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IBM Says that CMOs Must Fix What’s Beneath the Surface to Fully Unlock AI

Alright then, we are now going to get marketing advice from IBM... because marketing fails because of "fragmented operations" now... (some study they did says)

IBM Says that CMOs Must Fix What’s Beneath the Surface to Fully Unlock AI

(...) "study of 1,800 marketing and sales executives found that 81% of CMOs see AI as a game-changer, yet 84% say rigid, fragmented operations stop them from using it to its full potential."

(...) Jonathan Adashek, tech giant IBM’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, explained that many companies don’t have the structure needed to make AI truly transformative. On top of that, only 21% of CMOs believe they have the right talent to meet their goals over the next few years.

As a result, IBM has been addressing these challenges through its “client zero” approach, which means testing AI tools on its own operations before offering them to clients. In human resources, this approach has automated one million tasks and resolved 95% of employee requests without escalation. This allows HR staff to focus on more complex work like coaching, workforce planning, and talent development. In marketing, AI has reduced the amount of time employees spend on repetitive tasks, thereby giving them more freedom to try new ideas and original projects.

However, Adashek believes that the key to unlocking AI’s full potential is to first get a company’s data in order. Indeed, strong, integrated, and flexible data systems, along with privacy protections, make it possible to detect patterns and make better strategic decisions. Interestingly, Adashek compares AI to an iceberg: the 20% above the water is the flashy, visible technology, while the 80% below represents the deeper systems, processes, and data that truly drive transformation. Focusing on that hidden 80% can boost productivity and help businesses scale better than chasing the latest shiny tool.

https://www.tipranks.com/news/ibm-says-that-cmos-must-fix-whats-beneath-the-surface-to-fully-unlock-ai#google_vignette


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@14m

Yeah, they are so good that people are immediately stealing them away from IBM.... forrrr suuuuurrreeee.

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"Doctor health thyself"

IBM has had 5 CMOs in 4 years

-- Jonathan A back in the saddle as of June 2025
-- Clay C departed 2025 after 6 months
-- Jonathan A 2022 - 2024
-- Carla P departed 2022 after 11 months
-- Michelle P departed 2021

https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@199+1k2cy6p6t

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Post ID: @14m+1k2fkqdc5

Some day the world will catch up with IBM. It's a burden to be at the leading edge.

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Post ID: @d6+1k2fkqdc5

So they go and tell clients, "oh, your marketing s_u_c_k_s because of your operations, then you can implement AI, then you'll have it all pretty for your marketing thingy, say in 1-2 years from now".... cost of million, market moved on, no luck, "sorry, dear client, but it's because you are too slow, let's fix operations again, and then do the AI marketing thingy again" (more millions)

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