Bringing the “Human” Into An Automated World.

by | Feb 6 | Insights

Technology is great; there is no doubt about it! With the advancement of technology and the innovation of the Internet over the years, humans have a unique opportunity to explore creative outlets, make purchases, start a business and above all else automate their life! Of course this is great, we become much more productive and can focus on what really matters to us. Though at times do you ever wonder where the human went?

Can you recall a time when one of your favorite sites wasn’t letting you make a purchase, and you had a question about your bill or you simply just needed clarification on their services? This is when I want that human interaction, or someone that can understand what I am experiencing and provide a very tailored and customized response that works for my very specific scenario.  A recent Huffington Post article showcased the brand Netflix and how much they pride themselves on creating “a personal experience that the customer could look back on fondly.” Allowing their employees to let their true characters show through, they bridge the gap between automation and the human interaction.

Automation is great; having the interaction in conjunction with it creates an enjoyable experience that makes for one happy customer ready to be an advocate for your brand!

Author

Garth Harris

Garth Harris

As COO of the Affiliate Marketing Group, Garth's focus is to drive growth and adoption through the marketing and product teams while providing excellent customer service within the onboarding and support departments. During his 15 years in the affiliate marketing industry, Garth has held a wide range of roles, from client services manager to senior director of product engineering and, most recently, general manager at CAKE. These experiences have helped him build a deep understanding of his customers and their businesses. Outside of work, Garth is happiest behind a grill or at the beach with his family.

Related Articles

Affiliate Program Onboarding
Aug 25 2026

How Affiliate Program Onboarding Accelerates ROI Growth

Onboarding determines the ceiling of what an affiliate program can...
Better Together: CAKE and TUNE Align Under One Unified Affiliate Marketing Vision
Jun 08 2026

CAKE and TUNE: Your Foundation for Partnership Growth

The future of affiliate marketing is built on confidence. CAKE and...
Increase AI Brand Mentions with Your Affiliate Program
Jun 04 2026

For More Brand Mentions in AI Search, Your Affiliate Program Is a Good Place to Start

AI-generated search results have changed how brands get discovered....
CAKE at Affiliate Summit West 2026
Mar 16 2026

Building Better Connections at Affiliate Summit West 2026

Connection was the word of the week at ASW26, and a constant theme...
Affiliate Referral Program
Nov 27 2025

Turbocharge Revenue and Partnerships With an Affiliate Referral Program

Discover how to boost revenue and partnerships with an affiliate...
Garth Harris at the Sip & Send happy hour at ASE 2025, hosted by CAKE and TUNE
Oct 21 2025

Affiliate Summit in 2025: A Recap and Look Ahead

Garth Harris provides his first write-up of an Affiliate Summit...
Email Marketing - Why It Belongs in Your Affiliate Program
Sep 24 2025

7 Reasons Email Marketing Rocks for Affiliate Programs

Email marketing is a fundamental part of strategic affiliate...
Mar 25 2025

Stopping User Consent from Eating Our Lunch at ASW25

Last year, Steven Brown from Moonpull called me up to see if I would...
Arbitrage: Alive or Dead?
Mar 19 2025

MARCC LA 2025: Are We Really in a Post-Arbitrage Era?

Last week was the second annual MARCC LA event put on by our friends...
Oct 01 2024

Beyond the Basics: The Other Side of Network Diversification

We explore why driving affiliate traffic and selling leads across...