The Algorithmic Shopper

You can't separate marketing, product, and AI anymore-The Algorithmic Shopper will help you win the next era.

Marketing has always relied on human psychology-now that trillion-dollar ecosystem is becoming obsolete. For over a century, companies have tirelessly studied our aspirations and our fears, developing heartfelt brand narratives and sophisticated marketing campaigns that appeal to our emotions. But AI agents-dispassionate digital proxies with perfect memories, programmed to act in their users' best interests-are taking over, creating a fundamental separation between the shopper and the human consumer.

A new era, dominated by shoppers without insecurities to cater to, or heartstrings to tug upon, is not just coming; it is already here. The only way to appeal to agentic AI is to be verifiably better-through a superior product, a more transparent supply chain, and cleaner, more accessible data. The pain point we face is profound, but it also presents a remarkable opportunity for a new generation of leaders willing to unlearn the old rules and begin to see the world through the cold, perfectly-rational lens of an AI agent.

Author Paul Ferrando Accornero is leading a global conversation at the cutting edge of marketing strategy. In The Algorithmic Shopper, he provides a deeply-researched and accessible playbook for navigating these unprecedented challenges, grounded in real-world examples. This is essential reading for anyone trying to build a business or maintain a brand, from aspiring entrepreneurs, to sales and marketing professionals, to C-suite leaders. Those who grasp our new reality will not merely survive the disruption-they will define the future of commerce.