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title: Prepare message
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createdAt: 2023-10-26T14:49:31.145Z
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We now need to set up the content for each of those messages.

# Add Email Content 

For this exercise we'll start with a pre-defined content template.   Select the email activity in your journey and set the **Email Configuration** to email-marketing and click to **Edit Content. **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/v02M4Zh4NDBTvvsMlhNVO_image.png)

Click to **Apply content template**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/y16QCqNcITIO2MFc3EOQW_image.png)

Select the **Frescopa Basic Template **and click **Confirm. **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/A_zzKpvmH9wIf61du8Ds__image.png)

Now that the template is loaded click to **Edit** the email body.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/TMG-uggAUGde8c2y4ATQU_image.png)

# Generate Variations

Now we'll use AI Assistant to help us generate variations of this content to use for **experimentation**.  AI Assistant can be used to generate individual images or text components but in this case we're going to generate new variations of the full email.  

Select the **body** block by clicking on the grey area outside the email content then click to open the **AI Assistant **on the right side.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/dmKhPbMAwDoByED0TBvb1_image.png)

Add a text prompt for the message you want to convey - in this case, encouraging a My Barista subscription, for example:

:::BlockQuote
*Generate a new version of this email promoting myBarista subscription benefits including early access to limited release blends and exclusive community events.  Update the copy, heading and imagery in all blocks but keep the email composition the same.*
:::

Select to generate the **Subject line **as well.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/cMhTEcmrd01drAdHj_ywz_image.png)

Update the text and image generation settings to what you like: 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/P350SGJC0WJgZW_nyRY2B_image.png)

Click on **Generate.**   After a short while, two new variations are generated.  Each variation has been automatically scored against the brand guidelines.    

:::hint{type="info"}
What you see generated and the scores applied will be different from the screenshots below.  You can follow the process as it applies to your generated content.  
:::

Click on the **Preview **button to take a closer look.   

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/LjKPT0pg7ULGfp-NTvtZF_image.png)

You can switch between each variation on the right, and use the brand guidelines tab on the left to review the reasons if low scores**. **

You can also ask it to refine specific pieces of the content and provide positive and negative feedback through the panel at the bottom. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/PiX_e_A9acLDGRC_OZCRe_image.png)

From here you can choose to use one of the generated variations, or we can choose to use ALL of the variations and configure an experiment to test which content performs the best.

Click the toggle to **Enable experimentation**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/LDyuoy1DRGo1AXy0YTpZ2_image.png)

Select one or both of the generated variations and click **Add to experiment**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/BBDhvRoLiEAqL6cng468t_image.png)

Because the generated content includes imagery we need to tell AJO where in the asset repository to put the new images.   Click **Next **to choose the folder.   

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/Ixsx27h6n_t1dxu7T6RQ6_image.png)

Select the **Frescopa **folder and click to **Import. **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/dPv-rXBn5fbpFmf5CW-zt_image.png)

You may need to repeat this if you selected to use both variations.   After a minute or so you'll be taken back to the main content tab.  Your email now has 2 or 3 treatments which will be used in the experiment.    

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/94lF5dhq810uLpr9YjABH_image.png)

# Add Dynamic Content (optional)

:::hint{type="info"}
This step is optional, skip to the next step if your not interested in exploring how to configure dynamic content
:::

Return to editing your Let's assume we learnt from Customer Journey Analytics that men prefer black coffee, while female prefer latte's. We want to replace this banner image only for men.

Click on the hero image, and click to **enable conditional content**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/FzYmUScI-HOfRlzj8CoD-_image.png)

That will create 2 variant of this block. Let's keep the default content with latte coffee, and change the variant for male. You cna rename your variant by clicking on the 3 dots then rename, then click on **select condition**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/DfbpxVgOMKzDgQIMiWRP9_image.png)

You should see one for men, you can just slect it. If there is no pre-existing condition with the criteria you want, you can click on **create new** (optional) 



![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/81gG-EFMbbPwirkVcUNBr_image.png)

You will arrive in the same UI than for audiences. Search for gender, (profile.person.gender) drag and drop it, select male, then click on select.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/5ELeXNw94GABGf5FG8162_image.png)

Now we can personalize image for men. Click to **Select an asset.  **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/ujT_FcioVxRb5p9sm1ee7_image.png)

Make sure you're in the right repository, then search for coffee - this is leveraging the smart asset tags to find relevant images.  An essential time saver when working with a large repository.   

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/FJMTQ8RTMf71tiuhJTzfi_image.png)

Choose an image and click select to add it to the email.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/Dmn8ZUB_e_JVT1wZ5jNNI_image.png)

Now that our dynamic content is defined, we can simulate how the email will look for each type of customers.    Click to Simulate content variations. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/BhT4H-KT_b3h3DZ8Jj_y9_image.png)

The simulator is able to scan the email content for personalisation fields.  Click to create some sample input.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/F0Wjq0siGOteuG-Z5fAAF_image.png)

It has automatically identified that gender was used in the content.  Configure the first variant to be for gender = male. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/udHjD1-fE4_MOBtrzUqHC_image.png)

Configure a second variant for gender = female.  You can now simulate the email content across both variants.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/8lArH_5HqrwFAu2m5LfIx_image.png)

# Content Fragments from AEM (optional) 

:::hint{type="info"}
This step is optional, skip to the next step if your not interested in exploring this integration. 
:::

Images are the only type of content we can source from Adobe Experience Manager.   With **Content Fragment **integration you can ensure that consistent messaging is delivered between your website and emails. 

Select the main heading and click on the component toolbar to **Add Personalisation.**

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/niQQ1ll-z1o43bRnD_JQE_image.png)

 The personalisation editor allows you to insert personalisation fields from multiple sources, you could insert the customer first name via the **profile attributes **option or details from the event that triggered the journey using the **Contextual attributes **option.   For this exercise though we're going to bring content in from Adobe Experience Manager.   Click on the **AEM content fragment **option on the left.  Then click to **Open AEM CF selector.  **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/KcMKF6mTTlfPNBd7qSlw3_image.png)

AEM Content Fragments are enabled for use in AJO via sandbox specific tags that are applied from within AEM.   Check the **Fall in love with my barista **fragment and hit the **Select **button to add it to your email content.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/az41ijMMfqJ5Qsn92E5lz_image.png)

You can see the fragment reference has been added to the personlisation editor.   Delete the old heading text *Ready for Savings, *then click the arrow to access the fragment components.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/PLcvKMF3S4EPPpi7GiRxg_image.png)

Click the plus icon to add the fragment **headline **field, then click **Save. **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/b4MkzWye9YUy53_zp0Cdm_image.png)

Note that this is a reference to the content fragment only, the content is not copied until the message is ready for sending.   When using this approach AEM is the source of truth for content and should the fragment be updated (and published) on AEM side, the email content will automatically update as well.   

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/UuYt6ThxAvCb2A0gods0C_image.png)



![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/ssBpKPCtYO_cxsdrSaaNm_image.png)

# Add Mobile Content

To complete the journey, we need to add content to the SMS and Push Notification activities.  

Click on the **Push **activity and select **Push **in the configuration drop down, then click **Edit content.  **

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/0BtFoKVcZisC1Dr89rySp_image.png)

Once again you can either manually add content or use AI Assistant to generate it for you.  Open the AI Assistant panel and reuse the prompt and text settings from your email to keep messaging consistent.  

The generated content is again scored against the Brand Guidelines.   Select the variation you prefer and click to **Apply **it to your message. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/pE08mwSWdSaTBUMNiDuog_image.png)

Click the arrow in the top left to return to your journey.  

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/1Jp0iolWv35Z_mkI7oUiT/t0TPZcoA5NyLWuJpqlrrV_image.png)

:::hint{type="info"}
Repeat the same process for the SMS Activity. 
:::

# Summary

**Adobe Journey Optimizer** enables brands to deliver contextual, personalised experiences at scale by combining real-time triggers, intelligent decisioning, and dynamic content generation—all within a unified orchestration canvas.

Adobe Journey Optimizer's integration with **Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)** and **Adobe Firefly** has enabled: 

- **Faster creative cycles**: No need to manually design every variant.
- **Brand integrity**: All content aligns with approved guidelines.
- **Higher engagement**: Personalised, relevant content drives better results.
- **Cross-channel consistency**: AEM assets and content fragments ensure that messaging in email, push, and web banners is aligned.



:::hint{type="success"}
Congratulations you've completed the exercise on Adobe Journey Optimizer... ***but before you go, don't forget to check the content template you uploaded earlier.   ***
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