The AI Swipe File
Your first-stop resource hub for B2B marketers who want AI to feel less like science fiction and more like a trusted co-pilot.
Overview & Preview
4 Chapters
Multiple sections with strategy, content calendar, technology recommendations and tools.
Feeling overwhelmed by the AI hype but still determined to stay ahead of the curve? This swipe file filters out the noise and serves up hand-picked tools, tutorials, and real-world playbooks you can plug into your marketing strategy today—no PhD required. Dive in now to unlock practical shortcuts that save you hours and make you look like the team’s resident AI pro.
AI Swipe File for Beginners
Your first-stop resource hub for B2B marketers who want AI to feel less like science fiction and more like a trusted co-pilot.
Modern marketing leaders don’t have time to sift through endless “ultimate” lists or half-baked hot-takes. This swipe file curates the handful of training programs, newsletters, and hands-on tools that consistently deliver results, so you can plug AI into your strategy with confidence.
Chapter 1 — Fast-Track Training
A crash course library for every learning style.
| Resource | Why It’s Worth Your Time | Live Link |
|---|---|---|
| How to AI | Zero-jargon tutorials that walk non-technical pros from “What’s a token?” to shipping real projects. | how-to-ai.guide |
| OpenAI Academy | The official learning hub from the makers of ChatGPT; self-paced modules plus community challenges. (academy.openai.com) | academy.openai.com |
| Coursera: ML by Andrew Ng | The classic intro to machine learning—still the gold standard for strategic leaders who want the math without the PhD. | coursera.org/learn/machine-learning |
| Google Veo Course | Bite-sized walkthroughs that demystify Veo, Google’s new video-generation model. Perfect for creative teams. | Course Link |
| Midjourney v7 Quick-Start | A free, visual-first guide that gets you from prompt to production-ready images in under an hour. | Resource Link |
| Perplexity Labs | Tutorials on Perplexity’s “lab” features—great for research-heavy content teams. | Resource Link |
| AI to Replace Consultants | A playbook on using ChatGPT + Slides to build C-suite decks in half the time. | Resource Link |
| OpusClip Crash Course | Shows how to atomize long-form video into 15+ social clips automatically. | Resource Link |
| Write a Thesis with AI | A tongue-in-cheek (but practical) guide to long-form research assistance. | Resource Link |
| Claude A→Z | Official walkthrough from Anthropic—great for side-by-side tool comparisons. | Course Link |
| Gemini Prompting Guide | Google’s own prompt-engineering recipes; helpful when your stack straddles Google Workspace. | Guide Link |
| OpenAI Agent Guide | Under-the-radar doc that shows how to build bespoke GPT-powered agents fast. | Download Link |
| Deep-Dive into LLMs | Three-hour video that connects the dots between large-language-model theory and marketing use cases. | Watch Video |
Chapter 2 — Newsletters to Keep You Sharp
Five-minute reads that surface new tactics before they hit mainstream.
- Superhuman AI — weekday digest of tools and trends (1 M+ subscribers).
- Learn more – (superhuman.ai)
- The Neuron — straight-to-the-point AI industry brief.
- Learn more – (The Neuron Daily)
- The AI Marketing Advantage — B2B-focused plays, one per send.
- Learn more – (The AI Marketing Advantage)
- NeatPrompts — proven prompt recipes you can swipe.
- Learn more – (NeatPrompts)
- The AI Report — weekly deep dives plus deal flow notes.
- Learn more – (The AI Report)
- The ChatGPT Marketer — prompt teardowns for demand gen pros.
- Learn more – (The ChatGPT Marketer)
- How to AI — same team as the guide, but in newsletter form.
- Learn more – (How To AI – Ruben Substack)
- McKinsey AI Insights — research-backed POVs you can forward to skeptical execs.
- Learn more – (McKinsey & Co.)
Chapter 3 — Follow-Worth LinkedIn Voices
Save yourself from the algorithm; follow these seven and you’re covered.
| Creator / Page | Focus | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Zain Khan | Daily tool breakdowns & growth hacks. | Connect |
| Ruben Hassid | Prompt engineering & copywriting tests. | Connect |
| Kieran Flanagan | GTM + demand gen with an AI edge. | Connect |
| Chris Donnelly | Personal-branding with AI case studies. | Connect |
| The ChatGPT Marketer | Community-driven prompt swaps. | Follow |
| How to AI | Bite-size explainer carousels. | Follow |
| ChatGPT Prompts for SMBs | Small-business-friendly playbooks. | Follow |
| Neil Patel | Top marketing and technology influencer on the web. | Connect |
| Lara Acosta | An entrepreneur building businesses on Linkedin. | Connect |
Chapter 4 — Hands-On Toolkits
Ready to turn AI theory into tangible results? Chapter 4 packs a vetted stack of writing, design, video, and agent tools—all battle-tested to shave hours off your workflow while keeping quality high. Open it up and start building automations, assets, and insights before your next status meeting.
4.1 Strategy, Research & Content Development
Superhuman Sidekik, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Consensus — from headline ideation to evidence-backed citations.
- Superhuman ( https://getsidekik.io/ )
- ChatGPT ( https://chat.openai.com/ )
- Perplexity ( https://www.perplexity.ai/ )
- Consensus ( https://consensus.app/ )
4.2 Writing & Copy
Grammarly, Jasper, Writesonic, Copy AI, FastRead, CourseAI, Copysmith — polish at scale without losing brand voice.
- Superhuman ( https://getsidekik.io/ )
- ChatGPT ( https://chat.openai.com/ )
- Grammarly ( https://app.grammarly.com/ )
- Jasper ( https://www.jasper.ai/ )
- Writesonic ( https://writesonic.com/ )
- Copy AI ( https://www.copy.ai/ )
- FastRead.io ( https://fastread.io/ )
- CourseAI ( https://courseai.com/ )
- Copysmith AI ( https://copysmith.ai/ )
4.3 Design & Creative
Canva, EnvatoLabs, DALL·E 3, Artlist Images, Midjourney, Blaze AI — zero-to-mock-up in minutes.
- Canva ( https://www.design.ing/ )
- EnvatoLabs ( https://labs.envato.com/ )
- OpenAI DALL•E 3 ( https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3/ )
- Artlist ( https://artlist.io/text-to-image-ai )
- Midjourney ( https://www.midjourney.com/home )
- Blaze AI ( https://www.blaze.ai/ )
4.4 Video Production
From storyboard to shorts: Sora, Captions, Opus Clip, HeyGen, Guidde, Tella, Google Flow (Veo 3), Wistia, Screen Studio, Capsule, Adobe Firefly, Runway—and 10+ more.
- Sora ( https://openai.com/sora/ )
- Captions ( https://www.captions.ai/ )
- Opus Clip ( https://www.opus.pro/ )
- HeyGen ( https://www.heygen.com/ )
- Guidde ( https://www.guidde.com/ )
- Tella ( https://www.tella.com/video-for-entrepreneurs-course?drew )
- EnvatoLabs ( https://labs.envato.com/ )
- Google Flow with Veo 3 ( https://labs.google/flow/about )
- Wistia ( https://wistia.com/product/video-recording )
- Screen Studio ( https://screen.studio/ )
- Capsule ( https://capsule.video/ )
- Adobe Firefly ( https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html )
- Canva ( https://www.canva.com/video-editor/ )
- Artlist ( https://artlist.io/image-to-video-ai )
- Descript ( https://www.descript.com/ )
- CapCut ( https://www.capcut.com/ )
- Synthesia ( https://www.synthesia.io/home )
- Runway ( https://runwayml.com/ )
- Syllaby ( https://syllaby.io/ )
4.5 Audio & Podcast
Podcastle turns blog posts into studio-quality audio; ElevenLabs nails lifelike voiceovers.
- Podcastle ( https://podcastle.ai/ )
- ElevenLabs ( https://elevenlabs.io/ )
4.6 AI Agents
Agent.ai — a marketplace to hire or publish specialty agents. (agent.ai)
Olli and Ava — purpose-built SDR/BDR agents that slot into your CRM.
CustomGPT — roll-your-own agent with company knowledge packs.
- Olli – ( https://www.fluint.io/olli#agent )
- Artisan – ( https://www.artisan.co/ai-sales-agent )
- CustomGPT ( https://customgpt.ai/ )
4.7 Communities to Grow With
CMO Institute, ExitFive, AMA AI-for-Marketers — peer learning, benchmark data, and job-opening intel.
- The Chief Marketing Officer Institute ( https://chiefmarketingofficer.com/ )
- ExitFive ( https://www.exitfive.com/ )
- American Marketing Association ( https://www.ama.org/on-demand/artificial-intelligence-ai-for-marketing-professionals/ )
What’s Coming Next?
- GTM Platforms & RevOps AI
- Sales Enablement Suites
- Content Management Systems
- Code-Generation Accelerators
- Email Marketing AI
Bookmark this page—new chapters roll out every quarter.
Closing Thoughts
AI isn’t here to replace creative marketers; it’s here to amplify the curiosity, empathy, and strategic rigor that already make you great at your job. If this swipe file helped you cut through the noise, let’s keep the conversation going:
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