Cleveland-based Brands at Play transforms how marketing leaders harness AI and data intelligence for measurable business growth. As a specialized AI marketing strategy consultancy, the firm partners with enterprise, mid-market, and SMB organizations to bridge the critical gap between technological potential and profitable implementation.
Through their proprietary AI³ Assessment framework, Brands at Play conducts comprehensive evaluations that reveal where AI can deliver the highest ROI for each client's specific business context. The firm then guides C-suite executives through strategic AI implementation grounded in performance data and consumer insights, driving sustainable competitive advantage.
What distinguishes Brands at Play: The consultancy recognizes that the most powerful marketing emerges at the intersection of human creativity and AI innovation. Their methodology seamlessly bridges emotional intelligence with data intelligence, ensuring that cutting-edge analytics amplify, rather than replace, the empathy and authentic human connection that drive brand loyalty.
By integrating behavioral analytics and market intelligence with deep understanding of human psychology, Brands at Play ensures every recommendation balances technological sophistication with emotional resonance. Clients don't just implement AI; they create marketing ecosystems where human insight guides AI execution and technology enhances the emotional bonds between brands and customers.
Services Provided
1. AI Marketing Strategy
Transform how your business connects, converts, and grows through the power of AI.
Services include:
• AI-Driven Marketing Strategy Development
• Predictive Marketing Insights & Campaign Planning
• AI-Powered Audience Segmentation
• Marketing Performance Optimization
2. Marketing Automation Solutions
Work smarter—not harder—with marketing systems that save time and drive measurable results.
Services include:
• Marketing Automation Integration
• Lead Nurturing & Email Journey Design
• Customer Segmentation & Personalized Campaigns
• Workflow Streamlining & Campaign Optimization
3. Brand Strategy & Positioning
Build a brand that stands out, resonates with your audience, and delivers consistent value.
Services include:
• Brand Assessment & Competitive Analysis
• Brand Positioning & Voice Development
• Audience Personas & Market Insights
• Messaging Frameworks & Brand Storytelling
4. Content Marketing & Creative Strategy
Combine human creativity with AI intelligence to produce content that engages and converts.
Services include:
• Content Strategy & Planning
• Content Creation (blog, social, email)
• SEO-Optimized Writing & Keyword Strategy
• Campaign Development & Creative Direction
5. Digital Marketing & Growth Campaigns
Turn attention into action through data-driven, creative digital campaigns.
Services include:
• Paid Media & Social Advertising
• Social Media Strategy & Management
• Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
• Campaign Analytics & Reporting
6. Marketing Process Optimization
Make your marketing team more efficient and focused on what drives growth.
Services include:
• Marketing Workflow Assessment
• Team Capability & Resource Evaluation
• Tool Recommendations & Implementation Support
• Marketing Dashboard & KPI Development
7. Small Business Marketing Acceleration
Empowering small businesses to grow faster with simple, smart, affordable AI tools.
Services include:
• AI Marketing Readiness Assessment
• Affordable Automation Strategy for SMBs
• Small Business Growth Strategy Development
• Ongoing Marketing Support & Coaching
8. Workshops & Strategic Advisory
Bring your team up to speed on the future of marketing with engaging, practical learning experiences.
Services include:
• AI Marketing & Automation Workshops
• Brand Strategy Workshops
• Marketing Strategy Retreats
• Brand Storytelling & Messaging Sessions
• HR and Executive Leadership Sessions
• Executive Advisory & Leadership Strategy Sessions
9. Marketing Intelligence & Insights
Make confident, data-driven decisions with clear visibility into what works.
Services include:
• Marketing Dashboard Design
• Campaign & Channel Performance Analysis
• Customer Journey Insights
• ROI & Impact Measurement
10. Brand Transformation Consulting
Evolve your brand and business for the modern, AI-powered marketplace.
Services include:
• Brand Refresh & Repositioning
• Customer Experience (CX) Strategy
• Marketing Modernization Roadmapping
• Change Management for Growth
Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.
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