30 GEN AI CAMPAIGNS LATER, KLARNA CUTS ANNUAL MARKETING SPEND BY 12%

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Klarna leveraged generative AI to create nearly 30 campaigns in 2024, using AI to generate ideas, visuals, and copy, reducing its sales and marketing spending by 12%. This shift has cut image production costs by $6 million annually, with a 25% decrease in external agency costs, translating to $4 million in savings. Campaigns using AI saw significant performance improvements, with click-through rates increasing by 300%-400%, and email click-through rates rising from 0.5% to 2%. Klarna plans further workforce reductions, citing AI's capabilities in streamlining production and maintaining brand consistency. High-level creative work, like brand-defining campaigns, still requires human input for distinctive, engaging ideas.