Merry Christmas, Marketers!
First, mark this as unread and grab some more cheese, it’ll wait.
This week, we're looking at how a 3-person marketing team can outperform a 10-person department, why Salesforce is betting $163M on AI SDRs, and how a tofu brand went viral with 141% engagement.
Plus, we've got a prompt that builds your entire Q1 marketing plan in 7 minutes. Let's get into it…
Editor’s Asset
The 3-Layer AI Stack for Marketing Teams
How to build a marketing system that lets a 3-person team outperform a 10-person department.
This article breaks down the intelligence, orchestration, and execution layers that can transform your marketing operation.
Top 5
The Best Analytics Tools Are Free! (yay)
The team analyzed 19 analytics platforms to find the 5 best free options. Don't pay for analytics until you have to—these tools can help you track your marketing performance without breaking the bank.
Best of the Web
This Week in Marketing & AI
Tool Spotlight
The AI Email Marketing Showdown: ActiveCampaign vs. Brevo
Our team tested two leading AI email marketing platforms head-to-head. Looking for an AI-powered email marketing platform? This comparison will help you decide which one is right for your business.
Harry’s Hacks
The 15-Minute AI Feedback Loop That Cuts Team Revision Time by 73%
Tired of endless revision cycles? This article shows you how to use a 15-minute AI feedback loop to dramatically cut your team's revision time and get content approved faster.
Agent Intel
Salesforce's New AI SDR Does the Work of 13 Reps
The $163M acquisition of Qualified signals the end of traditional sales development—and a massive opportunity for lean marketing teams. Learn what this means for your sales and marketing strategy.
This Week’s Prompt
Your Entire Q1 Marketing Plan in 7 Minutes
This single prompt builds a complete, actionable marketing plan. Need a marketing plan for Q1? This prompt will help you generate a comprehensive plan in just 7 minutes, complete with goals, strategies, and tactics.
…because too much AI rots your brain:
The Moths That Drink a Moose's Tears
Here's a quick, weird, and wonderful story from the natural world to cleanse your palate after a week of AI.
The Alpha Leak
Stop Personalizing. Start Profiting.
Why 99% of AI personalization is a costly distraction. This article argues that most personalization efforts are a waste of time and money, and shows you what to do instead to actually drive results.
The Ad Breakdown
The "Pop Culture Piggyback" Strategy: How a Tofu Brand Got 141% Engagement
Why a tofu brand's viral ad worked. This article breaks down the "Pop Culture Piggyback" strategy and how you can use it to boost engagement on your next campaign.
This Week’s Poll
What's your biggest marketing challenge heading into 2026?
That’s it for this week.
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The AdAI Ed. Team
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