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Marketing Against The Grain

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96 snips
Jul 1, 2025 • 16min

The Great Content Collapse

Discover the alarming trend where Google now returns just one visit for every 18 pages scraped from content creators. Explore how AI is reshaping the value exchange in content marketing, leading to a significant drop in traffic for publishers. Learn about the transformative impact of AI on content consumption and the challenges it poses for traditional marketing strategies. As marketers face rising advertising costs, find out how to navigate this new landscape by adapting to AI's evolution in audience engagement.
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106 snips
Jun 26, 2025 • 27min

How I Turned Perplexity Labs into a Marketing Machine

Discover how AI tools like Perplexity Labs are revolutionizing marketing as traditional Google search traffic fades. Learn to master micro audiences by crafting Ideal Customer Profiles and utilizing data analytics. Dive into strategies for personalized campaigns that address specific pain points. Explore the creation of multi-channel marketing kits filled with tailored assets, and gain insights on enhancing engagement via data-driven outreach using LinkedIn. This insight-packed discussion equips marketers to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.
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70 snips
Jun 24, 2025 • 16min

These AI Tools Can Make a $50k Ad for $500

Dive into the transformative world of AI-generated video, where technology evolves from novelty to necessity. Discover how platforms like VO3 are reshaping advertising with low-cost, personalized ads. The discussions highlight the surge in short-form content and its creative potential, complemented by engaging anecdotes, including viral cat videos. Explore the challenges and triumphs of manual editing in this digital age, and find out how AI enhances both efficiency and creativity for marketers everywhere.
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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.
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186 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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84 snips
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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76 snips
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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80 snips
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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309 snips
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!
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115 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.

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