

Marketing Against The Grain
Hubspot Media
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

87 snips
Aug 14, 2025 • 22min
Turn GPT-5 into Your Creative Writer with this one trick
Discover how GPT-5 can revolutionize creative writing! Learn the vital trick that marketers often overlook to enhance their AI writing experience. Uncover the importance of crafting a content ideal customer profile and why generic marketing tactics fall flat. The discussion emphasizes the power of tailored AI prompts backed by audience insights, allowing for original and impactful content creation. Plus, find out how creative analogies can simplify marketing strategies and boost engagement!

63 snips
Aug 12, 2025 • 35min
This AI Startup Is Beating Apple and NVIDIA at Their Own Game
Join Darius Lam, CEO of NEX, a revolutionary AI content platform for CPG brands, as he explores the intriguing intersection of AI and creativity. He discusses how AI can dilute originality and emphasizes the necessity of human imperfections in marketing. Darius also shares insight on the challenges of maintaining brand identity in a world of uniform AI outputs, and why future marketing success hinges on a blend of creativity, authenticity, and innovation.

135 snips
Aug 7, 2025 • 15min
GPT-5 Just Dropped: What Marketers Need to Know
GPT-5 is a game changer for marketers, offering remarkable advancements like enhanced voice interaction and improved coding abilities. The discussion highlights how this technology may shift user behavior, with more opting for ChatGPT over traditional search engines. The ability to process video content adds a new dimension to its potential. Plus, there's a humorous critique of Apple's marketing strategies, hinting at deeper discussions to come. It's a transformative time for content creation and customer engagement.

107 snips
Aug 7, 2025 • 36min
Everyone’s Using AI Wrong – This Is the Real Unlock
In this engaging discussion, Allan Guo, Cofounder & CEO at Willow, a leading voice dictation app, reveals how voice AI can drastically enhance productivity for marketers and busy professionals. They explore the potential of voice technology to streamline communication tasks like emails and messaging, arguing that it can boost efficiency four to five times compared to typing. Allan shares insights on optimizing workflows, embracing creative processes, and the user-friendly aspects of Willow that make dictation easier than ever. Discover the future of productivity powered by voice!

112 snips
Aug 5, 2025 • 36min
6 AI Marketing Strategies To 3x Conversion in 2025
Discover how AI will transform B2B marketing journeys by 2027. The hosts discuss vital strategies to enhance search visibility and the power of intent data in micro-campaigns. Short-form content is highlighted as a must-have skill for marketers. Learn about innovative tools like XFunnel and improve sales productivity through AI automation. The conversation also delves into creating compelling video content and utilizing AI to streamline marketing costs while maximizing engagement and conversion rates.

64 snips
Jul 31, 2025 • 24min
How to Turn Claude Into a 6 Person Marketing Team (AI Demo)
Discover how AI can revolutionize your marketing strategies! Learn to create a year-long content strategy with just one prompt using Claude and HubSpot's new integration. Dive into generating detailed customer profiles, personalized content calendars, and running instant marketing analytics. This episode highlights how Claude acts as a versatile assistant, streamlining tasks and boosting efficiency. Transform your marketing game and find out how to tap into AI-driven insights for better campaign development!

75 snips
Jul 29, 2025 • 20min
Perplexity Comet: Testing the NEW AI Web Browser
Dive into the innovative features of the Perplexity Comet browser! Experience hands-on setup, tool integration, and automated drafting. Discover how AI-driven browsing can boost productivity and transform marketing strategies. The discussion highlights the exciting potential of voice features and content summarization. Learn how these advancements could redefine the way marketers research and create engaging products!

73 snips
Jul 24, 2025 • 22min
The New ChatGPT Agent Promised to Save Me Hours - Did It?
Explore whether the new ChatGPT agent is a revolutionary tool for marketers or just another overhyped AI. Discover its impact on automating complex tasks like competitive analysis and presentation crafting. Learn how multiple AI agents can streamline marketing insights, making research more efficient. The discussion highlights both the strengths and limitations of utilizing AI in marketing, along with future possibilities for productivity and collaboration. Get ready to rethink your approach to AI in the marketing realm!

62 snips
Jul 22, 2025 • 25min
How to Vibe Code Tools That Actually Grow Your Business
Discover the addictive skill of vibe coding and how it can revolutionize marketing strategies in 2025. Learn to build lightweight tools effortlessly using AI and no-code platforms. Explore techniques for rapidly defining your ideal customer profile and generating impactful lead magnets. Dive into the significance of creating product demos and interactive experiences to effectively engage your audience. Harness these insights to drive growth and innovation in your marketing efforts.

102 snips
Jul 17, 2025 • 19min
How To Create A Lead Magnet With AI (Full Tutorial)
Discover how AI tools can transform your marketing strategy by enabling quick web app creation. In just under an hour, learn to develop engaging lead magnets that attract customers with ease. Explore the power of email collection and audience testing to validate your ideas effectively. Harness coding tools like ChatGPT and Claude for rapid prototyping and watch your concepts come to life. This is all about innovating your approach to lead generation with minimal coding experience!