What Marketers Can Learn About Chatbots From Pros That Have Seen Early Success

There’s still a lot to figure out in terms of performance

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Since Facebook and Kik debuted their chatbot channels last year, thousands of bots have been built by brands, media companies and developers on the platforms, with more expected in 2017. (Just last week, Facebook unveiled its Messenger 2.0, with brands like Subway, Aeromexico and Food Network coming onboard.)

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However, while bots might seem like just another extension on social media, there is still a lot to figure out in terms of performance and measurement. And just like the early days of social media, understanding what clicks and what doesn’t is still a work in progress.

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This story first appeared in the April 24, 2017, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.