Turn GPT-5 into Your Creative Writer with this one trick
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Ep. 353
Is GPT-5 any good for creative writing, or is it just another overhyped AI release?
Kipp dives into the one trick most marketers miss that instantly turns any AI into a better writing assistant. Learn how to craft a content ICP that actually works, why copy-paste marketers are doomed to mediocrity, and how tailoring your AI prompts with deep audience insights unlocks far more creative, original content.
Mentions
GPT-5 https://chatgpt.com/
Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/
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This AI Startup Is Beating Apple and NVIDIA at Their Own Game
Want Darius' 20 Prompts to create killer ad content? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/jdm
Ep. 352
Is AI actually making our content worse—and could human imperfections be the key to better marketing?
Kipp and Kieran dive into the real impact of AI on creative originality with Darius Lam, CEO and founder of NEX, an AI content platform built for CPG brands. Learn more on why AI-generated content is forcing marketers to embrace imperfection, how brands can stand out in a world where AI makes everything look the same, and why the future belongs to those who balance creativity, authenticity, and scale.
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Darius Lam https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariuslam/
NEX https://nexcpg.com/
ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/
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GPT-5 Just Dropped: What Marketers Need to Know
Want our 10 Advanced Marketing Prompts to use with GPT-5? Get the list here: https://clickhubspot.com/jgp
Ep. 351
GPT-5 is here for everyone (including free users) and it's a meaningful step forward for AI. Kipp breaks down OpenAI's hour-long livestream so you don't have to, covering what GPT-5 means for marketers, the biggest improvements in coding and writing, and why more people will use ChatGPT instead of Google for search. Learn about the key features that matter for business, from improved voice capabilities to better front-end design, plus why this democratization of advanced AI could transform how you build websites, create content, and reach customers.
Mentions
Aja Frost Episode https://youtu.be/gPKqvn-QS50?si=QaOol1Brf1tPCoHD
OpenAI https://openai.com
ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com
Canvas https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas
Lovable https://lovable.dev
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Everyone’s Using AI Wrong – This Is the Real Unlock
Want AI that works while you sleep? Get our blueprint for AI Agents in 2025: https://clickhubspot.com/wgv
Ep. 350
Can you communicate four to five times faster with voice AI than typing?
Kipp and Allan Guo, Cofounder & CEO at Willow, dive into the untapped power of voice AI for marketers, founders, and busy professionals, exploring how it can transform your workflow and help you get more done. Learn more on the game-changing uses of voice AI—from supercharging your email and Slack messaging, to brainstorming and iterating ideas with large language models, to radically improving your daily productivity and communication.
Mentions
Allan Guo https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-guo/
Willow https://willowvoice.com/
Claude https://claude.ai/
WeChat https://www.wechat.com/
Gamma https://gamma.app/
Granola https://www.granola.ai/
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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.
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Resource
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6 AI Marketing Strategies To 3x Conversion in 2025
Want Kieran's AI Marketing Playbook for 2025? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/wcf
Ep. 349
By 2027, will 95% of all B2B buyer journeys start on an LLM?
Kipp and Kieran dive into the essential AI-powered marketing playbook for building a modern marketing plan from scratch in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Learn more on how to win in AI search and boost your share of voice, why mastering short-form content is the new superpower for marketers, and how intent data and micro-audience campaigns can drive greater results than ever before.
Mentions
ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Claude https://claude.ai/
Canva https://www.canva.com/
XFunnel https://www.xfunnel.ai/
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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.
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Resource
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Hubspot's SVP of Marketing), 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.
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