MAD//Fest Minutes – key takeaways from day 1
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London isn’t just basking in record temperatures this week, it’s also sizzling from all the hot topics in play at MAD//Fest London.
We have a crack team on the ground in the form of The Digital Voice™, reporting back some of the takeaways at the sold out marketing and advertising event.
Here’s their take on Tuesday’s hot topics – needless to say AI and retail media very much in focus…
James MacDonald, Co Founder and CRO, Limelight Inc:
“Engage with AI, embrace it but ensure to manage and understand it” - James MacDonald
“Harness the tech, drive the tech, retain a human touch” - James MacDonald
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Industry leaders are divided, with some calling for stronger competition, while others are arguing Google’s dominance stems from innovation rather than malice.
With adverts appearing on more platforms, users are starting to question whether free services are truly free. Are all these targeted ads and strategies to make users pay for no ads impacting the overall user experience?
