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Adam Brotman and Andy Sack | Forum 3| It's a Bird! It's a Plane! Holy Shit, It's AI!" Part 1

Dec 9, 2024
Adam Brotman, former Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks, and Andy Sack, Managing Partner at Keane Capital, share insights on the future of AI in marketing. They discuss the explosive growth of AI, emphasizing it moves faster than ever before, unbound by traditional adoption curves. The duo reveals their 'Holy Shit!' moments from interviewing tech giants and the looming impact of AI on marketing roles—potentially affecting 95% of jobs in the field. Brotman and Sack also touch on how AGI could transform knowledge work and highlight Moderna's AI innovations.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI represents a fundamental shift in technology, potentially automating up to 95% of marketing tasks within the next five years.
  • Insights from tech leaders suggest that marketers must adapt by managing AI systems rather than executing traditional tasks to maintain competitiveness.

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Evolution of AI Awareness

The podcast highlights the transformative journey that marketers are currently navigating with the rise of artificial intelligence, particularly through the lens of the experiences shared by guests Adam Brotman and Andy Sack. Initially titled 'Our AI Journey', their book evolved into 'AI First' after conversations with industry leaders like Sam Altman prompted a realization of the profound implications AI holds for the future. They underscore that AI is not merely an incremental enhancement in technology but represents a fundamental shift, often referred to as a 'holy shit moment' for society. This encompasses a transition where AI will outperform traditional marketing roles, indicating that legacy processes may soon become obsolete.

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