Core Transformation: AI Reshaping Brand Customer Acquisition Logic - Traditional marketing relied on the AIDA model and a "traffic thinking" approach, focusing on broad coverage and high exposure, but AI enables a shift to "value-driven, precise reach, and deep interaction" [2] - The transition involves four dimensions: from "traffic thinking" to "user value thinking," from "mass communication" to "hyper-personalized communication," from "post-analysis" to "predictive analysis," and from "labor-intensive" to "technology-driven" [2][3][4][5] Five Core Trends Driven by AI in Brand Customer Acquisition - Trend One: Intelligent orchestration of the customer journey through data integration and automation tools, creating a seamless user experience [6][8] - Trend Two: Generative AI enhances content marketing efficiency by enabling scalable production and dynamic optimization of marketing materials [9][10] - Trend Three: Conversational AI upgrades interactive customer acquisition by transforming passive inquiries into proactive need identification [11] - Trend Four: Predictive analytics allows brands to transition from blind outreach to precise targeting by identifying high-value users and conversion opportunities [12] - Trend Five: AI-driven search engine customer acquisition requires brands to adapt SEO strategies to leverage AI tools for capturing search traffic [13] Practical Framework: Building an AI-Driven Intelligent Customer Acquisition System - Step One: Establish a solid data foundation by integrating diverse data sources into a Customer Data Platform (CDP) to ensure high-quality data [14] - Step Two: Select and integrate technology that matches business needs, ensuring compatibility among tools to prevent data silos [15] - Step Three: Focus on strategy and creativity by defining the division of labor between AI execution and human strategic input [16] - Step Four: Create a testing and iteration loop to continuously optimize strategies based on user data and feedback [17][18][19] - Step Five: Evolve measurement metrics to focus on long-term value indicators, such as customer lifetime value (LTV) and marketing contribution revenue [20][21] Current Challenges and Future Outlook - Brands face challenges in data privacy compliance, algorithm bias, and the need for skill transformation within teams to effectively utilize AI tools [22][24] - Future developments may see AI evolve from a tool to an autonomous decision-making entity, capable of setting acquisition goals and executing strategies in real-time [25]

Group 1: Core Value and Market Positioning of Independent Sites - The need for independent sites arises from increasing advertising costs on platforms like Amazon, which have risen from 12% of sales in 2019 to 28% in 2024, alongside a 37% year-on-year increase in store closure rates [1] - Independent sites offer advantages over third-party platforms, including full-channel data integration, elimination of platform commissions, self-controlled compliance boundaries, and comprehensive user behavior analysis [1] Group 2: Types of Independent Sites and Technology Selection - Three types of website building systems are identified: SaaS solutions suitable for 90% of small and medium sellers, open-source systems requiring technical teams, and custom development for brand sellers [2][5] - Initial investment for SaaS solutions typically exceeds 150,000 yuan, with examples including Shopify and Ueeshop [2] Group 3: Traffic Acquisition Strategies - During the cold start phase, budget allocation is recommended as follows: 40% for paid advertising, 30% for organic traffic, and 20% for social marketing [3] - The advanced traffic formula indicates a healthy model when the ratio of SEO traffic, social content, and email marketing to advertising costs is less than or equal to 0.7 [6] Group 4: Payment and Risk Control Systems - Payment methods and their average rates include PayPal Standard at 3.90%, Stripe at 3.2% plus 0.8 yuan per transaction, and local payments ranging from 2.5% to 5% [6] - Risk control measures include using automated fraud screening, maintaining logistics proof, and addressing chargebacks effectively [9] Group 5: Long-term Compounding Operation Framework - The user asset appreciation model involves traffic entry, conversion retention on independent sites, data asset creation (CDP), and value realization through repurchase and cross-selling [7] - The technology stack evolution is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness [7] Group 6: Compliance and Market Strategies - Compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is essential for operating in various markets [9] - Regional operational strategies must adapt to local payment preferences and consumer behaviors, particularly in emerging markets [9]