As demand grows for AI that prioritizes results over platform incentives, Elevate's Open Garden approach marks a milestone in replacing black-box AI with clear, client-first intelligence
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / AI Digital, the AI-native consultancy, today announced its AI-powered marketing intelligence platform Elevate has been named a winner in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, in the category of Analytics. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group, the award recognizes organizations, products, teams, and individuals that are applying artificial intelligence in ways that drive real, measurable impact.
The 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards honor achievement across a broad range of industries and use cases, spotlighting the companies and leaders moving AI beyond experimentation and into practical, accountable deployment. This year's program recognized winners across 36 industries and more than 15 countries.
AI Digital's intelligence platform Elevate transforms cross-channel fragmentation into a single intelligence layer, giving agencies and brands total visibility, clarity, and control to drive measurable business results. Built on AI Digital's Open Garden Framework, Elevate shifts how digital and programmatic advertising are planned, activated, and measured - offering a glass-box intelligence engine for a market plagued by black-box AI.
Unlike traditional walled-garden approaches that limit data access, restrict cross-channel visibility, and prioritize platform incentives, Elevate is KPI-first and ecosystem-neutral, freeing marketers to select the best technology, inventory, and data partners for every brief.
"Being recognised by the Business Intelligence Group is a reflection of what our team has built - an intelligence layer that puts marketers in control and delivers results they can actually measure. At AI Digital, we've always believed that AI should be a glass box, not a black box, and Elevate is proof that clarity and performance can go hand in hand."
- Stephen Magli, CEO, AI Digital
"AI has arrived! 2026 is about execution, accountability, and results," said Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "AI Digital stood out because its work in Analytics reflects where the market is headed: practical AI that solves real problems, earns trust, and delivers measurable value. This recognition highlights a team that is not just participating in the AI shift, but helping define what meaningful progress looks like."
The Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards celebrate the people and organizations leading the next phase of AI adoption, where innovation is judged not just by novelty, but by impact. Winners are selected based on how effectively they are using AI to improve performance, reduce friction, solve meaningful problems, and move their industries forward.
About AI Digital
AI Digital is a AI-native media consultancy and innovation partner powered by an Open Garden framework. Founded in 2018, AI Digital's global team of 450 specialists connects clients to audiences through a unique blend of human expertise and advanced technology, delivering unbiased, AI-enhanced media solutions for brands and agencies. The company partners with all major advertising platforms to deliver measurable results aligned with clients' business objectives and brand KPIs.
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About the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards
Since 2013, the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards recognize organizations, products, teams, and individuals leveraging AI technology to solve real-world problems. The program evaluates advances across 46 major AI application types and 36 industries, celebrating innovations that improve the human experience and advance society as a whole. Judged by a panel of experienced business executives who provide transparent feedback and detailed scoring, the awards honor those dedicated to using AI as a force for good.
About Business Intelligence Group
Business Intelligence Group (BIG) is an independent awards organization that has been recognizing outstanding achievement in business since 2012. Now in its 14th awards season, BIG operates 12 annual programs spanning innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, customer service, cloud computing, sustainability, sales and marketing, workplace culture, and women's leadership.
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SOURCE: AI Digital
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