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The Seattle Times

2 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2025–2025.

United StatesNorth AmericaNational
Cases
2
Active since
2025
Peak stage
3
Controversies
0

Where the AI sits

Commercial & Monetization1
Workflow & Operations1

AI implementations

2025

AI advertising prospecting agent

Custom GPT generates targeted lead lists by category and geography, checks CRM for conflicts, scores leads against 40+ criteria, assembles Lead Evaluation and Business Research reports with citations, drafts discovery questions for account executives

Advertising & Ad Operations3 – Proficiency3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: ChatGPT (Custom GPT), Azure API, Adpoint CRM; open-source: github.com/Lenfest-Institute/ai-collab-prospecting-agent-codebaseSource ↗
2025

InfoHub for ad sales department

Multi-agent Copilots built on Microsoft Copilot Studio over SharePoint data; single conversational interface for specs, deadlines, case studies, training documents and business rules; speeds onboarding and reduces manager lift (in pilot)""

Workflow & Operations (General)1 – Access3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: Microsoft Copilot StudioSource ↗

Context

The Seattle Times is one of 182 organizations in United States documented in the index, which holds 363 cases from the country. Its work spans 2 function types, including Advertising & Ad Operations, documented across 18 organizations worldwide.

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