Senior roles for AI bosses are becoming more common at advertisers and agencies. Some face internally and others are external evangelizers.
April 15, 2025

Why brands and agencies are putting AI chiefs in their C-Suites

Senior roles for AI bosses are becoming more common at advertisers and agencies. Some face internally and others are external evangelizers.

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