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Marketing Against The Grain
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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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Ep. 359
Did you know that 60% of Google searches now end without a single click?
Kipp and Aja Frost, Sr. Director of Global Growth at HubSpot, dive into why traditional marketing is broken and what the future of conversions looks like in a world dominated by AI. Learn more about how AI is upending search and website traffic, why the future belongs to marketers who can personalize experiences at scale, and the brand new Loop Framework that will transform how you drive results in 2024 and beyond.
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Aja Frost https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajafrost/
HubSpot Loop Marketing https://www.hubspot.com/loop-marketing
ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Claude https://claude.ai/
Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/
Quora https://www.quora.com/
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/
Discord https://discord.com/
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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.
To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research
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[Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
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Ep. 358
10% of all new sites on the internet in June were built with Lovable
Kieran dives into Lovable, the fastest-growing app in Europe, with its co-founder Anton Osika. Learn more about the implications for marketers and founders, how distribution and audience-building are evolving, and how to adapt your team and mindset to thrive in the era of AI-generated software.
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Anton Osika https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonosika/
Lovable https://lovable.dev/
Eoghan McCabe https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoghanmccabe/
Y Combinator https://www.ycombinator.com/
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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.
To understand your biggest challenges we’ve put together a survey and we’d love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research
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[Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
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Ep. 357
Did you know 95% of all AI pilots are failing, according to a recent MIT study?
Kieran dives into how the top 1% of executives, leaders, and founders are using AI to 10x their productivity—before lunch. Learn more about how to use AI as your Chief of Staff to eliminate blockers and prioritize your day, streamline your executive updates and communications, and leverage AI as a strategic thought partner to sharpen your critical thinking and problem solving.
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MIT https://www.mit.edu/
ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Custom GPT https://customgpt.ai/
Genspark https://www.genspark.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
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[Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
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Ep. 356
Did you know Lovable is the fastest-growing AI app on the planet—scaling faster than ChatGPT?
Kieran dives into what it takes to succeed in today’s AI-native startup world, with growth leader Elena Verna revealing how Lovable is changing the game for building and scaling tech companies. Learn more on why traditional management roles are disappearing, how end-to-end ownership and autonomy are driving insane speed at Lovable, and how the growth playbook is transforming for a generation of AI-powered products.
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Elena Verna https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaverna/
Lovable https://lovable.dev/
Cursor https://cursor.com/
Miro https://miro.com/
SurveyMonkey https://www.surveymonkey.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
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Want our Vibe Marketing Playbook to resonate with your audience? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/wua
Ep. 355
Is the era of "who publishes the most content wins" over?
Kipp, Kieran, and Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew, dive into why marketers need to shift from churning out content to building a resonant brand identity that stands out in a crowded landscape. Learn more on why taste and speed—not just algorithms—will define marketing winners, the four moats shaping both software and content businesses, and how network effects and data are giving companies an unbeatable edge.
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Alex Lieberman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman
Morning Brew https://www.morningbrew.com/
Zapier https://zapier.com/
OpenAI https://openai.com/
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
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[Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
Want our Full Stack AI Marketing Toolkit? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/wmb
Ep. 354
Are marketing teams about to shrink because of AI?
Kieran dives into how AI is transforming marketing teams, the skills that will set you apart, and what the future of marketing roles looks like. Learn more about the shift from specialists to generalists powered by AI, the two types of marketers who will thrive in the AI era (creative storytellers and engineer-led problem solvers), and why—even as teams get smaller—marketing is about to become more important, more valuable, and more fun than ever.
Mentions
Reddit Marketing https://www.reddit.com/r/marketing/
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
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
Want our 10 advanced prompts for GPT-5? Get em' here: https://clickhubspot.com/ngm
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/
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
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[Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip
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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.
Mentions
Darius Lam https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariuslam/
NEX https://nexcpg.com/
ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Duolingo https://www.duolingo.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
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[Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip
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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
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
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
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.
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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/
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
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
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/
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
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
Want our 6 AI-engineered prompts to turn Claude into your own data analyst? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/vwr
Ep. 348
What if you could build an entire year-long content strategy in just one AI prompt?
Kipp dives into the brand new HubSpot and Claude AI integration that's set to revolutionize how marketers work. Learn more on building your ideal customer profiles and personalized content calendars, running instant marketing attribution and ROI analysis, and developing lead nurturing and account-based marketing campaigns—all directly inside Claude and HubSpot.
Mentions
Claude https://claude.ai/
HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/company-news/hubspot-connector-claude
Anthropic https://www.anthropic.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
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Want more AI tools that will automate your work like this? Get a list of 40+ tools here: https://clickhubspot.com/mcb
Ep. 347
Is this AI browser really good enough to be your default?
Kipp dives into a hands-on unboxing of Perplexity’s new Comet browser to find out if the hype lives up to the reality, and whether AI-native browsing can truly supercharge your marketing and business workflow. Learn more about unlocking the potential of AI-powered web browsing, top marketing use cases, and productivity hacks you can implement right now.
Mentions
Perplexity Comet https://comet.perplexity.ai/
Ramp https://ramp.com/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
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‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.
Want 22 ChatGPT Agents you can launch in 5 minutes? Get the prompts here: https://clickhubspot.com/akv
Ep. 346
Is ChatGPT agent actually a game changer for marketers, or just more overhyped AI?
Kieran dives into whether ChatGPT agent can truly automate complex marketing and growth tasks, or if specialized AI tools still reign supreme. Learn more on how the new agent stacks up against human marketers, where it shines and struggles in competitive research and crafting presentations, and what the future of managing fleets of AI agents means for your productivity.
Mentions
ChatGPT agent https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/
Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/
Genspark https://www.genspark.ai/
Replit https://replit.com/
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Ep. 345
Is “vibe coding” the most addictive and important new skill for marketers in 2025?
Kieran dives into how any marketer can quickly build lightweight tools and apps using AI and no-code platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity Labs, and Replit. Learn more on defining your ICP (ideal customer profile) in record time, generating powerful code-powered lead magnets, and why building product demos and interactive experiences is now the ultimate way to attract and convert your audience.
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ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/
Replit https://replit.com/
Lovable https://lovable.dev/
Jason Lemkin https://x.com/jasonlk
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Ep. 344
Did you know you can go from idea to publishing a working lead magnet app in under an hour with AI?
Kipp dives into how AI code generation tools are changing the game for small businesses and marketers by making it easier than ever to build free web applications that attract and convert customers. Learn more about leveraging ChatGPT and Claude to turn ideas into real web apps in minutes, the power of cloud-hosted artifacts for rapid prototyping, and actionable steps to test and validate your next lead magnet with almost zero coding experience.
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ChatGPT https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/
Claude https://claude.ai/
Claude Artifacts https://www.anthropic.com/news/build-artifacts
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Ep. 343
Is Grok 4 really the smartest AI model?
Kipp and Kieran dive into the hype, hands-on tests, and real-world marketing applications of Elon Musk’s latest AI release. Learn more on what makes Grok 4 different from other models, explore creative ways marketers and founders can use Grok’s X data access, and put Grok 4 up against OpenAI’s O3 in live marketing challenges to see which delivers the best results for content creation and campaign planning.
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Chat GPT Pro https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-pro/
Gemini https://gemini.google.com/
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Ep. 342
How can you build a robust ideal customer profile with A ?
Kipp, Kieran, and Rachel Leist (VP of Marketing for HubSpot) dive into how AI is making product marketing 10x faster—and dramatically more personalized—by automating everything from positioning docs to competitor intelligence. Learn more on how to use AI tools to instantly create customer personas, power up your sales and competitive battlecards, and scale customer interviews so you’re always on the pulse of what your market needs most.
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Claude https://claude.ai/
Genspark https://www.genspark.ai/
Outset https://landing.outset.ai/
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Ep. 341
Did you know most AI video tools are still better at creating 6-8 second clips, than full-length ads?
Kipp dives into the latest in AI video, sharing hands-on experiments with new tools and why the viral Cat Olympics video is a perfect showcase of what's possible (and not possible) right now. Learn more on the practical realities of generating videos with AI, how to get better output with pro-level prompts and video editing, and the one workflow that makes AI video tools efficient for marketers looking to save time and money.
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Hailuo https://hailuoai.video/
Cat Olympics video https://x.com/pabloprompt/status/1935822625663861192
ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
Google’s Veo 3 https://gemini.google/overview/video-generation/
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Ep. 340
Did you know that for every 18 pages Google scrapes from content publishers today, they now send back just one visit—down from two pages per visit a decade ago?
Kieran dives into the “great content collapse” and what the changing landscape of AI-powered search means for the future of marketing and growth. Learn more on how Google and OpenAI are upending the traditional value exchange of content, why paid advertising costs are set to skyrocket, and what new playbooks marketers need as AI transforms how consumers find information online.
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Cloudflare https://www.cloudflare.com/
Matthew Prince https://www.linkedin.com/in/mprince/
Claude https://claude.ai/
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