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When I first started at HubSpot, I needed a new headshot fast. So, I turned to generative AI tools \u2014 and no one had any idea, at least not initially. Love \u2018em or hate \u2018em, generative AI tools are impressive<\/em>.<\/p>\n From text and data analysis to uncanny photos and celebrity videos, AI\u2019s ability to imitate human voices and forms has improved dramatically\u00a0in the past year. While they raise a lot of ethical questions,<\/a> they can also help increase productivity and amplify marketing results<\/a> when used strategically.<\/p>\n Manufacturer Cold Jet<\/a>, for instance, cut lead response time by 66% using HubSpot\u2019s Smart CRM and Breeze. But what generative AI tools should your team use? In this article, we\u2019ll discuss:<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Generative AI tools for marketing are software solutions that create content (i.e. videos, images, text, graphs), campaigns, and insights using artificial intelligence. Marketers use these tools to speed up content creation, personalize messaging, and improve campaign results across email, ads, social, SEO, and analytics.<\/p>\n To choose the right tools, look for options that integrate with your CRM, support brand voice controls, and offer strong data privacy. Start with a shortlist, run pilot tests, and roll out gradually.<\/p>\n Want to see how AI can work for your team? Get a demo or start free with HubSpot\u2019s AI-powered marketing tools<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Generative AI tools are software solutions that use large-language models (LLMs) or multimodal AI to create new content based on prompts, inputs, or data. Finished products can include text, imagery, video, audio, reports, code, or even ideas.<\/p>\n But how can marketers make use of this?<\/p>\n Generative AI is useful across numerous marketing channels:<\/strong><\/p>\n Thanks to generative AI tools, marketing teams report reducing content creation time by three hours per piece<\/a> without sacrificing quality standards. (The most important thing to me.)<\/p>\n The shift from hours to minutes for first drafts means marketers spend more time on strategy and less on production. Here at HubSpot, this idea is at the heart of Loop Marketing<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Not every AI tool fits every team or task. Before adopting new platforms, evaluate them against these practical criteria to figure out if it’s really what you need,\u00a0<\/p>\n List your top marketing objectives. What exactly are you trying to achieve? This will help you understand what areas you want to focus on improving and where AI may be able to help.<\/p>\n For example, when I needed a headshot, I knew I had to focus on tools that had the best reputation for creating realistic photos.<\/p>\n Does this tool connect to your CRM, marketing automation platform, and content management system? Can it pull data from your existing tools to make informed suggestions?<\/p>\n Even the best AI needs this data to create the most effective and relevant content. HubSpot has its own AI, Breeze<\/a>, but it also offers integrations with other tools, such as Claude. This enables not just data access but also automation.<\/p>\n Does this generative AI tool have everything you need? With your goals, industry, and workflow in mind, here are some specifics to pay attention to:<\/p>\n HubSpot\u2019s Breeze does all of these things.<\/p>\n Will this tool grow with your organization (aka does it have what you need right now and more)? And if so, will you still be able to afford it then?<\/p>\n Many platforms appear affordable at low contact or usage volumes but become expensive as usage increases. Ensure that the tool you\u2019re considering will remain realistic and useful in the future.<\/p>\n Everything can look great on paper, but you won\u2019t truly know until it\u2019s in practice. So, take some time (2-4 weeks) to pilot or demo different generative AI tools to make sure they work and fit into your processes as expected.<\/p>\n During this time, run these three marketing fit pilots:<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Different AI tools solve different problems. Here’s how to match your goals to high-impact use cases:<\/p>\n Marketing teams juggle multiple responsibilities across multiple channels: ideation, production, approval, and distribution. Generative AI and content operations platforms<\/a> can help streamline every step of this workflow.<\/p>\n This is what that can look like at a high level:<\/strong><\/p>\n Source<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Email remains one of marketing’s highest-ROI channels, and AI makes it even more powerful. Marketing automation platforms<\/a> with built-in AI capabilities help teams personalize at scale.<\/p>\n Core email AI use cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n HubSpot’s AI Email Writer<\/a> provides practical next steps for marketers looking to streamline email creation while maintaining brand consistency across campaigns.<\/p>\n Paid advertising (or PPC) demands constant testing and iteration, but thankfully, AI can speed up creative production and optimization.<\/p>\n Advertising applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro tip: <\/strong>Establish clear approval workflows before AI-generated ads go live. Review outputs for brand safety, compliance, and accuracy. Add assets that you like or have worked in the past that AI can reference, reducing the need for manual oversight on every asset.<\/p>\n Social media managers need consistent, engaging content across multiple platforms. AI helps maintain presence without burnout.<\/p>\n Social media AI capabilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro tip: <\/strong>Maintain your brand voice by providing AI with examples of your best-performing posts. This helps train models to match your tone, style, and values.<\/p>\n For deeper insights into what resonates with audiences, check out HubSpot’s latest social media trends<\/a> report.<\/p>\n Search engine optimization can be very monotonous and meticulous. AI tools help by handling repetitive SEO tasks so humans can focus elsewhere. Some of the areas it excels include:<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t slack on quality by neglecting review. AI should enhance your human efforts, not replace them. Editorial teams must verify claims, add original insights, refine brand voice, and ensure content serves user intent rather than just algorithm requirements.<\/p>\n Read: <\/strong>How to Humanize AI Content So It Will Rank, Engage, and Get Shared in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Curious how you\u2019re doing with AEO currently?<\/strong> Use HubSpot’s AI Search Grader<\/a> to audit how well your brand shows up in AI-powered search results and answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews.<\/p>\n Marketing leaders drown in data but starve for insights. AI synthesizes performance metrics into actionable recommendations.<\/p>\n Analytics AI capabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Always validate AI insights against source data. Effective AI analytics tools show their work\u2014citing specific data points and explaining reasoning. Integrate insights with unified reporting<\/a> in your CRM to close the loop between marketing actions and revenue outcomes.<\/p>\n
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What are generative AI tools for marketing?<\/h2>\n
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How to Evaluate Generative AI Tools for Your Team<\/h2>\n
Step 1:\u00a0Map out your goals.<\/h3>\n
Step 2:\u00a0Verify integration with existing tools.<\/h3>\n
Step 3:\u00a0Evaluate specific features.<\/h3>\n
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Step 4:\u00a0Evaluate scalability.<\/h3>\n
Step 5:\u00a0Test your tools.<\/h3>\n
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Where Generative AI Tools Deliver the Most Value in Marketing<\/h2>\n
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Generative AI Content Tools for Content Operations<\/h3>\n
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Generative AI Writing Tools for Email and Lifecycle Marketing<\/h3>\n
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Generative AI Tools for Paid Ads and Creative Assets<\/h3>\n
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Generative AI Tools for Social Content and Community<\/h3>\n
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Generative AI Tools for SEO and Search Visibility<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\nGenerative AI for Analytics and Insights<\/h3>\n
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