Ep. 280

Are you seeing a decline in SEO traffic?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the disruptive impact AI-powered search engines are having on traditional SEO and how marketers can adapt to this transformative shift. Learn more about predicting future search trends, the role of AI in providing comprehensive answers without directing traffic to individual pages, and actionable strategies for diversifying your traffic sources to mitigate the impact.

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• Claude https://claude.ai/
• ChatGPT https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/

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Ep 279

Is marketing becoming more engineer-led?

Kipp and Kieran dive into building a game-changing AI sales agent in Slack with guest Horacio Lopez (Business Operations, Replit). Learn more on the intricacies of API integration, the seamless experience with Replit's AI assistant, and optimizing email outreach using enriched data.

Mentions

• Horacio Lopez https://www.linkedin.com/in/horacio-lopez/
• Replit https://replit.com/
• Replit AI SDR template: https://replit.com/guides/ai-sdr-slack-bot
• Collin Matthews article: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/become-a-more-technical-product-manager
• Code concepts site: https://codeconceptsforsalesandmarketing.replit.app

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Ep. 278

Is focusing on short-term ROAS holding your brand back?

Kieran and Kipp dive into the big picture of long-term brand building over immediate financial gains, sharing insights from Preston Rutherford's (Co Founder of Chubbies) journey to building and selling a $100M brand. Learn more on avoiding the pitfalls of short-term thinking, the importance of blending creative and media functions, and the benefits of producing high-quality, in-house content for sustained brand awareness.

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• Preston Rutherford https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonr/
• Chubbies https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/
• Marathon https://www.marathondataco.com/
• Shopify https://www.shopify.com/

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Ep. 277

Can Google's AI experiment render traditional search engines obsolete?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the potential transformative impact of AI on search engines and user experience in this episode. Learn more on the integration of AI into search and its implications, the latest innovations like Search GPT and Google's Learn About, and strategies for marketers to thrive amidst evolving search technologies.

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• NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google/
• SearchGPT https://chatgpt.com/search

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Ep. 276

How can AI tools revolutionize your marketing strategy and give you a competitive edge?

Kip and Kieran dive into the future of AI-driven marketing and how a $200M founder uses these tools to stay ahead with Ryan Deiss (The Scalable Company). Learn more on transforming unstructured customer data into valuable insights, creating and testing style guides efficiently with AI, and rediscovering the crucial art of copywriting in today's digital landscape.

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• The Scalable Company https://scalable.co/
• Warrior Forum https://www.warriorforum.com/

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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.

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• 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/

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Ep. 274

Can AI really scale your content creation while keeping your brand consistent? 

Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative role of AI tools in modern marketing and how they can make your content go viral with guests Scott Tousley (Head of Content at Clay) and Bruno Estrella (Head of Growth Marketing at Clay). Learn more on using Visual Electric to create brand-aligned images at scale, the importance of systems thinking for marketing teams, and how integrating AI like Yarn can revolutionize personalized video content.

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• Clay https://www.clay.com/
• Scott Tousley https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotttousley/
• Bruno Estrella https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunoestrella/
• Visual Electric https://visualelectric.com/
• Yarn https://www.yarn.so/

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Ep. 273

What happens when machines start making decisions instead of humans?

Kipp and Kieran dive into one of the biggest AI updates of the year, exploring the implications of Claude's new features on our professional and personal lives. Learn more about the potential of Claude’s computer use API, the innovative abilities of Claude Sonnet 3.5, and the future of B2B automation. 

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• Sonnet 3.5 https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet
• Trung T. Phan https://x.com/TrungTPhan
• Replit https://replit.com/
• Cursor https://www.cursor.com/

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Ep. 272

Can an AI avatar be your new sales hire?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the future of sales with AI, exploring how virtual assistants can transform the way businesses grow and operate. They are joined by Amanda Kahlow (CEO and Founder of 1mind). Amanda introduces them to Mindy, a virtual seller and avatar. Learn more about the strengths of AI avatars in business scenarios, the transformative potential of AI in sales processes, and how AI can handle complex tasks to optimize efficiency. 

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• 1mind https://www.1mind.com/
• Kevin Weil https://x.com/kevinweil

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Ep. 271

How do you manage $86B worth of marketing strategy while staying culturally relevant?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative marketing playbook behind Airbnb with their Global CMO Hiroki Asai. Learn more on structuring teams to balance short-term optimizations with long-term goals, creating unforgettable campaigns that drive year-round engagement, and fostering a creative environment that leads to continuous innovation.

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• Hiroki Asai https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-asai-a44137110/
• Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/
• Airbnb Barbie House https://news.airbnb.com/barbies-malibu-dreamhouse-is-back-on-airbnb-but-this-time-kens-hosting/

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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.

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• OpenAI Canvas https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/
• OpenAI Enterprise https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-enterprise/
• Claude https://claude.ai/

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