In our pre-show interview series for Future of Finance Marketing, we go behind the scenes with speakers and partners to learn more about each person’s creative process, tools, and career—the stuff we don’t get to discuss on stage.
Mike Allton, Chief Storyteller at Agorapulse, knows that great marketing starts with smart systems. In this episode, we discuss how he organizes ideas, stays ahead of trends, and his AI recommendation for finance brands. Plus, a preview of his upcoming session at our virtual summit. Read on for key takeaways, and tune in for the full conversation.
Build a Second Brain for Content Ideas
Creativity doesn’t happen on demand. Mike relies on Evernote as a “second brain,” capturing ideas as they come and organizing them into different notebooks. Whether it’s blog topics, video concepts, or podcast ideas, having a well-maintained backlog eliminates the pressure of starting from scratch. This system has helped him stay consistent across multiple content formats—from email newsletters to short-form videos—without running out of material.
Stay Plugged Into the Zeitgeist
To keep up with trends, Mike turns to industry newsletters and podcasts. His top recommendations for finance marketers include Morning Brew and Marketing Brew for industry updates and The Artificial Intelligence Show for staying ahead in AI. While you’re commuting or doing dishes, tune in to stay informed.
AI: The Game-Changer for Marketing
Mike is all-in on AI. Whether he’s using Google Gemini for content ideation and social media copy, or leveraging AI-powered research tools, he sees AI as a transformative force for finance marketers to embrace. “We are in the fourth industrial revolution,” he says. “Everything in society will be transformed over the next few years by AI.” His advice? Start integrating AI tools into your workflow now to stay ahead of the curve.
Social Media Attribution: From Clicks to Clients
At Future of Finance Marketing, Mike will dive into one of the biggest challenges for marketers: social media attribution. His session, “From Clicks to Clients: Unlocking True Attribution for Finance Marketing,” will explore how brands can measure the real impact of social efforts and tie social engagement to revenue. Expect actionable insights on tracking conversions, understanding data, and making smarter marketing decisions.
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