Category Information Technology

Was it Written by AI? How You Can Tell, According to HubSpotters

by Erin Rodrigue for HubSpot In school, I learned the basics of good writing — keep it short, concise, and grammatically correct.  By that definition, AI-written content should be good, right? Yet, when I play around with tools like ChatGPT, I notice a few red flags.  Sure, it's grammatically correct, but it gives off serious "corporate speak" vibes. It follows a logical sequence, but it often goes on lengthy tangents. And while its responses may be accurate, it often lacks a unique perspective. This isn't to suggest AI-written content is inherently bad. But if you plan to leverage AI for content…

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12 Useful ChatGPT Tone Modifiers for AI-Generated Content [Infographic]

by Ayaz Nanji for MarketingProfs Does the text feel a little off when ChatGPT creates content for your business? The solution may be to improve your prompts with tone modifiers—phrases that help the AI program understand exactly what you want. An infographic (below) from Red Website Design and Evolution Unleashed covers 12 key tone modifiers that can improve AI-generated content. For each prompt, it provides an overview of its impact on content, looks at some common use cases, and shows an example output. Check out the infographic:

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Creating the Perfect About Us Page (Yes, We Did It!)

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group Did you know your about us page plays a key role in whether a web visitor converts to a paying customer? It’s true—people who visit your about us page spend 22% more time on your site overall (on average) and are 5X more likely to make a purchase. In other words: If you’re not giving your about us page enough love, you could be losing out on revenue. But not to worry. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to make your about us page one of the most compelling pages…

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I tried writing a blog post with ChatGPT, so you don’t have to.

by Erica Santiago for HubSpot If you‘re a marketer who does a lot of writing, you’ve probably heard about writers, bloggers, and other creators using tools like ChatGPT to streamline the writing process. However, if you‘re a skeptical writer like me, you’re probably a little wary of using AI to craft your content. You might think: “Can this tool write well? Will it capture the correct voice and tone I want? Is it accurate? How can I use it?” Fortunately, you don‘t need to wonder anymore. I tried using ChatGPT to write a blog post, and I will share my…

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What is the best generative AI tool for writing PR content?

by Greg Jarboe for Search Engine Land Ever wondered which is the best generative AI tool for writing PR content? I have just finished conducting a series of tests to determine just that and found that the post generated by Bard produced:  Slightly better results than a post I had written from scratch. Significantly better results than the post by ChatGPT. Dramatically better results than Claude 2. This article reveals more details about the tests and the result we weren’t expecting but upstaged the three industry-leading chatbots. Testing the best generative AI tool for PR content In August, Katie Delahaye Paine, CEO of Paine…

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The AI Conundrum: Should B2B Communicators Embrace ChatGPT?

by Judith Ingleton-Beer for MarketingProfs ChatGPT made history as the fastest-growing online platform; and, as of this writing, it has just 0.03% paid visitor traffic. It has left B2B marketers and PR professionals scratching their heads and questioning just what the AI development means for their future business, sales, and marketing strategies. The AI debate has set the scene for polarizing discussions in B2B communications. At the beginning of 2023, online polls asking how communications pros intended to use ChatGPT received divided results. Many said they would let the generative AI tool write press releases or provide customer service responses, but others…

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7 Mundane Sales Tasks You Can Skip with AI [& How to Do It]

by Mandy Bray for HubSpot McKinsey Institute reports that one-fifth of sales functions could be automated with artificial intelligence (AI). Before you close this tab to panic-update your resume, wait till you hear which fifth: writing cold emails, entering call notes in your CRM, and scheduling calls. If these tasks make you groan inside (or out loud), you aren’t alone. Sales pros spend hours a day on manual and administrative tasks. These functions are important for your company to operate, but they aren’t the most important or enjoyable parts of your job. Luckily, AI is paving the way to reduce or even eliminate…

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How to Mix Data Science and AI Without Expertise in Either (Expert Tips & Tools)

by Erica Santiago for HubSpot As a marketer, you‘ve likely noticed data’s importance in decision-making and strategizing. You're also probably tired of being bogged down with manually collecting and reporting data. Data science is integral to the marketing world, but time is money, and the time you spend working with large datasets could go toward performing other tasks, such as content marketing. Fortunately, artificial intelligence can blend with data science in many ways to make your job as a marketer easier without neglecting essential practices like data reporting. We will explore the connection between data science and AI and tools…

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10 Best AI Tools for Startups & Small Businesses in 2023

by Alex York for ClickUp Believe it or not, the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) dates back to 1956 when John McCarthy, an American computer scientist, coined the term during the first-ever AI conference. Fast forward to 2023, and we’re in an exciting new era where AI, fueled by powerful machine learning algorithms, is on everyone’s minds. AI has gone from being a tech buzzword to a real-game changer in people’s lives. More small businesses and startups are embracing AI technology to propel their growth and success, and you don’t want to be left behind.  If you’re on the lookout for the…

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