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How American Express Validated its Innovation in Data Science

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Challenge

American Express needed to elevate its reputation as a leader in AI, machine learning, and fintech innovation, reinforcing its expertise across the payments ecosystem while distinguishing itself in a crowded financial landscape.

Business Impact

We honed in on three key differentiators of Amex’s AI/ML approach: 

  • The team’s unique data access across the entire payments chain 
  • The card company’s advanced deep learning techniques
  • The company’s tenured decision-science talent

Through strategic messaging and media relationship-building, we positioned Amex as a thought leader in AI-powered financial services. This resulted in ongoing media coverage across AI, data science, and fintech publications, reinforcing its innovation leadership and driving sustained press engagement across top-tier outlets.

The success of the Amex initiative was driven by the SBS Comms team, who 829 is excited and proud to have merged with.

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Industry

Global Brands
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Services

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