Original Research: Skyword Reveals Key Insights on Generative AI’s Impact on Content Marketing

Boston, Massachusetts, August 28, 2024 — Skyword, the global leader in enterprise content marketing, today unveils pivotal findings from its recent survey on the role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in content marketing. The study, based on feedback from over 200 marketers, highlights current adoption rates, trends, challenges and future expectations for GenAI in the industry.

Key insights include:

  • Adoption Trends: 55% of marketers surveyed currently use GenAI for content creation. Projections suggest that by June 2025, 90% will adopt this technology, reflecting a swift shift to mainstream use.
  • Challenges: Legal and security concerns are significant barriers for 73% of marketers at companies with bans in place. However, 80% of those with restrictions anticipate their companies will start experimenting with GenAI within the next 12 months. This is especially true for midsize businesses, which currently face the highest number of bans.
  • Benefits and Oversight: GenAI is delivering tangible benefits, with 41% of marketers surveyed experiencing significant time and resource savings. Notably, 85% of companies still stress the critical role of human oversight to ensure brand consistency.

“Ready or not, the research confirms that a large majority of marketing professionals will be leveraging GenAI within the next year. This rapid shift presents critical challenges for marketing teams at leading brands,” says Andrew Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Skyword. “The growing variety of AI models complicates consistency and quality control, while integration with existing systems remains a complex hurdle. To unlock GenAI’s full potential, marketers need partners who can balance innovation with brand safety, data security and ethical considerations. At Skyword, we’re committed to guiding marketers through these changes, maximizing GenAI’s benefits and ensuring strategic oversight.”

The report presents a strategic action plan and introduces Accelerator360™, Skyword’s advanced AI tool designed specifically for content marketers. Accelerator360™ features:

  • AI-Powered Content Optimization: Analyzes top-performing content, generates assignments designed to outperform competitors and selects expert creators.
  • Auto-Generated Content Briefs: Automatically generates detailed briefs to streamline content creation.
  • Instant Cross-Channel Adaptation: Seamlessly adapts content for various audiences and platforms, enhancing reach and engagement.

Download the full report at: www.skyword.com.

About Skyword 

Founded in 2010, Skyword is the expert in high-quality end-to-end content marketing for enterprise and upper-mid-market brands.

A private company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Skyword has helped industry-leading brands create and publish more than one million original pieces of content designed to build loyal audiences and drive business growth for their brands. 

To learn more, visit skyword.com or email learnmore@skyword.com.

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