On this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, Ivan Doruda, Global CEO at MGID, joins the show to discuss how AI is changing search, publishing, and performance marketing across the open web. From the shift away from traditional SEO to the growing importance of monetization, contextual intelligence, and generative engine optimization, Ivan shares a grounded look at where the industry is headed and why human expertise still matters in an increasingly automated world.
The future of omnichannel advertising isn’t simply about automation. It’s about connected intelligence.
To survive 2026 and beyond, the smart move is to pick a side of the spectrum and own it: brands must either be undeniably the best on price, or make their premium worth it through either performance or experience.
The past several years have produced a wave of innovation focused on preserving addressability as signals became more fragmented and difficult to access. But preserving addressability was only the first challenge.