Several months ago, I tested several AI logo generators and documented my experience. Then my friend Michael Randall, a graphic designer, read the post, and I‘ll just say he wasn’t thrilled about it. “[Expletive] logo generators? We’re doomed,” were his exact words. I ended that blog post by clarifying that businesses should use actual graphic designers when designing their logos to stand out. And I stand by that, so hopefully, that gave him more faith in humanity and our friendship. That said, I wanted to ask my friend for his perspective on AI in graphic design. So, here are some […]

Recently, I came across a viral video from Jensen Tung, a talented creator on our HubSpot Creator Network. In the video, Jensen created a YouTube channel using only AI! He made it look easy, but is it? I had to see for myself and document my own experience. So, read this blog post to follow my own journey of creating a YouTube channel using only AI! Let’s go. Using AI to Find a YouTube Niche Before I can create anything, I need to figure out my niche. What is my channel about? Like Jensen, I’m using ChatGPT to ideate and craft […]

Easy, fast, and unified. We’ve talked to a lot of customers about what they need from their tools to grow, and it always comes back to these three words. So why does go-to-market feel so hard, slow, and disconnected? Two words: legacy CRM. The concept of customer relationship management (CRM) has existed for decades, and there are more tools than ever for understanding and engaging with customers. The problem is, legacy CRMs have never fully delivered on the promise of being the source of truth about your customer. They are too hard to use and adopt and, even in the […]

It’s no secret that AI is driving marketing industry growth. As a writer in the marketing industry, I’ve seen it myself. AI can help with everything from brainstorming to content creation. But another marketing task that AI excels at? Personalization. I’ve received plenty of personalized marketing assets, and it’s obvious when something uses surface-level personalization and when something is tailored to my specific interests and behaviors — and the latter always grabs my attention. If you’re interested in using AI personalization in marketing to reach your customers, I put together this guide to help. Table of Contents Why use AI […]

The biggest topic on everyone’s minds this year at INBOUND was the same as last year: AI. But the nature of the conversation has changed. In 2023, headlines indicated that AI would change everything, for better or for worse. It was going to bring an economic revolution, usher in a gold rush, and destroy humanity, all at once. One year later, the headlines say the opposite story: the AI revolution is losing steam and the AI hype bubble is deflating. So what’s the truth? Is the recent wave of AI disruption false hype, or a true revolution? At INBOUND, I […]

As the cofounder of a boutique B2B marketing agency, I’m always looking for the best AI tools for B2B marketing — partly for me and partly for my clients. The more time I spend getting acquainted with automation and AI, the more comfortable I’ve become with the genuine benefits AI can bring to marketing and business. In this article, I’m sharing, in no particular order, the best AI tools for marketing in 2024. I’ve included my experience with them, why they’re great, their unique features and pricing, and who I think can benefit most from the tool. Table of Contents […]

AI is better at guessing at scale than humans — but how do you integrate it into your growth marketing plan while maintaining a personal touch? As businesses grow, marketing teams often find themselves caught in a balancing act: scaling their efforts to reach more customers, while still trying to maintain the campaign personalization strategies that drove customer engagement and interest in the first place. As Kieran and I discuss in a recent episode of Marketing Against the Grain, however, the larger the audience, the harder it becomes to consistently deliver targeted interactions. This often results in generic messaging, missed […]

Market research is the backbone of all marketing, and we can’t skip it. After all, how can you promote any products and services if you haven’t dug deep into your market, audience, and competition? Nevertheless, market research eats up a ton of time. So many marketers take it for granted and settle for superficial research. To avoid this, make use of AI market research tools. Which? I tested seven AI market analysis tools and broke down which ones are worth trying. Let’s jump in. Table of Contents What are AI market research tools? Why use AI tools for market research? […]

I know. “AI public relations” (PR) kind of sounds like an oxymoron. Public relations is about shaping and sharing your human stories with other humans. It’s about capturing and creating genuine human excitement and resonance. How can we ever leave that to the robots? Well, we can’t — at least not entirely. Like applying AI to digital marketing or any other field, you must be selective and thoughtful about incorporating AI into your public relations strategy. That’s where we come in. We’ll unpack the pros and cons of using AI in public relations and share some of the smartest use […]

Recruiters and HR professionals have a lot on their plate. From time-consuming customer screening to scheduling interviews and predicting success, they have much to keep track of — especially when hiring at scale. But in 2024, professionals across industries are starting to take advantage of AI as a handy assistant. As a writer and entrepreneur, I lean on AI tools every day to help lighten my workload. Recruiters can (and should) be taking advantage of AI recruiting software to help streamline their processes, too. AI recruiting tools can’t replace a great recruiter or HR person, but they can certainly make […]