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Generative AI is forcing brands to rethink the in-housing model, as internal teams face budget constraints while agencies accelerate ahead with AI-driven tools and platforms, leading to a fragmented, hybrid future.
August 20, 2025

Why generative AI doesn’t fit into a standard in-housing playbook – yet

The industry has moved functions in-house, establishing playbooks from everything from social to programmatic media buying. But brands are not using the same in-housing play for AI.

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Generative AI is forcing brands to rethink the in-housing model, as internal teams face budget constraints while agencies accelerate ahead with AI-driven tools and platforms, leading to a fragmented, hybrid future.

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