CMO TL;DR September 2023
Here at Agorapulse, we keep our finger on the pulse of marketing and social media, so you can stay informed. This month, two popular trends have our full attention: AI and video. First up, the question on every marketer’s mind: Is AI going to take my job? Our panel of experts had tons of insights into this question, plus tips on how you can stay ahead in your own career. On the video front, we pulled back the curtain on our own posting data to see how YouTube is trending this year over last. All this, plus some projections on how YouTube content will perform through the remainder of 2023.?
TL;DR Webinar Recap “The Impact of AI: Is Your Job at Risk?”
Executive Takeaway?
AI's impact on jobs is causing a ton of fear for marketers, but is it warranted? Our experts think it all comes down to how YOU behave in the coming months. Yes, AI has the potential for disruption, but it also has the potential for heightened productivity. Overall, the panel expects AI to reduce the need for additional headcount by helping existing team members be more efficient.
Fast Facts
Notable Quotes
Taylor Young , #ABM & CX at Terminus (by DemandScience) , said "There's a lot of opportunity for disruption, but also increased productivity. That's what we see primarily when we're talking about AI. What are the expectations of increased productivity? What I think will be more apparent in the coming months is the differences in productivity between the people who are using it versus those who are not. And that's going to become really apparent."
Matt Cross ?? , Growth Marketing at Knotch said: "I think there's a lot of questions around privacy, data, privacy, security, and particularly, there's that big component of it. But the part that we talk a lot with our clients about is diluting the brand with poor-quality content. Creating content became immensely cheaper, faster, and easier to do. So keeping on, that you're using AI to keep your brand voice intact and that you do have a unique point of view in your world can help you stand out and differentiate from this world of probably low-quality content that's coming at us."
Mike Kaput , Chief Content Officer at @Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute said: "We're in some tight economic times. We're having trouble finding the right talent. We're having trouble retaining the right people. AI could be a dramatic tool for cost savings that would either slow down hiring or require fewer people. Now, a lot of that's gonna relate to the demand for an individual business's products and services. If demand is there and they're able to sell more, do more, they could grow very well. But if it's not, you may see some type of reduction in headcount, in my opinion."
TL;DR Recap: 15/5 LIVE Inside the Machine: All About YouTube
In August’s edition of Inside the Machine, we turned the spotlight on David Martins , Head of Data at Agorapulse to showcase the data around engagement on YouTube , plus exclusive insights on what can we expect the second half of 2023 on YouTube.
Posting behavior on YouTube shows that:?
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Notable Quote
David Martins, Head of Data at Agorapulse said: "The quantity of content being published on YouTube has shown an increase, yet there appears to be a decline in average engagement. One potential explanation is that as people increase their posting frequency on the platform, the overall volume of content has surged, leading to a reduction in average engagement levels. To illustrate, in 2021, there were around 23,000 channels with over 1 million subscribers; however, as of 2023, the number has risen to over 40,000 channels in that category."
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TL;DR Recap: 15/5 LIVE CMO T3 Featuring Sarah Allen-Short
In August’s T3 version of 15/5, we asked Sarah Allen-Short , VP of Marketing GTM Partners , to share a #TREND she is following, a #TECH she is loving, and a #TACTIC that is working for her. GTM Partners leverages an event-led growth strategy and Sarah had tons of insights into how their brand is news trends (like AI) and tools (like Hushly , PathFactory , and Uberflip | A PathFactory Company ) to grow their brand.?
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Notable Quote
Sarah Allen-Short, VP Marketing at GTM Partners: “I think a lot of the fears we have in marketing about being replaced by AI are misplaced. We are going to be replaced not by AI but by people who know how to use AI. ”
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