How to Build Enduring Brand Value in an Age of Efficiency and AI
Anna Bell, Senior Vice President of Marketing and CMO at Central Garden & Pet challenges marketers to stop prioritising marketing efficiency and short-term performance metrics over brand building and long-term growth. She explains why consumer relevance, human creativity, and cultural insight are critical to building lasting brand equity, while AI can take on routine operational work. She also explains why portfolio testing, holistic measurement, and continuous learning drive sustainable growth.