Toolkit 2018: Why voice is branding's new frontier

Voice-enabled technology, from smart speakers to virtual assistants, is opening an entirely new interface through which brands and consumers will engage and communicate.

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Definition

Voice technology refers to the means by which a consumer can interact with a device using their voice as the input mechanism. Voice is most commonly used to engage with smartphones and smart speakers, often via interactions with artificial intelligence-powered voice assistants. However, voice is rapidly extending to new environments, and can be used to control household goods – from coffee machines to...

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