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What clients expect from agencies using AI

From a 2026 survey of 400 client-side decision-makers

Bar chart of what 400 client decision-makers expect from agencies using AI: 89% full accountability, 82% transparency, 29% lower fees.
Clients ask for accountability and openness far more often than for lower fees Source: Agency Management Institute and Audience Audit, Agency Edge 2026, 400 client decision-makers

A bar chart of what client-side decision-makers say they expect from their agencies as AI use grows, from the Agency Edge 2026 study of 400 clients. Accountability and transparency come far ahead of lower fees. Agencies can use it to plan how they present AI-assisted work, starting with a clear method and AI slide in every deliverable, which Koji's report export makes quick to build.

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Share of clients
Full accountability when AI is used89%
Transparency about AI use82%
Better ideas and strategy52%
Higher-quality work47%
Teaching them to use AI well37%
Lower fees29%

Answers to separate questions, so shares do not add to 100.

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