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Audio’s authentic voice protects trust in AI-era advertising

Builders should prioritize media channels and creative formats that preserve human accountability and authenticity to maintain trust, especially when integrating AI as a productivity tool rather than a content creator.

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Trust me, I’m a marketer: five ways to build trust in an AI era

Simon Myciunka of Bauer Media highlights audio’s unique trust advantage due to its authentic human voice, while brands use AI to assist but not replace human creativity. Trust in UK advertising reached a five-year high at 40%, but only 11% are very trusting and 25% distrust ads (S1). Simon Myciunka stated that audio retains trust due to authenticity, consistency, and human accountability (S1).