Best of 2024 (Pt. 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our Best of 2024. If you missed it, you can check out part 1 here where we shared this year's top AI insights, prompts, and tools.
Today, you'll find the most popular AI news stories, editions of our Monday Memo, and pieces of Mind Fodder.
You'll see how a bestselling author wrote his latest book in just 30 days using AI. You'll meet the 17-year-old who built a $12M nutrition app. And then, we'll explore the fascinating world of AI-generated influencers earning five figures a month.
We've curated the most read editions of the Monday Memos, diving deep into the mindset of direct response marketing success, the art of simple writing, and the psychology behind successful rebrands that changed marketing history.
Finally, we together the most thought-provoking pieces of Mind Fodder from 2024 - including predictions about the next wave of trillion-dollar AI companies and why the line between B2B and B2C is rapidly disappearing thanks to AI.
Without further ado...
Top AI News Stories
New York Times Bestselling Author Writes His New Book in 30 Days With AI
What happens when you give a renowned data scientist who's already a bestselling author artificial intelligence? You get Seth Stephens-Davidowitz's latest book, Who Makes the NBA?: Data-Driven Answers to Basketball's Biggest Questions. He wrote it in just 30 days.
And on the "Through Conversations" podcast, Seth detailed how he used ChatGPT to not only write the book, but perform intricate data manipulations. Analysis that used to take him months. Now, in just hours he answered questions like:
- Are clutch shooters born or made?
- What percent of 7-footers are in the NBA?
- Why do some countries produce so many more NBA players than others?
Watch/listen to the full interview here to discover Seth's full AI book-writing process
17-Year-Old Builds $12M AI Nutrition App That's Beating Industry Giants
Meet Zach Yadegari, the teenage CEO making waves in health tech. His app, Cal AI, hit $12 million in revenue and 1 million downloads in just six months. How? By fixing what's broken in nutrition tracking.
While giants like MyFitnessPal rely on manual input, Cal AI uses smart AI to scan meals with 90% accuracy. The app can read barcodes, food labels, and even understand natural language. All this while Yadegari manages high school classes and leads a team of 17 employees.
A fresh take on influencer marketing and a focus on young has the rapid growth.
But now they're now eyeing the 55+ market for their next big move. See the full Forbes story of how this teen CEO went from $30 coding lessons to $12M in revenue.
AI Generated Influencer Rakes In $10,000 A Month
Aitana, an AI generated pink-haired influencer from Barcelona, has 121,000 Instagram followers and makes up to $10,000 a month from sponsored posts.
AI marketer Sebo broke down the step-by-step process for creating photorealistic AI influencers like her. He explains how brands can leverage AI influencers for a fraction of the cost of human ones - and create more content in significantly less time. It only takes a few AI tools available to anyone. Curious how AI influencers can impact your business?
To hear the full story behind Aitana and how she was created, you can find a closer look here.
Top Monday Memos
INSIDE: Ever wonder why earning less money can sometimes feel better than earning more? Dive into the fascinating psychology of how we measure success against others.
Plus, discover why those pending decisions are secretly draining your mental energy, and uncover the behavioral economics behind why a $50 gift card feels more thoughtful than a $50 bill.
INSIDE: What do bestselling novels and powerful marketing copy have in common? Peek behind the curtain of why some words keep you glued to the page.
Then, explore the crucial difference between winners and losers (hint: it's decided before the game even begins), and discover the fascinating psychological reason why those little numbers on a menu can dramatically change what you order.
Read the Full Monday Memo
INSIDE:Why should your writing 'leap into the head' like an Italian dish? Hear Paul Graham's powerful case for simplicity in writing. Then step back in time to hear an advertising legend's raw truth about choosing craft over cash.
Finally, uncover the fascinating story of how an ugly fish with sharp teeth transformed into an upscale dinner sensation – and the psychology behind successful rebrands that changed marketing history.
🚀 Discover the 27 ‘Plug-and-Play’ AI Prompts Every Marketer Needs
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Top Pieces of Mind Fodder
That's it for our Best of 2024!
What a wild ride it's been - from AI-written bestsellers and $12M teen-built apps to pink-haired virtual influencers making $10K a month. Every week brought another "wait, what?" moment.
Thanks for growing with us this year. We can't wait to see what crazy AI adventures 2025 brings. We suspect the it'll be along the lines of the famous Bachman–Turner Overdrive lyrics, "you ain't seen nothing yet."
Until next time!
The AI Marketers
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