
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

19 snips
Dec 31, 2024 • 10min
How Beehiiv Uses ‘Drop Marketing’ To Create Buzz
Discover the intriguing concept of drop marketing and how Beehiiv leveraged it to create a buzz with their audio newsletter releases. The discussion highlights meticulous planning, with launches organized 90 days in advance, and emphasizes selecting the right channels for maximum impact. Learn how employee and customer advocacy can amplify your marketing efforts. Join Kipp and Kieran as they unpack these innovative strategies, featuring insights from Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew.

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Dec 24, 2024 • 19min
How is AI revolutionizing Product Led Growth (PLG)?
Explore how AI is reshaping Product Led Growth strategies and boosting user acquisition. The discussion highlights the significance of freemium models and viral loops in creating sustainable growth. Natural language processing is showcased for improving onboarding experiences, overcoming communication barriers, and personalizing interactions. The podcast emphasizes the shift to two-way communication in user interaction, showcasing successful strategies for engaging customers and enhancing retention. Discover the transformative potential of AI in driving innovation and improving experiences.

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Dec 19, 2024 • 22min
This AI Reads The Internet For You (Grok 2 Changes Everything)
Discover how Grok 2.0 is reshaping information consumption with its real-time summarization abilities. The discussion highlights the evolving competitive landscape among tech giants like OpenAI and Google. Explore the impact of AI on content consumption and marketing strategies, including Grok's ability to transform tweets into searchable artifacts. Listen as they speculate on the future of personal AI agents and the emergence of digital gatekeepers, along with Grok's innovative image generation capabilities.

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Dec 17, 2024 • 30min
We Built a Custom AI Content Grader in 5 Minutes (No Code)
Discover how AI can drastically boost your content output and reshape strategies. Learn to create custom audience guides using powerful tools like Claude AI and Grok. The hosts share insights on integrating real-time AI in everyday tasks and enhancing productivity. They also cover the significance of audience profiles for effective communication and content critique. Plus, hear about the rapid advancements in AI-driven content creation and the transformative potential of tools like Gemini for optimizing your marketing efforts.

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Dec 12, 2024 • 22min
OpenAI Made A HUGE Mistake! Sora Launch + Product Review
OpenAI's Sora launch is hilariously critiqued as a chaotic disaster. Users faced frustrations with access and quality, sparking lively discussions about AI expectations. The hosts dive into the bizarre results of automated video generation, celebrating its strengths while calling out its quirks. They also explore AI's marketing potential, balancing creativity with the business world. Ethical implications and future possibilities for AI development are critically examined, making for an entertaining and insightful conversation.

70 snips
Dec 10, 2024 • 38min
The AI Strategy That Doubled His Email Conversion Rate (Step By Step)
Dan Wolchonok from Reforge, an expert in AI strategies, joins to discuss groundbreaking tactics for email marketing. He reveals how leveraging proprietary data can create hyper-personalized emails, boosting engagement. The conversation digs into the significance of integrating AI seamlessly into existing workflows, along with innovative methods for generating compelling content. Dan also emphasizes the value of behavioral data and unique AI agents for crafting smarter, more effective email strategies that connect with customers on a personal level.

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Dec 5, 2024 • 32min
Copy ANY Writing Style with AI in 30 Seconds (Step-by-Step)
Can AI really mimic any writing style in just 30 seconds? Discover the transformative potential of AI for crafting personalized content and enhancing productivity. Learn how to create precise audience guides, explore innovative writing techniques, and delve into the battle between AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. The discussion also highlights the intersection of entrepreneurship and cryptocurrency, providing insights into effective marketing strategies for early-stage companies. Unleash the power of AI to elevate your writing today!

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Dec 3, 2024 • 41min
How to Win at Search When AI is Changing Everything
Ross Simmonds, Founder & CEO of Foundation and author of 'Create Once, Distribute Forever,' dives deep into how AI is reshaping search marketing. He discusses the fading dominance of Google and the rise of platforms like Reddit as trustworthy traffic sources. Simmonds emphasizes the need for marketers to focus on high-quality content and explore untapped keywords. He also highlights tools that enhance content distribution and ongoing optimization in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Nov 26, 2024 • 33min
How She Scaled an AI App to 3M Visitors/Mo Using AI SEO ft Chang Chen
In this engaging discussion, guest Chang Chen, a growth advisor with expertise in AI-driven marketing strategies from companies like Heijin and Microsoft, shares insights on leveraging AI for marketing success. They explore how AI can generate 3 million visitors per month by enhancing SEO and personalizing user experiences. Chang emphasizes balancing AI efficiency with human creativity, highlights the importance of targeted keyword strategies, and recommends practical tools for scalable content creation. This conversation unpacks the future of marketing in an AI-centric world.

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Nov 21, 2024 • 27min
I lost 30% search traffic to AI… What do I do?
Discover how AI is revolutionizing search engines and impacting SEO traffic. The hosts discuss strategies to combat the drop in search traffic, particularly for informational content, as AI delivers comprehensive answers directly. Learn essential tactics for preserving current traffic and the importance of integrating multimedia content. The conversation emphasizes adapting marketing techniques in an AI-driven landscape, highlighting the need for quality content and innovative approaches to navigate these changes successfully.