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Semantic Machines Need Semantic Models

A comment by Frank Otto Dietrich
July 2025

Since founding WAALD, we have followed a clear conviction: brands are not simple constructs of logos and slogans. They are living systems of meaning. Within them, cultural codes, social expectations and individual experiences converge into narratives that go far beyond what traditional marketing has ever been able to capture.

Today, in the era of AI, the full relevance of this approach becomes clear. Language models like GPT are transforming how we communicate, but they need direction. They need semantic models to be used meaningfully and responsibly. This is precisely where WAALD is breaking new ground with our Semantic Space methodology and the Narrative Brand Planning framework.

We believe the future of brand leadership lies in the intelligent integration of technology and narrative. WAALD creates exactly that interface, enabling organizations to not only preserve but meaningfully evolve their brand identity in an increasingly complex world.

Now more than ever, WAALD stands for a future in which strategic communication is not generated by machines but enhanced through them, with a solid semantic foundation and a deep understanding of the power of narrative.