Have you ever wondered if we’re slowly losing our humanity in the rush to adopt AI? Every day, another marketer proclaims they’ve automated their entire workflow, created the perfect AI system, or generated flawless content. But what if perfection isn’t what your audience really wants?

The truth is, we’re facing an unprecedented challenge in marketing. As AI tools become more sophisticated, they’re creating a world of perfect content, pristine images, and meticulously crafted messages. But in this pursuit of perfection, we’re at risk of losing the very thing that makes marketing effective – our human touch.

That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome long-time friend and colleague Mark Schaefer to the show today. Mark is one of the world’s most recognized marketing experts, a globally-acclaimed keynote speaker, and the author of 10 best-selling marketing books. His blog {grow} is consistently ranked among the top marketing blogs worldwide, and his latest book “Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World” couldn’t be more timely. Mark has worked with organizations like Microsoft, Adidas, and Johnson & Johnson, helping them navigate the intersection of technology and human connection in marketing.

The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Mark Schaefer about:

✨ Human Authenticity Wins: Creating authentic, imperfect content that resonates with real people outperforms AI-generated perfection.

✨ Balance is Critical: Success lies in finding the sweet spot between AI efficiency and human creativity.

✨ Shared Experiences Matter: Building community and creating shared moments will become increasingly valuable in an AI-driven world.

Learn more about Mark Schaefer

• Connect with Mark Schaefer on LinkedIn

Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode

• Schaefer Marketing Solutions (BusinessesGrow.com)
• Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World
• Mark Schaefer’s other marketing and business books
• The Ezra Klein Show: The Government Knows AGI Is Coming
• Filling the Void: How AI Identifies and Closes Content Gaps with Andy Crestodina
• The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth: Entrepreneurship for Weirdos, Misfits, and World Dominators by Chris Brogan
• Shelly Palmer
• Create your own AI Work Buddy
• AI Primer: A Comprehensive Guide
• AI Training for Businesses
• Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast

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