AI, Advertising & The Attention Economy

Event ID: PP1162936

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Next Stage (Manchester Ballroom) (Fairmont)

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Summary

Consumers no longer want passive content. Attention is shrinking, competition rising, and static ads are losing impact. Brands must feel alive—clickable, explorable, immersive. AI-native ads enable instant, app-less 3D interactions built from existing assets. In this session, we break down: • Why static marketing is ending • How AI turns assets into spatial experiences • Impact across Web, Mobile, OOH, Retail & Packaging • Results from global Fortune 500 campaigns • Why agencies must evolve to build experiences, not content

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