In the digital era, creativity has become a key factor for the success of companies, as they increasingly require creativity to face the challenges that arise and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital world. It is essential to convey messages according to the audiences and their needs, at a specific time, because we know new trends and tools emerge everyday.
Brands must bet on reaching their audiences in a creative way, leaving aside the traditional, because among so many options in the market, if they do not solve a real need and fail to connect with their audience, they will hardly be considered. This is why narrative, personalization and immediacy have become necessary elements for the success of companies.
The digital environment presents a series of challenges that require creative approaches.
Content saturation: Today, the amount of content available in the digital environment is overwhelming. Users are exposed to a constant saturation of information, which sometimes makes it difficult for brands to stand out from the crowd. To overcome this, it is necessary to focus on quality over quantity. Relying on originality, storytelling and personalization are key elements to capture the audience’s attention in the midst of digital noise.
Low user attention: In this digital and technological era, users’ attention is fragmented and fleeting. Creativity must adapt to this, creating short, impactful and easy-to-consume content. Mixing images, short videos and messages with very little text captures and holds the audience’s attention.
Audience interaction: Creating a brand-user relationship and providing the possibility to interact and actively participate is very valuable for the new generations. However, it is not always easy and there must be a creative strategy behind it. This should be leveraged to engage the audience in a meaningful way through immersive and unique experiences. Encouraging active participation promotes loyalty and generates a sense of belonging.
Artificial intelligence and other tools: The exponential growth of AI and the emergence of new tools have opened the dialogue about their impact on creativity. The challenge lies in understanding and effectively using these technologies, while maintaining a balance between automation and human intervention, as we must remember that creativity and originality are unique attributes of humans. These tools can be leveraged for a variety of purposes, such as data analysis, personalization, content generation, etc.
Change and trends: Keeping up to date with the latest trends and tools is crucial to make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital environment. It is important to be aware of technological advances, new platforms and changes in the algorithms of social networks; this allows you to anticipate changes and adapt quickly. However, these trends must be carefully evaluated and decide which ones are relevant and aligned with the values and objectives of each brand.
These are just some of the challenges of creativity in the digital environment. We must remember that with the right strategies, it is possible to overcome them and make the most of the opportunities they provide. Each of these challenges requires focus, adaptability and strategy.
After working for almost a decade in marketing in Procter & Gamble, Alberto envisions the power of changes in the digital era and decides to focus in the entrepreneurship world in Latam. In 2012 he founds his first start-up, gogetit.com.pa, changing the way to engage with real estate in the region.
Alberto served as Marketing VP for Agora Technologies at Silicon Valley, a company finance by Guy Kawasaki & Nolan Bushnell, where he developed the main concept of Startup Icon.
Today, Alberto is the CEO of the holding company that conforms Latam Digital Marketing, Gogetit.com and its subsidiaries in Latin America.