Category: Marketing automation

  • Master Your AI Results: The Simple Context Engineering Guide Non-Technical Users Actually Need

    Context engineering is data management. That’s anticlimactic, isn’t it? You hear everyone from Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) to AI bros hyping “context engineering” as the next big thing. It’s data management. If prompt engineering is building great recipes, context engineering is building great ingredients. Even the most decorated Michelin-starred chef can’t make rotted, spoiled food…

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  • Bridging the AI Gap: Why Infrastructure Remains the Biggest Hurdle in AI Automation

    The greatest gap in AI today is between GPT and app. There is a moderate learning curve in using foundational generative AI, things like learning how to prompt. This is where a lot of people start their journey, and it’s a great place to start. You can do a lot and get a lot done…

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  • So What? Introduction to Google Opal

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through Google's Opal, a new agent builder still in Google Labs that lets you automate workflows inside the Google Workspace. Here's what this means for you. You get a practical look at how Opal's node-based structure works alongside the 5P framework so you can build reliable automations without writing…

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  • How to Know Your True AI Skill Level—And Why Labels Like “Beginner” or “Advanced” Are Misleading

    At several events I’ve spoken at recently, I’ve been told by people that they feel they’re beginning, intermediate, or advanced in AI. Yet once the session starts, and we start digging in, it becomes abundantly clear that those labels are meaningless. One person’s advanced is another person’s basic. This is especially challenging for those of…

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  • Master Your Prompts: The Key to Building Powerful AI Agents

    If it doesn’t work as a prompt, it won’t work as an agent. I toyed with OpenAI’s new Agent Builder, which is like a watered-down N8N or Zapier. It’s obviously locked to the OpenAI ecosystem, so you can only use their models or infrastructure. First, to be clear, this launched on DevDay. A lot of…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI Ethics for Marketers?

    Summary In today's episode, I explore the ethical responsibilities marketers and SEO professionals face when integrating AI into their workflows. Here's what this means for you. You can use AI tools effectively without compromising your brand's reputation or professional integrity. You'll also learn these concepts: the evolution of white hat and black hat SEO in…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Automating Content For LinkedIn?

    Summary In today's episode, I examine how to use generative AI for LinkedIn automation without sacrificing quality or reputation. Here's what this means for you. You can build smart automation that provides value instead of triggering algorithmic penalties. You'll also learn these concepts: the distinction between deterministic and probabilistic tasks, the dangers of generating content…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Best AI Agents For Marketing?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why the best marketing agents are the ones you build personally rather than those you purchase from others. Here's what this means for you. You gain a lasting strategic advantage by creating custom tools that reflect your unique business processes and data. You'll also learn these concepts: the three-level…

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  • How to Use Deep Research AI to Create Custom Step-by-Step Guides in Minutes

    Deep research isn’t just research. It’s one of THE most powerful tools you have access to, because it’s really just an agent. Here’s a simple example. This morning, I was troubleshooting the marketing automation software we use at Trust Insights. I was getting system errors (it runs on a self-hosted server) and I had a…

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  • Boost Your MarTech ROI for Free: 4 Easy AI-Powered Steps to Unlock Hidden Features

    How would you like to double your ROI on your MarTech stack without spending any additional money? I’ve got an easy, straightforward method for you, using just about any AI tool you have access to that has Deep Research capabilities. (Perplexity, OpenAI ChatGPT, Gemini, Anthropic Claude, etc.) Step 1: Either with video or screenshots, open…

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