Observed Signal · Aug 30, 2024 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
How AI Shapes Consumer Behavior by 2035
The study Consumer Vision 2035: The Era of the Insight to Foresight Pivot, conducted by dentsu with Foresight Factory, analyzes how artificial intelligence will influence consumer behavior in the coming decade. Based on surveys of over 30,000 people across 27 countries and input from 20 international experts, the research highlights growing acceptance of AI in daily life. German respondents show that 33% would like an AI clone to handle shopping, administration, and communications tasks by 2035, while 70% want AI to assist with meeting planning. The report emphasizes increased personalization in advertising, with 72% of German respondents saying brands that surprise them emotionally will win loyalty, and 62% globally expecting AI assistants to pre-screen ads for relevance by 2035. It also notes rising interest in user-generated content and influencer collaborations, and calls for proactive CSR and sustainability-minded actions as brands adapt to an AI-enabled consumer landscape.
Large international study highlighting AI-driven personalization and CSR trends in AdTech; signals a shift in consumer expectations and brand strategy.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Dentsu and Foresight Factory conducted Consumer Vision 2035 study on AI-driven consumer behavior.
- Survey included over 30,000 people across 27 countries and 20 international experts.
- 33% of German respondents want an AI clone to handle shopping, administration, and communications tasks by 2035.
- 70% of German respondents want AI to assist with meeting planning and other tasks.
- 72% (Germany) say brands that surprise them emotionally win loyalty; 62% globally want AI assistants to pre-screen ads for relevance by 2035.
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