Many marketers today recognize the potential of AI but aren’t sure how to start integrating it into their strategies.

The challenge can be daunting—how do you effectively introduce AI into your existing workflows, choose the right tools, and ensure your team is equipped to leverage its capabilities? Moreover, with myriad options available, understanding where to begin and how to navigate the potential pitfalls can seem overwhelming.

Today, we’re tackling these questions with the help of Christopher S. Penn, a renowned expert in AI and data-driven marketing. Christopher brings invaluable insights from his extensive experience with AI implementations in various business contexts. With his deep knowledge in both the technical and strategic aspects of AI, he’ll share practical strategies and real-world examples to help you pave the way for AI integration in your marketing efforts, making the process more manageable and effective.

Christopher will walk us through the crucial steps to get started, how to select the right AI tools for your needs, and the importance of team training and upskilling. We’ll also delve into common challenges and how to measure the success of your AI initiatives. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer roadmap for integrating AI into your marketing strategy, ensuring that your business is not only prepared for the future but leading the charge in innovation.

AI in Marketing: Unpacked host Mike Allton asked Christopher S. Penn about:

✨ Starting with AI: Learn the initial steps businesses should take when integrating AI into their marketing strategies.

✨ Choosing the Right Tools: Understand how to select AI tools that fit your specific marketing needs.

✨ Training and Measuring Success: Discover the importance of team training and how to measure the success of AI initiatives.

Learn more about Christopher S. Penn

• Connect with Christopher S. Penn on LinkedIn

Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode

• TrustInsights.ai
• Katie Robbert
• Google Vertex AI Studio
• TRIPS Framework
• The Unofficial LinkedIn Algorithm Guide for Marketers
• Filling the Void: How AI Identifies and Closes Content Gaps with Andy Crestodina
• Rory Sutherland
• Ogilvy
• YT DLP
• Marcus Sheridan
• Tamsen Webster
• Explore past episodes of the AI in Marketing: Unpacked podcast

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Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, Strategic Marketing Leader in AI and Data-Driven Solutions, international keynote speaker & author at The Social Media Hat. He has spent over a decade in digital marketing and brings an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he’s delivering a presentation or leading a workshop. If you’re interested in helping marketers with AI in an upcoming episode, reach out to Mike.

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