2026 Global Insights Reports

Beyond the Hype: The Real State of AI in Digital Advertising

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DV’s surveys of global marketing decision-makers cover their use of AI workflow solutions over several years. This year, marketers are automating more of the media planning and buying workflow than they have previously. Nearly all use or plan to use agentic AI to some extent.

The use of AI bidding optimizations in particular has also reached a milestone, as marketers seek to make campaign management easier while improving cost-efficiency and performance.

Is AI living up to its promise? Are we optimized yet?

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