“AI is the new electricity — it will transform every industry.” - Andrew Ng, Co-founder of Google Brain
AI celebrity ads: efficiency meets controversy
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping advertising, especially celebrity campaigns. Recent ads for Rado featuring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif sparked debate after audiences noticed AI-based compositing. Despite backlash from advertising purists, industry experts believe AI-driven celebrity ads are here to stay, given their cost-effectiveness and creative flexibility.
The rise of modular campaigns
Brands increasingly shoot ambassadors separately and merge them using AI. This modular approach saves time and cost while solving scheduling conflicts that often plague high-profile shoots. Digital agencies like BC Web Wise note that AI eliminates logistical nightmares by aligning actors virtually. As the technology improves, it’s becoming standard practice in large-scale brand storytelling.
Saving time, cutting costs
According to Bain & Co., India’s digital ad industry is projected to grow up to 15% annually till 2029. AI offers further savings, reducing logistics and coordination costs by up to 15%, while boosting turnaround speeds. Companies like TheSmallBigIdea are already moving toward AI-led localization and resizing for multiple markets, ensuring faster adaptation to campaign needs.
When AI ads miss the mark
While AI improves efficiency, not all outcomes impress. The composited Rado ad drew criticism for its “stitched” look, showing that over-reliance on AI can dilute authenticity. Experts caution brands to balance automation with human creativity to avoid plastic, emotionless campaigns.
The road ahead for ad creativity
AI will not replace human imagination but will redefine collaboration between machines and creators. From virtual co-stars to AI-generated dialogues, technology is becoming an integral co-artist in advertising. The key is thoughtful integration rather than blind dependence.
Summary
AI-generated celebrity ads are changing how brands manage cost, speed, and creativity. Despite occasional misfires, they are becoming essential tools for flexible and localized campaigns. The challenge is to retain human storytelling while embracing machine precision.Food for thought
If AI can create lifelike celebrity ads without their physical presence, will “authenticity” in advertising still matter in the future?AI concept to learn: Generative AI
Generative AI refers to algorithms that can create new content such as text, images, or videos from existing data. In advertising, it allows brands to virtually produce celebrity appearances, dialogues, and visuals redefining what’s real and what’s rendered.
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