The Marketing Millennials

AI is everywhere, but most Marketers still don’t know what to actually do with it beyond asking for subject lines.

Jay and Daniel break down the real AI tools they’re using day to day to write faster, create decks, edit video, spin up ad creative, and even build entire business ideas without knowing how to code.

They explain why Claude is the best for writing and tone, how Gamma can generate stunning presentations in minutes, why Descript is a cheat code for video and podcast editing, and how Replit makes “vibe coding” a real superpower for marketers.

And, how is Google moving in the AI age? Get ready because Gemini and Nano Banana are about to be in your toolkit. 

If you want the real marketing AI stack for 2026, this is the episode for you.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/

Podcast: Do This, Not That

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Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

Some of the hardest marketing problems aren’t about selling, they’re about changing behavior and building trust. And very few brands get that right.

Daniel talks with Meiling Tan (former founding Head of Marketing at Waymo and now VP of Brand and Go-To-Market at Care.com) to break down how to market products people are initially afraid of, including self-driving cars to caregiving.

From challenging the status quo of human driving, to reframing safety as the core problem, to building trust before talking about features, Meiling shares how Waymo helped people go from “That’s scary” to “How did we ever live without this?”

They also break down:

- What it really takes to build a brand from scratch

- How to lead a successful rebrand

- Why brand must be deeply tied to product experience

- How marketers need to think like business leaders to drive real impact

If you’re a Marketer working on adoption, trust, or category creation, this is the episode for YOU.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meilingt/

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Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

B2B Marketing shouldn’t be boring. And if your brand isn’t building a world people want to step into, you’re already falling behind.

Daniel talks with Marissa Kraines, VP and Head of Marketing at Webflow, about how world building, humor, and human-first storytelling are reshaping modern B2B Marketing.

From creating Webflow’s breakout “AI Guy” character, to why brand matters more than ever in an AI-powered search world, Marissa shares how B2B brands can stand out in feeds dominated by cats, babies, and memes.

They also dive into measuring brand beyond clicks, using AI as a creative partner (not a shortcut), and why human-to-human Marketing is the hill Marissa would die on.

If you’re a Marketer who wants to push B2B beyond features and funnels (and actually make people care) this is the episode for YOU.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissakraines/

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Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Most marketing automations technically work…and still quietly fail.

Jay and Daniel break down why set-it-and-forget-it automations no longer cut it and what actually makes automated marketing feel personal, timely, and human.

They cover how to write automations that sound like a real person, why unexpected send times outperform “best practices,” and how layering one-off human messages on top of automation boosts results. 

Plus, what’s the difference between schedule sending at 10:00 vs. 10:14? Turns out, it’s the difference between background noise and getting noticed. 

If your automations feel invisible, ignored, or robotic, this episode shows how to make them feel alive again.

Follow Jay:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/

Podcast: Do This, Not That

Follow Daniel:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing

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Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

Behavioral science holds the keys to some of the most effective (yet overlooked) marketing strategies. And if you’re not thinking about it, you’re already behind. 

In this throwback episode, Daniel sits down with Phill Agnew, host of the UK's #1 marketing podcast Nudge, to explore psychological principles that can transform the way you sell. 

From why loss aversion outperforms gain framing, to using scarcity without backfiring, to the surprising benefits of admitting your flaws, Phill unpacks examples and research-backed tactics you can apply today.

And, what’s up with Phill’s reading list? He breaks down why you should read the 25 on his list…and why there’s 5 to avoid. 

If you’re a Marketer who wants to understand the WHY behind your customers’ decisions, this is the episode for YOU.

Follow Phill:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/?originalSubdomain=uk

Phill’s 25 Books to Read (And 5 to Avoid): https://nudge.kit.com/reading-list

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Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com