Marketing Against The Grain
Marketing Against The Grain

Revolutionizing Email with AI Assistants

24 February 2026 14:38 Hubspot Media

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Can you build a team of AI assistants—like a competitive researcher, content strategist, and world-class data analyst—all inside your email inbox?

Kieran dives into how AI specialists can supercharge your productivity right from your inbox. Learn more on setting up inbox-native AI agents, why bespoke email-based delegation beats chatbots, and the game-changing workflows for competitive analysis and content repurposing—all done through your email.

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