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Advertising Week NY 2023: Key Event Takeaways

Nov 21, 2023·4 min read

Summary

At Advertising Week NY 2023, AppLovin showcased how AI is transforming growth marketing. In a panel with Poshmark, they discussed AI's role in automating ad creative generation, enabling quicker campaign setup, and optimizing KPIs in real time. AppLovin's AppDiscovery leverages AI to help brands drive user growth and confidently experiment with incremental channels such as CTV.

Beyond the panel, AppLovin co-hosted a mini-golf afterparty with Meta and Wurl, and set up branded water stations for hydration. The event emphasized that AI reduces manual operations, allowing marketers to focus on strategy and scale. The key takeaway for marketers is to integrate AI tools for creative generation and campaign optimization to improve efficiency and explore new channels like CTV.

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