Meta made massive strides with AI-powered advertising tools, and the adoption numbers are staggering:
Adoption surge:
More than 4 million Meta advertisers are now using at least one generative AI tool, up from 1 million just six months agoSeaRanks. That’s 4x growth in half a year.
New capabilities rolled out:
Video Expansion tools launched in October 2024, which generate unseen pixels in each frame to expand video dimensions for native Instagram and Facebook experiencesOpsimathy Limited
AI image generation that creates variations of ad creative, including changing scenery and adjusting product presentationsCoalition Technologies
AI-generated headlines and text overlays based on previous campaigns
Revenue impact: Meta’s Advantage+ shopping campaigns hit a $20 billion annual revenue run-rate, with 70% year-over-year growth in Q4 2024SeaRanks.
Why this matters: AI ad creation is no longer experimental—it’s mainstream. If you’re still manually creating every ad variation, you’re at a competitive disadvantage. The barrier to entry for sophisticated advertising has dropped dramatically.
The Bottom Line for Digital Marketers
We’re witnessing three parallel shifts happening simultaneously:
Search is fragmenting – Google AI Overviews + ChatGPT Search means your SEO strategy needs to evolve beyond traditional rankings
Ad creation is democratizing – AI tools are leveling the playing field, allowing smaller advertisers to compete with creative at scale
Performance optimization is automating – Platforms like Meta are using AI to handle tasks that previously required expert media buyers
The marketers who adapt to these AI-powered tools now will have a 12-18 month advantage over those who wait. The technology is mature enough to be useful today, not “coming soon.”