem that personal connection is becoming more difficult to achieve, especially between company and customer. Consumers are more connected than ever, and as a result, more aware of where they take their business. They’re not only looking at the value of the service they’re receiving, but […]

One challenge that many utility providers face is that most customers really only think of their provider when they’re starting or stopping utility service, paying bills, or dealing with an outage or other problem. To better engage customers and avoid slipping into the realm of commoditization, utility companies need to provide consistent value throughout every […]

The constant evolution of technology and customer expectations impacts every industry across the board, including utility providers. Whether your company operates in a regulated market or competes against other providers for business, you must both understand and meet your customers’ evolving expectations for the solutions and services you provide, or risk being left behind. Some […]

While there has been much discussion about Apple TV and its impact on the home entertainment market, Google has been quietly building a digital eco-system that already has game-changing potential. Building upon the success of the Android operating system, Google has developed a Smart TV platform that succeeds where others have failed in the past. Android TV goes beyond […]

As I was getting ready for work the other day, my 3-year-old son decided he wanted to help me iron my shirt. First he wanted to touch the iron, but clearly that was not an option, so instead he settled on pushing the spray button and soaking my entire shirt in the process. Well that was exciting enough for him, […]

At the 2015 Adobe Summit, Todd Copeland of the National Australia Bank described how his organization is able to deliver digital experiences with the speed and velocity that customers expect. As Todd stated, “it’s a pretty simple equation: Less PowerPoints and More Prototypes. Less detailed specifications to justify business cases and more iterative customer testing.” That “simple equation” […]