Changing Customer Mindsets and AI Growth: Accenture Reveals 5 Trends Impacting Businesses
In a recent report, Accenture Song, the marketing and advertising services arm of Accenture, has identified five global macro trends that are set to impact businesses. These trends, shaped by changing customer mindsets and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), are expected to reshape the business landscape in the coming years.
According to Accenture’s annual Life Trends report, people’s mindsets, life goals, and priorities are undergoing significant transformations. Mark Curtis, the global sustainability lead for Accenture Song, described these changes as a decade of deconstruction fueled by shifting consumer values and the explosive growth of AI.
So how will these trends affect businesses? Let’s delve into the five key trends identified by Accenture Song:
1. Where is the love, the customer asks:
In the past, customers held a central position in every business decision. However, economic considerations now require companies to make cuts, which often leads to reduced quality, poor customer service, and price increases. As a result, nearly half of customers feel undervalued, perceiving these actions as greed rather than survival strategies. It is crucial for companies to urgently address this perception problem to retain customer loyalty.
2. The great interface shift:
Generative AI is revolutionizing people’s internet experience, transforming it from a transactional to a personal one. Accenture’s survey revealed that almost half of consumers would be comfortable relying on conversational AI, such as ChatGPT, for product recommendations, completing tasks at work, and seeking wellness and healthcare advice. This transformation will have profound implications on the development of products and services.
3. Is creative ‘meh-diocrity’ looming?
Traditionally, the aim of creativity has been to inspire an emotional response through imagination and human connection. However, with algorithms and technology becoming increasingly involved in the creative process, the end product is sometimes lacking that human touch. Accenture’s survey found that 35 percent of respondents believe that app designs across brands are becoming indistinguishable. To combat this, businesses must invest in creative talent and prioritize originality.
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The relationship between people and technology has reached a critical juncture. While technology has simplified certain aspects of our lives, nearly a third of consumers feel that it has also complicated their lives. Organizations must carefully consider how their use of technology fits into people’s lives and the demands it imposes on them.
5. Decade of deconstruction:
New limitations, necessities, and opportunities are rerouting traditional life paths. For example, fewer people are making long-term plans, with 48 percent either planning less than a year ahead or not planning at all. Additionally, the value placed on traditional milestones such as marriage, college graduation, and moving out of the parental home has declined in recent years. Consumers are changing faster than businesses can keep pace with, presenting an ongoing challenge for companies.
These five trends identified by Accenture Song highlight the need for businesses to adapt to changing customer mindsets and leverage the opportunities presented by AI. By addressing customer concerns, embracing generative AI, nurturing creativity, considering the impact of technology, and reevaluating traditional life paths, companies can future-proof their operations and ensure continued success in this evolving business landscape.
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