Aaron Gentzler, CMO of Mauldin Economics, shares insights on the challenges and successes of financial copywriting. He discusses AI in content creation, the power of AI in storytelling, and offer strategies in copywriting and funnel formulas.
AI can kickstart writing process but lacks human nuances.
Writers should use AI as a supplementary tool for quality control.
Deep dives
The Practical Use of AI in Copywriting
AI can be used to kickstart the writing process by generating a basic draft, allowing writers to overcome writer's block and start building their ideas. While AI has been hyped to potentially replace human jobs, it currently serves as a tool that requires skillful utilization. Writers need to be cautious in handling AI-generated content, ensuring it aligns with their intended voice and message.
The Value of Context and Emotional Nuance in Writing and AI
AI, while powerful, lacks the nuanced understanding of context, emotion, and subtle implications that human writers possess. Writers should not rely on AI to interpret the depth and layers of meaning present in written content. Incorporating AI as a supplementary tool for quality control can enhance the overall effectiveness of the writing process.
Crafting Compelling Dialogues and Narratives
Analyzing a scene from a TV show highlights the complexity of human communication and storytelling, showcasing how context, character dynamics, and subtle cues contribute to engaging narratives. AI, while helpful in summarizing content, falls short in capturing the intricacies of human interaction and emotional resonance in copywriting and storytelling.
Maintaining Creative Control in AI-Assisted Writing
While AI can aid in identifying overlooked aspects in writing, the ultimate responsibility of maintaining the creative vision lies with the writer. Over-reliance on AI for content creation risks diluting the authenticity and impact of the message. Writers must integrate AI as a tool for enhancement, not as a replacement for creative thought and strategic planning.
If you’d like to know what goes on behind the scenes in the world of financial copywriting, our guest today has the inside story. Aaron Gentzler is CMO of Mauldin Economics, a major financial publisher based in Northern Florida. He’s been in the business since 2006 and tells us about his own journey, as well as some of the experiences he’s had training and advocating for younger copywriters.
Just as important, he’ll let you know what he has seen that spells bad news for people trying to get their foot in the door in the first place. Plus, he shares in-the-trenches insights about what works and what doesn’t work with stories in copywriting.
My book, The Persuasion Story Code
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