Marketers Need Strong Teams

AI tools grow but human collaboration remains key for marketers.

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Oct 9, 2026

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Marketers Need Strong Teams

AI tools grow but human collaboration remains key for marketers.

In brief

AI tools grow but human collaboration remains key for marketers. Marketers must build teams that collaborate early with agencies to create better work as AI streamlines workflows. Originally reported by Adweek.

Collaboration with Agencies

(L-R) ADWEEK’s Jenny Rooney, Weber Shandwick’s Karen Pugliese, Unilever Foods U.S.’ Melanie Cappella, PurposeBuilt Brands’ Jon Bellante, Supergoop!’s Lauren Wei

Agencies as partners, not vendors, help brands create better work early in the creative process.

“We want to get into it with brands when the clay is still wet. Because that’s how we make the work better together.”

Early Team Involvement

Leaders who work early with teams can make changes before campaigns finish.

“Being involved in the early phases and making sure you see the brief can really leave an impact.”

Human Skills in AI Age

Marketers seek candidates with creativity, communication, and cultural awareness for AI workflows.

“It’s those kinds of skills combined with the right mindset and the ability to be agile that I think are most important.”

Collaborative Culture

Teams that debate openly and let leaders speak last create faster, better work.

“Whenever we review work in a group setting, I always go last because I want to make sure everyone else’s voice is heard.”

At a glance

Marketers must build teams that collaborate early with agencies to create better work as AI streamlines workflows.

Read the original on Adweek

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