While AI offers efficiency, many still prefer human interaction for complex customer service issues, prompting questions about a balanced approach that combines technology with empathy.
With tech giants lobbying for AI training on copyrighted material and artists filing lawsuits to protect their work, adland faces the challenge of integrating AI while respecting copyright, originality, and the livelihoods of creators.
With B2B influencers on the rise, experts in the region advise marketers to prioritise trust and credibility over visibility and metrics. Meanwhile, an emerging business to human (B2H) trend is overtaking B2B storytelling.
Brands are increasingly exploring the lucrative potential of advertising in space, with companies like StartRocket pursuing orbital billboards while others opt for more environmentally friendly near-space marketing alternatives.
Industry leaders weigh in on how brands can help shape pop culture again through innovative storytelling and a balanced approach between creativity and performance.