
AI isn’t a fad — it’s reshaping how marketers work. In this episode of the Lead Gen HQ Podcast, Alex Oliveira breaks down real-world tools and trends for AI-first marketing. We explore a16z’s latest GenAI app rankings — from ChatGPT and Gemini to DeepSeek and vibe-coding tools like Lovable, Cursor, and Replit — and what they mean for global AI adoption. Then we'll cover how you can integrate AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, Descript, Salesforce AI, and more into your workflows to automate lead generation, content creation, and campaign optimization.