Study goals
Exploring the characteristics, trends, and applications of generative AI and its impacts on digital marketing, based on an understanding of the scientific knowledge that integrates these two themes.
Relevance / originality
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a disruptive innovation in digital marketing, expanding the possibilities for creative automation, personalization, and engagement between brands and consumers. Given its recent advances, there is a clear need to organize the existing literature in this field.
Methodology / approach
This study investigated its characteristics, applications, and trends through a RSL. A total of 23 scientific articles published between 2020 and 2025 were analyzed, of which 15 were empirical and eight were essays, extracted from the Web of Science database.
Main results
The prevalence of quantitative studies, the use of primary data, publications focused on developed countries, the identification of the main SDGs, and the trends in the field were highlighted.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Categories for future studies in the field are suggested and organized into a research agenda.
Social / management contributions
Although GenAI has transformed digital marketing, more inclusive, humanized, and sustainable approaches are still needed. The study consolidated emerging knowledge and supported more ethical and strategic decisions.