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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris tackle the issue of bias in AI, particularly managing bias in large language models. Discover real-life examples of how bias manifests and the potential consequences for businesses, including reputational damage and the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes. You will learn about a critical [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to use the power of Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) to achieve product market fit and accelerate your marketing success. You’ll learn practical strategies for leveraging ICPs to validate your product ideas, ensuring you are building solutions your target audience truly [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss change management, generative artificial intelligence, and how to help your team embrace AI and what to do with team members who are resistant to AI adoption. Learn why the human element remains critical for successful AI implementation and how to best [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the limitations of generative analytics, particularly for casual users. Discover why subject matter expertise is still essential for accurate data analysis, even with these powerful tools. Learn practical strategies for determining if a task is suitable for generative AI and how [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Limitations of Generative Analytics

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative analytics, a new way to use AI to get more from your data. Discover why simply collecting data isn’t enough and how generative analytics helps you uncover actionable insights. Learn practical ways to apply this approach to your marketing efforts [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the future of work and how the capabilities of generative AI are changing how executives think about building a team. Learn why simply cutting staff to save money is not a viable long-term strategy. Discover the questions you should ask to [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the crisis of trust in institutions, influencer marketing strategy, and what it means for your marketing. Learn why Gen Z gravitates toward individual influencers and away from brands. Discover how to adapt your marketing to include influencers, even if you’re not [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss using generative AI for non-business, fun tasks. You’ll discover how to leverage generative AI to solve everyday challenges like creating a recipe with specific ingredients or remembering what to pack for a trip. You’ll learn how to use AI to enhance [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI data management best practices and how to leverage qualitative data for content marketing. You will learn how to extract valuable customer questions from various sources like webinars and forums using AI. Discover effective methods to prioritize this wealth of [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris tackle the challenge of using generative AI in sales, both B2B and B2C. Discover how generative AI helps you analyze customer data and identify pain points to improve your selling approach. Learn how this technology can bridge the gap between sales, marketing, [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI and professional development, the importance of subject matter expertise when using AI for marketing tasks, such as analyzing backlink data. You’ll learn why relying solely on AI-generated insights without understanding the underlying data can be risky. Katie and Chris [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Generative AI and Professional Development

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to spot an AI snake oil salesman, a vital skill in today’s hype-filled environment. Learn the questions to ask that reveal true expertise and understand the hallmarks of genuine AI knowledge. Discover the red flags to watch out for so [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris explore the human side of how to adopt Agile and prompt engineering. Learn how to build trust within your team and address anxieties surrounding AI and automation. Discover strategies for fostering open communication and encouraging ownership among team members, even those hesitant [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: How to Help Marketers Adopt Agile and Prompt Engineering

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss using Agile principles for prompt engineering – agile prompt engineering. You will learn the importance of process development and project management when working with large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Discover how to use the 5 P’s framework and the RACE [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: How to Apply Agile Prompt Engineering

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris provide a practical guide to prompt engineering, prompt engineering 101. Learn how to approach prompt creation like software development, starting with thorough requirements gathering using the 5 P’s framework. Discover the power of the RACE framework (Role, Action, Context, Execute) for crafting [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris delve into the world of Agile methodology. You will gain a clear understanding of Agile principles and how they compare to traditional waterfall project management. Discover the benefits of Agile for marketing, including increased flexibility, customer-centricity, and the ability to adapt to [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris tackle the complex and critical topic of AI ethics. You will explore the fundamental principles of ethics and how they apply to the development and use of artificial intelligence. Discover the importance of transparency, accountability, and minimizing harm when working with AI [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to build an AI strategy. Discover why focusing on AI as a strategy is misguided and what you should do instead to achieve meaningful business outcomes. You’ll learn how to identify the actual problems you need to solve and how [...]

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In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how the software development life cycle (SDLC) applies to prompt engineering in generative AI, why the prompt development life cycle (or prompt engineering life cycle) is a good idea, and a real-life application of it. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube [...]

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In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris review the new Trust Insights PARE Framework and 4 power questions to ask generative AI language models when you’re working with them. These four questions will dramatically improve the performance of generative AI. Get the free download, no strings attached, at: https://www.trustinsights.ai/powerquestions Watch the video here: Can’t [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the potential impact of AI on empathy and society. You’ll learn about the risks when AI creators lack empathy and the importance of compassion in a tech-driven world. Discover how democratizing technology and prioritizing human concerns can combat these risks. Find [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: AI, Empathy, and the Future of Work

In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Chris and Katie discuss generative AI limitations in marketing and why focusing on generative AI might not be the answer to your woes. You’ll learn the best ways to analyze your data to find the true cause of the problem and get actionable steps to turn things around. Watch the [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Generative AI Limitations in Marketing

In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss predictive analytics and applying it to reducing churn throughout the customer journey. Learn what types of predictive analytics apply, how generative AI fits in the mix, and steps you can take to reduce churn. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics and Reducing Churn

In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris reflect on lessons learned from Social Media Marketing World 2024. With generative AI taking center stage both literally and figuratively, what does that mean for social media marketers? Tune in to find out! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Lessons Learned from Social Media Marketing World 2024

In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how to do practices like predictive analytics and classical AI/machine learning when you’re data-poor. What data is available to forecast and work with? How do you create data when you don’t have it, and what strategic advantage might this confer? Tune in to find out! Watch [...]

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In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI impact on search engine marketing. What is​ the impact of services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot on traditional SEO and search? Tune in to find out, and what steps you should take to prepare for the future. Watch the video here: [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the complexities of data privacy in the era of generative AI. They offer practical tips on safeguarding personal and company data, emphasizing the importance of understanding terms of service and the implications of sharing information online. You’ll gain insights into how [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the crucial role of analytics in digital marketing and how it’s often seen as the bearer of bad news. They explore the common pitfalls companies face when they only sporadically review data, leading to missed opportunities for timely adjustments. Katie emphasizes [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss unlocking workforce potential with generative AI and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the workforce. They delve into the capabilities and limitations of AI, contrasting its performance against human tasks and creativity. The conversation highlights the importance of human critical [...]

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In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris talk through some of the considerations that Custom GPT makers and consumers should keep in mind as OpenAI’s Custom GPT Store opens for business this week. Learn what pitfalls to avoid! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI in 2024 and the rapid advancements in generative AI over the past year, including significant developments in various AI models. They explore how these technologies impact businesses and the importance of understanding their capabilities and limitations. The conversation also [...]

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In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris look at 2023 in the rearview mirror in their 2023 year in review. What a year, from GA4 to Generative AI – what did we learn? What’s changed, what stays the same, and what can we look forward to in 2024? Tune in to find out! Watch [...]

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In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris debate the importance of quality work vs. quantity work, measuring employee productivity, and how generative AI may impact the way you think about staffing and hiring. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Quality, Quantity, Productivity, and Generative AI

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris delve into the intriguing topic of artificial intelligence in leadership roles, specifically discussing whether generative AI can replace the CEO role. You’ll learn about the balance between automation and human leadership, questioning what roles can be automated and the implications of AI [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Can Generative AI Replace the CEO?

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss social media marketing and rebuilding a restaurant’s social media presence. They focus on establishing basic consistency first before considering more advanced tactics. They cover the importance of predictability for building trust and meeting audience expectations. You’ll learn an effective approach for [...]

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In this early episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss generative AI business continuity, the recent drama at OpenAI and what it means for businesses relying on their AI services. We talk about the importance of having backup plans and avoiding putting all your eggs in one basket when it [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss Custom GPT setup, the pros and cons of using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to automate content creation, and best practices for training them effectively, such as the TrustInsights.ai 5P framework and the SDLC. [podcastsponsor] Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Custom GPT & Software Development Best Practices

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss CEO AI strategy and whether businesses should add AI to everything just because it’s trendy. They explain why following directives to “AI-ify everything” can backfire, and share a smarter approach using processes like creating user stories and the Trust Insights 5P [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Add AI To Everything? CEO AI Strategy

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to better manage people and marketing through frameworks, predictive analytics, and anticipation. We talk about how anticipating questions, needs, and potential issues can help smooth communications between managers and employees. Chris shares how predictive analytics and AI assistants can help [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Predictive Analytics, Productivity, and Management

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the peculiar budget cuts that CMOs are making for 2024 marketing budgets and how it will impact marketing teams. We talk about the surprising reductions in spending for CRM, customer experience, and brand building. We analyze the disconnect between using AI [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: CMO Survey, AI, and 2024 Marketing Budgets

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss changing your MarTech stack and how to thoughtfully add new marketing technology to your existing tech stack. They talk through the importance of gathering requirements upfront to ensure you select tools that solve your specific business needs. Katie asks questions to [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss key takeaways from the recent MarketingProfs B2B Forum conference. We cover topics like AI, digital marketing tactics, and generative content. Katie shares insights on non-AI focused sessions and the importance of remembering that technology is just a tool. Chris discusses legal [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2023 Takeaways

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to vet and hire the right analytics expert or analytics agency for your business. We cover the importance of having your processes and goals clearly defined before bringing on help, so you can assess if a potential hire or agency [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: How to Vet and Hire an Analytics Agency or Employee

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the impact of generative AI on businesses, especially hourly businesses like agencies. They explore the problems with time tracking and utilization rates, and how it breeds inefficiency. Katie shares her experience being forced to innovate on command. Chris talks about the [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Generative AI and the Future of Work

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss the important issue of who owns your data. They talk about why companies need to be aware of who has access to their data, especially when using tools like Google Analytics or generative AI models. Katie and Chris explain how you [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Who Owns Your Data?

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris provide a guide to generative AI for the C-Suite and discuss how CEOs should approach understanding and using large language models and AI, starting with identifying business problems first before considering technology solutions. [podcastsponsor] Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch [...]

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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to mitigate gender bias in AI systems by assessing risk, implementing human review processes, and building an equitable company culture. [podcastsponsor] Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Gender Bias and Fairness in Generative AI

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to leverage large language models like ChatGPT with your business analytics data. We talk through real examples of using AI to analyze CRM data for buyer personas, extract tables from PDFs, summarize PowerPoints into executive briefs, transform your data into [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: Analytics Use Cases for Large Language Models

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how large language models with perfect memory can assist with competitive analysis. They explain how these tools can quickly synthesize vast amounts of public data to provide insights into competitors’ offerings, differentiation, and performance. Katie and Chris note the importance of [...]

Read More... from In-Ear Insights: How To Use Generative AI For Competitive Analysis

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how to pick the right AI tools, answering the common question, “Which AI tool should I be using?” We explain starting with the problem, not the tool. Katie recommends the 5 P’s to evaluate AI readiness. We emphasize choosing AI intentionally, testing tools against requirements. [...]

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