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Innovation in Action: How Two Brands Are Leveraging AI and Automation

I recently sat down with two franchise brand leaders to hear about the impact automation, innovation and AI have had on their brand. They discussed what their marketing challenges they faced with previous vendors, what new features and solutions have catapulted them ahead, and the impact all of this has had on the franchisee journey. In this article, you’ll hear from Ashley Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Streamline Brands, a group of leading swim school franchises, and Brittany Graff, Senior Director of Marketing for Painting with a Twist, the nation’s most popular paint and sip concept. Here’s what they had to say about the remarkable results they’ve seen with us as their marketing automation partner.
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