Quick note for everyone — AIMG community members get 30% off general admission to Marketecture Live (3/10–11 in NYC). Expect plenty of AI-focused content plus more on modern marketing and growth.

Peter Shankman delivered a standout AI Insiders session on how AI is reshaping PR—and how to avoid sabotaging media coverage by using it the wrong way. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/XQdhXqTtPDc

How are you using AI?: We’re conducting this 5-minute survey to understand how marketing and media organizations are adopting AI in their businesses. Participants will receive an advanced preview of the results and the opportunity to schedule a private 30-minute insights session as a thank you. Check it out.

Meanwhile, be sure to keep tabs on our updates here:

Weekly on Wednesdays at 12pm EDT: AI Insiders -- join this event series from AI Marketers Guild to discuss new developments and trends with AI

Benjamin: Stop Confusing Loud with Leader. The most effective leaders are often quiet operators who lead through careful consideration, clear communication, and calm conviction, not by dominating the room. Jan 28, 6 pm ET, NYC (in person), Feb 4, 1 pm ET (online)

Sharon: I assume everyone on this channel is an AI “expert” but for your friends, family, and colleagues who are not sure where to get started, I’m teaching an “AIFOMONoMo” class.

Jane: Peter Shankman delivered an incredible AI Insiders session on how AI is impacting PR—and how not to blow your shot at media coverage by using it the wrong way. From why journalists reject AI-generated pitches to building faster, smarter workflows, this was packed with useful takeaways.

David: Hey @channel, as an AIMG community member, you get 30% off general admission for Marketecture Live 3/10-11 in NYC. Lots of AI-themed content of course, and more. See some of the brands & agencies attending. Use code aimgslack30 at www.marketecturelive.com.

🤖 Want to meet fellow AIMG members? Chat with Boardy, our AI matchmaker, on WhatsApp → https://whatsapp.boardy.ai/ai-marketers-guild

Nick: Hello folks! Nick here. I'm founder at Bruiser.co and deep, deep into the AI tools. Happy to chat and scheme with any of you!

Jamari: I hear a lot about how AI is going to help businesses be more productive and make money, but are there any AI startups that are actually making a significant impact uplifting marginalized communities? I’m going on interviews and a lot of the cultures are soulless.

Data: Excited to be here. I’m Melanie, a multidisciplinary creative + technical operator working across email/lifecycle strategy, automation, brand design, motion graphics, full-stack dev, and product/ops systems.

Aima: Has anyone managed their social media image/video content creation process using any AI tool consistently?

Brett: Hi all, I have a client who is looking for warm intros to potential B2B customers. They’re specifically looking for people in Sales/BD with strong networks in our target industries - marketing agency & e-commerce. Also consultants, advisors or agency owners working with enterprises...

Kim: Project: VizzEx — Making Your Expertise Visible to SEO & AI Search (Looking for Beta Testers). I’ve spent the last 6 months building VizzEx, and it’s ready for beta testing.

Brad: For anyone looking to engage in peer to peer AI learning, there’s an AI Circles cohort starting next week (circle 18) with 8 open seats.

Randall: The times, they are a changing... Under the Hood: Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)- Google Developers Blog

Stas: Anyone else feels like January started in a different way this year?

Sara: If 2026 is the year you want to be more intentional about showing up IRL, this might be helpful... Also kind of wild that it’s three subscribers away from 300. Putting this here in case anyone wants to help me hit 300.

Caryne: Hey all! I finally shared the update I’ve been hinting at for a while. Six months moving from W-2 to LLC - it's not polished (yet) and I still don't have a proper website (yet).

Jeremy: Been a while since I posted y’all, but... I have news! my startup Augie’s been acquired by JWX! more on LinkedIn.

Benjamin: I recently wrote a book on introverted founders, Silent Strength: The Introvert’s Guide to Building Successful Startups, and the professional and personal roles covered were expanded beyond that role in this episode of Do Good to Lead Well.

Amy: Any thoughts on what tool i should use to build a newsletter for my HOA?

Paul: Looking through old newspaper archives and found this ad! Well no, ChatGPT can create old newspaper and magazine ads. Try it yourself with my new custom GPT. Vintage Print and Generator.

Randall: This was interesting: ChatGPT Self Portrait

David: I added a new video to my series on learning AI. This one is how to work on long documents. Find it here.