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A Discussion on the Future of Advertising Agencies in the Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Yapay Zekânın Etkisinde Reklam Ajanslarının Geleceğine Yönelik Bir Tartışma

Simge Aksu(YOZGAT BOZOK ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İLETİŞİM FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-1818-0455
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358–386
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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In conclusion, AI is not only a threat but also a powerful opportunity for transformation, specialisation and restructuring for advertising agencies when integrated with human intelligence.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study analyses the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the advertising industry and discusses the current and future roles of advertising agencies in the face of this transformation.
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Key Findings & Data:In particular, the automation of written, visual and video content is reshaping agencies' creative processes towards strategic control and adaptation.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, AI is not only a threat but also a powerful opportunity for transformation, specialisation and restructuring for advertising agencies when integrated with human intelligence.
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⚙️Variables:Reklam · reklam ajansı · yapay zekâ

Abstract

This study analyses the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the advertising industry and discusses the current and future roles of advertising agencies in the face of this transformation. The acceleration of digitalisation and AI-supported automation tools offered by giant platforms such as Meta and Google have made the traditional intermediary roles of agencies questionable. AI offers faster and more efficient solutions by reducing human intervention in areas such as content production, targeting, media planning and campaign optimisation. In particular, the automation of written, visual and video content is reshaping agencies' creative processes towards strategic control and adaptation. The article emphasises that agencies should adopt a hybrid model to adapt to this transformation. In this model, AI should work in integration with creative intelligence, strategic interpretation and ethical control. However, despite all these developments, human intelligence is still an indispensable element. It is seen that AI is insufficient in areas such as intuitive judgements, understanding cultural context, emotional intelligence and ethical judgement. Therefore, human creativity and interpretation skills play a critical role in guiding AI systems and evaluating their outputs. In conclusion, AI is not only a threat but also a powerful opportunity for transformation, specialisation and restructuring for advertising agencies when integrated with human intelligence.

Özet

Bu çalışma, yapay zekâ (YZ) teknolojilerinin reklamcılık sektörüne etkilerini analiz ederek, reklam ajanslarının bu dönüşüm karşısındaki mevcut ve gelecekteki rollerini tartışmaktadır. Dijitalleşmenin hız kazanması ve Meta, Google gibi dev platformların sunduğu YZ destekli otomasyon araçları, ajansların geleneksel aracı rollerini sorgulanabilir hâle getirmiştir. YZ; içerik üretimi, hedefleme, medya planlama ve kampanya optimizasyonu gibi alanlarda insan müdahalesini azaltarak daha hızlı ve verimli çözümler sunmaktadır. Özellikle yazılı, görsel ve video içeriklerinin otomatikleştirilmesi, ajansların yaratıcı süreçlerini stratejik denetim ve uyarlama yönünde yeniden şekillendirmektedir. Makalede, ajansların bu dönüşüme uyum sağlayabilmesi için hibrit bir model benimsemeleri gerektiği vurgulanmaktadır. Bu modelde YZ, yaratıcı zekâ, stratejik yorumlama ve etik denetimle entegre biçimde çalışmalıdır. Ancak tüm bu gelişmelere rağmen, insan zekâsı hâlen vazgeçilmez bir unsurdur. Zira sezgisel kararlar, kültürel bağlamı anlama, duygusal zekâ ve etik değerlendirme gibi alanlarda YZ'nin yetersiz kaldığı görülmektedir. Bu nedenle, insan yaratıcılığı ve yorumlama becerileri, YZ sistemlerinin yönlendirilmesinde ve çıktılarının değerlendirilmesinde kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Sonuç olarak, YZ yalnızca bir tehdit değil; insan zekâsı ile bütünleştiğinde reklam ajansları için güçlü bir dönüşüm, uzmanlaşma ve yeniden yapılanma fırsatıdır.

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Aksu, S. (2026). A Discussion on the Future of Advertising Agencies in the Impact of Artificial Intelligence. Intermedia International e-Journal, Cilt: 13 Sayı: 24, 358–386. https://doi.org/10.56133/intermedia.1740804

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