マーケの種 (22)「コピーライターの未来」

クリエイティブな職業の中で、最初にAIに「駆逐」されるのはコピーライターなのではないか?そんな不安を耳にすることがあります🤖💬。AIは膨大なデータをもとに、無限のコピーを生成することが可能。確かに「量」と「スピード」では圧倒的です。でも、それでコピーライターが完全にいらなくなるかといえば、話はそう簡単ではなさそうです🤔✨。

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Seeds of Marketing 22: “The Future of Copywriters”

Will Copywriters Be Replaced by AI?

Among creative professions, there’s a growing concern that copywriters might be the first to be “taken over” by AI 🤖💬. After all, AI can generate an infinite number of copies based on vast amounts of data. Its advantage in terms of “quantity” and “speed” is undeniable. But does this mean copywriters will become obsolete? The answer isn’t so simple 🤔✨. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 22: “The Future of Copywriters””

Seeds of Marketing 21: “The Challenge of Bridging Generational Gaps”

The Z and Alpha Generations Are Leading the Charge

For the Z and Alpha generations, digital technology and AI are second nature 🌐🤖. These younger generations are striving to pave the way for a new era while persuading older-generation leaders to embrace change. The resulting friction and clashes can now be seen across many companies 💼💥. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 21: “The Challenge of Bridging Generational Gaps””

マーケの種 (20)「アマゾンのおすすめ」こうして誕生

実は…!

アマゾンの決済画面にひょっこり現れる「おすすめ商品」って見たことありますよね?🛒✨ 実はこれ、スーパーのレジ横商品と同じ発想なんです!「ついで買い」を狙う定番手法を、オンラインで再現したもの。驚くほどシンプルなアイデアですが、ここに至るまでにはちょっとしたドラマがあったとか。

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Seeds of Marketing 20: “Amazon’s Recommendations” – How They Came to Be

The Secret Behind Amazon’s Recommendations

Have you ever noticed the “Recommended Products” that pop up on Amazon’s checkout page? 🛒✨ Believe it or not, this idea is inspired by the same concept as the impulse-buy items placed near supermarket checkout counters! It’s a classic strategy to encourage “add-on purchases,” but adapted for the online world. While the idea seems incredibly simple, the journey to its creation involves a fascinating story. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 20: “Amazon’s Recommendations” – How They Came to Be”

Seeds of Marketing 19: “The Birth of a Unicorn” – A Unicorn Company from Hong Kong

Overcoming Early Adversity

The company “GoGoVan” is a prominent example of a unicorn business born in Hong Kong. Its founder, after failing to get into his desired school in Hong Kong, moved to the United States with only a high school diploma. While studying at an American university, he noticed that many students commuted using used cars or motorcycles. This inspired him to self-learn car repair through YouTube. Using the skills he acquired, he repaired and sold broken vehicles to pay his tuition, eventually graduating from the University of California, Berkeley. Through this journey, he developed the resilience and resourcefulness needed to carve out his own path in the face of adversity. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 19: “The Birth of a Unicorn” – A Unicorn Company from Hong Kong”

マーケの種 (19) 「ユニコーンの誕生」 香港発ユニコーン企業

企業「GoGoVan」。創業者は香港で志望校に落ちた後、高卒で渡米しました。アメリカの大学では、中古車やバイクで通学する学生が多いことに気づき、YouTubeで車修理を独学。その知識を活かし、壊れた車を直しては売ることで学費を稼ぎ、なんとかカリフォルニア大学バークレー校を卒業しました。その過程で、逆境に直面しながらも自力で道を切り開く力を養ったのです。

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マーケの種 (18) 「Elephant in the room(部屋の中の象)」

「Elephant in the room(部屋の中の象)」とは、みんなが気づいているのに触れない問題のことです。マーケティングの現場では、この「象」がプロジェクトの方針を曖昧にし、全体の進行を妨げる原因になることがあります。課題設定を間違えると、その後のプロセス全体に影響が出るので、まずは「象」の存在を認めることが重要です。

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Seeds of Marketing 18: “Elephant in the Room”

The phrase “Elephant in the room” refers to a problem that everyone is aware of but avoids addressing. In the field of marketing, this “elephant” can create ambiguity in project direction, ultimately hindering overall progress. Misidentifying or ignoring key issues at the start can impact the entire process, so the first step is to acknowledge the elephant’s existence.