From Marketing Team to Marketing System: A New Design in the Generative Era

In the ever-changing business landscape, the need to evolve is pressing. While many are pondering the future of marketing, I've been proactively laying the groundwork for a new model - the Generative Marketing System.

This isn't just a concept on paper; it's a tangible framework we are bringing to fruition. Through this piece, I'd like to share my journey and the insights gathered, in hopes of offering a fresh perspective on marketing's vast potential.

1. Maestro (The New-Age CMO)

Role Overview: The Maestro isn't merely at the helm; they're the guiding light, crafting the brand's narrative and ensuring it deeply resonates.

Key Capabilities:

  • Strategically shaping the brand story.

  • Seamlessly incorporating generative technologies into our marketing strategy.

  • Achieving a balance between traditional and AI-driven marketing tactics.

  • Keeping a vigilant eye on market shifts to ensure the brand remains at the forefront.

2. Generative Supply Chain Connector

Role Overview: In our data-rich world, this role stands as the crucial link, ensuring our generative platforms receive accurate and timely data.

Key Capabilities:

  • Seamlessly connecting diverse data sources to AI platforms.

  • Streamlining the flow and use of real-time data.

  • Mastery over data privacy regulations and ensuring rigorous compliance.

  • Continuous adaptation and growth based on interaction analytics.

3. Prompt Designer

Role Overview: This role is about the art and science of crafting prompts, bridging human intuition with AI's vast capabilities.

Key Capabilities:

  • Artfully creating prompts to elicit the desired outputs.

  • Striking a balance between human creativity and algorithmic predictability.

  • Iteratively refining designs based on feedback.

  • Modifying prompts to suit various audiences and scenarios.

4. Conversation Manager

Role Overview: This role shapes the voice of AI, ensuring conversations align with the brand and resonate with the audience.

Key Capabilities:

  • Designing AI chat experiences that echo the brand's ethos.

  • Tailoring conversational flows for maximum relevance.

  • Defining boundaries for generative dialogues.

  • Consistently enhancing strategies based on conversational analytics.

5. Curator

Role Overview: This role is the guardian of brand coherence within the generative space.

Key Capabilities:

  • Precision-tuning generative systems to uphold brand integrity.

  • Customizing content to align with audience aspirations and business objectives.

  • Ensuring unwavering consistency with the brand's voice and tone.

  • Vigilant monitoring and refining based on feedback.

6. Editor

Role Overview: The Editor merges the traditional editorial lens with modern AI-enhanced capabilities to ensure every output aligns with the brand.

Key Capabilities:

  • Rigorously checking outputs to ensure alignment with core messaging.

  • Guaranteeing factual accuracy and coherence.

  • Collaborating across the board to prioritize creativity.

  • Merging traditional editorial insights with AI-powered enhancements.

7. Assembler

Role Overview: This role bridges the gap between AI-generated content and the final deliverable, ensuring every piece aligns with the brand's vision.

Key Capabilities:

  • Seamlessly integrating generative outputs into final products.

  • Ensuring diverse content – text, audio, or video – adheres to brand guidelines.

  • Bringing a creative touch while delving deep into machine-driven processes.

  • Crafting and refining generative design systems for adaptability across various channels.


Our Generative Marketing System, actively taking shape, is a hands-on approach aiming to reshape how we approach marketing. As we scale, the vision is straightforward: amplify our efforts and reach without a proportional rise in costs. By pinpointing and aligning these specific roles and capabilities within the system, we're setting the stage for this transformation.

For those charting a similar course or contemplating a fresh approach, I hope my experiences and insights provide a valuable lens to view and navigate the expansive world of marketing.

How are the roles in your marketing system evolving?

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