Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9
Discover how to harness the power of AI without losing the human touch. Hosted by Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help small and mid-sized businesses market like big brands. With expert interviews, relatable success stories, and practical tips, we show you how to amplify your marketing efforts with AI tools that enhance—not replace—human creativity and connection. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or curious about the future of AI, this is your go-to guide for building smarter, more authentic marketing strategies.
Human-First AI Marketing Podcast by Avenue9
Sentiment Analysis and AI Market Research with Alexandra Gonzalez
Forget clicks. What your customers feel matters more than what they say or do. In this episode, Alexandra Gonzalez of Savvy Marketers joins us to explore how sentiment analysis, facial recognition, and biometric data can reveal the emotional truth behind your marketing. We dig into why 93% of communication happens beyond words, how to uncover hidden emotional signals in your campaigns, and how SMB marketers can apply neuroscience, not guesswork, to craft messages that actually resonate.
You’ll hear why some big brands went viral for the wrong reasons, how to avoid tone-deaf campaigns, and why putting your customer at the center of your strategy is both smart and human-first. Whether you're working with a lean team or looking for smarter ways to validate messaging before launch, this conversation will shift how you think about “engagement.” The future of marketing isn’t more noise; it’s a deeper connection. Let’s talk about how AI can help you get there.
Top Takeaways
1. 93% of customer emotion isn’t verbal
Facial expressions, tone, and eye movement reveal more than words; if you're only listening to surveys, you're missing the real data.
2. Sentiment ≠ Affinity
High engagement can mean love or hate; what matters is why someone clicks, not just that they did.
3. Human + AI = Smarter Marketing
AI can detect micro-reactions at scale, but human marketers are essential for adding context, empathy, and cultural relevance.
4. Bad campaigns cost millions, but they’re avoidable.
Iconic failures like Pepsi and Bud Light show what happens when brands skip emotional testing and make assumptions about their audience.
5. Pre-testing isn’t a luxury; it’s a filter
Using biometrics and AI sentiment tools before launch helps avoid wasted media spend and public backlash.
6. Consumers don’t mind being asked they mind being misrepresented
People are more open to sharing when they feel seen and understood; skipping research creates resentment, not savings.
7. The future isn’t AI vs. humans, it’s augmented intuition
Great marketing combines machine precision with human insight to create real emotional resonance.
8. Students and interns are untapped trendspotters.
Younger teams bring emerging perspectives on cultural shifts that can fuel next-gen marketing relevance.
The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Avenue9. We use artificial intelligence to amplify your unique voice, empower your marketing team, and enable your scaling business to achieve big-brand success.
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