AI Marketing Strategy & Planning

Practical AI-powered marketing strategy for growing businesses. No magic promises, just proven tools and methodologies that work.

AI-Assisted Research
Data-Driven Planning
Honest Approach

Executive Summary

Marketing strategy today requires balancing multiple data sources, understanding diverse customer touchpoints, and making decisions under uncertainty. Many businesses struggle with fragmented approaches, limited research resources, and the challenge of translating insights into actionable plans.

Our AI Marketing Strategy service uses practical AI tools - ChatGPT for analysis, Perplexity for research, and various analytics platforms - to help you develop comprehensive, evidence-based marketing strategies. We focus on realistic outcomes and honest assessments of what AI can and cannot do for your business.

What This Service Actually Does

We use AI tools to accelerate research, identify patterns in your data, and help structure strategic thinking. This typically saves 15-25 hours of manual research time and provides more comprehensive competitive intelligence than traditional methods. However, the strategy itself still requires human expertise, industry knowledge, and your business context to be effective.

The Real Marketing Challenge

Time-Intensive Research

Thorough market research traditionally takes weeks of manual work, delaying strategic decisions and missing opportunities.

Fragmented Data Sources

Customer data, market research, and competitive intelligence exist in silos, making comprehensive analysis difficult.

Audience Understanding Gaps

Without systematic research, businesses often rely on assumptions about customer needs and preferences.

Resource Constraints

Small and medium businesses lack dedicated research teams or budget for expensive market research agencies.

Our AI-Assisted Approach

How We Actually Use AI Tools

We leverage AI tools strategically to accelerate research, analysis, and planning processes. Here's exactly how we use each tool and what results you can realistically expect:

Perplexity for Market Research

What it does: Accelerates competitive analysis, industry trend research, and market data collection.

Time saved: 8-12 hours of manual research typically completed in 2-3 hours.

ChatGPT for Strategy Analysis

What it does: Helps structure thinking, identify strategic options, and draft framework documents.

Limitation: Still requires human expertise to validate recommendations and ensure business fit.

Analytics Platform Integration

What it does: Consolidates data from your existing tools (Google Analytics, social media, CRM).

Outcome: Clearer picture of current performance and opportunity areas.

Customer Research Synthesis

What it does: Analyses customer feedback, reviews, and survey data to identify patterns.

Benefit: Faster identification of customer pain points and messaging opportunities.

Important Limitations

  • AI tools cannot replace industry expertise or business judgement
  • Market research quality depends on available public information
  • Customer insights require your existing data - AI cannot generate it from nothing
  • Strategy success still depends on proper execution and market conditions
  • AI recommendations must be validated against your specific business context

Our Strategic Process

1

Business Assessment

Understanding your current situation, goals, and constraints through structured interviews and data review.

Duration: 1-2 days
2

AI-Powered Market Research

Using Perplexity and other tools to gather comprehensive market intelligence, competitive analysis, and industry trends.

Duration: 2-3 days
3

Customer Research Analysis

Analysing your existing customer data, feedback, and market research using AI tools to identify patterns and insights.

Duration: 1-2 days
4

Strategy Development

Using ChatGPT and analytical frameworks to develop strategic options, then applying human expertise to create recommendations.

Duration: 3-4 days
5

Implementation Planning

Creating detailed, actionable plans with timelines, resource requirements, and success metrics.

Duration: 2-3 days
6

Review & Handover

Presenting findings, gathering feedback, and providing implementation support guidance.

Duration: 1 day

Our Planned Approach & Realistic Expectations

Our Heritage: Since 1987, McKenzie-Thorpe has been a trusted partner for businesses developing sales and marketing strategies. Our return to consulting focuses on combining this proven experience with AI tools to deliver enhanced strategic planning capabilities.

Typical Client Profile We're Designed to Help

  • Small to medium businesses (5-50 employees) looking to systematise their marketing
  • Professional services firms wanting to move beyond word-of-mouth referrals
  • Established businesses seeking to attract higher-value clients
  • Companies with limited marketing budget (£500-£2,000/month) needing maximum efficiency
  • Businesses open to using AI tools to accelerate research and analysis

Our Planned Research & Analysis Process

Week 1: Market Research

We'll use Perplexity and other AI research tools to map your competitive landscape, identify market opportunities, and understand industry trends. Human expertise will validate findings against local market realities.

Week 2: Customer Analysis

Working with your existing data and customer insights, we'll use AI tools to identify patterns and opportunities. We'll help you survey key customers to understand their decision-making process.

Week 3: Strategy Development

Using AI-assisted strategic thinking tools, we'll develop positioning options and tactical recommendations. All AI suggestions will be filtered through business experience and local market knowledge.

Types of Strategies We Can Help Develop

  • Content Marketing: Systematic approach to educational content and thought leadership
  • Digital Presence: Website optimisation focussed on clear value propositions
  • Referral Systems: Structured processes for generating and tracking referrals
  • LinkedIn Strategy: Professional networking and content strategies
  • Local Marketing: Community engagement and networking approaches

Realistic Expectations for Results

What You Should Expect:
  • Clear, actionable marketing strategy with specific implementation steps
  • Systematic approach to tracking and measuring marketing effectiveness
  • Improved understanding of your most valuable customer segments
  • Time savings through AI-assisted research and analysis
  • Strategies tailored to your budget and resource constraints
Potential Challenges:
  • Results depend heavily on consistent implementation and execution
  • Market conditions and competition may affect outcomes
  • Some strategies may take 3-6 months to show meaningful results
  • Success requires ongoing time commitment from your team

Our Commitment

We're committed to honest, realistic guidance based on proven marketing principles enhanced by AI efficiency. As we build our track record, we'll share genuine results and lessons learned with future clients.

Our focus is on building sustainable, long-term marketing systems rather than promising quick fixes or unrealistic transformations.

Investment Options

Transparent, Small Business-Friendly Pricing

No hidden costs, no ongoing commitments unless you choose them

Essential Strategy
£950
Perfect for small businesses taking their first systematic approach to marketing
  • AI-assisted market and competitor research
  • Customer analysis and persona development
  • 3-month strategic roadmap
  • Marketing channel recommendations
  • Implementation guide and templates
  • One follow-up session after 30 days
Comprehensive Strategy
£1,750
Detailed strategic development with ongoing support
  • Everything in Essential Strategy
  • Detailed competitive positioning analysis
  • Customer journey mapping
  • 6-month implementation roadmap
  • Content strategy and messaging frameworks
  • Performance measurement system
  • Two monthly check-in sessions
  • Email support for 90 days

Add-On Services

Implementation Support: £85/hour for hands-on help with execution

Monthly Strategy Review: £195/month for ongoing optimisation and guidance

Team Training Session: £295 for 2-hour marketing strategy workshop with your team

What You Actually Get

Strategy Document (15-25 pages)

  • Executive summary with key recommendations
  • Market analysis based on AI research
  • Customer personas and journey maps
  • Competitive positioning recommendations

Implementation Roadmap

  • Month-by-month action plan
  • Priority-ordered task list
  • Resource requirements and timelines
  • Budget recommendations by channel

Templates & Tools

  • Content planning templates
  • Performance tracking spreadsheets
  • Customer research questionnaires
  • Messaging frameworks and guidelines

Measurement Framework

  • KPI definitions and targets
  • ROI calculation methods
  • Monthly reporting templates
  • Performance review schedule

Ready for a Realistic Marketing Strategy?

No magic promises, just practical AI-assisted strategy development that saves time and delivers results.

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