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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