I don't let AI make every decision, but I use it every day. It's great for brainstorming headlines, suggesting keywords, and even helping me understand why certain campaigns are underperforming.
I've noticed that AI performs best when it has enough historical data to work with. New campaigns still require a lot of manual attention, but once data starts coming in, automation becomes much more useful.
At first, I only used AI for writing ads. Over time I started using it for audience research, keyword grouping, and performance analysis. It's gradually become an important part of my workflow.
Smart Bidding has worked well in some industries but not all. I usually compare manual and automated campaigns before deciding which approach performs better for a specific client.
AI has made competitor research much easier. I use it to analyze competitors' messaging and identify content gaps that I can target with my own PPC campaigns.