AI Marketers Guild (AIMG)

I sat in on an AI Insiders session hosted by the AI Marketers Guild (AIMG), where Adam Posner, Founder & President of NHP Talent Group, shared what hiring actually looks like in the age of AI. The biggest takeaway? 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Four things worth passing on: • AI fluency is becoming a baseline. You don’t need to know every tool. Employers want to see you using AI thoughtfully and staying curious enough to keep learning. • Authenticity matters more than ever. Recruiters can spot AI-rewritten resumes, inflated metrics, and skills you don’t actually have. AI can polish how you present your experience, not manufacture experience you never had. • Own your impact. Drop the “we.” Say what you contributed. Specific examples and meaningful qualitative outcomes often tell a stronger story than vague numbers. • Stay in the room. Conferences, workshops, and networking events keep you current and put you in front of people you weren’t planning to meet. Adam also shared the 3 Ps for following up: patient, polite, persistent. The line I’ll remember most: 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲. Thank you, Adam Posner and the AI Marketers Guild (AIMG), for another insightful session. #AI #Marketing #CareerDevelopment

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How does generative AI actually shape consumer decisions—and what misconceptions might brands still have about its real-world adoption? EMARKETER’s Nate Elliott joins the AIMG AI Insiders series to unpack exclusive survey results from 1,500 US consumers. He explores how people are leveraging generative AI to search, shop, plan, and compare, while weighing its potential against concerns around trust and control. This session goes beyond the hype to focus on actual usage patterns, key decision drivers, and tangible implications for marketers. Expect new data, practical insights, and a clear-eyed look at the evolving role of AI in the consumer journey. Join the conversation with Nate Elliott and David Berkowitz as they dig into what today’s consumers are really doing with AI—and what it means for your brand strategy. https://lnkd.in/gr2vzyhE

How is AI reshaping the modern hiring process—and what challenges are emerging for both employers and job seekers? In this conversation, Adam Posner—veteran recruiter and podcast host—shares frank insights about how technology has changed everything from resume screening to networking. He talks about the dangers of generic, AI-generated resumes, the realities of applicant tracking systems, and why stuffing your CV with keywords can backfire in today’s high-volume, employer-driven market. Adam emphasizes the ongoing value of personal networking, real experience, and tailoring your outreach—skills that AI can’t replace. He addresses ageism, the debate over titles for consultants and former execs, and the truth about what recruiters actually look for when hiring. Key takeaways: - Why curiosity about AI is now a baseline expectation, not a bonus - How recruiters distinguish between real expertise and inflated claims - Why "adding value" in your approach significantly boosts your chances - Straight talk on ageism, resume authenticity, compensation, and more If you’re navigating today’s job market—or trying to attract top talent—this session delivers practical strategies, recruiter perspective, and unvarnished advice you won’t hear in generic webinars. YouTube Link: https://lnkd.in/grrvWmRb

What does great leadership look like when AI is changing the way we work? In AI Marketers Guild’s latest community conversation, Kathleen Murphy sat down with Lisa Davis, author of The Only Woman in the Room, to explore the leadership skills that matter most in today’s workplace. Among the highlights: • Start AI initiatives with business outcomes, not technology. • Build AI accountability into performance goals and incentives. • Authenticity is becoming more valuable as AI-generated content becomes more common. • Responsible AI requires governance, transparency, and human oversight. • Great leaders develop people while delivering results. Lisa also shared insights from her work with the Global Council of Responsible AI and how the Gracie Framework is helping organizations implement AI responsibly. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gXg8G8jQ #Leadership #AI #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfWork

I shared a few thoughts today in Marketecture Media's AI Brief, inspired by a Jeffersonian dinner hosted by Jeremiah Owyang. I'd welcome your thoughts here on J's topic: "What should the AI industry do to rebuild public trust?" I couldn't resist taking the conversation in a different direction. How would you answer that? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eQYA7Bfb

David Berkowitz breaks down a practical 9-step framework for getting into vibe coding. The most challenging step? Spotting unmet needs and turning them into new ideas. Check out the full framework in this week's AI Brief. https://lnkd.in/gqTHSN_s

As AI-powered search becomes a bigger part of how people discover brands, marketers need a new way to think about visibility. In the latest AI Insiders conversation from AI Marketers Guild, David Berkowitz sat down with Polly L., Head of Sales, East at Gist, to explore how brands can measure and improve their presence across ChatGPT, answer engines, and other AI-powered search experiences. Some key takeaways: • AI search adoption continues to grow, with more consumers beginning their discovery journeys through AI tools instead of traditional search • Visibility is no longer just about rankings. Metrics like share of citation, share of voice, and sentiment are becoming increasingly important • AI-generated results often surface unexpected competitors that may not appear in traditional search analysis • SEO, SEM, and AI optimization are converging into a broader visibility strategy • Brands that start measuring their AI presence now will be better positioned as search behavior continues to evolve Polly also demonstrated Gist's product suite, including Gist Geo, Gist Answers, and Gist Ads, and shared practical approaches for tracking brand performance across AI-generated results. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gqSzv9qS #AI #Marketing #GenerativeAI #SearchMarketing #BrandVisibility #ConversationalAI

Most people talk about the future of AI. This is a chance to build it. Our upcoming Global Hackathon is bringing together creatives, marketers, technologists, and innovators to solve real industry challenges and turn ideas into working solutions. What makes this especially exciting is that the winning team will be eligible for up to $500,000 in funding, along with a real path to adoption by leading brands. If you've got an idea you've been waiting to build, now's the time. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpJA-QUi