We're told AI will revolutionize marketing, but many leaders are finding it just creates more content chaos and operational risk. Is the answer more AI, or a fundamentally different approach to how AI is managed?
Today we are at PegaWorld 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and, we're going to talk about:
- The shift from generative AI for content creation to agentic AI for end-to-end campaign execution.
- How to orchestrate multiple AI agents to move from a marketing brief to a live, personalized campaign in minutes, not weeks.
- Implementing the governance and human oversight necessary to scale AI-driven marketing responsibly and avoid the risks of uncontrolled automation.
To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Tara DeZao, Director of Product Marketing, AdTech and MarTech at Pega.
About Tara DeZao
Tara DeZao, Director of Product Marketing, AdTech and MarTech at Pega, is passionate about helping clients deliver better, more empathetic customer experiences backed by artificial intelligence. Over the last decade, she has cultivated a successful career in the marketing departments of both startups and Fortune 500 enterprise technology companies. She is a subject matter expert on all things marketing and has authored articles that have appeared in AdExchanger, VentureBeat, MarTech Series and more. Tara received her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Tara DeZao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taradezao/
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