Let’s be honest—nobody’s impressed by another boring AI-generated post. But it’s not AI’s fault—it’s the prompt.

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact formula I use to turn boring, robotic AI output into sassy, strategic, audience-focused content that actually sounds like me and performs like a pro.

Whether you’re using ChatGPT, Claude, or anything else—this episode will help you stop blending in and start standing out.

Key Takeaways:

• The most common prompt mistakes creators and marketers make
• The 3 types of prompts that are working right now
• Why AI is your new marketing intern—and how to manage it
• How to implement Katie's 4C Prompt Formula: Clarity, Context, Constraints, Call to Action
• Why “AI Content” should just become “great content” in 2026 and beyond

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Generic Content

00:13 The Power of AI in Marketing

00:27 Welcome to Marketing Trends with Katie Brinkley

00:46 Rethinking AI Usage in 2025

01:31 The Importance of Effective AI Prompting

02:25 Using AI as Your Marketing Intern

02:54 Three Effective AI Prompting Techniques

04:56 Common AI Prompting Mistakes

05:23 The Four C Prompt Formula

07:43 The Future of AI in Content Creation

08:31 Conclusion: Elevate Your Content with AI

Want to stop settling for boring content that sounds like everyone else? Use the 4C Formula to level up your prompts, sharpen your voice, and let AI work with you, not just for you.

For real-world tested prompts and frameworks to plug into your business, head to https://yournextstep.agency/

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