How to Use AI for Email & Social Media Marketing (2026 Guide)

AI isn't replacing marketers. It's replacing marketers who refuse to evolve. In this video, recorded live from Salesforce Connections 2025 in Chicago, I break down how marketers can use AI to work smarter, create better content, build stronger customer relationships, and drive more results across email marketing and social media. For years, many marketers viewed AI as a threat. After spending several days at Connections and seeing Salesforce Agentforce in action, I'm convinced the real opportunity isn't replacing humans. It's empowering humans to move faster, think bigger, and create better customer experiences. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ How to use AI for content ideation and campaign planning ✅ How to create better social media content with AI ✅ How to repurpose long-form content into short-form assets ✅ How AI can dramatically improve email marketing performance ✅ Why automation workflows are the future of email marketing ✅ How Salesforce Agentforce is changing the marketing landscape ✅ Why human connection still matters in the age of AI Whether you're a marketer, creator, entrepreneur, consultant, or business owner, this video will help you understand how to leverage AI without losing the human touch that makes great marketing work. 📚 Grab a copy of my bestselling book, The End of Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/End-Marketing-Humanizing-Social-Customers/dp/0749497572 🌐 Learn More: https://BestStacked.com https://BestSends.com ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Why Most Marketers Fear AI 02:25 AI Is Not Replacing You 04:18 Why AI Sounds Robotic (And How To Fix It) 06:35 Using AI For Content Ideas 08:47 How To Create Better Social Media Content With AI 11:24 Repurposing Content With AI 14:12 Why Email Marketing Still Wins 16:55 Using AI To Improve Email Marketing 19:42 Automation Workflows Explained 22:10 Salesforce Agentforce Explained 25:18 Why Data Matters More Than Followers 27:47 The Future Of AI Marketing 30:12 Final Thoughts 🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS • AI should be your co-pilot, not your replacement • Better prompts create better marketing • Email marketing remains one of the most valuable owned channels • AI helps marketers move faster and work smarter • Agentforce is redefining how brands engage customers • Human connection will always be the competitive advantage Connect With Carlos Gil: Instagram: https://instagram.com/carlosgil83 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carlosgil83 Facebook: https://facebook.com/carlosgil83 X: https://x.com/carlosgil83 #AIMarketing #ArtificialIntelligence #EmailMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #Salesforce #Agentforce #MarketingAutomation #DigitalMarketing #ContentMarketing #CarlosGil