What does it really take to turn demand into revenue in the age of AI? Nathan Thompson, Senior Director of Product Marketing and Content at Copy.ai, joins the show to unpack the realities of scaling growth in a fast-changing landscape. From scrappy startup beginnings to leading at a hypergrowth company, Nathan shares what works, what doesn’t and why systems thinking always beats “checkbox marketing.”
This episode digs into the cultural shift from AI scepticism to full embrace, how to balance art with science in content and why slowing down to build the right foundations may be the fastest path to sustainable momentum.
Tune in to this episode as we explore:
(03:28) Content strategy and purpose
(08:52) Automation: threat or opportunity
(12:53) Improving AI prompting skills
(13:41) Building a brand brain
(16:50) Defining platform-specific voice
(22:48) Funnel strategy for content marketing
(23:47) Efficient keyword and content workflow
(28:39) Optimising B2B marketing strategies
(30:41) Funnel stages are fluid
(32:40) SEO: quantity over quality
(38:07) Balancing content in growth models
(41:32) Optimising conversion through patience
(42:36) Content marketing vs tech agility
(47:52) AI: shaping the future
(50:13) AI-powered thought collection agent
(52:44) Timeless writing advice
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