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Navin Khemka says brands must audit AI narratives and ensure accurate, aligned information surfaces about them.
He notes DPDP Act will raise compliance costs but unlock evolving service ecosystems with partners.
Direct-to-Mobile content is viewed as complementary, not a replacement for existing mobile behaviors.
D2M’s addressability could attract advertisers if impressions are measurable, especially in Tier 2/3 markets.
Khemka sees a shift from discoverability to answerability in brand strategy.
AI visibility and trust become as critical as traditional brand trust in an AI-driven internet.
Brands should ensure AI responses are accurate and aligned with positioning.
There is optimism that compliance-driven ecosystems will mature rather than hinder MSME digital advertising.
AI ecosystems will become central to visibility and performance measurement in advertising.
The interview underscores a consolidating agency landscape and the need for growth-on-fair-and-square terms.

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Latest: Holdcos push AI as a growth and margin driver, but investors remain unconvinced about a viable AI business model.
Executives describe AI as a strategic driver, but market sentiment shows a lack of pricing clarity to capture value.
Analysts say the honeymoon with AI is over as CMOs doubt cost savings and fee efficiencies.
Pricing models like outcome-based pricing are considered, but client data access and trust are barriers.
The article highlights a potential value gap where creative remains a judgment layer, not merely a cost to automate.
WPP reorganizes into four operating units with Open recast as connective tissue rather than a product.
Industry executives argue that automation must augment human judgment, not replace it.
Bruce Biegel emphasizes the central pricing question as agencies seek differentiation.
Ebiquity’s Ruben Schreurs calls for clear differentiation and strong client value propositions.
Investors are scrutinizing whether AI investments translate into real client value and long-term earnings.

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