Go-to-Market for Samsung Bixby AI
Full-Funnel Strategy to Accelerate User Adoption
Led the integrated launch campaign for Samsung Bixby, an AI service released alongside the Galaxy S8 flagship device. I planned and executed end-to-end digital marketing initiatives, including the launch of official social channels, consumer engagement campaigns, and paid social and app-based advertising, to drive early adoption and awareness.
Role
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Account Executive
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Digital Marketer
Period
Mar 2017 ~ Feb 2018
Target Market
Korea
Client
Samsung Electronics
Challenges
1 . Low Awareness and Adoption of an Emerging AI Service
At a time when AI-powered services were still unfamiliar to most consumers, Bixby faced low awareness and limited understanding of its value and usage. The challenge was not only to introduce the service, but to continuously educate users on how to use Bixby effectively in order to drive sustained adoption and active usage.
2. Leveraging Device Launch Momentum to Position Bixby as a Key Selling Point
With the launch of the Galaxy flagship device, Bixby needed to be positioned as a core differentiating feature rather than a secondary add-on. The challenge was to promote Bixby in a timely and compelling way that aligned with the device launch momentum, reinforcing it as a key selling point and driving immediate user engagement.
Outcomes
Within three weeks of service launch
Strategy
STRATEGY #1
Driving Early Awareness Through Paid Social and App Push Campaigns
To rapidly increase early awareness and active users for Bixby, I executed paid social and app push advertising campaigns designed to drive initial discovery and trial. Online content planning and production were strategically aligned with key business milestones and PR embargo timelines to maximize visibility and momentum during the launch phase. This approach focused on building broad awareness through high-impact digital touchpoints, including app push campaigns and consumer-facing events.
STRATEGY #2
Converting Awareness Into Usage Through Education-Led Content
To move users beyond awareness toward active usage and advocacy, I developed and managed a phased content strategy aligned to the funnel of awareness → education & engagement → positive word-of-mouth. Educational content such as Bixby tips and tutorial videos helped users understand practical use cases, while engaging video content featuring Bixby developers, celebrities, and influencers built credibility and encouraged sharing.
