How AI is Reshaping Leadership, Influence & Marketing in 2025

AI isn’t just changing how we work—it’s redefining leadership, influence, and marketing strategy. In this in-depth conversation with People First’s Ryan Davis, we explore how artificial intelligence is shaping everything from influencer marketing and content creation to digital campaigning and social trust in 2025. We discuss the rise of AI-driven customer targeting, micro-influencers vs. mass influencers, and why authenticity will dominate the next wave of social marketing. Plus, we dive into how consultants and brand leaders can future-proof their personal brand in an AI-saturated landscape. If you’re a business owner, digital marketer, or social influencer looking to stay ahead of the AI revolution, this episode is a must-watch. 📈 Are AI-generated messages hurting human creativity? 💬 How do you balance AI tools and authentic storytelling? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that 🔔 for future marketing + AI insights! Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/huntspeaks Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jayhuntofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayhuntofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayhuntofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialmediaspeaker/ Website: ⁠[https://jayhunt.social](https://jayhunt.social/) 🎥 What's in this video: 0:00 – Introduction: Drop the Mic with Jason Hunt 0:05 – Living in Guadalajara as a Digital Nomad 1:02 – Why Mexico is Great for Remote Work 2:31 – Top Countries for Digital Nomads: Colombia & Mexico 4:13 – From Theater Direction to Digital Strategy 5:36 – Early Internet Experience and Howard Dean Campaign 6:47 – First Use of Blog, Email, and Meetup.com for Political Campaigns 8:08 – How Meetup Fueled Grassroots Organizing 9:12 – Rise of Early Internet Influencers in Politics 9:44 – What a 2025 Political Campaign Would Look Like with AI 10:49 – AI in Political Campaign Targeting 11:23 – Influencer Marketing in Modern Campaigns 12:05 – Using AI to Build Ideal Customer Profiles 12:59 – Streamlining Client-Creator Communication with AI 13:42 – Rise of Authentic Influencer Content Over AI Content 15:02 – Human vs AI Copywriting in Ads 16:01 – Why Emotion & Human Creativity Still Matter 17:27 – Emerging Digital Trends & Evolving Marketing Landscape 18:00 – AI for Better Reporting and Measurement 19:28 – Return of Experiential & Creative Marketing 20:47 – AI’s Role in Storytelling & Commercial Testing 22:21 – Rise of Hyper-Personalized Advertising 23:17 – The AI Dependency Dilemma for Marketers 24:45 – Overwriting and AI Copy Red Flags 25:51 – AI-Generated Engagement Saturating LinkedIn 26:53 – Micro-Influencers and Targeted Niches 27:40 – What People First Agency Does & Who They Help 29:10 – The Power of Micro-Influencer Authenticity 30:53 – Vetting Influencers with Tech + Human Review 32:30 – Avoiding Over-Optimization and Bias in Creative 34:01 – Let the Algorithm Decide: Creative Testing Wins 35:11 – Cross-Platform Influencer Strategy is Key 36:35 – Full-Funnel Influencer Content Planning 36:47 – Dealing with Influencer Shadowbanning 37:48 – Creator Content as Scalable Creative Assets 38:57 – Client Onboarding & Funnel Stage Content Strategy 39:13 – How to Connect with Ryan Davis 40:04 – Behind the Scenes of "Month in Digital" Newsletter 41:05 – Ryan’s Favorite Marketing News Sources 41:26 – Wrap-Up and Thank You #aimarketing #MarketingStrategy #InfluencerMarketing #Leadership #DigitalMarketing

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