The Internet of (Marketing) Things

The Internet of (Marketing) Things

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From the Digital Box Set: This week, we look at the impact of the Internet of Things on the world of marketing. Soon, most of the devices in our lives will be given a digital voice. Your fridge will be doing your weekly grocery shopping for you - and that means marketers will have to send discount coupons to your appliances. Your car will be able to make appointments with a mechanic all by itself, and you can now order laundry detergent, coffee and bathroom tissue with the push of Wi-Fi Amazon Dash button in your home. We’ll look at the fine line between convenience and intrusion and why marketers are looking forward the Internet of (marketing) Things. This is an archived episode that aired originally on May 30, 2015.