AI in Marketing

On the latest episode of AI in Marketing, we tackle how businesses are using artificial intelligence to navigate economic volatility amid global tariffs, with an 83% use rate by U.S. C-suite leaders. We discuss how Andreessen Horowitz is soliciting funds towards the growth of American AI companies, and potential talks of OpenAI acquiring AI hardware startup, io Products. We also delve into Amazon’s debut of the AI model, Nova Sonic, a groundbreaking innovation in voice-based applications, and the rollout of Amazon's Zoox robotaxi trials in Los Angeles. Lastly, we explore Google’s enhanced AI Mode under Google Search, offering users the chance to ask more detailed questions about images. Tune in to get a comprehensive rundown of the top stories shaping AI’s role in the marketing industry.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

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https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/report-andreessen-horowitz-seeks-to-raise-20-billion-for-american-ai-startups/

https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2025/occ-notifies-congress-of-major-security-incident-involving-email-access/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/07/openai-reportedly-mulls-buying-jony-ive-and-sam-altmans-ai-hardware-startup/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250408227167/en/Introducing-Amazon-Nova-Sonic-A-New-Gen-AI-Model-for-Building-Voice-Applications-and-Agents

https://www.engadget.com/transportation/amazons-zoox-starts-testing-its-robotaxis-in-los-angeles-172605497.html

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/07/googles-ai-mode-now-lets-users-ask-complex-questions-about-images/

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

In this episode of "AI in Marketing," we unpack how artificial intelligence is shaping and driving innovation in various sectors. We discuss MIT's InteRecon, a tool that leverages AI to create interactive and immersive real-world experiences for sectors like education and museums. Next, we look at Spotify's move to entice advertisers with its Spotify Ad Exchange and its AI-based GenAI technology. We then dive into the success story of Rescale, an AI startup that secured a whopping $115 million in Series D funding to revolutionize the design industry. In the transportation sector, we investigate the controversy around Waymo's alleged plans involving personal data and targeted advertising. Finally, we end with Canva's remarkable strides in using AI for marketing design, enhancing user experiences and design capabilities.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://news.mit.edu/2025/interecon-brings-personal-items-to-mixed-reality-0407

https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/04/04/spotify-touts-genai-ads-and-its-ad-exchange-at-first-upfronts-style-presentation

https://www.inc.com/brian-contreras/this-ai-startup-secured-the-support-of-sam-altman-jensen-huang-and-jeff-bezos/91169923

https://www.pymnts.com/news/ecommerce/2025/mercadolibre-to-boost-investment-in-brazil-by-48/

https://openai.com/index/canva-cam-adams/

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

"AI in Marketing" brings you the latest news on how artificial intelligence and technology are reshaping the marketing landscape. In today's episode, we discuss the futuristic concept of "Vibe Marketing" that could revolutionize the industry. We also delve into the emerging trend of humanoid robots being developed for domestic use and its potential implications. Later, we explore Midjourney's new AI image model 'V7', as well as OpenAI's educational initiative designed to enhance global AI literacy. Additionally, we look at how social media reactions to a recent sports event blurred the lines between reality and popular culture. Lastly, we address the ongoing debate about the accuracy of digital viewership metrics and what it means for advertisers and content creators. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these topics and their ramifications on the field of marketing.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/podcast-showcase

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/technology/humanoid-robots-1x.html

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/midjourney-releases-its-first-new-ai-image-model-in-nearly-a-year/

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/openai-starts-openai-academy-with-free-ai-courses-and-resources-key-details/ar-AA1C9MGi?cvid=3C601768F4F8471AB8EC232421859354&ocid=hpmsn

https://mashable.com/article/white-lotus-duke-memes-march-madness

https://www.theverge.com/social/639811/view-counts-tiktok-instagram-x-youtube-lies

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

In this episode of AI in Marketing, we delve into the world of artificial intelligence and its continual effect on the business and tech markets. We start with a discussion on the potential implication of Trump's newly imposed tariffs on tech giants like Apple, Tesla, and Amazon, setting the stage for a broader conversation on the interaction between politics and the tech industry.

Next, we explore a study from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University that suggests overreliance on AI tools might undermine human critical thinking—a phenomenon likely to impact various professional fields.

From there, we discuss the predictions of the A.I. Futures Project about significant challenges and breakthroughs in AI development by 2027. This includes the prospect of self-improving A.I systems and the potential ethical dilemmas.

We also talk about the advent of AI-driven ordering systems in the food industry with a focus on a recent innovation by Pizza My Heart. This feature has been implemented to enhance customer service and reduce in-store workloads.

In leadership news, we touch on a significant reshuffle at Google AI, where Sissie Hsiao steps down from her role in chatbot development and Josh Woodward steps in.

In the final segment, we talk about the U.S's plans to develop data centers and power plants for AI infrastructure on 16 potential sites, illuminating how nations are gearing up to meet the growing demands of AI technology.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/03/27/womens-march-madness-sponsorships

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/apple-loses-250b-market-value-as-tariffs-tank-tech-stocks/

https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-reduces-your-critical-thinking-skills-microsoft-study-warns

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/technology/ai-futures-project-ai-2027.html

https://www.wired.com/story/palona-ai-chatbot-salesperson/

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-gemini-executive-sissie-hsiao-173115636.html

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-plans-develop-ai-projects-energy-department-lands-2025-04-03/

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

"AI in Marketing" covers the latest breakthroughs and trends in technology, focusing on how AI influences the marketing landscape. In today's episode, we delve into Huawei's cutting-edge R&D campus, discuss North Korean IT operatives' cyber threats, and mention Amazon's potential acquisition of TikTok. We'll also highlight the launch of influencer Mikayla Nogueira's skincare brand, report on the explosive growth of OpenAI's ChatGPT, and wrap up with the launch of Runway's video-generating model, Gen-4. Stay tuned for these stories and more on AI's role in shaping the future of marketing.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/opinion/trump-tariffs-china.html

https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/dprk-it-workers-europe-employment

https://www.pymnts.com/news/social-commerce/2025/could-amazon-become-tiktoks-new-owner/

https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/03/26/mikayla-nogueira-point-of-view-skin-care-brand

https://www.the-independent.com/tech/chatgpt-image-sam-altman-openai-b2725098.html

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/31/runway-releases-an-impressive-new-video-generating-ai-model/

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

Join us on this episode of AI in Marketing as we explore how AI is transforming different sectors. We start with a look at innovations in enriching news consumption & maintaining audience trust, before diving into Tasty's strategy of leveraging WhatsApp to diversify its content and reach. Next, we discuss Tinder's inventive AI feature designed to make online dating less taxing. After that, we address serious concerns by historian Yuval Noah Harari about AI threatening democratic structures. We then shed light on Apple's in-the-works AI-powered 'doctor' and an upgraded health app, whose role in maintaining consumer health could be a game-changer. Lastly, we highlight the imminent need to usher in new computing methods to curb the escalating energy demands of AI, as emphasized in a report from World Fund. From clever engagement strategies to sustainability discussions, this episode covers AI’s multifaceted impacts on marketing and beyond.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/apr/01/outlets-seek-fresh-strategies-as-uk-poll-shows-news-avoidance-on-the-rise

https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/03/25/tasty-whatsapp-message-platform-tiktok

https://www.wired.com/story/questions-answered-by-yuval-noah-harari-for-wired-ai-artificial-intelligence-singularity/

https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-working-on-ai-doctor-and-health-app-revamp

https://thenextweb.com/news/soaring-ai-energy-use-sparks-call-to-fundamentally-redesign-computing

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

In this edition of the "AI in Marketing" podcast, we dive into the latest AI news and developments. We discuss OpenAI's massive funding round and strategic plans for an open source AI model, the innovative new features Google plans to introduce for travel planning including AI-generated trip ideas, and the move by OpenAI to integrate AI image generation into their ChatGPT application. We also examine Amazon's new AI agent, Nova Act, which will perform web-based tasks completely autonomously. Finally, we analyze the steps social media platform Substack is taking in response to a possible TikTok ban. Tune in for these stories and more on the impact of AI in marketing.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://openai.com/index/march-funding-updates/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/31/chatgpts-new-image-generator-is-really-good-at-faking-receipts/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/31/openai-plans-to-release-a-new-open-language-model-in-the-coming-months/

https://9to5google.com/2025/03/27/google-maps-gemini-screenshots/

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpts-gpus-are-melting-as-people-make-studio-ghibli-esque-ai-images/

https://www.fastcompany.com/91308753/amazon-unveils-nova-act-an-ai-agent-that-can-shop-for-you

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

AI in Marketing podcast brings you the latest news and developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's release of an image generator for its ChatGPT, enabling the AI to create complex and unique images. We also discuss Musk's xAI acquiring social media firm X in a $33 billion deal. Returning to OpenAI, we overview ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities which were recently updated. We discuss the bankruptcy of DNA testing firm 23andMe and ensuing privacy concerns. Questions surrounding the future of AI in society, in particular its impact on the creative field and traditional roles like doctors and teachers, are also addressed. Tune in for insightful discussions on AI's evolving role in the business world and beyond.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/musks-xai-buys-social-media-platform-x-45-billion-2025-03-28/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/25/chatgpts-image-generation-feature-gets-an-upgrade/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/28/openai-peels-back-chatgpts-safeguards-around-image-creation/

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/new-york-attorney-general-urges-23andme-users-delete-their-data-2025-03-25/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/30/ai-promises-to-free-up-time-but-what-if-it-spares-us-from-learning-writing-painting-and-exploring-the-world

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/bill-gates-makes-alarming-prediction-ai-will-replace-teachers-and-doctors-within-10-years-warns-humans-may-become-obsolete-for-most-tasks/articleshow/119654157.cms

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

Welcome to AI in Marketing, your go-to podcast for the latest stories surrounding Artificial Intelligence developments within marketing and beyond.

Our latest episode starts strong with a controversial topic as we discuss technology secretary Peter Kyle and his use of ChatGPT for podcast appearances, raising concerns about governmental transparency.

Next, we dive into the realm of robotics and automation with a look at Amazon's integration of 750,000 robots in its operations and explore the challenges and opportunities facing embodied AI.

The software side of things doesn't disappoint either, with OpenAI's latest tools and APIs aiming to revolutionize AI-agent development across various industries.

We also shed light on Google's significant advancement in open-source AI technology with the release of Gemma 3 AI models, designed to enhance performance and versatility in numerous devices.

We wrap up the episode with a political angle, discussing the House Oversight Committee's requests for transparency on AI use within federal agencies and its implications for data protection and AI security.

Stay tuned to our AI in Marketing Podcast as we continue to shine the spotlight on intriguing AI developments transforming industries.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/servicenow-deploys-ai-agents-boost-enterprise-workflows/

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/13/peter-kyle-technology-secretary-freedom-of-information-chatgpt

https://www.therobotreport.com/embodied-ai-when-will-we-get-chatgpt-robotics/

https://www.developer-tech.com/news/openai-launches-tools-build-ai-agents-faster/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-gemma-3-open-source-ai-model-performance-features-release/#dt-heading-versatile-and-ready-to-deploy

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-federal-agencies-ai/

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

Welcome to AI in Marketing! In this episode, we'll explore how brands are partnering with influential street-style social media accounts, increasing their digital footprint and leveraging authentic fashion content. Then, we'll discuss OpenAI's new AI model's impressive creative writing capabilities amidst brewing copyright disputes between tech companies and creators.

We also bring you an update on Google's investment in AI start-up Anthropic, hinting at the tech giant's strategy to stay ahead in the AI sector. On the cybersecurity front, we delve into the measures Apple has taken to address a zero-day browser vulnerability affecting numerous Apple products. We'll also look at how governments globally are taking action to curb the rise of potentially harmful AI-generated "deepfake" content.

Lastly, we'll look into the deployment of AI-powered surveillance tools in U.S. schools, aimed at monitoring student activities on school-issued devices, but raising significant privacy concerns. Join us for an encapsulating journey through the dynamic landscape of AI in marketing.

https://www.getvoicestream.com/

https://www.nytromarketing.com/

https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025/03/11/street-style-social-accounts-brand-partnerships

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/12/chatgpt-firm-reveals-ai-model-that-is-good-at-creative-writing-sam-altman

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/technology/google-investment-anthropic.html

https://www.darkreading.com/mobile-security/apple-drops-another-webkit-zero-day-bug

https://www.popsci.com/technology/ai-deepfake-laws-fines/

https://apnews.com/article/ai-school-chromebook-gaggle-goguardian-securly-25a3946727397951fd42324139aaf70f

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About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.