Episode 53

AI in Marketing & Projects

Published on: 3rd September, 2025

In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI enabled Market Research is reshaping project management and beyond.

Most large projects today suffer from cost overruns and delays. AI is providing a solution by forecasting risks, automating reporting, and enabling smarter scheduling. From construction to utilities and data centers, companies are leveraging AI to transform their results.

We discuss the myths and realities of AI adoption, its impact on jobs, and what the future holds for industries with slow adoption curves.

Listeners will gain insight into:

  • Why 80% of projects cost more and take longer.
  • How AI forecasting reduces risk.
  • The role of AI agents in reporting.
  • How generative scheduling accelerates project planning.
  • The impact of AI on jobs and career paths.

This conversation goes beyond hype to provide practical insights into how AI and Marketing can improve outcomes in both business and infrastructure.

👉 Click here to view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYaQfhNTqbo

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The Backstory on Marketing and AI
with Guy Powell
Dive deep into the dynamic marketing realm in the digital age with The Backstory on Marketing and AI, hosted by Guy Powell, the visionary President of ProRelevant Marketing Solutions. This enlightening podcast is your gateway to understanding the intricate interplay between data-driven marketing strategies and cutting-edge AI technologies.

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Typical questions discussed in this podcast:
How is AI transforming traditional marketing strategies?
What is the role of data analytics in understanding consumer behavior?
What are the best practices for integrating AI into your marketing campaigns?
What is the future of personalized and content marketing with AI?
What are some AI success stories and case studies: Brands leading the way in AI marketing?
How can we best overcome challenges in adopting AI technologies for marketing?
How can we measure the ROI of AI-based marketing initiatives?
How can we build a customer journey map leveraging AI insights?
How can we maintain privacy, data protection and cyber security in the age of AI marketing.
How can we build a skilled team to leverage AI in marketing?
What is AI's influence on social media marketing strategies?
What is the right balance between AI automation and the human touch in marketing?
What are the limits of using AI to support Chatbots?
How can young marketers leverage AI in their careers?

Topics Discussed:
AI Marketing
Data Analytics
Predictive Analytics
Brand Strategies
AI Ethics
Creative Advertising
Marketing ROI
Customer Journey
Content Marketing
Chatbots
Data Privacy
Social Media Strategies
Small Business Marketing
Prompt design and engineering

Main Questions:
What is the difference between ChatGPT and Bard?
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What is a Large Learning Model (LLM)?

Testimonials:
In this fun and easy read, Guy provides a roadmap on how you can navigate through today's choppy waters and come out on the other side with a successful, metrics-based marketing campaign.
Jamie Turner, Author, Adjunct Instructor, Speaker, and Consultant

Guy does a great job of outlining marketing strategies adopted during the pandemic through some very insightful case studies and is a must-have for marketers.
Sonia Serrao, Senior Director, Brand Marketing at Tarkett

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