How Conversational AI Ad Placement Actually Works Mid-Dialogue
Conversational ads read intent across dialogue, not single queries.
Staff Writer
Renata Solberg spent nine years as a programmatic strategy consultant for mid-market brands before turning to journalism, where she now focuses on how advertisers adapt their playbooks for AI-native environments. Her work translates technical shifts in ad delivery into actionable insight for brand and agency teams.
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