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86% of European advertisers use AI, but governance lags, survey finds

A recent survey by IAB Europe revealed that 86% of European advertising businesses are utilizing AI for marketing purposes. However, a significant gap exists between AI adoption and established governance, with only 48% of these businesses having specific AI advertising rules in place. Despite this, 78% have designated an AI governance owner, and 58% anticipate the rise of agentic buying within the next year. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing adoption of AI in marketing while underscoring the need for robust governance frameworks.

RANK_REASON Survey results about AI adoption and governance practices in the advertising industry.

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86% of European advertisers use AI, but governance lags, survey finds

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