{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a0c9379b23d275dcea75cd0/6a0c9399760dd44444600505?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#787: Tray.ai's Stephen Stouffer on AI adoption and why marketers should care about the integration layer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a0c9379b23d275dcea75cd0/e4d90820f683c76e30096955f7ab9758.png?height=200","description":"<p>Why are so many companies spending billions on AI, only to see their most ambitious projects stall out before they ever impact the customer experience?</p>\n<p><br>Agility requires more than just a fast-moving marketing team. It requires the foundational ability to connect disparate systems and data sources, allowing new technologies like AI to be implemented and scaled, not just piloted.<br>Today, we're going to talk about the single biggest, and often overlooked, blocker to enterprise AI adoption: the integration layer. While everyone is focused on the models and the applications, the legacy infrastructure underneath is preventing companies from moving beyond small-scale experiments. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We'll explore why a modern, integration-first approach is no longer a 'nice-to-have' for IT, but a strategic imperative for any brand that wants to turn AI hype into a real competitive advantage.</p>\n<p><br>To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Stephen Stouffer, Director of Automation Solutions at Tray.ai. <br><u> About Stephen Stouffer</u><br> <br>Stephen Stouffer is Director of Automation Solutions at Tray.ai, bringing over a decade of experience in markops, revops, and digital transformation. Starting his career as a web developer, Stephen has grown through various marketing technology roles, both in-house and in-agency, and he’s particularly known for his work in marketing automation and AI implementation.,Yes,This will be completed shortly<br> <br>Stephen Stouffer on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenstouffer/\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenstouffer/</a><br> <br>Resources <br> <br>Tray.ai: tray.ai<br> <br>The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: <a href=\"https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow\">https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow</a><br> <br>Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: <a href=\"https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/\">https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/</a><br> <br>Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: <a href=\"https://ratethispodcast.com/agile\">https://ratethispodcast.com/agile</a><br>Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom</a><br>Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: <a href=\"https://www.theagilebrand.show/\">https://www.theagilebrand.show</a><br>Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: <a href=\"https://www.agilebrandguide.com/\">https://www.agilebrandguide.com</a>  <br>The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation,  they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. <a href=\"https://www.missinglink.company/\">https://www.missinglink.company</a></p>","author_name":"The Agile Brand"}