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Unlocking the Impact of User Experience on AI-Powered Mobile Advertising Engagement

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  • Yanqing Xia

    (Pukyong University)

  • Zijian Liu

    (Hanyang University)

  • Siqin Wang

    (Hongik University)

  • Chenxi Huang

    (Xinyang University)

  • Wenqiang Zhao

    (Shenyang University of Technology)

Abstract

This study ventures into the burgeoning domain of artificial intelligence (AI)–powered advertising within mobile applications, addressing the critical gap in understanding how user experiences influence information interaction behavior. Leveraging the technology acceptance Model (TAM) and the Fogg behavior model (FBM), our research scrutinizes eight determinants — perceived usefulness, privacy, authenticity, experiential value, perceived ease of use, motivation, capability, and triggers — to delineate their impact on user engagement with intelligent advertising. Employing a survey alongside structural equation model analysis, we unveil that these determinants unanimously foster information interaction behavior, with motivation and capability mediating the relationships between user experience factors and information exchange. The findings elucidate the multifaceted nature of user engagement in AI-powered mobile advertising, highlighting the indispensable role of a user-centric approach in crafting effective and engaging advertising strategies. This study advances the intelligent advertising discourse by underscoring the criticality of user experience factors and offers pragmatic insights for advertisers aiming to harness AI for more personalized and immersive ad experiences. By emphasizing the necessity of balancing technological advancements with user experience considerations, our research provides a blueprint for leveraging AI to revolutionize mobile advertising strategies, aligning with the knowledge economy’s focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and societal advancement.

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  • Yanqing Xia & Zijian Liu & Siqin Wang & Chenxi Huang & Wenqiang Zhao, 2025. "Unlocking the Impact of User Experience on AI-Powered Mobile Advertising Engagement," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 16(1), pages 4818-4854, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s13132-024-02153-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-024-02153-y
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