Marketing Against The Grain (Hubspot Media)

Millennials and Gen Z don’t trust analysts. And why does it matter? Kipp and Kieran tap into the younger generations as they become key buyers to understand the obsession with user-generated content, the new world of search discoverability, earning your audience’s trust (can’t buy it anymore), and how the power of storytelling can save your brand. Links: Amjad Masad’s tweet https://twitter.com/amasad/status/1577675058956234752  Gen Z’s favorite brands survey https://morningconsult.com/gen-z-favorite-brands-2022/  We’re on Twitter! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed https://twitter.com/matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Go behind the scenes with Kipp and Kieran as they brainstorm fresh marketing ideas for real-life companies on how they can move their business forward with creative growth strategies and outside-of-the-box campaign ideas for Lemon.io and Bonjoro. Should we keep doing half-baked marketing ideas? Leave it in the reviews and let us know! Links Tim Urban’s tweet https://twitter.com/waitbutwhy/status/1546185857719205895  Lemon.io https://lemon.io/  Bonjoro https://www.bonjoro.com/  Carrd https://carrd.co/  If you like this episode, check out our episode with Salem Ilese for all things short-form content! https://link.chtbl.com/M8QfQbVu  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

2 out of 3 jobs will be automatable thanks to AI. Kipp and Kieran come to you LIVE from INBOUND to dive into how to be on the winning side of AI transformation. Learn about the attitude everyone should have to succeed in AI, how traditional brand channels will be interrupted, how to create truly differentiated content, the power of personality, and real life use cases for AI (used by HubSpot). We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Why do we care so much when a crummy t-shirt gets shot out of a cannon at a sporting event?  It's all about the power of "free," a price point that makes us feel high and act so irrationally that we forget that even free stuff comes with a cost. About The Hustle Daily Show A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Zachary Crockett, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Jacob Cohen, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle. Want more hustle daily show goodness? Listen to get daily insights on business and tech https://link.chtbl.com/y2jEDh7G  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Can AI figure out what your customers hate? Kipp is joined by Meghan Keaney Anderson (VP at Jasper AI) to dive into how YOU can be a pioneer in generative AI in 2023. Learn how generative AI can be a competitive advantage for early adopters, which AI is the most important for marketers, and what role generative AI will have in product marketing, content marketing, and demand gen. Connect with Meghan! Twitter https://twitter.com/meghkeaney  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghankeaney/  About Meghan Keaney Anderson She is a writer and marketing executive with more than fifteen years of experience at the intersection of demand generation, brand and product marketing. She currently runs Marketing for Jasper, an AI platform that helps creators break through writer's block, create original art and repackage content across formats, languages and tones. Prior to Jasper, Meghan was in executive marketing roles at HubSpot and The Wanderlust Group. She helped HubSpot grow from a start-up to a publicly traded global company over the course of 10 years. Outside of work, Meghan serves on the board of directors of FamilyAid, an organization working to prevent homelessness for thousands of families in Boston. She's been known to be bribed for marketing consulting in exchange for a donation to their important work. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 252 AI images are now so realistic that even AI experts can't tell what's real anymore. Kipp and Kieran dive into the dramatic advancements in AI image generation with the release of Flux. Learn more on how Flux works, whether you can still spot fake images, and the top marketing use cases for AI-generated images in advertising, email campaigns, and website conversion optimization. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg Flux: https://blackforestlabs.ai/#get-flux Black Forest Labs: https://blackforestlabs.ai/ Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ DALL-E: https://openai.com/index/dall-e-2/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Steal the strategies of these 5 business-savvy celebrities to grow your business. Kipp and Kieran dive into how 5 marketing-minded celebrities have grown their business (and how you can too). Learn more on why Taylor Swift is an amazing content marketer, the power of understanding your audience, how to create your own flywheel of distribution, the importance of owned media, and marketing with an emotional connection. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Video/image-based AI is going to transform marketing. Kipp and Kieran dive into what Midjourney is and how it’s completely changing the game for marketers. Learn how image AI is going to change how we create content, why copyright law will be at the center of AI, and how these new tools will empower a marketer’s toolbelt. Mentions Midjourney https://www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F   Canva https://www.canva.com   Matt Wolfe’s tweet https://twitter.com/mreflow/status/1642997929362472960  Jim Fan’s tweet https://twitter.com/DrJimFan/status/1642921475849203712    Getty Images https://www.gettyimages.com/   Jenny AI’s tweet https://twitter.com/jenny____ai/status/1642895693672255492  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What is the role of community at an organization? Anu Atluru joins the show to debate the true definition of community, how community differs from a start-up to an established company, ​​advice to leaders who want to build their own communities, and answer the question: is there a disconnect between product and go-to-market? and more! Who is Anu Atluru? Anu is a startup builder, angel investor, and writer. She’s passionate about building consumer and social products and helping early-stage teams tackle community, product, and go-to-market challenges.  Most recently, she spent 2 years at Clubhouse — building zero to one, serving as its first Head of Community, and helping grow from ~1000 users to millions globally and a team of 3 to 100+.  Check out Anu’s work! Website https://anuatluru.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/anuatluru  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuatluru/  Substack https://anu.substack.com/  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

New initiatives are coming to Twitter - what implications does that have on marketers? Kipp and Kieran come in hot on Twitter and how these changes will affect marketing - why the platform sucks for marketers, how it needs to improve, how to actually monetize users, and if Twitter has a future in short-form content. Links mentioned: Jason Calacanis tweet https://twitter.com/Jason/status/1586897369752342528  Anu Atluru Twitter https://twitter.com/anuatluru  Greg Isenberg Twitter https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Steph Smith Twitter https://twitter.com/stephsmithio  Christopher Lochhead Twitter https://twitter.com/lochhead  Sam Parr Twitter https://twitter.com/thesamparr  Jack Raines Twitter https://twitter.com/Jack_Raines  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Why is Taylor Swift the best marketer of all time? In this bonus episode, Kipp and Kieran dive into the world of Taylor Swift and what makes her not only a great artist but an amazing marketer. Press play to find out how you can learn from Taylor Swift - how she connects with her target audience, knows how to build anticipation to get people talking, a consistent fan experience, fully leans into video-first, and adapting to trends. If you like this episode, check out episode 56 on understanding Gen Z and Millennials https://link.chtbl.com/3_Hj0g-v  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 here: https://clickhubspot.com/uco Deep Research https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/ NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google/ We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 213 How will last week’s wild events shape the future of Ai video? Kipp and Kieran dive into the rapid rise of AI-created videos and its impact on marketing strategy. Learn more on the future of AI video, the potential legal and ethical challenges, and how it could revolutionize marketing automation, sales, and customer service.  Mentions Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com/ HeyGen https://www.heygen.com/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

AI takes what you're already doing and makes it better.  Kipp and Kieran dive into the evolving landscape of video creation. Learn more on democratizing content, the challenges of distinguishing between original and fake content in a world of AI-generated media, Zoom's use of AI for sales enablement, and the need to understand platforms for optimal performance. Mentions Zoom https://zoom.us/  Saster https://www.youtube.com/@SasterSub0ru  Opus Pro https://www.opus.pro/  Heygen https://www.heygen.com/  Travis https://aitravis.com/  Runway https://runwayml.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

How do you differentiate a highly commoditized product? Kipp and Kieran break down how Liquid Death became a $100M business. Learn how the founders differentiated themselves from the competition, The power of truly understanding your customer, the power of partnering with influencers to double down on their value prop, how to give a highly differentiated brand a real point of view, and more. Mentions: Liquid Death https://liquiddeath.com/   Liquid Death’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@liquiddeath2793  Death Clock II by Liquid Death x Nixon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LVh1GNT4Ok  Martha Stewart x Liquid Death Dismembered Moments Candle https://liquiddeath.com/pages/martha   We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

This week Kipp Bodnar (CMO at HubSpot) and Kieran Flanagan (SVP Marketing at HubSpot) talk with Mayur Gupta, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of Gannett, the largest news media company in the USA. You will appreciate his insight (and how he thinks) as he answers some tough questions.  Listen For,  The solutions Gupta brought to Spotify (and why). Should B2B companies care about the creator economy? What did COVID do to Content? How Tech companies need to approach Media today (to overcome diminishing returns) Plus, check out Mayur’s ‘Oxygen, Water, Food’ model to help you prioritize and manage your marketing teams. Who Is Mayur Gupta?  He was the first-ever Chief Marketing Technologist at Kimberly Clark, Global VP for Growth & Marketing at Spotify, and Chief Marketing Officer at Freshly. After spending the first half of his career in tech and product management, he shifted towards the core tenets of modern marketing (Growth, performance, data science, brand, creative, and storytelling). Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. As a way to celebrate the launch, we’re giving away over $9k in tech prizes! Including a Playstation 5, Airpods Max, Eight Sleep Mattress, and so much more! Click here https://upvir.al/129763/MATG1?utm_source=MATG-Show-Notes&utm_medium=owned&utm_campaign=MATG-External to sign up. The giveaway ends on April 13th. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://www.hubspot.com/company/management/kipp-bodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/author/kieran-flanagan Muyur Gupta, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayurgupta77/ ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network

Ep. 260 Are you ready for AI to revolutionize your go-to-market strategy by 2025?  Kipp and Kieran dive into how you can leverage HubSpot’s cutting-edge AI tools to stay ahead in the rapidly changing marketing landscape. Learn more on AI-driven custom email marketing to boost your conversion rates by over 80%, the game-changing potential of virtual business development representatives, and the transformative impact of text-to-video technology on your marketing efforts. Mentions Icon https://icon.me/ Keenan Davidson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennandavison/ Captions https://www.captions.ai/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

People don’t want to follow brands. Kipp and Kieran are joined by Ankur Nagpal (Founder at Ocho) to go all in on Ocho’s $0 marketing strategy. Learn why Ocho’s betting big on their team building their individual brands, how to take advantage of the hidden tax codes, why creators need to build ownership, and how to recruit a marketing leader. About Ankur Recently launched Ocho (ocho.com) to help business owners build wealth. He also runs Vibe Capital (vibe.vc), a venture capital fund with 100+ portfolio companies and $100M+ in AUM.  Previously, founded Teachable (teachable.com) & scaled to $50M+ in ARR before selling to Hotmart, where he serves on the board. Currently lives in Brooklyn, NY when not vagabonding around the globe. Connect with Ankur! Ocho https://ocho.com/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankurnagpal/  Twitter https://twitter.com/ankurnagpal  Mentions Sam Parr https://twitter.com/thesamparr  Ankur’s Tweet https://twitter.com/ankurnagpal/status/1593026491058917377  Ocho https://twitter.com/ochowealth  Teachable https://teachable.com/  Google Bard https://bard.google.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Welcome to Marketing Against the Grain! An all-new HubSpot original show.  Why should you listen? Our hosts, Kipp Bodnar (CMO at HubSpot) and Kieran Flanagan (SVP Marketing at HubSpot) will take you behind the scenes for the kind of high-level perspective and conversation that will help you move your business forward! You’ll find out what’s happening, what’s ahead, and how you can lead the way.  Plus! We want to hear from you! Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and add your question in the comment! We read every review and we might answer your question on the podcast. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://www.hubspot.com/company/management/kipp-bodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/author/kieran-flanagan ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 267 "How can AI take you from a novice to an expert in 13 minutes?" Kipp and Kieran dive into the secrets of mastering AI with a practical and accelerated learning approach. Learn more on effective prompting techniques, mastering context setting, the power of templates, integrating AI agents into your workflow, and transforming complex tasks into achievable goals with AI-driven apps. This was recorded live at HubSpot’s Inbound 2024. Mentions Indbound https://www.inbound.com/ OpenAI https://openai.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Klarna https://www.klarna.com/us/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

How can smaller marketing teams positively affect change in organizations that don’t believe in spending money on marketing? Kipp and Kieran dive deep into the world of career growth - The mental models & frameworks to build on your career, applying your knowledge to your marketing work (with Kipp’s learning hacks), the importance of working at organizations that value marketing, and more! Shoutout to Jake McConnel for sending in his review and question! Do YOU want to be featured in the next episode? Drop your question and review in Apple Podcasts for a chance to be featured next.  If you like this episode, check out our episode on leadership that helps drive growth! https://link.chtbl.com/vBvHDNRB  Links: The Office Ladies Episode 129 “Body Language” https://officeladies.com/episodes/2022/20/07/episode-129-body-language  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What will marketing look like in 3 years? Kipp and Kieran dive into some of the innovations that will drive the marketing space in the not-too-distant future. Learn more on how you can rely more on AI copilots, monetize those copilots, and how you can have your own personalization engine. It’s time to picture a world where search engines are no longer the primary source of marketing strategies.  Mentions ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/ Morgan Housel’s “Same as Ever” https://sites.prh.com/morganhousel We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 Want the formula to go viral on LinkedIn? Get the database here: https://clickhubspot.com/hla Hala Taha https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Gary Vee https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ Alex Hormozi https://www.acquisition.com/bio-alex Leila Hormozi https://www.acquisition.com/bio-leila-2 Slack https://slack.com/ We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Why do 700 employees want to follow in Sam Altman and Greg Brockman’s footsteps? Kipp and Kieran dive into the new subplots of the chaotic OpenAI saga. Learn more on what does this mean for startups right now, the importance of diversification in AI, why you need to own your story, and how to prepare yourself for paradigm shifts in business. Mentions Tweet from Julian Lehr https://twitter.com/julianlehr/status/1726597518212071494 Tweet from Paul Graham https://twitter.com/paulg/status/1726936672875753952 Tweet from Marc Andreesen https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/1726894319255339081  Tweet from Patrick Campbell https://twitter.com/Patticus/status/1726797587875848459 Tweet from Adam D'Angelo https://twitter.com/adamdangelo/status/1717237512077561869  Tweet from Nic Carter https://twitter.com/nic__carter/status/1726958022424215920 Reply tweet from Brian Halligan https://twitter.com/bhalligan/status/1726705311103484323 Tweet from Chris Bakke https://twitter.com/ChrisJBakke/status/1726756262875205678 Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

How do you build differentiation for a commoditized product? Kipp and Kieran get into the logistics of the Cola wars. Press play to find out: Focus on your audience vs. product values/features Comparison marketing in an undifferentiated world Which Cola company pioneered influencer marketing How to attach your brand to pop culture to create more relevancy If you like this episode, check out our episode with Steph Smith on the future of businesses in AI! https://link.chtbl.com/YJ8gm3Jq  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 284 What if AI could double your email conversion rates overnight? Kipp and Kieran dive into the revolutionary AI strategies that are transforming the way we approach email marketing, featuring insights from Dan Wolchonok of Reforge. Learn more on how leveraging proprietary data can create hyper-personalized emails for increased engagement, the importance of seamlessly integrating AI solutions into existing workflows, and the innovative use of AI-generated content to make compelling email campaigns.  Mentions Dan Wolchonok https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwolchonok/ Reforge https://www.reforge.com/ Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com/ Andrej Karpathy https://karpathy.ai/ Button Down AI Newsletter https://buttondown.com/ainews Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Google and Facebook's market share for advertising in 2022 was 48.4%. That’s the first time that their combined market share has been under 50% since 2014. What does that mean for the future of advertising? Kipp and Kieran dive into their predictions for 2023 - so you can get ahead of the game. Press play for predictions on how TikTok regulations will crown YouTube #1, traditional newsletters will decline, will Microsoft join the search space? will NFTs become more mainstream? Will SEO slow down due to ChatGPT? and more. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

How do you reduce the entry barrier for consumers as a marketer? Hint: Look at your customer touchpoints. Everette Taylor joins Kipp and Kieran to talk about making your brand more accessible, how to widen your target market, how to work with creators, and more! Who is Everette Taylor? Everette Taylor is Chief Marketing Officer for Artsy, the leading global marketplace for buying and selling art by the world's leading artists. A respected marketer, entrepreneur, and digital art-world leader, he joined Artsy in 2019 from ET Enterprises, which he founded in 2013, and where he served as CEO. At ET Enterprises—the parent company of six businesses—Everette drove 3X growth of the company during 2018 and was recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 All-Star Alumni. In addition, Everette is an established public speaker and digital influencer. Plus, Checkout Everette’s work! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everette/  Twitter https://twitter.com/everette  Artsy https://www.artsy.net/  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 268 "Is AI about to revolutionize storytelling forever?" Kipp dives into the groundbreaking potential of Google’s NotebookLM and how it might reshape marketing strategies in 2024. Learn more about leveraging AI for creating engaging media, how engineers are becoming pivotal in marketing, and tips on automating content creation efficiently. Mentions Andrej Karpathy https://x.com/karpathy Histories of Mysteries podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3K4LRyMCP44kBbiOziwJjb?si=432a337c28f14d97&nd=1&dlsi=1e2cd9b320094415 NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google/ Ideogram https://ideogram.ai/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Nathan Barry https://x.com/nathanbarry Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep 199 Solving practical marketing questions by real marketers. Kipp and guest host Dave Gerhardt (Founder/CEO Exit Five) dive into the real marketing issues faced by those who work in the space. Learn more on the difference between playing in an existing category and disrupting an existing category, converting a dormant audience into an active audience, referral programs that work, and more. Mentions Exit Five https://www.exitfive.com/ Event Vesta https://eventvesta.com/ Paramark https://paramark.com/ MongoDB https://www.mongodb.com/ Videodeck https://www.videodeck.co/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

If your business is wrapped around ChatGPT right now, see you later. Kip and Kieran dive into how OpenAI killed the first generation of enterprise AI companies with the launch of ChatGPT enterprise. Learn why there’s less opportunity to build on top of OpenAI, how to build unique use cases by partnering with the best large langugage model, how OpenAI is pulling a classic business strategy lesson, and what 2 things will kill your business. Mentions Announcement tweet from Sam Altman https://twitter.com/sama/status/1696226160248766558  OpenAI enterprise https://openai.com/enterprise  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

AI-driven personalization needs to be as personal and engaging as a handwritten letter. Kieran Flanagan is joined by Guillaume Cabane, Growth Advisor to high-growth SaaS startups. Learn about the predictions in the next cycle of growth (how AI comes into it), the importance of data analytics in the growth marketing process, and why growth marketing requires a competitive edge over time. Mentions Article by Guillaume https://hypergrowthpartners.substack.com/p/the-next-generation-of-b2b-growth Gorgias https://www.gorgias.com/  Ramp https://ramp.com/  Tweet From Guillaume on Zapier https://twitter.com/guillaumecabane/status/192246054832443392  About Guillaume Cabane Guillaume Cabane is a growth advisor to high Growth SaaS Startups, including Ramp, Airbyte, G2, Gorgias, Metadata, Madkudu, and others. Guillaume held VP of Growth roles at Drift, Segment, and other successful startups, where he helped them grow from ~50 to 300. Prior, Guillaume spent 6 years at Apple. Outside of work, Guillaume is a husband of 1, father of 2, cheese-eater of many, and Pastafarian. Connect with Guillaume Website: www.hypergrowthpartners.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cabane/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/guillaumecabane  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Change is coming faster than you may think. Kipp and Kieran dive into how you can defend your business in a post-A.I. world. Learn where to invest more into your business today, how to pivot from big disruptions, why you need strong data and quick distribution to survive, and will community survive in a post-A.I. world? Mentions HubSpot’s ChatSpot https://www.hubspot.com/artificial-intelligence  GPT-4 https://openai.com/product/gpt-4  Microsoft AI https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai  Quora https://www.quora.com/  Stable Diffusion https://stablediffusionweb.com/  Notion https://www.notion.so/product  Figma https://www.figma.com/  Miro https://miro.com/  Zapier https://zapier.com/  Our latest episode of half-baked marketing ideas https://link.chtbl.com/LV2jUMJJ  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 244 "Is AI really the future of marketing?"  Kipp, Kieran, and guest Andrew Chen (Andreessen Horowitz) dive into the transformative impact of AI on marketing channels, consumer engagement, and startup strategies. Learn more on how AI is changing search results and video production, the rise of niche app businesses, and marketing tricks for the AI-powered era. Mentions Andrew Chen https://andrewchen.com/ Andreessen Horowitz https://a16z.com/ SaaS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_as_a_service Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

You only need to master one of these tactics to create a billion-dollar business. Kipp and Kieran dive into the core frameworks to take your business to the next level. Learn the power duo of template creation through organic search, why user-generated SEO loops are game-changing, and how you can incentivize your community to drive growth for your business. Mentions Canva https://www.canva.com/  Miro https://miro.com/  Figma http://figma.com/  Genius https://genius.com/  Stack Overflow https://stackoverflow.com/  Rewind https://www.rewind.ai/  Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/  PayPal https://www.paypal.com/us/home  Evernote https://evernote.com/  HubSpot user groups https://www.hubspot.com/hubspot-user-groups  Chainlink https://chain.link/  Loom https://www.loom.com/home  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Marketing's next frontier is here, thanks to GPT-4. Kipp dives into the breaking news behind OpenAI's newest version of GPT-4. Learn more about how Spotify is collaborating with OpenAI, the power of GPT-4's multimodal capabilities, how it will completely transform marketing, and the industry implications it will have. Mentions OpenAI https://openai.com/  GPT-4 https://openai.com/research/gpt-4  Thread by Rowan Cheung https://twitter.com/rowancheung/status/1706303752532287622 GPT's speech-to-text tweet https://twitter.com/rowancheung/status/1706309042652491800 HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/  Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

It’s Monopoly with a marketing spin. Kipp and Kieran get creative with marketing strategies for monopoly properties. They’re talking about email marketing, outbound marketing tactics, brand marketing, and more! They also discuss the future of NFTs and how it can benefit your marketing strategies for growth. Plus they answer one of YOUR questions on how to be a marketing leader through each stage of an early-stage startup (with practical tips to get you started). Shoutout to breene13 for leaving this question in our Apple Podcast reviews!  Do you want to be the next featured listener question? Leave your questions in the reviews and we may feature you next. Things mentioned: Peter Yang’s article “Are NFTs the Future of Subscriptions?” https://creatoreconomy.so/p/are-nft-memberships-the-future-of-subscriptions?s=r @AlexisOhanian’s tweet on NFTs https://twitter.com/alexisohanian/status/1521677108166246403  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Does the average user care about decentralization? Kipp and Kieran are joined by Peter Yang (Founder of Odyssey DAO) to discuss the behind-the-scenes of DAOs, the importance of ownership, what motivates a community, and answer the question: does decentralized technology matter? Who’s Peter Yang? Peter founded Odyssey DAO to onboard the next 1 million people to web3 through quality education. He is a product lead at Reddit and previously worked at Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out Peter’s work! Odyssey DAO https://www.odysseydao.com/  Twitter https://twitter.com/petergyang  Blog https://creatoreconomy.so/  If you like this episode, check out our episode on the Lessons In Marketing Web 3 with Matthew Howells-Barby! https://link.chtbl.com/3x1YKGTI  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCCNHWV5?ref=aucc_web_red_xaa_evgn_tx_0002 Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDAz7JS6dII&t=1s Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 248 What are the 3 marketing ideas that took Chess.com to $150M? Kieran Flanagan dives into the strategic steps Erik Allebest and his team took to dominate the online chess world and build a thriving community-led business. Learn more about the early recognition and promotion of chess streaming, winning over both casual and professional players by enhancing user experience and hosting prize events, and the importance of integrating SEO and content creation to outshine the competition. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg Erik Allebest https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikallebest/ Chess.com https://www.chess.com/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 https://chatgpt.com/ Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbVn5IAQm7g&t=769s Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What can a cult leader teach an entrepreneur? It may be more than you think. Kipp and Kieran go on a deep dive into cults and how they can teach you to build a cult brand today. We’ll go over the core principles of being a cult brand, why today is a great opportunity to build a cult brand, and a brief history of cults and how those characteristics can turn YOUR business into the next cult brand. Links Mentioned The Culting of Brands by Douglas Atkin https://www.amazon.com/Culting-Brands-Turn-Customers-Believers/dp/1591840961 Our episode on marketing Pickleball as CMOs for the day https://link.chtbl.com/DNZ6xFJR  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

From McDonald's Ba-da-ba-ba-ba to Netflix's ta-dum, you know em' and you love em'. But do these brand soundtracks actually work? About The Hustle Daily Show A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Mark Dent, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Jacob Cohen, Rob Litterst, and Ben Berkley from The Hustle. Want more hustle daily show goodness? Listen to get daily insights on business and tech https://link.chtbl.com/y2jEDh7G We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What the heck is a framework and how will it change your life? Kipp and Kieran give you 3 crucial frameworks that YOU can use as your playbook to grow your business - on how to get aligned with your team, how you can go to market, and how to hire and build your team for success. Links mentioned: Spotify’s framework https://blog.crisp.se/2016/06/08/henrikkniberg/spotify-rhythm Brian’s 4 growth frameworks https://www.reforge.com/the-road-to-100m Article by Julia Stiglitz https://medium.com/gsv-ventures/a-startup-hiring-framework-f451fdd8f6d9  If you like this episode, be sure to check out our related episodes (perfect for your next binge-listen): EP 47 on 10 First Principles That Will Change Your Business & Life https://link.chtbl.com/-XYDzcSa  We’re on Twitter! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed https://twitter.com/matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep 212 Why do major corporations need CMO’s in these changing times? Kipp and Kieran dissect the marketing faux pas that could spell disaster for even titans like Starbucks. Kipp and Kieran dive into why it’s so important to have a centralized marketing team. Learn more on the essential role of craftsmanship, expertise over regional knowledge, the perils of decentralized marketing teams, and how Ai can revolutionize the iteration and creativity in your marketing approach. Mentions Brady Brewer https://stories.starbucks.com/leadership/brady-brewer/ Claude https://claude.ai/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 264 Is AI finally ready to revolutionize the way we work day to day? Kipp, Kieran, and Steph Smith (host of the a16z podcast) dive into practical use cases of AI that can transform your workflows and enhance productivity. Learn more about how recording processes in Loom can generate SOPs and give feedback on automation, leveraging AI to provide efficiency suggestions, and using AI to distill the core elements of why certain content performs well. Recorded from HubSpot’s Inbound 2024 Mentions Steph Smith https://a16z.com/author/stephanie-smith/ A16z Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711 Indbound https://www.inbound.com/ Loom https://www.loom.com/ Midjourney https://www.midjourney.com/home Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

If you’re selling software or goods, you can be a global business today. Kipp and Kieran dive into how your business can be in a hundred languages overnight for free. Learn more on the scary power of multi-modal search, the future of how buinseses can expand internationally, the consumerization of software, and he era of the renaissance of individual creativity. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 240 Is distribution the undefeated catalyst in marketing?  Kipp and Kieran dive into some of the best episodes they’ve recorded on Marketing Against the Grain. Learn more on the critical importance of micro consumer segmentations, the value of combining brand and growth strategies, and the often misunderstood role of product marketing. In this episode, Kipp and Kieran spotlight invaluable insights from top marketing leaders to elevate your marketing game and boost business growth. Mentions Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ Rand Fishkin https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/ Wes Kao https://www.weskao.com/ Shaan Puri https://www.shaanpuri.com/ Jason Lemkin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmlemkin/ Joanna Lord https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalord/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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.html  Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

In 1995 46% of Americans trusted TV news, today that’s only 11%. Join Kipp Bodnar and guest Katie Burke (CPO @ HubSpot) on this special episode live at INBOUND. Press play to find out how to win in a market with messaging discipline, how to think about investing in PR, how to approach your influencer strategy, how to know if your PR is ACTUALLY working, and more! Links: MironkoProductions.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/MIRONKOPRODUCTIONS/ Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Rebranding is stupid. You should never rebrand. Kipp and Kieran dive into why rebrands suck and why you shouldn’t do them for your business. Learn why everybody’s missing on the point on Twitter’s X rebrand, the most important principle in the business of a social network, different brand architecture models, and the only scenario where a rebrand makes sense. Mentions Tech Crunch article on X https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/31/apple-greenlights-twitter-apps-rebrand-to-x/  Andrew Huberman sleep recommendations https://hubermanlab.com/toolkit-for-sleep/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Kieran and Kipp discuss the impact of Google's Gemini on the future of search. They highlight three core aspects of that stood out to them: a better search experience, the ability to build bespoke web experiences, and the potential for multimodal search. They explore how Gemini will change how we search, transform the search user experience, and redefine the role of the searcher. They emphasize the importance of multimedia content and the need to make information public and accessible. They also discuss the challenges of integrating ads and predict new ad units and opportunities. They conclude by addressing Google's branding confusion and the importance of prioritizing developers. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Kipp and Kieran give you their top 5 traits to survive any economic downturn, grow from it, and reframe your mental positioning. Press play to discover how feedback is more crucial to your business than you may think, how to adopt a perseverant mentality, how iterations will transform your product, and how a focused positive mindset can go a long way in your business. If you like this episode, check out our episode on how curiosity can make you a billionaire! https://link.chtbl.com/YhAjKg0j  Links Mentioned: Medium https://medium.com/  Huberman Lab Podcast https://hubermanlab.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Is A.I. the next iPhone or the next internet? Kipp and Kieran dive into how A.I.’s innovation will turn into HUGE business opportunities for marketers. Press play to learn how businesses exploded in a time of new technology, How A.I. will help you iterate toward your goals, get rid of blockers, even out the bias, and ideate on AI tools that could change our everyday life. If you like this episode, listen to our episode - 6 A.I. Tools That Will Save You 1-Hour/Day https://link.chtbl.com/6AITools  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 258 Is traditional management holding your business back?  Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative concept of Founder Mode and how it redefines effective leadership for modern businesses. Learn more on the importance of leaders being hands-on and managing work instead of teams, why focusing on customer needs trumps peer opinions, and how to hire based on growth mindset and problem-solving abilities. In this episode, Kipp and Kieran unpack Paul Graham's viral essay and debate the best strategies to build successful organizations. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg Paul Graham https://x.com/paulg Paul Graham’s “Founder Mode” essay ​​https://paulgraham.com/foundermode.html Y Combinator https://www.ycombinator.com/ HupSpot’s The State of Marketing Report https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

MrBeast is not only the best YouTuber in the world but also the best marketer. Kipp and Kieran go on a deep dive into the 5 tactics MrBeast used to become the best marketer in the WORLD and how you can apply them to your business. Press play to listen: How he used Spider-Man’s voice to go international with his content, how he used Squid Games' virality to integrate with his audience’s culture, how he obsesses over the right hook to get the most impact, and so much more. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Most CEOs and founders want marketing to focus on capturing demand. Kipp and Kieran dive into critical aspects of successful marketing leadership in 2024. Learn more on the importance of creativity and risk tolerance, CMOs aspiring to be CEOs, practical strategies for achieving marketing success, and CEO-Marketer alignment challenges. Mentions Marketing Against the Grain YouTube  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/  Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 269 Can AI really create viral short form videos in just 6 minutes? Kieran dives into the process of using AI to create compelling short form videos from longer content. Learn more on how to teach AI to identify the best talking points, break down a video template for viral potential, and create engaging short form video content. Mentions Jenny Hoyos https://www.youtube.com/@JennyHoyos Claude https://claude.ai/ Steph Smith https://a16z.com/author/stephanie-smith/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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://x.com/SullyOmarr Cognosys https://www.cognosys.ai/ Autogrid https://www.linkedin.com/company/autogrid-systems/ OpenAI o1 https://openai.com/o1/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNTrfvfIrN0 Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

The secret sauce to GPT is the data, proprietary data, and how they access and leverage APIs. Kipp and Kieran dive into the exploration of OpenAI's cutting-edge GPT features. Learn more on the power of GPTs in personalized use cases, witness Kieran's accidental website creation, and get a sneak peek into the future of GPTs integrated with APIs. Mentions OpenAI https://openai.com/  Nomad List https://nomadlist.com/  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/  Zapier https://zapier.com/  HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Sometimes marketing is so good, it makes you lie to yourself. Kipp and Kieran dive into the logistics of how marketing makes us lie to ourselves. Press play to learn why storytelling is CRUCIAL, what criteria make people lie to themselves, how Liver King lied to the world to make millions with great marketing, and real-life examples such as Fast Checkout, FTX, and Sam Bankman Fried. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 275 Are the AI-driven opportunities really driving insane results? This week we dive into the surprising AI-marketing strategies that are reshaping the landscape with Neil Patel and Eric Siu of the Marketing School podcast. Every marketer can revolutionize their approach by embracing AI tools, diversifying their SEO efforts, and repurposing content across multiple platforms. Learn more on the evolving definition of SEO, the importance of an omnichannel strategy, and the future of marketing in the AI era. Mentions Neil Patel https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkpatel/ Eric Siu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericosiu/ Marketing School Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-school-digital-marketing-and-online/id1138869817 Accenture https://www.accenture.com/ Napkin AI https://www.napkin.ai/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 256 "How do you build a $1 billion creator business from scratch?" Kipp, Kieran, and Morning Brew’s co-founder Alex Lieberman dive into the playbook for building massive creator-led ventures in today's digital landscape. Learn more on leveraging the immense power of trusted distribution networks, overcoming the inefficiencies in influencer marketing, and why the best creator-led businesses thrive even if the creator steps back. Here’s the full episode with Alex: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-lieberman-on-building-a-personal-brand/id1616700934?i=1000665964510 Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg Alex Lieberman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/  Morning Brew https://www.morningbrew.com/ Storyarb https://www.storyarb.com/ Who is Michael Ovitz? https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/311042/who-is-michael-ovitz-by-michael-ovitz/ Kevin Espiritu https://www.kevinespiritu.com/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Is ROI total BS now? Kipp and Kieran dive into how distribution is getting harder and what you can do about it. Learn about the highest influential channels for B2B buyers, why ROI numbers are wrong and what you should do instead, and why algorithms are going to change marketing faster than we all think. Mentions Packy’s newsletter https://www.notboring.co/  Steph Smith tweet https://twitter.com/stephsmithio/status/1670620650543923202  Poptarts https://www.poptarts.com/en_US/home.html  Lucky Charms https://www.luckycharms.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 209 Is humor the secret sauce to capturing your first 100 customers in today's AI-driven social media landscape? Learn unconventional yet potent strategies for early-stage companies to get noticed and thrive. Kipp and Yuliya Bel (co-founder of Notus) dive into the nuances of leveraging social data and AI for personalized marketing. Learn more on harnessing AI for smarter social media strategy, the art of engagement and "s**t posting" to drive authentic conversations, and how to pinpoint and attract the high-fit, high-intent prospects critical to your business's growth. Mentions Notus https://getnotus.io/ Wendy’s social media https://twitter.com/Wendys We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Why do employees choose remote work? Kipp and Kieran dive deep into Malcolm Gladwell’s (wrong) take on remote work, how remote flexibility will impact your marketing, what to focus on if your business accelerated or decelerated during the pandemic, and practical tips on how to build engaging remote teams, and more! Links Mentioned: Tweet from Ryan Denehy on managers who can only scale through headcount https://twitter.com/DenehyXXL/status/1556387871992463362 Tweet from Sheel Mohnot on Naval not checking emails anymore https://twitter.com/pitdesi/status/1556087444889489408  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 247 Is the current agency landscape broken and misaligned with client interests? Kipp, Kieran, and Gary Vaynerchuk (VaynerX) dive into the misaligned incentives of agencies and how they hinder marketing success. This is a revisit of their episode with Gary in May. Learn more on why traditional agency models fail, the importance of relevance at scale, and actionable insights for marketers looking to break the mold. Mentions Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ VaynerX https://vaynerx.com/ Vaynermedia https://vaynermedia.com/ Gary on Marketing Against the Grain https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gary-vee-if-you-dont-do-this-your-business-wont-exist/id1616700934?i=1000655755440 Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Holy sh*t. YouTube has officially entered the chat for podcasts. What does this mean for marketers? Kipp and Kieran do an emergency episode to unravel the massive opportunity for podcasts - how this creates whole new discoverability for podcasts, why this will matter for your business strategy, the massive opportunities to target listeners, how this completely changes the landscape of podcasts, and so much more! Links Mentioned: YouTube podcasts page https://www.youtube.com/podcasts  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

How big of a game changer is the new feature in ChatGPT Store? Kieran dives into the ChatGPT Store’s weaknesses and why the new feature is such a big deal. Learn more on how to use the custom GPTs while navigating the Store. Kieran explains how you can create custom GPTs that manifest themselves in a much more efficient way with a central interface. See how the AI agents act almost like personal employees. Mentions ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/ Every https://every.to/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

How do you get your product or service out there in a cost-effective way? Kipp and Kieran deep dive into how YOU can build a world-class distribution playbook, taking advantage of core early ad arbitrage opportunities, the importance of video-first, choosing consumer trends that will grow, and more! Links Mentioned: Derek Thompson’s tweet on how people spend their time https://twitter.com/DKThomp/status/1549392226530332674 Anu Alturu’s article on 25 things she learned at Clubhouse https://anu.substack.com/p/what-i-learned-at-clubhouse- Kieran’s tweet on building HubSpot’s demand engine ​​https://twitter.com/searchbrat/status/1549058266344341507  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Elon’s been Zuck’d. Is this the death of Twitter? Kipp and Kieran dive into what your business needs to know to take advantage of this new opportunity. Learn why you shouldn’t leave the door open for your competitor, Elon’s fatal mistake, why Threads is a masterclass in onboarding, how you should think about threads, and the distinctive advantage for being a first mover of a platform. Mentions Kipp’s thread account https://www.threads.net/@kippbodnar?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Eight Sleep https://www.eightsleep.com/  Spiderman tweet https://twitter.com/finkd/status/1676747594460962817  Alex Lieberman Episode https://link.chtbl.com/w1aLT7sA  Alex Lieberman tweet https://twitter.com/businessbarista/status/1676761306274177024  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLGN-0kpbs4&sttick=0 We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 242 Can AI assistants really turn raw data into insightful dashboards in under a minute?  Kipp and Kieran dive into how tools like Claude are revolutionizing content and data visualization in business. Learn more on why interactive content such as apps and dashboards are catching investor attention, how AI-powered tools are shifting the focus from traditional data visualization to effective data management, and the transformative potential of using Claude for everything from financial reporting to personalizing web apps. Mentions Claude https://claude.ai/ Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/ Ethan Mollick https://mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu/profile/emollick/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Why should marketers care about web 3? Kipp and Kieran discuss everything about web 3 and how it’ll impact your marketing and business, the opportunity of losing, how to push the envelope, how to make people care about your product (hint: solving their problems), and more! Links: Packy McCormick’s apology https://twitter.com/packyM/status/1533796764922400768 Nick Susi’s tweet on what web 2 was and what web 3 needs to be https://twitter.com/nicksusi/status/1530600672982335492 Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What’s a great opportunity for brands and marketers? We’re talking intellectual property, genius licensing deals, and differentiating yourself from the competition. Join hosts, Kipp Bodnar and Kieran Flanagan as they go on a Twitter deep dive on fascinating things that will help you grow your business. Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://www.hubspot.com/company/management/kipp-bodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/author/kieran-flanagan Twitter deep-dive links: @PirateApe coinbase tweet https://twitter.com/PirateApe/status/1513625770605879303 Kieran Flanagan's post on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kieranjflanagan_incentives-are-the-secret-to-any-world-class-activity-6918162096702513152-mN46/ @Sama DALL-E Ai thread https://twitter.com/sama/status/1511724264629678084 @WolfofFranchises Dippin’ Dots thread https://twitter.com/franchisewolf/status/1513147851873865730  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 241 How important is video for your website? Kipp and Chris Savage (CEO and co-founder of Wistia) dive into the transformative dynamics of video marketing in 2024 and how to master every aspect of it. Learn more on leveraging AI-generated personalization and automation, maximizing engagement on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, and the essential tools and strategies you need to ensure your video marketing stands out. Mentions Get tickets to INBOUND today (we'll see you there!) https://clickhubspot.com/tgi Chris Savage https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage/ Wistia https://wistia.com/ VEED https://www.veed.io/ Capsule https://capsule.video/ Adobe Premiere https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain!

A.I. in search is going to evolve slower than people think… Kipp and Kieran explore how SEO will evolve in a post-AI world. Learn how AI will change product discovery, why marketers need to be like entrepreneurs, why influence is the future of top of funnel marketing, and How you can replicate what a large company does with a tiny team. Mentions EP with Guillaume https://link.chtbl.com/NkfZwpLS  Chat GPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt  Google Bard https://bard.google.com/  Eric Ravenscraft tweet https://twitter.com/LordRavenscraft/status/1665722553644601346  Perplexity.ai https://www.perplexity.ai/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 249 "Is putting all your eggs in the ROAS basket stunting your growth?" Kipp and Kieran dive into why relying solely on Return on Ad Spend might not be the smartest move for marketers aiming for long-term success. Every marketer needs to understand the significance of building their own audience, the true impact of paid advertising, and navigating the complex world of marketing metrics. Mentions Grab our curated list of our favorite AI prompts here https://clickhubspot.com/matg ReturnReturn on Ad Spend (ROAS) https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/return-on-ad-spend LinkedIn post about Nike https://www.linkedin.com/posts/massimogiunco_nike-sneakers-digital-activity-7223265757982318593-P0xZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep 203. How did Hubspot implement a marketing demand funnel that grew the company by billions? Kipp and Kieran dive into the basics of Demand Gen. Learn more on setting up your funnel, how to optimize it, lead scoring, how to implement it with your sales team, and how AI is going to transform the efficiency of your marketing demand funnel. Mentions The Office, UK https://www.amazon.com/The-Office-BBC-Season-1/dp/B0014412H6 The Office, US https://www.nbc.com/the-office/about We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

The future belongs to brands who have marketers that are just as good as content creators. Kieran dives into four acquisition strategies to accelerate company growth. Learn more on how AI will make distribution scarce, the power in acquiring content creators, how to leverage your company’s unfair advantages, the front door strategy, the biggest challenge to high-growth companies, and how to align with your vision.  Mentions Atlassian https://www.atlassian.com/  HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 270 What new AI feature is the best writing tool that exists today? Kipp and Kieran dive into the game-changing potential of OpenAI's new Canvas feature and how it can revolutionize marketing strategies. Discover how AI can serve as your thought partner, helping with everything from long-form content creation to crisis communication preparation. Learn how to leverage AI for better productivity and innovative marketing ideas. Mentions OpenAI Canvas https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/ OpenAI Enterprise https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-enterprise/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 263 "Did you know that YouTube sees a billion hours of video watched daily?"  Kipp. Kieran, and guest Joshua Xu (co-founder and CEO of HeyGen)  dive into applications of AI video in modern business today, recorded from HubSpot’s Inbound 2024. Learn more about the dynamic nature of AI videos, the integration of interactive avatars, and the future of personalized and scalable video content. Mentions Indbound https://www.inbound.com/ Joshua Xu https://www.heygen.com/author/joshua-xu HeyGen https://www.heygen.com/ Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 223 How can you be in the 5% of in demand marketers in the future? Kieran dives into the marketing playbook for the AI era.  Learn more on crafting multimodal content strategies, personalizing marketing at scale, and collapsing the customer journey into effective marketing techniques. Mentions Sam Altman https://blog.samaltman.com/ Eleven Labs https://elevenlabs.io/ Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ Bing https://www.bing.com/ Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/3j3 We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Sam Altman has been fired from OpenAI. What does this mean for your business? In this emergency episode, Kipp and Kieran unravel the craziest 48 hours in tech and what it means for your business. Learn more on the business implications of Sam Altman being fired from OpenAI, the Winners and Losers of the OpenAI saga, and the most important lesson to learn from this chaos. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

What’s the fastest-growing sport you’ve never heard of? Kipp and Kieran become CMO of the day for the Major League Pickleball and how they will market the sport to success. Press play to find out how Pickleball can use its unfair advantage, build awareness for an unknown category, lean into other audiences to build your own, and more. If you have a company that you’d like us to be CMO for the day in the future, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or hit us up on Twitter and we may be your next CMO of the day. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

2024 is the year everybody realizes that being an early adopter is the way. Kipp and Kieran dive into 2024 predictions for tech giants, and anticipate the revolutionary Apple Vision Pro. Learn more insights on early adoption, the impact of open source, and the evolving realm of personalized marketing.  Mentions Pika https://pika.art/  Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-ph  Apple https://www.apple.com/ph/  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/  Meta https://business.facebook.com/  Google https://www.google.com/  OpenAI https://openai.com/  Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/  Gemini https://gemini-ai.com/  Stack Overflow https://stackoverflow.com/  Figma https://www.figma.com/  Adobe https://www.adobe.com/  OpenAI GPT Store https://chat.openai.com/g/g-P6MdNuLzH-gpt-store  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/  Transformer Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_(film_series)  ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/  Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 technology. Mentions Barbara Jovanovic https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-jovanovic-293b1a108/ Startup Cookie https://www.startupcookie.com/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ OpenAI https://openai.com/ Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QbFg4kiNpY Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

With the ever-evolving world of AI, we need to focus on the opportunities it creates, not the problems. Kipp and Kieran dive into the second biggest day in AI history (OpenAI's Dev Day) and how these tools will be transformational to your business. Learn more about how companies need to rewrite their culture to adapt to an AI landscape, the impact of natural language interfaces, the power of automating complex tasks, and why speed may be a big differentiator for your business in the long run. Mentions OpenAI Dev Day https://devday.openai.com/  ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/  TurboGPT https://turbogpt.ai/  HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/  Zapier https://zapier.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Kipp and Kieran dive into the models and tactics billion dollar companies have used to grow and scale their marketing framework. Learn more on why diversification is crucial, what is a burst test, and the importance of challenging conventions.  Mentions Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ ahrefs https://ahrefs.com/keyword-generator We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Is the Apple Vision Pro the next big Apple product? Could it be the next iPhone? Kipp dives into Apple's marketing strategy for the Vision Pro and the early user feedback. Learn more about the Apple Vision Pro and its significance for businesses and consumers. Kip analyzes the product marketing video and talks about the revolutionary features of Apple Vision Pro and the parallels it shares with the iconic launch of the first iPhone. Mentions Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/ Steve Jobs introducing the iPhone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7qPAY9JqE4 Netflix https://www.netflix.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 Reliable AI Outputs” https://amazon.com/Prompt-Engineering-Generative-AI-Future-Proof/dp/109815343X/ O’Reilly Media https://www.oreilly.com/ Grain https://grain.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 283 Can AI truly mimic any writing style in under 30 seconds? Kipp and Kieran dive into transforming your content by leveraging AI's incredible capabilities. Learn more on creating detailed audience guides, customizing content with specific styles, and using AI to enhance productivity and profitability. Mentions ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Packy McCormick https://www.linkedin.com/in/packym/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 287 Summarizing the impressive summary features of the Grok update! Kipp and Kieran dive into how AI advancements like Grok 2.0 are revolutionizing the way we consume information online. Learn more about Grok's real-time summarization capabilities, the shift in marketing strategies due to AI's summarization power, and the rise of AI-generated hyper-real image content. Mentions Grok https://x.ai/ Gemini https://gemini.google.com/ Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

There’s a new A.I. on the block that makes ChatGPT sound like old news. Kipp and Kieran dive into AutoGPT and the massive impact it will have on how we market and grow our businesses. Learn the AutoGPT uses cases for business, the first-mover advantage in marketing, what AutoGPT will do for you in the next 6-18 months, the biggest opportunity in AI for businesses, and why Google is reinventing itself. Mentions AutoGPT code https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT  Meditations and Moloch https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch/  Lex Fridman #243 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pvpNKUPbIY  Kipp Tweet https://twitter.com/kippbodnar/status/1648294281671585795  Tweet on Scaleout AI Readiness Report https://twitter.com/nonmayorpete/status/1648075299618435073  Neil Patel EP https://link.chtbl.com/gSbbVkES  Booking.com https://www.booking.com/  Kayak https://www.kayak.com/  About Project Magi https://neilpatel.com/blog/project-magi/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Where does AI fit into a marketer’s workflow? Steph Smith (Podcast Host @ a16z) joins Kipp and Kieran to dive deep into the world of AI: The importance of a clear distribution plan, if AI will work for marketing teams or individuals, and will standalone AI companies sink or swim? About Steph Smith Steph is a data-driven writer and growth marketer, with a passion for progressive, early-medium stage technology companies. She spearheaded the creation of the Creator Program as a Director of Marketing at HubSpot. Now, she’s a Podcast Host at a16z, the go-to place for discussions about innovation as technology changes the way we all work, live, and play. Checkout Steph’s work! Her Podcast https://future.com/a16z-podcast/  Twitter ​​https://twitter.com/stephsmithio  Book https://doingcontentright.com/  We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Does intellectual property help your brand differentiate? How can you use IP to extend your brand? Kipp and Kieran dive deep into the world of IP and tap into all the opportunities that will take your brand to the next level. Listen for how you can use your IP to make creative strategies for your brand, what it takes to leverage your IP, category creation for IP, and more! Links Mentioned: Tweet from Zach Weinberg https://twitter.com/zachweinberg/status/1559171487394824194?s=21&t=LIxZx-AkA_9CR379eW0ckA Tweet from Sam Bankman-Fried https://twitter.com/sbf_ftx/status/1558761957825593345?s=21&t=LIxZx-AkA_9CR379eW0ckA Nouns NFT https://nouns.wtf/  Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Ep. 222 Why should you build for the AI of the future, NOT for the AI of today? Kipp and Kieran dive into the potential ChatGPT-5 model and how it can revolutionize brand marketing strategies. Learn more on integrating AI for extracting and analyzing data, enhancing brand awareness and net promoter scores, and the significance of building your marketing platforms to accommodate upcoming AI advancements. Mentions Sam Altman https://twitter.com/sama Gemini Advanced https://gemini.google.com/advanced Claude https://claude.ai/ Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com/ Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/3j3 We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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 our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod

Ever wondered how Beehive managed to make a splash with their audio newsletter drop?  Kipp and Kieran dive into the world of 'drop marketing' and detail the steps Beehiiv took to create monumental buzz. This is a look-back at their conversation with Alex Lieberman (Morning Brew co-founder). Learn more about how Beehiiv planned their drops 90 days in advance, the importance of picking the right channels and creative for your drop calendar, and the power of employee and customer evangelism.  Mentions Alex Lieberman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/ Alex’s Marketing Against the Grain episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-lieberman-on-building-a-personal-brand/id1616700934?i=1000665964510&l=ko Beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We’re creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you’re facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.