Attention Marketers: You Are Trapped in an AI Bubble

This week, we’re looking at the very large gap between the marketing industry’s love for AI, and the consumer sentiment that reveals precisely the opposite. New research has customers declaring their strong annoyance for the technology, so why do marketers insist on using it for everything from ideation to creative content? And is there a way for brands to stand out with a different approach? 00:00: Intro 03:00: New poll reveals consumers’ annoyance with AI  06:20: Exploring the bubble  08:40: Is all AI just AI slop 10:15: Perception of AI ads   15:00: Brands avoiding AI are generating good will  16:50: Is it ok to use AI for idea generation  19:30: Being the first to use it vs using it well  20:00: REI ads on Meta’s platforms  22:00: Is AI actually efficient  23:00: Requirements to disclose AI use    This episode is brought to you by pwc, and their new podcast powered by Morning Brew, The Intelligence Shift. Listen where you get your favorite podcasts: https://www.podpage.com/the-intelligence-shift/ For more upcoming Marketing Brew events: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices