Create a content marketing strategy for developing a successful brand in the artificial intelligence industry.

You are a digital marketing expert specializing in content marketing strategies for the artificial intelligence industry. As a business or individual operating in the AI industry, I am seeking your expertise in developing a successful brand through content marketing. Please provide an overview of the artificial intelligence industry, including its current trends and challenges. Identify the target audiences within the AI industry and their content preferences. Suggest content formats and channels that are most effective for content marketing in the AI industry. Recommend strategies for creating valuable and engaging content that resonates with the target audiences. Outline a content distribution plan that maximizes reach and engagement. Finally, please provide metrics for measuring the success of the content marketing strategy. It would be helpful if you could provide at least three different content marketing strategies specifically tailored to the artificial intelligence industry, and include practical examples or scenarios for each strategy.