AI foundations for media planning
How can marketers use AI tools to improve media decisions and collaborate more effectively with their partners?
Introduction
In today’s data-rich advertising landscape, AI has moved from buzzword to indispensable co-pilot. This hands-on master class shows marketeers how to translate machine-learning outputs into sharper audience insights, smarter budget decisions and campaign optimization. No technical background required. By the end of the morning you’ll feel confident using AI tools to steer strategy, budgeting and creative collaboration.
The key topics that will be addressed include:
- Insights: Uncover new audience segments through AI-based analysis (clustering, sentiment & look-alike modelling)
- Strategy: Plan and allocate budgets with AI-supported optimisation models and scenario planning
- Optimise: Boost campaign performance using AI-generated creative and reporting insights.
What will you learn?
- Identify high-value audience patterns and signals with AI-driven tools.
- Make smarter, data-backed media-planning decisions through predictive scenario analysis.
- Evaluate campaigns and brief media or creative partners with clearer, evidence-based insights.
For whom?
Brand marketers involved in media planning, audience targeting, or campaign evaluation, especially those who work with external media or creative partners.
Basic understanding of marketing campaigns or media planning. No prior AI knowledge required.
Language
The training is conducted in English. The presentation materials are also in English. Participants may engage in discussions in their preferred language.
Speakers
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Frederik Dooms
Platforms Industry Manager at MakaiFrederik brings over 15 years of experience in digital strategy, AdTech, and AI, with a background that includes roles at Google and WPP. He is the founder of the Belgium AI Index, a platform connecting businesses with local AI solutions.
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Pascal Van Laere
Industry Head at MakaiPascal has 25 years of experience in media and tech, including launching YouTube in Belgium at Google and leading the Northern European Learning and Development team. In 2023, he founded Balloonz, a training company focused on personal effectiveness and well-being.
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Prices
- UBA member : Free. The participation fee is included in your company's annual membership contribution.
- Standard: € 430 (excl. VAT)
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