How GenAI Can Help Companies Go Beyond Social Listening.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dixit, Neil; Bai, Adam 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how generative AI can help companies go beyond social listening to understand consumers better. Social listening, which involves tracking mentions of a brand on social media, has limitations as it doesn't allow brands to ask questions and doesn't yield representative findings. Generative AI tools can analyze large amounts of text and discover recurring sentiments and experiences that consumers describe. These tools can also break down qualitative responses into demographic categories and provide insights that may have been underrepresented in survey responses. The article suggests three ways organizations can use generative AI tools to turn qualitative data into powerful market insights. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of combining generative AI with social listening to gain a clearer understanding of consumers and tap into its game-changing power. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2023/11, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Marketing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173601192
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