AI Adoption Reality Check Webinar:
Are You a Leader, Laggard, or Walking Dead?
Every agency claims to be "leveraging AI." Join us for a candid look at the data behind the pitch decks and discover what’s actually happening in the trenches.
Thursday, march 5, 2026
11 AM ET
About
The Webinar
AI Digital Labs surveyed independent agencies and brand-side teams—asking operational questions, not vanity metrics. The results reveal a stark gap between what agencies say about AI and what they actually do.
This isn't another AI hype session. It’s a reality check for agency owners and operational leaders. Join David Mainiero, Chief AI Officer at AI Digital Labs, alongside agency leaders actively navigating this transformation, for a data-driven breakdown of why 66% of agencies are stuck in "Pilot Purgatory" and how the top 16% are pulling ahead.
What You’ll Learn:
The Leaders, Laggards & Walking Dead Framework:
Where most agencies actually fall (Hint: It’s not where they think).
The Confidence Gap:
Why agencies rate AI importance at 8.1/10 but score only 5.8/10 on their ability to talk about it credibly.
The Expired Excuses:
Data privacy, unclear ROI, "clients don't want it"—what the data says versus what agencies tell themselves.
Real vs. Fake Barriers:
Why skills and time (not budget or technology) are the actual blockers.
The 16% Playbook:
Real patterns and battle-tested stories from agencies with embedded AI.
Event format
& Speakers
10-Min Presentation: David Mainiero presents the "State of the Agency" data findings.
40-Min Panel: A moderated discussion with agency leaders who have moved from talking points to true transformation.
Live Q&A: Get your specific questions answered by the experts.
AI transformation
Are You Actually Leading on AI?
