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1. Adobe’s AI Agents Revolutionize Creative Workflows

Adobe unveiled 10 new AI agents (via Agent Orchestrator), enabling marketers to automate everything from content creation to journey mapping, seeing trials in brands like Coca‑Cola and Marriott. These tools streamline complex workflows and integrate with platforms like Microsoft Copilot, allowing humans to focus on strategic creativity instead.

2. Unilever Pushes AI to Fuel Viral Brand Moments

Unilever’s Dove team used Nvidia’s Omniverse-based Gen AI Studio to create campaigns that generated 3.5 billion impressions 52% of the sales generated by the campaigns came from new customers who had never purchased Dove before. The company is building digital twins for faster influencer-led content, scaling across channels.

3. Google & Meta Expand AI Ad Tools: Agencies on Notice

Google launched AI-powered creative and optimization tools in India. Meanwhile, Meta and other tech giants are building platforms capable of fully automating campaign creation, putting traditional agencies like WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis under pressure.

4. Cannes CMOs Double Down on Bold AI + Empathy

At the recent CMO Insider Breakfast at Cannes, entrepreneurs discussed how the convergence of tech and marketing is impacting how companies connect and build lasting relationships with their audience, fueled by AI. BCG CMO, Jessica Apotheker, noted that 71% of CMOs who responded to a PCG survey said they'll invest over $10M annually in AI. The consensus: the future belongs to marketers who blend human authenticity with agentic AI, not those who over-rely on automation.

5. Brands That Broke Through in Turbulent 2025

2025 is has been a year packed with noise. Brands struggle to stand out, with many pushing bland or off-target messaging. With that in mind, there were some major wins so far to look back on. Nike’s "So Win." ad at Super Bowl LIX captured attention with cinematic storytelling and bold defiance. House of CB relaunched its bandage dress trend. Oatly embraced editorial, and more brands leaned into retro nostalgia with rich character-led campaigns.

6. Gen Z, AI-First Search, and the New Visibility Equation

Gen Z prefers AI-generated search results and platforms like TikTok over traditional Google queries. Studies have recently shown that over 50% of Gen Zers surveyed aligned with the findings above. Brands aiming for discovery must invest in user-centered reviews, AI-informed content, and cross-platform visibility strategies.

What This Means for Founders & Creators

• Embrace AI, but lead with humanity: automating execution doesn’t replace creative strategy or audience trust.

• Build with intent: campaigns that resonate (Nike, Oatly, Unilever) blend authenticity, purpose, and cultural insight.

• Stay visible where your audience lives: TikTok, AI tools, influencer content, review-first search—all rising in importance.

• Reimagine agency roles: success now favors performance-based creators, data-first thinkers, and brand-direct models.

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