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THE ‘DEATH OF CREATIVITY'? AI JOB FEARS STALK ADVERTISING INDUSTRY

AI is pushing major firms like WPP (the world's largest ad group) to overhaul operations and invest heavily in tech to stay relevant as big tech platforms like Meta and Google tighten their grip on the £45 billion UK ad market. Meta's plan to roll out AI tools that generate, target, and optimize ads with minimal human input has sparked fears of widespread job losses and the “death of creativity.” While WPP and others argue AI eliminates tasks, not jobs, they are restructuring teams, changing business models, and facing client pressure to cut fees.

STATE OF THE CONSUMER 2025: WHEN DISRUPTION BECOMES PERMANENT

People today are still spending more time alone, prioritizing digital convenience, and redefining what value means. Trust in institutions is low, but digital platforms still shape buying choices. Gen Z is emerging as a powerful force with distinct priorities, blending financial anxiety with a willingness to spend. Local brands are gaining preference over global ones. Consumers are making trade-offs across categories, cutting back on groceries, apparel, or home goods to splurge on dining, travel, or beauty.

THE 90-DAY A/B TESTING KICKSTART PLAN FOR ECOMMERCE BRANDS

This 90-day plan improves A/B testing by fixing process gaps, reviewing past failures, and deepening conversion research. Month 1 focuses on analyzing previous tests, conducting research, and prioritizing new ideas. Month 2 uses analytics and AI to generate better tests, boost efficiency, and engage stakeholders through training and meetings. Month 3 personalizes key pages and tests high-traffic emails and ads.

META SAYS LINK POSTS ON THREADS ARE SEEING BETTER PERFORMANCE

Threads is now giving more visibility to link posts and Meta has added link performance analytics to help users track traffic. Link ranking has improved over the past month and link posts are now shown more often in recommendations. Despite this, Meta's platforms still heavily favor content that keeps users within the app - 97.3% of U.S. Facebook post views don't include external links. Brands should be cautious about relying on Threads for consistent referral traffic, as Meta has a history of shifting its content priorities.

HOW TO BE DIFFERENT WHEN YOU'RE ALL SELLING THE SAME STUFF

This piece shares how 8 AI personal assistant brands differentiate through brand positioning and emotional appeal rather than just product features. Athena targets executives with a premium service that emphasizes mastery of delegation and leadership development. Duckbill appeals to busy professionals by offering personal life management with a hybrid of human and AI support. The Virtual Hub prioritizes human connection and positions itself as a business-scaling partner through trained virtual assistants. While their services may overlap, each brand uses distinct messaging to shape customer perception and build market presence.

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