We’ve got two sides of the generative AI coin for you today — and both are helpful and enlightening.

First off, Mike Maynard applies a sharp, smart pin to the genAI buzz bubble. The bumper sticker version: Marketers aren’t going to get the rewards they’ve been promised. Don’t settle for the bumper sticker, though. Mike has useful insights and actionable tips.

Next up, Jeanne Jennings is rightfully unimpressed with AI’s text generation. So, she explains three marketing tasks AI can truly help with

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What they're saying

  • “AI gets close but doesn’t quite manage to replace or improve upon what I can do in most marketing tasks. Sure. It will help me navigate the vagaries of a new martech tool, but it sucks when it comes to writing a marketing email.” – Mike Maynard in The harsh reality of AI in marketing.
  • “Whether curating third-party content, building repeatable documents like proposals or organizing survey feedback, AI can act as a thoughtful assistant. It won’t take over your job. But it can help you get more done, with less effort and more consistency.” – Jeanne Jennings in 3 marketing tasks genAI can help with — no copywriting involved.
 

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