How Generative AI Is Transforming Modern Marketing
In a recent presentation titled Transforming Marketing With Generative AI: A Research-Based Approach, Kelly Cutler, Associate Professor of Marketing and Communication at Northwestern University, explored how generative AI is reshaping the marketing landscape and what organizations must do to adapt. She begins by noting that most marketers feel excited about AI, but many lack the […]
Insights from the 2025 Tech Summit
Session Summary — Tech Summit Oct. 9, 2025 New York City, NY Transforming Marketing With Generative AI Presented by Kelly Cutler, Professor and Associate Director of Research, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University This session examined the evolving digital marketing ecosystem, including the impact of large language models and how they […]
The Evolution of Digital Marketing in the Era of AI
The Evolution of Digital Marketing in the Era of AI By Kelly Cutler, Northwestern University The Evolution of Digital Data privacy has taken the spotlight recently, reshaping the way businesses approach digital marketing. Overarching federal and state regulations combined with changing technology, like the deprecation of third-party cookies and the rise of global ad blockers, […]
Northwestern Featured in ANA Article on How In-House Agencies Use AI
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) highlighted Northwestern University’s Spiegel Research Center in its feature “How Are In-House Agencies Utilizing AI Tools?” The article includes insights from Kelly Cutler, associate professor at Northwestern, who shared research-driven guidance on how marketing teams can effectively integrate artificial intelligence. Drawing from Northwestern’s study “Northwestern Study Finds Enthusiasm, Gaps […]
ANA Feature: Northwestern Research Explores Generative AI’s Role in Marketing Teams
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) recently featured Northwestern University’s research on how marketing teams are integrating generative AI. The article, “Northwestern Study Finds Enthusiasm, Gaps in Gen AI Use,” highlights insights from the university’s empirical research—conducted through surveys, interviews, and case studies within the Spiegel Research Center—revealing both the opportunities and challenges marketers face […]
How AI Is Reshaping Digital Marketing
At the ANA MarTech Conference in Chicago, Kelly Cutler, Associate Professor and Associate Director of Research at Northwestern University’s Spiegel Research Center and author of Search Marketing: A Strategic Approach to SEO and SEM, presented “Evolution of Digital in the Era of AI.” During the presentation, Kelly shared an in-depth look at how artificial intelligence […]
Content Marketing and AI – Best Practices
Content Marketing and AI – Best Practices How can we leverage best practices and AI for content marketing? By Kelly Cutler, Northwestern University Content Marketing has long been the cornerstone of successful digital marketing strategies. It involves the creation, publishing, and distribution of valuable and relevant information to attract, educate, and retain customers. Challenges associated with […]