Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Indian Ad Agencies Need to Adopt AI Strategically
Big advertising companies are slow to use AI, which is like not using the newest tools.
Some Indian marketers are trying AI, but not in smart ways yet.
Older companies are behind newer ones that are already using AI well.
Some creative people think AI is bad, and it's stopping the companies from using it.
Luckily, some Indian brands are using AI to speak different languages, which is a success.
The main problem is that the companies don't trust each other enough to share all their data and that it would be better if the leaders were the ones to champion the change.
Advertising giant WPP's former CEO stepped down, linked to slow AI adoption.
Indian marketers are using AI for basic tasks, but not strategically.
Legacy agencies lag behind smaller digital-first ones in AI adoption.
Some creative leaders view AI as a threat, hindering broader implementation.
AI is being used effectively for multilingual marketing in India.
- Who
- Indian marketers and advertising agencies.
- What
- AI's slow adoption in Indian advertising.
- When
- As of June 15, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to leadership gaps, data issues, and resistance to change.
AI Skeptics
AI Advocates
Creativity and Job Security
AI Skeptics
Some creative leaders view AI as a threat to craftsmanship or job security.
AI Advocates
AI is a tool that, when used correctly, will augment creativity, leading to new and exciting outcomes.
- Former WPP CEO
- Mark Read
- Digital-first agencies using AI
- Schbang, Influns, CyberMedia, Interactive Avenues
- Brands using AI effectively
- Mondelez India, HUL, Titan, Airtel
- AI-driven language marketing
- Voice cloning, translation, video generation
- Data governance issue
- CRM systems inconsistencies and data silos