AI

At Cannes Lions 2026, 13,000+ marketing leaders from 92 countries gathered around a single question: Where does creative advantage come from once AI handles capacity?

This report argues that the advantage has migrated. It is no longer a technology problem. AI compresses production and testing, but it cannot decide what is worth making, how a brand should behave, or which investment deserves to scale.

Yapay zeka kapasiteyi devralınca rekabet avantajı nerede kalıyor? Marketing + Media Alliance, Cannes Lions 2026'yı Global, MEA ve Türkiye merceğinden okuyor.

Cannes Lions 2026'da 92 ülkeden 13.000'i aşkın pazarlama lideri tek bir sorunun etrafında toplandı: Yapay zeka kapasiteyi devraldığında yaratıcı avantaj nereden geliyor?

A commentary on the AI Adoption Study 25, examining why Türkiye leads the region in AI awareness yet a third of its marketing leaders report no clear vision or roadmap.

The State of AI in Marketing 2026 is a joint report by MMA and Decision Lab, surveying 143 marketing professionals across five Southeast Asian markets in early 2026. It finds that while 57% of organisations have reached advanced AI adoption, the real gap now lies in scaled integration, talent capability, and risk governance rather than access to tools. The report closes with practical implications to help marketers move from experimentation to disciplined, organisation-wide AI integration.

MMA AI Adoption Study 25 | South Africa, conducted by MMA Academy and Kantar Insight, provides a focused view of how organizations in South Africa are adopting AI across Marketing and Customer Experience (CX).

MMA AI Adoption Study 25 | MENA, conducted by MMA Academy and Kantar Insight, provides a focused view of how organizations in MENA are adopting AI across Marketing and Customer Experience (CX).

MMA AI Adoption Study 25 | Türkiye, conducted by MMA Academy and Kantar Insight, provides a focused view of how organizations in Türkiye are adopting AI across Marketing and Customer Experience (CX).

MMA AI Adoption Study 25 | MEA is a joint study by MMA Academy and Kantar Insight exploring how organizations apply AI in Marketing and Customer Experience (CX) across Türkiye, MENA, and South Africa.

In today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, staying ahead requires collaboration and insights from industry leaders. That’s why ShopBack and the Modern Marketing Association (MMA) have joined forces to bring you this groundbreaking report.

Packed with data-driven strategies and real-world applications, this report explores cutting-edge trends and actionable tactics to help you navigate the future of marketing with confidence.