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Marketing Against The Grain

Hubspot Mediawww.hubspot.com
Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Zapier’s CMO), 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

The 4-Step Formula to Go Viral on LinkedIn (2025 Masterclass) | Hala Taha

Ep. 318 What does it take to leverage LinkedIn to its fullest potential? Kipp and Hala Taha (CEO & Founder YAP Media) reveal a four-step content formula to go viral on LinkedIn and break through the noise. Learn more on maximizing your reach by understanding LinkedIn's unique algorithm, mastering the art of engagement, and creating content that aligns with LinkedIn's editorial agenda. Mentions Hala Taha https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Gary Vee https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ Alex Hormozi https://...

Apr 15, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 318

We Built the World’s Best Landing Page in Under 1 Hour

Ep. 317 Can you build the world's best landing page with AI in under an hour? Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative process of using AI to construct top-tier landing pages swiftly and efficiently. Learn more about leveraging deep research to create comprehensive style guides, applying Gemini 2.5 Pro for strategic marketing insights, and enhancing designs with both Claude and Lovable for optimal results. Mentions Get Kipp's AI Prompt Playbook to Create High-Converting Landing Pages in...

Apr 10, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 317

This AI Marketing Strategy Would Cost You $25K - But It’s FREE

Ep. 316 Why spend $25K on marketing strategies when you can get the same value for free? Kipp dives into how Google Gemini 2.5 can revolutionize your marketing strategy without costing a dime. Learn more on using deep research to write effective prompts, creating comprehensive marketing campaigns, and utilizing AI models to build out detailed marketing assets with ease. Mentions Curious how we used AI to skyrocket our conversion by 82%? Find out here: https://clickhubspot.com/vcr Want Kipp's pro...

Apr 08, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 316

GPT-4o Just Replaced Your Creative Team (For Free)

Ep. 315 The Internet is melting as ChatGPT's brand new image generation feature rapidly gains users! Kipp and Kieran dive into how you can leverage this groundbreaking tool to transform your marketing efforts. Learn more on creating endless variations of marketing content with AI, crafting stunning visuals using deep research and templated prompts, and redefining traditional creative processes with innovative AI solutions. Mentions Get Kipp's Prompt here: https://clickhubspot.com/prm Get our AI ...

Apr 03, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 315

This 2-Minute AI Hack Creates Your OWN Call-In Podcast [PROVEN]

Ep. 314 What if you could create your very own personalized call-in podcast with a simple AI hack? Kipp and Kieran dive into this game-changing approach to using AI tools to accelerate learning and produce tailored content. Learn more on harnessing Deep Research for comprehensive information, structuring prompts for maximum effectiveness, and setting up a unique two-way conversational podcast to transform your listening experience and boost your expertise. Mentions Get our guide to NotebookLM he...

Apr 01, 20256 minSeason 1Ep. 314

This AI Workflow Made Me 10X More Productive | Project Assistant

Ep. 313 Are you maximizing the impact of AI in the simplest ways possible? Kipp and Kieran dive into how to set up and utilize a Project AI Assistant using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini Gems. Learn more on maximizing the use of structured and unstructured data, creating effective templates for frequent tasks, and setting clear instructions for your AI Assistant to enhance productivity. Mentions ChatGPT https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Gemini Gems https://gemini...

Mar 27, 202517 minSeason 1Ep. 313

Google's Secret AI Advantage (Why DeepMind Will Dominate)

Ep. 312 Is 2025 the year where a decade's worth of progress will unfold? Kipp and Kieran dive into the rapid advancements in AI, focusing on why Google's DeepMind is poised to lead the charge with Logan Kilpatrick (Google DeepMind). Learn more on how AI's swift evolution is transforming business expectations, the unique advantages Google holds with its breadth of tools, and key AI use cases that marketers, founders, and creators can start applying today. Mentions Logan Kilpatrick https://www.lin...

Mar 25, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 312

How to Think Like Steve Jobs in 10 Minutes [FREE Prompt]

Ep. 311 What if you could have Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey as your personal guides? Kipp dives into how to turn AI into your personal board of directors, transforming your approach to big projects and decisions. Learn more on selecting impactful figures for guidance, crafting the perfect AI prompts, and utilizing AI insights to overcome challenges and inspire new perspectives. Mentions ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ OpenAI’s Deep Research https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/ Get ou...

Mar 20, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 311

Google Just Changed Image Editing FOREVER [Gemini 2.0 Experimental Demo]

Ep. 310 Can you imagine editing any image using just text prompts? Kipp dives into Google's groundbreaking AI updates and the future of image editing with Gemini 2.0 Flash. Learn more about the seamless blending of text and image editing, innovative use cases like creating the perfect passport photo, and practical tips on how marketers can save time with this new tool. Mentions Gemini 2.0 Flash https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/flash/ Photoshop https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop....

Mar 18, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 310

This FREE AI Agent Does a Team’s Work in 35 Min (Manus AI)

Ep. 309 Are you ready for agents like Manus AI to revolutionize entire workforces by cutting hours down to minutes? Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking potential of the first true autonomous agent, Manus AI, and how it can perform complex tasks that once required human teams. Learn more about how Manus AI is transforming roles by building effective BDR use cases, rewriting product pages, and managing multiple social media accounts simultaneously. Mentions Manus AI https://manus.im/ Clau...

Mar 13, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 309

I Had a 5-Min Convo With AI & Couldn't Tell It's Not Human | Sesame AI

Ep. 308 Have you ever had a conversation with AI and felt like you were talking to your best friend? Kieran dives into the most impressive conversational AI experience with Sesame AI, showcasing its revolutionary capabilities in voice interaction. Learn more about the challenges and breakthroughs in AI voice technology, the emotional awareness in models like Sesame that sets them apart, and the future implications for industries such as gaming, audiobooks, and customer service. Mentions Sesame A...

Mar 11, 20259 minSeason 1Ep. 308

I Run a 6-Figure Agency with ZERO Employees (AI Only) | Barbara Jovanovic

Ep. 307 Are we on the brink of a future where founders operate successful agencies with no human employees? Get Barbera's Prompts https://offers.hubspot.com/full-stack-ai-marketing Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative world of Barbara Jovanovic (Startup Cookie) and her AI-powered approach to running a six-figure content marketing agency. Learn more about optimizing AI tools for business efficiency, crafting compelling content without a human team, and scaling operations with cutting-edge tec...

Mar 06, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 307

Everything You Need To Know About AI Voice Agents in 2025

Ep. 306 Are AI voice agents the future of business communication? Kipp and guest Flo Crivello (Founder and CEO of Lindy), uncover how AI voice agents are transforming customer interactions and the incredible potential yet to be unlocked. Learn more on the current capabilities of AI voice agents, why latency and social norms are the primary challenges, and how businesses can start small to scale faster with AI Mentions Flo Crivello https://x.com/altimor Lindy https://www.lindy.ai/ Amazon’s Alexa ...

Mar 04, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 306

BREAKING: Claude 3.7 & Claude Code Just Dropped! (Massive AI Upgrade)

Ep. 305 What makes Claude 3.7 Sonnet the best coding model in the world? Kipp and Kieran dive into this groundbreaking AI update and its impact on developers everywhere. Learn more on Discover how Claude 3.7 Sonnet enhances reasoning and coding capabilities, why it's revered by coders despite benchmarks, and how it redefines software development for non-coders. Mentions Claude 3.7 Sonnet https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-7-sonnet Grok https://x.ai/ Cursor https://www.cursor.com/ Mckay Wrig...

Feb 27, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 305

How a $1B+ Crypto Company Really Uses AI in Marketing | ft. Kraken CMO

Ep. 304 How are billion-dollar companies like Kraken integrating AI into their marketing strategies to pave the way for future growth? Kipp and Kieran delve into the transformative role of AI in marketing strategies at trailblazing companies, featuring insights from Kraken's CMO, Mayur Gupta. Learn more on how AI is being leveraged for creative innovations, the debate between using SaaS platforms vs. custom solutions, and the operational best practices companies can adopt for effective AI usage ...

Feb 25, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 304

GROK 3 vs GPT-4: The AI War Just Got Real [First Look]

Ep. 303 What if everyone had access to human-level intelligence for free? Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking implications of Grok 3's launch and its impact on the AI landscape. Learn more about why Grok 3 is outperforming AI giants like OpenAI and Google, how Elon Musk's access to vast resources gives him a competitive edge in this AI war, and the profound implications of democratizing intelligence in both consumer and enterprise sectors. Mentions Grok https://x.ai/grok Gemini https://...

Feb 20, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 303

This AI Tool Is Like OpenAI Operator But FREE (Proxy AI is INSANE!)

Ep. 302 Can a small European startup outperform OpenAI? Kipp and Kieran dive into how Convergence AI's Proxy could change the landscape for AI browser agents. Learn more on the potential impact of Proxy being offered for free, the role of browser-based agents in unlocking new use cases, and whether Proxy's competitive edge is enough to rival OpenAI's Operator. Mentions Convergence AI https://convergence.ai/ DeepSeeek https://www.deepseek.com/ Coinbase https://www.coinbase.com/ Ramp https://ramp....

Feb 18, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 302

AI Agents in 2025: Where to Start & What Really Works (No Hype)

Ep. 301 Is 2025 truly the year of AI agents taking over the workforce? Kipp, Kieran, and guest João Moura (founder of CrewAI) dive into the evolution of AI agents, exploring their potential impacts on business operations and roles. Learn more about what truly defines an AI agent and their distinguishing components, how businesses are successfully integrating agents to enhance productivity, and the potential pitfalls and opportunities that lie ahead in leveraging AI agents to shape the future wor...

Feb 13, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 301

This AI Analyzes Your Website Like a $10k Consultant [Tutorial]

Ep. 300 Can technology replace a $10,000 consultant? Kipp dives into how you can harness AI tools like OpenAI's Operator to revolutionize your website analysis, saving you time and money. Learn more about leveraging LLMs like Qwen 2.5 for user experience conversion rate testing, maximizing the $200/month investment into OpenAI's Pro tier for advanced model access, and scaling website feedback and testing to outpace the competition. Mentions OpenAI’s Operator https://openai.com/index/introducing-...

Feb 11, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 300

I Built 2 AI Assistants That Made Me 10x More Productive | Step-by-Step Guide

Ep. 299 Can AI make you the most productive person in your company? Kieran dives into creating AI executive and project assistants that radically transform your workflow. Learn more about setting up efficient folder structures for automation, building AI-driven insights engines with Claude, Google Gems, and ChatGPT, and comparing the strengths of each AI platform to find the best fit for your productivity needs. Mentions Claude https://claude.ai/ Google Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ ChatGPT ...

Feb 06, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 299

OpenAI's Deep Research Tool DESTROYS Google Gemini (With Proof)

Ep. 298 Can an AI agent revolutionize deep research in marketing? Kipp dives into OpenAI's groundbreaking launch of their new Deep Research product and compare it with Google Gemini's offering. Learn more about how OpenAI's Deep Research can tackle complex research tasks with unparalleled depth, how the competition with Google Gemini stacks up in terms of integration and data sourcing, and why harnessing AI for research could be a game-changer for marketers. Mentions OpenAi Deep Research https:/...

Feb 04, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 298

Did HubSpot Lose 80% of Blog Traffic? Here’s What Actually Happened

Ep. 297 Why did HubSpot's blog traffic allegedly plummeted? Kipp and Kieran dive into the viral controversy and break down what actually happened with HubSpot’s blog traffic decline, shedding light on the bigger picture. Learn more on the unexpected lessons for marketers from HubSpot's own journey, the importance of diversified content strategy, and how AI and search engine behaviors are reshaping the marketing landscape. Mentions HubSpot Academy https://academy.hubspot.com/ The Hustle https://t...

Jan 30, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 297

Which AI Model Should You Use? (Claude vs GPT & O1 Pro Live Prompt Guide)

Ep. 296 What does it take to effectively leverage advanced AI models for your business needs? Kipp, Kieran, and guest Sully Omar (CEO of Cognosys) dive into a comparison of leading AI models, Claude versus GPT, and give a live demo of the powerful O1 Pro. Learn more on the evolving landscape of autonomous agents and their practical applications, the nuanced differences between reasoning models and standard AI, and how to make these advanced tools work for your business. Mentions Sully Omar https...

Jan 28, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 296

DeepSeek R1: The FREE AI That's Beating OpenAI’s o1 Model

Ep 295 Is open source AI the future of marketing intelligence? Kieran dives into one of the most surprising AI launches of the past year and its implications for marketers everywhere. Learn more about how DeepSeek-R1, an open-source AI model from China, rivals the major players in intelligence and reasoning, the game-changing affordability of this new model, and how to leverage it to supercharge your marketing campaigns with real-world tactics and insights. Mentions DeepSeek https://www.deepseek...

Jan 23, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 295

This AI Prompt Gets You Customer Insights in 5 Minutes (Free Tool)

Ep. 294 How can AI replace an $84 billion industry with just one prompt? Kipp and Kieran dive into how AI is revolutionizing market research, featuring insights from expert Mike Taylor (https://brightpool.dev/). Learn more about the amazing potential of AI in market research, the magic behind prompt engineering, and how you can leverage these tools to save time and money in your business. Mentions Mike Taylor https://x.com/hammer_mt “Prompt Engineering for Generative AI: Future-Proof Inputs for ...

Jan 21, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 294

How To Use Claude As Your Executive Assistant (10-min to setup)

Ep. 293 Will using AI for personal assistance make your workflow truly efficient? Kieran dives into setting up an executive assistant using Claude's Projects feature to streamline your daily tasks. Learn more about transforming your AI assistant into a powerful tool, understanding the integration between Claude and various apps, and optimizing follow-up management to keep projects on track. Mentions Claude https://claude.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/cu...

Jan 16, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 293

How to do 10 hours of research in 20 minutes with Ai (Gemini + NotebookLM)

Ep. 292 Can you really do 10 hours of research in just 20 minutes? Kipp dives into how to leverage Google’s AI tools to quickly gather and synthesize information. Learn more about the deep research capabilities of Google Gemini, the seamless integration with NotebookLM for organizing and querying your data, and the innovative new interactive audio feature for real-time, engaging learning. Mentions Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google/ Dharmesh Shah https://www.h...

Jan 14, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 292

9 AI Tools You MUST Know In 2025 (Productivity, Audience Growth & More)

Ep 291 How can AI revolutionize content creation by 2025? Kieran dives into the essential AI tools that will define the future landscape of digital marketing and content creation. Learn more about leveraging AI for email optimization and tailored audience engagement, the significance of personality-led content amid advancing AI, and which AI tools like Delphi, and HeyGen will be indispensable for video content creation and professional image generation in 2025. Mentions Delphi https://www.delphi...

Jan 09, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 291

The Ultimate Guide to Using Claude AI for Work

Ep. 290 Why is Claude AI rapidly becoming the go-to tool for professionals and enterprises alike? Kipp, Kieran and guest Scott White (Claude) dive into the ultimate guide for using Claude AI in your daily work and unlock its true potential in transforming complex tasks. Learn more on how Claude AI can become your virtual collaborator, enhancing your interactions with existing systems. Discover the benefits of personalized integrations for security and compliance, and explore its evolving capabil...

Jan 07, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 290

AI Agents Will Kill Marketing As We Know It, According to Perplexity's Founder

Ep. 289 What does advertising look like in an AI-driven world? Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative impact of AI agents on the future of digital advertising and marketing strategies. Learn more on the disruption of search and paid advertising, creating ads that captivate AI agents, and navigating an AI-dominated go-to-market landscape. Mentions Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/ Aravind Srinivas https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravind-srinivas-16051987/ Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ B...

Jan 02, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 289