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SE Radio 647: Praveen Gujar on Gen AI for Digital Ad Tech Platforms

Dec 17, 2024
Praveen Gujar, Director of Product at LinkedIn, shares insights from over a decade of experience in AI-driven digital advertising. He discusses how generative AI is reshaping content creation, enhancing campaign management, and ensuring privacy while automating tasks. The difference between retrieval-augmented generation and fine-tuning in AI models is explored, alongside the importance of vector embeddings in contextual content retrieval. Praveen also emphasizes the evolution of cross-functional AI teams, highlighting their role in promoting collaboration and proficiency across organizations.
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  • Generative AI greatly enhances digital advertising by automating scalable content creation tailored to various audience segments and preferences.
  • Advanced AI-driven predictive models revolutionize audience segmentation, allowing advertisers to optimize campaigns based on real-time data and user behavior.

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Impact of Digital Advertising

Digital advertising has transformed the way brands reach their audience by addressing key challenges faced by traditional media. It allows for targeted marketing to specific demographics, a level of personalization previously unattainable, and provides measurable return on investment. Unlike traditional advertising, which struggled to provide detailed insights into audience reach and engagement, digital platforms enable advertisers to optimize their campaigns in real time. This level of precision not only increases the efficacy of ad spending but also enhances the overall advertising experience for consumers by serving relevant content.

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