# How to Build Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI_(full article)_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 74 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/10plusbrand-533643/how-to-build-brand-authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai-full-article-joanne-z-tan-season-2-episode-74 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/10plusbrand-533643/how-to-build-brand-authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai-full-article-joanne-z-tan-season-2-episode-74.md Podcast: [10PlusBrand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/10plusbrand-533643) Published: 2025-09-13T00:12:24+00:00 Episode link: https://branding10plus.podbean.com/e/how-to-build-brand-authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai_full-article_joanne-z-tan_season-2-episode-74/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m97ipy3ngrp3cq69/Brand_authenticityasylr.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/10plusbrand-533643/episodes/how-to-build-brand-authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai-full-article-joanne-z-tan-season-2-episode-74 Duration seconds: 633 ## Resource In today’s world flooded with AI-generated content and “AI slop,” one quality stands out as the ultimate differentiator: Brand Authenticity. AI is a powerful tool, but it can’t replicate humanity. Half of consumers say AI content feels “off” or inauthentic. So how can your brand leverage AI without losing the human touch? Joanne explores how to let AI handle efficiency, while humans own creativity, storytelling, and emotional connection. In this video, global brand strategist and thought leadership coach Joanne Z. Tan unpacks:✅ What brand authenticity really means (beyond buzzwords)✅ How brands like Cracker Barrel and Coca-Cola show the risks of losing authenticity✅ Why “social-first” brands are outperforming others with double-digit growth✅ How AI is changing consumer perception—and why humans must lead creativity✅ Practical steps to protect your brand identity, vision, and trust in the AI era To read it as a 3-min blog To watch it as a 10-min video Why does authenticity matter more than ever? According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in institutions is dropping, while trust in brands is rising. Consumers are no longer just buying products—they’re investing in purpose, values, and honesty. Brands that “walk the walk” and “talk the talk” are the ones building loyalty, stability, and real human connection. 🔑 Questions to consider for your own brand: What do you truly stand for? How do your brand promises align with your actions? Where should humans control, and where should AI support? If you want to rise above the AI noise and build a brand that people trust, follow, and love, this video will give you the frameworks and insights you need. Timestamps:0:00 – Why Brand Authenticity matters now2:45 – Trust shift: from institutions to brands5:10 – What authentici… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/10plusbrand-533643/episodes/how-to-build-brand-authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai-full-article-joanne-z-tan-season-2-episode-74/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/10plusbrand-533643/how-to-build-brand-authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai-full-article-joanne-z-tan-season-2-episode-74.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.