Notes from Salesforce's AIforce World Tour Essentials in Sydney: what an agentic enterprise is, how to pick an AI agent's first job, and why answer engines matter.
Agents take the admin, people keep the judgement



Notes from Salesforce's AIforce World Tour Essentials in Sydney: what an agentic enterprise is, how to pick an AI agent's first job, and why answer engines matter.

Shopper marketing focuses on influencing purchase decisions at the point of sale, both in-store and online. It blends merchandising, behavioural insight, and retail media to win attention at the final moment of choice. With retail media and AI growth, the discipline is expanding but remains anchored in shelf-level decisions.

AI has transformed how marketers create visual content, but the foundations of good design remain unchanged. This post explores what AI tools can accelerate, where human judgement still matters, and why strong briefs, brand foundations, and creative thinking continue to separate useful design from generic output.

Email still delivers because it is one of the few digital channels marketers can truly own. From list quality and segmentation to automation, deliverability and AI, this post breaks down the practical habits that help brands earn attention in the inbox.

Philip Kotler's "Principles of Marketing" outlines the evolution of marketing through seven eras, reflecting the discipline's shift from product-centricity to a focus on human value and integration of advanced technology, especially in an AI-driven landscape.

In 2017, the blog began as a resource for marketers and entrepreneurs. After years of growth and experience, it's being revived to share updated insights and ongoing reflections on marketing.