Ep. 224
Did you know AI could potentially increase email conversion rates by 94%?
Kipp and Kieran dive into the AI implications of sales prospecting. Learn more about how effective personalization can leverage online data, the role of AI in improving prospecting emails, and the future of AI in voice prospecting and creating engaging, celebrity-driven marketing campaigns.

Mentions

OpenAI https://www.openai.com/


Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com/


Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.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.

How To Master Sales Prospecting With Ai In 2024

Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Zapier’s CMO), lead you down the rabbit hole of marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation. On the way you’ll pick up undiscovered strategies to give you that slight edge for success. These are not your typical twitter thread regurgitated marketing tactics that everyone is doing. These are new methods, with unfiltered examination of successful fresh ideas.

Business

Investing

Careers

Management & Marketing

Business News

Shopping

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Ep. 230
Is Google's AI making search better or humorously worse? 

Kieran dives into the intrigue and drama behind Google's newest feature, AI Overviews, and its risky launch. Learn more on Google's "look dumb or get disrupted" moment, the laughable but concerning inaccuracies generated by AI, and the critical impact on organic traffic and the open web.

Mentions

AI Overviews https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/ai-overviews


Sundar Pichai https://x.com/sundarpichai


Nilay Patel interview with Sundar Pichai https://www.theverge.com/24158374/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-ai-search-gemini-future-of-the-internet-web-openai-decoder-interview


Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/3j3



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.

Look Dumb or Get Disrupted: Google's Risky AI Overviews Launch

Ep. 229
How will AI agents revolutionize marketing strategies in 2024? 
Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative impact of AI agents on search, content creation, and user experience. Learn more about the potential use cases for AI agents in marketing, optimizing search strategies in the age of AI, and preparing for the AI-driven future.
Mentions

ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/


Gemini https://gemini.google.com/


Claude https://claude.ai/


Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/3j3



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.

Ai Agents: The Future Marketers You Can't Afford to Ignore

Ep. 228 
How can authenticity transform your marketing game? 

Kipp and guest Charles Duhigg (“Supercommunicators”) dive into the mental points every marketer needs to control their message.. Learn more on how authenticity shapes marketing narratives, the crucial process of selecting the right ideas to focus on, and the evolving rules of communication channels. Kipp and Charles uncover tactics for genuine vulnerability in conversations while exploring the power of storytelling to engage and connect with your audience on a deeper level.

Mentions

Charles Duhigg https://www.charlesduhigg.com/


“Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection” https://a.co/d/7kxIQFI


Harvard Study of Adult Development https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/


Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/3j3



Resource
[Free] Want the AI prompts we use in our episodes? Get it 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 Psychological Trick Every Marketer Needs To Master Communication

Ep. 227
What are the best marketing channels you should use to grow your business?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the dynamic fusion of AI technology with traditional marketing strategies to exponentially grow your business. Learn more on how AI conversion rate optimization leads the charge in changing conversion strategies, why blending product marketing with brand storytelling is crucial, and the continued relevance of SEO in organic growth.

Mentions

Founders podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders/id1141877104


David Ogilvy https://www.ogilvy.com/about


Terence Reilly https://advertisingweek.com/terence-reilly-global-president-stanley/


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.

Top 5 Marketing Strategies Of 2024 To 10X Business Growth

Ep. 226
Gary Vaynerchuk is challenging the traditional mindset of business and marketing.

Kipp, Kieran and guest Gary Vaynerchuk (VaynerX) dive into the importance of organic social media. Learn more about Gary’s revolutionary insights on why staying ahead of market dynamics is crucial in the ever-changing landscape of business and marketing, why traditional Fortune 500 companies are falling behind, the significance of understanding micro consumer segments, and the rise of social influencers. He covers all this and more in his new book. 

Preorder Gary’s book, “Day Trading Attention: How to Actually Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World”: https://a.co/d/gEmj0HX

Mentions

Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.com/


VaynerX https://vaynerx.com/


Vaynermedia https://vaynermedia.com/


Web 2.0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0


Wine Library https://winelibrary.com/


Gary’s Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/gary_vaynerchuk_do_what_you_love_no_excuses


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.

How To Master Sales Prospecting With Ai In 2024

Download our free app to listen on your phone