Susan Ganeshan

Susan Ganeshan

Susan Ganeshan is a metrics-driven, results-oriented executive and 5x chief marketing officer, currently serving as CMO of Emplifi, an autonomous CX platform. With more than 30 years of business experience she is passionate about sharing best practices and developing future CMOs.

Preparing for Peak Season Means Preparing the Entire Customer Journey
September 7, 2026 at 6:02 pm

For years, preparing for the holiday shopping season meant launching bigger campaigns, promoting earlier, and ensuring inventory could keep pace with demand. Today, artificial intelligence is changing what peak season readiness requires. Consumers now move seamlessly between social media, e-commerce, reviews, and customer service before deciding whether to make a purchase, creating more opportunities for…

2025: Why Customer Voices Will Outshine Brand Campaigns
December 15, 2025 at 4:53 pm

This holiday season, the boldest campaigns won’t come from celebrities or brand spokespeople. They’ll come from customers. Shoppers are scrolling faster, comparing deals in real time, and increasingly skeptical of polished creative. What they trust are the voices of real people sharing their thoughts and opinions on your products and services. The numbers make clear…

How the AI Revolution is Changing the Game for Retail Brands
August 19, 2025 at 2:13 pm

It’s no surprise that consumers are becoming more reliant on generative artificial intelligence tools. The emerging technology is rapidly becoming a go-to solution for everyday tasks, from managing schedules and paying bills to serving as an expert shopping companion that can find products and scope out deals. A recent survey of nearly 900 consumers conducted…