AI in Ad & SEO Agencies: The 2026 State of the Union

learn how to use claude code here:https://leads.8figureagency.co/ai-agency-client-deliverables-claude-codeThe AI landscape is moving fast — and most ad and SEO agencies are either overwhelmed, underinformed, or both. In this episode, Jordan Ross breaks down the real state of the union for marketing agencies navigating AI adoption in 2026.No hype. No fluff. Just an honest look at what's actually changing, what's worth your attention, and how to think about building an AI-native agency without creating chaos.What we cover:The agency fluidity problem — why most agencies are stuck with 10 people in 10 different stacks and how to fix itMCP servers — what they are and why they matter for agency operationsDIY with Claude Code — when it makes sense to build vs. buyAI agents — how they're changing the way agency workflows actually runAI marketplaces — what's emerging and how to evaluate what's worth testingY Combinator — what the latest batch signals about where the industry is headingThe cultural and managerial layer — why tool adoption alone won't save youResources & Links:🌐 Learn more: 8figureagency.co📩 Work with Jordan: [email protected]