Episode 5 – Jason’s take on AI in B2B marketing

Rise of the machines: How is AI reshaping the B2B marketing profession?
With Jason Davis D’Cruz
Head of Marketing at M247
Also joined by Skout’s Director, Claire Lamb

Episode Overview

AI isn’t just a shiny new tool – it’s fast becoming a practical ally for B2B marketers. In this episode of Shaking the B2B Tree, we explore how AI can support strategic thinking, improve productivity and help teams deliver better work, faster.

Jason Davis D’Cruz, Head of Marketing at M247 and a self-confessed AI convert, shares how he’s embedded AI into his team’s daily workflow, from strategy development and budget planning to creative inspiration and campaign refinement. Alongside Skout’s Directors Rob and Claire, they discuss the real-world impact of AI on marketing roles, the importance of human oversight, and why challenging your AI assistant might be the smartest move you make.

Whether you’re just starting to experiment or already deep into adoption, this episode offers a grounded, practical look at how AI can genuinely support – not replace – marketers.

Key Takeaways

AI is your assistant, not your replacement - It’s there to support your thinking, not do the thinking for you
Refine, refine, refine - AI output improves when you challenge it and ask better questions
Strategy gets sharper - AI can help build more detailed, responsive plans, especially under time pressure
Creativity still needs a human touch - AI can inspire, but it can’t replace the nuance of human judgement
Team adoption matters - Giving everyone their own AI assistant boosts confidence and output

If you’re good, AI can make you brilliant. But only if you challenge it.

Mentioned in This Episode

📌 Podcast: The Rest is Politics - Jason’s go-to for candid political commentary
📌 Tool: ChatGPT - Used across Jason’s team for strategy, content and number crunching
📌 Tip: Ask AI to write its own prompt – A clever way to get better results

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