080: Agents, AI, and Unified Commerce with Commerce Cloud CMO Kelly Thacker

Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations

In this episode, we dive into the future of digital commerce with Kelly Thacker, CMO of Commerce Cloud at Salesforce. Kelly shares her journey and passion for e-commerce, emphasizing how Salesforce has been instrumental in helping businesses across various industries navigate the digital shift post-pandemic. She highlights innovative tools like Salesforce Checkout and AI and Data Cloud integration to enhance customer experiences. Kelly also discusses her side hustle, Banalco, a nonprofit supporting human trafficking survivors.

This episode offers valuable insights into the power of AI and data in revolutionizing the shopping experience, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in the digital commerce game.

Show Highlights:

• The impact of the pandemic on digital strategies and how Salesforce has assisted non-traditional commerce sectors in establishing online presences.
• The importance of delivering seamless, hyper-personalized experiences across various touchpoints.
• Introduction of the innovative Salesforce Checkout feature and its applications in unconventional settings.
• The new pricing model of Salesforce making Data Cloud accessible to all customers and enhancing AI capabilities.
• Exploration of future AI applications in commerce, including autonomous agents and headless checkout experiences.

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