Generative AI in Social Media Advertising: Implications for Professional Skill Development

Vaidhyanathan  S.‎; Rajeswari  P. S

doi:10.14419/3gt54k78

Authors

Vaidhyanathan S.‎ Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology,‎ Kattankulathur – 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
Rajeswari P. S Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology,‎ Kattankulathur – 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/3gt54k78

Published

03-11-2025

Keywords:

Generative AI; Social Media Advertising; Professional Skill Development; Creativity; Human–‎AI Collaboration; Prompt Engineering; Workplace Learning.

Abstract

This study considers the potential effects of Generative AI on the skills development of ‎professionals in the social media advertising and marketing industry (particularly around ‎creativity and adaptability). More specifically, Generative AI technologies are rapidly disrupting ‎social media platforms and advertising practices; therefore, the need to understand their impact ‎on the professional skills development landscape is essential. To that end, this study employed ‎both qualitative and empirical lenses to identify how advertising professionals respond to ‎Generative AI's increasing presence and the adaptation of their skill development from that ‎recognized role.

This research provides significant evidence of the growing skills with social media advertising ‎bequeathed by Generative AI, interconnecting workplace learning theories, industry strategies ‎, and barriers in innovation and the digital realm. It gives practical advice to organizations about ‎basic competencies necessary to develop and the repercussions of relying on generative tools in ‎order to remain competitive. The research identifies Generative AI not only as a strategic ‎investment for the organization, enhancing marketing efficacy and overall performance, but also ‎enhancing innovation and learning. This proves its financial worth with tangible proof of lower ‎campaign costs, faster content production, and greater conversion resulting from organizations ‎putting AI-enhanced tools into operation. In demonstrating that the evolving Generative AI ‎capabilities are indicators of an increase in productivity, measures such as increased marketing return ‎on investment will place inordinate importance on building GenAI skills‎.

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S.‎ , V. ., & P. S, R. . (2025). Generative AI in Social Media Advertising: Implications for Professional Skill Development. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(7), 52-60. https://doi.org/10.14419/3gt54k78

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