It's Over For Paid Media

AI media buying is accelerating fast after Meta’s reported $2B AI acquisition, but is paid media over? In this episode, Neil and Eric break down AI ad automation, media buyer layoffs, and why human creativity still wins. They explain why Facebook and Google optimize for their own revenue, why “button pushers” are at risk, and how marketers must evolve into AI-powered creative strategists. They also unpack Block layoffs, founder-led AI adoption, and building pay-for-performance revenue agents.

Key Takeaways:

• AI accelerates ads, but creativity drives profit

• Button pushers will struggle to survive...