In this season finale, hosts Ty Magnin and Tim Metz reflect on what they've learned from their conversations with seven AI content pioneers. They distill the key themes that emerged, from AI as a writing partner rather than a replacement to the rise of personality-driven marketing, and consider what the next 12 months might bring for content teams adopting AI.
The hosts revisit their initial question — "Is there anybody out there creating real value with AI?" — and conclude that yes, there is, though the applications are more nuanced than the hype suggests. They also announce their next season's focus on Enterprise Content.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and season recap question: Is there value in AI for content?
01:00 Key themes from the season's conversations
02:00 AI as a writing partner, not a replacement
04:00 Systems and workflows as the new competitive edge
08:00 The rise of personality as a critical element in marketing
11:00 The changing future of search and discovery
13:00 Predictions for the next 12 months of AI in content
15:00 What the hosts stole from their guests (voice memos, prompt techniques)
18:00 Second-order effects of AI adoption in content
21:00 Announcement of the next season on Enterprise Content
Mentioned Links & Resources
- ChatGPT (02:00): Referenced throughout as the baseline for AI content creation, though with limitations for complex workflows.
- Lex (02:00): Nathan Baschez's AI writing tool mentioned when discussing AI as a thinking partner.
- Copy.ai (04:00): Kyle Coleman's platform, referenced for its impact on content workflows and delivering 70% of demand.
- Daydream (09:00): Thenuka Karunaratne's company, mentioned for insights on programmatic SEO beyond "spray and pray" approaches.
- Mutiny (09:00): Where Stewart Hillhouse developed integrated campaigns before joining StoryArb.
- StoryArb (09:00): Content firm where Stewart Hillhouse now serves as VP of Content, implementing his AI team structure concepts.
- Letterdrop (09:00): Parthi Loganathan's platform that pivoted from SEO to LinkedIn-focused content for the "99%" of professionals.
- Ali Abdaal (09:00): YouTube creator whose Head of Content, Ines Lee, discussed maintaining authenticity at scale.
- AirOps (09:00): Alex Halliday's company that builds sophisticated 30-50 step AI workflows for content teams.
- Cursor (11:00): Code editor with AI pair-programming features that Tim used to build the SEO Forecasting Tool.
- SEO Forecasting Tool (11:00): Internal tool built by Tim using AI assistance, demonstrating how marketers can create custom solutions.
- UiPath (21:00): Enterprise automation company where Ty previously led a large content team, mentioned when discussing the next season's Enterprise Content focus.
- Nathan Baschez's Annual Letter for Lex (24:00): Recommended reading on how AI "coaches" can be tailored to different writing styles.
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