
Marketing Against The Grain
Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Hubspot's SVP of Marketing), lead you down the rabbit hole of marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation. On the way you’ll pick up undiscovered strategies to give you that slight edge for success. These are not your typical twitter thread regurgitated marketing tactics that everyone is doing. These are new methods, with unfiltered examination of successful fresh ideas.
Latest episodes

45 snips
Jun 19, 2025 • 14min
Use This Free Tool To Win Traffic From ChatGPT
Explore a game-changing free tool designed to boost your brand’s visibility in AI search results. Discover how to navigate the shift from traditional Google traffic to AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Learn to create custom GPTs for producing optimized content and understand the unique ranking factors in AI search engines. Plus, find out essential best practices to dominate this new era of search, ensuring your brand stays relevant and seen.

159 snips
Jun 17, 2025 • 48min
How to Rank #1 in ChatGPT Results (AI SEO Strategy)
Aja Frost, Sr. Director of Global Growth at HubSpot and an SEO expert, shares her insights on the seismic shift in SEO caused by AI and large language models. She discusses how AI-driven searches, like those from ChatGPT, are reshaping consumer behavior and emphasizing the need for brands to adapt their strategies. Aja reveals why AI search visitors are four times more valuable than traditional clicks and offers practical tips for optimizing content in an AI-first world, including the importance of unique, solution-oriented content.

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Jun 12, 2025 • 41min
I Tested 5 AI Prompts That Replace Weeks of Creative Work
Jason Keath, author of "The Case for More Bad Ideas" and founder of Social Fresh, joins Kipp to explore how AI can revolutionize the creative process. They discuss five powerful AI prompts that transform weeks of work into hours of productivity. Jason reveals the magic of iterative feedback in marketing campaigns and the essential role of personal creativity alongside AI. There’s also a focus on playful experimentation to foster innovation, pushing creators to embrace risk and gather audience insights.

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Jun 10, 2025 • 29min
AI Just Replaced a $100K Sales Analyst for $20/Month
Discover how integrating HubSpot with ChatGPT transforms marketing and sales. For just $20 a month, businesses can access powerful AI insights akin to having a personal analyst. Learn to enhance productivity and streamline outreach with innovative tools. The hosts share valuable strategies for personalizing engagement and automating marketing processes. Gain insights into leveraging CRM data for deeper analysis and actionable results. Plus, explore free prompts to maximize sales effectiveness and revolutionize your business operations.

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Jun 5, 2025 • 42min
This AI Does in 20 Minutes What Takes Video Teams 20 Days
Gaurav Misra, co-founder of Captions.ai, dives into the game-changing world of AI with the introduction of Mirage, a tool that transforms 20 days of video production into just 20 minutes. He discusses how AI-generated avatars could revolutionize branding for small businesses and the increase in virtual influencers on social media. Gaurav highlights the balance between AI and human creativity, offering practical insights into using AI for ads and product demos while creating high-quality, engaging content faster and cheaper than ever before.

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Jun 3, 2025 • 48min
Marketing Tactics You Need to Learn in the AI Era ft. Morning Brew Founder
In this conversation, Alex Lieberman, founder of Morning Brew and a visionary in digital media, discusses how vibe marketing is reshaping brand connections amidst the AI revolution. He dives into the pitfalls of traditional tactics like email, emphasizing the necessity for personalized, rapid interactions with consumers. Lieberman also highlights the shift towards AI-driven strategies that enhance lead conversion while stressing the importance of human creativity. Get ready to rethink how marketing works in an automated world!

108 snips
May 29, 2025 • 27min
Claude 4 is INSANE! Connect to all Apps + Automate Workflows
Discover the groundbreaking capabilities of Claude 4, the AI tool transforming marketing workflows through seamless app integration. Learn how Claude, combined with Zapier, enhances productivity by automating tasks across platforms. Uncover the potential of AI as a personal coach, adapting to user needs for improved efficiency. Explore the importance of communication styles in boosting collaboration and how AI aids in self-awareness and decision-making, ultimately leading to a more connected and productive work environment.

32 snips
May 27, 2025 • 23min
How I Create Expert-Level Presentations Using AI in 20 Minutes (2 Prompts)
Imagine creating a world-class presentation in just 20 minutes using only two AI prompts! Discover how marketers can leverage tools like GenSpark and Claude to streamline their slide decks. Learn to choose effective presentation types and integrate brand style guides to make your content pop. The podcast reveals systematic techniques for crafting compelling product launch presentations, ensuring your narrative resonates with audiences while saving you tons of time. Get ready to elevate your presentation game effortlessly!

41 snips
May 22, 2025 • 14min
I Created a $200k MBA-Level Marketing Course with 1 AI Prompt
Imagine crafting an MBA-level marketing course using just one AI prompt. The hosts reveal their step-by-step process for developing a high-value curriculum in minutes. They emphasize the importance of blending hands-on lessons with theory, ensuring marketers can immediately apply what they learn. Plus, you'll discover unique methods for integrating AI seamlessly into your marketing strategy, unlocking new potential for your team.

55 snips
May 20, 2025 • 8min
Using GPT-o3 to Replace My Creative Director (FREE PROMPT)
Can AI be the ultimate creative director? Discover how the O3 model generates stunning ad campaigns by transforming brand guidelines into creative briefs and digital ads. Learn about the magic of combining smart prompts with image generation for jaw-dropping results. The discussion dives into mastering AI prompt chains, revealing top tricks to use O3 as a high-skill marketing partner. What does this mean for the future of creativity? Tune in to explore the innovative overlap of technology and marketing!