From FOMO to Function: How Should Marketers Leverage GenAI?

From FOMO to Function: How Should Marketers Leverage GenAI?

Author: Kantar & Saïd Business School, Oxford University March 5, 2025 Duration: 20:58

GenAI dominates marketing conversations, but how does it connect to capability building and the evolving role of marketers? While excitement around GenAI is high, adoption remains low with less than half of those with access use it regularly. So, what’s holding marketers back?


In this episode, host Jane Ostler is joined by Thomas Von der Fuhr, Head of Organisational Performance at Kantar, to discuss insights from the newly published report, GenAI in Marketing: Fear or FOMO. They discuss what marketers are saying about the barriers to adoption, the importance of organisational readiness, and how GenAI can enhance, rather than replace, traditional marketing skills.


With leading organisations shifting from operational tasks to strategic brand growth initiatives, this conversation offers valuable guidance for marketers looking to move beyond the hype and maximize GenAI’s potential.


Tune in to discover how to bridge the gap between GenAI excitement and real-world capability building.



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