AI agents are not magic. They are not autonomous co-workers ready to run your accounts unattended. And they’re definitely not ready for you to let loose and forget about them.
But they can be incredibly useful. When you understand exactly what they are and what they can do with some oversight, you can begin to put them to work in ways that improve efficiency and customer outcomes. But you can’t skip the basics. To succeed, you need to build on clear processes, realistic expectations, and a willingness to try again.
But AI for Agencies SummitPresented by ScreenDragon, Matt Cyr will explain what agents really are, why most “agent dreams” fall apart, and how to put them to work in ways that actually drive efficiency, margins, and better client outcomes.
Why does this matter to agencies?
The conversation around AI agents has become noisy. Vendors promise autonomous systems that run on their own. LinkedIn is full of demos that make it easy. But when agencies try to implement agents in the real world, most face similar problems: unclear processes, messy data, and expectations that don’t match reality.
Matt Cyr will walk you through two practical, agency-relevant examples that you can adopt immediately and offer you the first steps to building your own. Matt has spent his career on both sides of the agency-client relationship and understands how to help agencies and healthcare organizations adopt AI in practical, human-centered ways. He knows what works, what doesn’t, and where the real opportunities are for agencies willing to work.
This session cuts through the noise about what agents really are: AI + Automation + Process Design. No magic. Now! A clear, realistic path to getting started using agents to streamline work, improve continuity, and free yourself and your team to spend more time on strategy and relationships.
What you will learn in this session
During this strategic session, Matt will cover:
- What exactly are AI agents and how are they different from other AI tools
- Why Most Agent Projects Fail and How to Avoid Common Pitfalls
- Two practical, agency-relevant examples you can adopt immediately
- First Steps to Creating Your Own Agent
- How to use agents to streamline work, improve continuity, and free up your team for strategy and relationships
You’ll leave with a path forward, a framework for thinking about where agents can create real value in your agency.
Join the conversation at the AI ​​for Agencies Summit
Matt Cyr will present “AI Agents for Agencies: Practical Automations That Actually Work (And What It Takes to Get There)” The AI ​​for Agencies Summit, a free, virtual event taking place February 12, 2026, for agency leaders and practitioners working on adopting AI with intent.
- 12 February
- free registration
- Virtual
Register for the AI ​​for Agencies Summit
If you’re ready to start designing and building agents that actually work, this session is for you.
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About Matt Cyr
Matt Cyr is the founder of Loop, an AI consulting firm that helps marketing agencies and healthcare organizations adopt AI in practical, human-centered ways. With nearly 30 years of experience on both the client and agency side, Cyr specializes in translating fast-advancing AI capabilities into clear strategy, scalable workflows, and real business impact.
Cyr has led AI evaluations, pilot programs, and platform initiatives for agencies and health systems, helping teams improve efficiency, protect brand integrity, and rethink the way humans and AI collaborate. Previously, he led digital marketing teams at organizations including Boston Children’s Hospital and Northeastern University, and later led strategy and business development efforts for an agency focused on digital transformation.
A frequent speaker and author on AI and marketing, Cyr has presented at industry conferences, agency summits and executive workshops, and publishes ongoing thought leadership focused on responsible AI adoption, the future of agencies, and keeping humans fully “in the loop” as AI progresses.
About AI Summit for Agencies
The AI ​​Summit for Agencies brings together agency leaders and practitioners to explore how AI is reshaping agency models, services and growth.
Want to hear from Matt and five other agency leaders? Register for free, virtually AI for Agencies Summit 2026Taking place on 12th February 2026.
