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Marketing Trends to Watch in 2024

Nov 28, 2024Marketing7 min read

2024 is the year of measurement discipline: better data, better creative, and better trust. Here are the trends I am watching (and how to use them).

1) AI-powered marketing (done responsibly)

AI is a force multiplier for research and iteration—but it is not a strategy by itself. Use AI for speed and keep humans for taste and positioning.

  • Good uses: angle exploration, audience research summaries, creative variations
  • Risk: generic copy and over-automation

2) Short-form video keeps winning

Distribution is algorithmic, so your hook matters. Treat the first 2 seconds like a headline.

  1. Show the outcome
  2. Handle the objection
  3. Prove it with a demo or testimonial

3) Privacy-first strategies

Third-party cookies are fading, so your first-party data becomes your edge.

  • Collect: email/SMS, preference centers, onsite intent signals
  • Activate: lifecycle automation and segmentation
  • Measure: server-side events and clean dashboards

4) Authenticity and sustainability

Audiences can spot performative messaging. If you claim values, show proof: policies, actions, partners, and transparency.

Rule of thumb: if you cannot back it up, do not market it.