Episode Description
Is AI coming for your marketing job? That's the wrong question — and this episode breaks down what's actually happening.
In Part 1 of this 3-part solo series, host Alyssa Evans explores what AI is really shedding light on in the marketing world. With a background in behavioral psychology and over 15 years in the industry, Alyssa shares her firsthand observations on why AI isn't replacing marketers — it's exposing which brands were built on real foundations and which ones were built on surface-level activity.
This episode covers the growing divide between brands built with a heart and soul versus brands built to be transactional, why purpose-driven marketing is becoming more resonant than ever, and how AI amplifies whatever foundation you've already built — for better or worse.
If you're a founder, marketer, or entrepreneur wondering whether your brand is built to last in the AI era, this is the episode to start with.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• What AI is actually revealing about marketing foundations
• The difference between brands built with purpose vs. brands built for transactions
• Why a psychology background changes everything about how you approach marketing
• What the current market trends are telling us about authenticity and brand trust
• The foundational questions every brand needs to answer before creating more content
This is Part 1 of 3. Part 2 dives into the neuroscience behind why humans buy. Part 3 goes back to the marketing textbook and the Steve Jobs case study.
Resources:
• Full show notes: growyourstrategy.co
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Connect with Alyssa:
• Instagram: @growyourstrategy
• LinkedIn: Alyssa Evans
• Website: growyourstrategy.co