

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.
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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Jul 15, 2025 • 27min
Is Grok 4 Worth $30/mo? (Full Test)
Discover the revolutionary Grok 4 AI model and its impressive marketing capabilities. Get insights on its performance compared to OpenAI's O3, plus real-world applications that can enhance content creation. Learn how Grok 4 can predict marketing success and generate innovative copy by emulating writing styles. The hosts conduct live demos showcasing its superior analysis of social media engagement, specifically targeting sales professionals. Tune in for creative marketing strategies powered by cutting-edge AI technology!

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Jul 10, 2025 • 39min
The AI Stack That Makes Our Product Marketing 10x Faster
Rachel Leist, the VP of Marketing for HubSpot, joins the discussion on unleashing AI's power in product marketing. She reveals how automation is speeding up processes by 10x, enabling marketers to craft personalized experiences effortlessly. Dive into using AI for developing ideal customer profiles, streamlining competitor analysis, and scaling customer interviews with innovative tools. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of synthetic customer insights and effective targeting through AI-driven strategies.

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Jul 8, 2025 • 10min
This FREE AI Video Tool Makes Ads Faster & Better Than You
Dive into the world of AI video tools that excel at crafting short clips but struggle with full-length ads. Discover hands-on experiments showcasing the potential and limitations of these technologies. The viral Cat Olympics video serves as an entertaining example. Learn how to optimize AI-generated content with pro-level prompts and efficient workflows, saving marketers both time and money. Plus, find out how leveraging innovative tools like Halio can elevate your video marketing game!


