Digital corporate communication and voice communication

Alex Mari, Andreina Mandelli and René Algesheimer

Chapter 24 in Handbook on Digital Corporate Communication, 2023, pp 343-355 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) enables corporate communicators to effectively reach stakeholders through the systematic collection of information, identification of patterns, and prediction of future behaviours. Voice assistants (VAs) such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home represent the fastest-growing AI-based technology across diverse geographical regions and languages. Such emerging voice-enabled agents offer novel communication and relational opportunities within, between, and beyond organisations. Following this rapid diffusion, many companies are launching voice-based initiatives driven by digital corporate communication (DCC) objectives. However, the unique characteristics of voice are likely to challenge traditional DCC principles. Drawing on in-depth interviews and rich archival data, this research introduces the digital voice communication (DVC) framework showing (i) how voice-based corporate communication initiatives generate value for organisations and (ii) how corporate communication, marketing, and commerce goals converge in the voice environment. Furthermore, this chapter critically examines the changes introduced by VAs while discussing threats and opportunities for organisations.

Keywords: Business and Management; Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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