📈Meta’s Agency Kill Switch, Google’s AI Mode, & The Quiet Threat to White-Collar Jobs

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Meta plans to fully automate ad creation by the end of 2026, enabling brands to generate entire campaigns—images, videos, text, and targeting—by simply inputting a product and budget. This move could disrupt traditional advertising agencies, as Meta aims to attract direct marketing spend from brands.

Why it matters: This development could democratise ad creation, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to access sophisticated marketing tools without agency fees. However, it also raises concerns about the future role of creative agencies and the potential homogenisation of advertising content. 📰 Campaign

Google's new AI Mode is transforming traditional search by providing direct, conversational answers to user queries. Unlike the earlier AI Overview, AI Mode offers advanced reasoning, handles complex questions, and allows for follow-up interactions. Currently available to U.S. users, it represents a significant shift in how information is retrieved online.

Why it matters: For marketers, this evolution means adapting SEO strategies to cater to AI-driven search experiences, focusing on content that answers nuanced questions and engages users in a conversational manner. 📰 Neil Patel

Dario Amodei, CEO of AI startup Anthropic, has issued a stark warning that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, potentially raising unemployment rates to 20%. He emphasises the need for transparency from political and business leaders regarding the disruptive potential of AI.

Why it matters: This projection underscores the urgency for businesses and policymakers to prepare for significant workforce transformations, including reskilling initiatives and ethical considerations in AI deployment. 📰 New York Post

Microsoft has introduced Bing Video Creator, a free tool integrated into the Bing mobile app, allowing users to generate five-second videos from text prompts using OpenAI's Sora model. This feature aims to democratise video content creation, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Why it matters: For marketers, this tool offers a cost-effective way to produce short-form video content, catering to platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and enhancing engagement through visual storytelling.📰 The Verge

Krithika Shankarraman, former VP of Marketing at OpenAI and now an entrepreneur-in-residence at Thrive Capital, emphasises the growing importance of human taste and craftsmanship in an AI-driven business landscape. She argues that as AI-generated content becomes ubiquitous, human insight and creativity will be essential for companies to distinguish themselves.

Why it matters: In a world where AI can generate content rapidly, the human touch—understanding of products, customers, and cultural nuances—will be crucial in creating meaningful connections with audiences. 📰 Business Insider

A new concept is emerging as AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini start replacing traditional search: Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). While traditional SEO chases page rankings, GEO is about training your content to show up in the answers themselves. Here’s what marketers need to know:

From Keywords to Context
SEO used to be about cramming in keywords. GEO? It’s about clarity, structure, and semantic value. Think bullet points, clear headers, and concise answers — content that language models can easily parse and serve.

Meet llms.txt
Just as robots.txt told Google what to crawl, the proposed llms.txt tells AI what content matters. It’s a new protocol to help LLMs find, understand, and cite your best work — and it could be the new frontier in visibility.

Rethinking Search Intent
People aren’t just searching for answers — they’re expecting summaries, recommendations, and next steps. GEO forces marketers to think like AI: what’s helpful, what’s reliable, what’s fast.

Performance with a Purpose
This isn’t about clicks anymore. It’s about being the source the AI trusts. That means credibility, accuracy, and structure will outweigh flashy headlines and backlinks.

Our Takeaway:
GEO might just be the new SEO. If AI assistants are where people go to search, it’s time to optimise for those engines, not just Google. Get structured, get cited, and get in early. 📖 Search Engine Land

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