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Work in Marketing? AI Just Rewrote Your Job Spec

AI is changing what it means to work in marketing, with humans handling high-level creative decisions even as new tools do more of the actual creating.
With AI, campaign ideas that once took weeks to mock up can now be generated in a matter of days, or even hours.
With AI, campaign ideas that once took weeks to mock up can now be generated in a matter of days, or even hours. (Courtesy)

Not so long ago, Zalando’s marketing ran on a fixed track: Most of the imagery, featured products and storytelling on its website were locked into a calendar that was often planned months in advance.

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Further Reading

Case Study | The Fashion Marketer’s Guide to AI

Marketers have moved from experimenting with AI to harnessing it as a structural part of daily operations that can boost productivity and human creativity when used correctly. This case study breaks down the best practices to streamline workflows without sacrificing brand integrity or the human element of marketing.

How Creators Can Avoid Being Replaced by AI

As AI-generated content and recommendations become the norm, creators face renewed pressure to stand out. Leaning on human creativity and connection is a good place to start.

How Brands Are Navigating the AI Ad Dilemma

While some fashion labels are starting to experiment with using AI-generated imagery in campaigns, others are taking a firm stance against it. Both approaches reveal how brands are evolving their creative identities and who they are trying to reach.

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Sheena Butler-Young
Sheena Butler-Young

Sheena Butler-Young is Senior Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers workplace, talent and issues surrounding diversity and inclusion.

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