Edition No. 96 · Sat 26 Sept 2026 · Story 15 of 45

Marketers bemoan the culture of 'good enough' as standards fall amid the AI bubble

Digiday

AI efficiency gains have turned into job losses in advertising, and marketers say creative standards fell along with the headcount.

Advertising · AI

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