647 DoorDash introduces Ad Studio, a self-serve ad platform built into its Merchant app, enabling restaurants to create, manage, and optimize promotions with AI-powered tools and real-time insights. DoorDash is giving restaurants more control over their marketing. On June 25, the company launched Ad Studio, a self-serve advertising platform that lets restaurant partners create and manage campaigns directly within the DoorDash Merchant app. The tool is designed to help small and mid-sized restaurants compete more effectively in local delivery markets. With AI-powered creative suggestions, budget controls, and performance dashboards, Ad Studio simplifies the ad creation process while offering transparency into what’s working. Restaurants can choose from a variety of campaign objectives — like boosting visibility, promoting new menu items, or driving repeat orders — and customize their targeting based on location, time of day, and customer behavior. The platform also includes automated A/B testing to optimize creative and bidding strategies. DoorDash says early adopters have seen double-digit increases in order volume and higher return on ad spend (ROAS) compared to previous promotion tools. The company plans to roll out additional features, including seasonal templates and loyalty-based targeting, in the coming months. With Ad Studio, DoorDash is positioning itself not just as a delivery platform, but as a marketing partner for restaurants navigating a competitive digital landscape. You Might Be Interested In Why brands are turning to video games for creative inspiration Nestlé India Q4 profit jumps 27% as ad spend fuels record sales growth EY’s CMO: “AI Makes Marketers Think Harder, Not Less” Nike and Adidas gear up for a World Cup clash — off the pitch Google debuts $499 Pixel 10a with upgrades India isn’t just talking about AI leadership anymore — it’s underwriting it
