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Businesses Can Save Money on Ads by Using Ai—as Long as They Avoid These 3 Things

Date Published
January 31, 2026
Section
In the Media
Areas of Expertise
AI & Transformative Tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) Marketing
From:
CBS In the News

Inc. highlighted research from Columbia Business School, conducted in partnership with Taboola, examining the effectiveness of AI-generated advertising. The study, led by Vice Dean for Research Oded Netzer, analyzes large-scale deployment of AI-created display ads and compares their performance to human-designed campaigns. The findings suggest that businesses can reduce costs while maintaining effectiveness—provided AI tools are deployed strategically. The research contributes to a growing understanding of how generative AI is transforming marketing and digital advertising.

 

Mentioned Faculty

Oded Netzer

Oded Netzer

Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business
Marketing Division
Vice Dean for Research
Dean's Office
Mentioned On
Inc.
Mentioned Research
AI in disguise - How AI-generated ads' visual cues shape consumer perception and performance
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