By Thorsten Meyer | ThorstenMeyerAI.com
When a multinational like Mondelez International reports 30–50% reductions in marketing production costs via generative AI, the signal is clear: AI has moved from experimentation to measurable ROI.
Inside the Transformation
The Oreo maker invested $40 million into a proprietary AI tool co-developed with Publicis Groupe and Accenture. The system generates short-form ads and social content, scaling globally while maintaining brand tone and compliance.
By 2026, Mondelez plans to produce AI-generated TV ads, merging creative automation with human oversight.
The ROI Equation
Generative AI reduces storyboarding time, localization costs, and post-production edits. In a sector where campaign cycles are shrinking, this gives brands speed, precision, and measurable cost control — without eroding creativity.
Beyond Marketing
The Mondelez case exemplifies a broader AI-ROI tipping point: once tools produce auditable savings, AI moves from optional to operational.
For enterprises, the question is no longer “Should we use AI?” but “How fast can we integrate it before competitors do?”
