Will AI replace advertising and promotions managers?
Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Advertising and Promotions Managers score 48 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #293 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 28 of the job's 30 tasks, 0 of them on its own, while 2 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.
Which advertising and promotions managers tasks can AI do?
The most exposed tasks include "Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies"; "Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications"; "Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised".
Which advertising and promotions managers tasks are hardest for AI?
Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products"; "Attend or participate in conferences, community events, and promotional events related to products or technologies".
Are people already using AI for this work?
Yes. In April–May 2026, 10 of the 30 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.
How many people work as advertising and promotions managers, and what do they earn?
About 21,470 people in the US, with median pay of $133,660 a year (BLS, May 2025).