Blog How AI Is Transforming Ad Targeting & Engagement
24.06.2025

How AI Is Transforming Ad Targeting & Engagement

Digital advertising is experiencing a massive shift, and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading this change. Over the past few years, AI has progressed from being a hype to a far essential element transforming the brand-consumer dynamic. AI plays a significant role in digital advertising by changing most elements of the advertising model including targeting methods, content adaptation, creative assets selection, and real-time campaign management.

Consumers are exposed to a vast amount of content today, making it crucial for brands to create meaningful connections with the right message at the right time. AI can analyse user activity, interests, and interactions with brands at every stage, a vital tool for advertisers aiming to stay relevant in an increasingly crowded market.

At the core of modern advertising solutions lies the use of technologies like AI and ML to create non-intrusive, highly contextual ad experiences. The VOX Contextual Marketing Suite exemplifies this approach, utilising tools like Semantica 360 degree to understand web page content and advanced Computer Vision to analyse graphics and videos. With the ability to identify over 15,000 objects, this ensures precise ad placement and delivers messages at moments when users are most receptive. Using brand safety technology, it uses a sensitive content classification tool to analyse pictures and text, categorising and avoiding contents like adult, violence, hate speech, etc, to ensure that ad placements happen in safe content environments.

TV Sync technology represents a significant step forward in integrating online and offline advertising. With consumers often multitasking across screens, this solution enables brands to synchronize online ads with TV broadcasts, creating a seamless and unified experience. By leveraging AI for TV signal analysis and real-time ad positioning, brands can amplify their reach and message impact across multiple platforms.

Hyperlocal targeting enables brands to deliver ads to users based on their geographic location. The technology, combined with AI, ensures unmatched precision and allows more relevant and timely communication, making it possible for businesses to engage with their target audience in the moments that matter most. For instance, a restaurant can use hyperlocal targeting to reach potential customers within a specific radius during lunchtime, driving foot traffic and sales.

With dynamic creative optimisation, advertisers can change ad creatives in response to real-time data, ensuring each impression is as relevant as possible. By examining user behaviour alongside demographics and context, AI algorithms can personalise ad content to match individual preferences, maximising engagement and conversion rates. This personalization enhances the user experience and greatly boosts campaign performance, resulting in improved ROI for advertisers.

Triggers solution coupled with AI analyses weather patterns and air quality in real-time, and tailors creative messaging as per current conditions. For example, a multi-product brand can schedule a campaign to advertise umbrellas and sunscreen during sunny days when it rains. This kind of strategy makes advertising appropriate and timely, making the target group respond and convert.

As technological advancements in AI continue, applications in digital advertising will improve model accuracy and enable more relevant and personalised ads, delivering unique user experiences. AI's role in digital advertising enables brands to make quick, data-driven decisions and target the right audience at the ideal time. The future promises an exciting journey where AI will not only shape but also redefine how brands connect in the digital realm.

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Anastasia Alexandrova
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VOX Global
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