# Why AI Makes CMOs Critical in 2026, and Why It Will End Many of Them

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Podcast: [Signal & Stakes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/signal-stakes-7096520)
Published: 2026-01-28T17:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Signal & Stakes Season 2, Episode 1 Episode Title: Why AI Makes the CMO Role Critical in 2026. And Why It Will End Many of Them. Episode Description: AI does not care about your intent, your political capital, or how hard your team is working. It operationalizes whatever logic it is given. And right now, that logic belongs to the CMO. In this episode, Raja Walia and Akande Davis break down why AI is the most consequential moment for marketing leadership since marketing au...

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