Before investing in AI marketing tools, audit what you already have. Most teams discover they are sitting on unused AI features worth thousands per month.
Map every tool in your stack. List the AI features each one offers. Rate your team's usage of each feature from 0 to 5. Focus on closing the gap before buying new tools.
AI is only as good as your data. Check for data silos, inconsistent tracking, missing attribution, and poor data hygiene. Fix these first. No AI tool can overcome bad data.
Does your team understand what AI can do? Can they write good prompts? Do they know how to evaluate AI outputs? Training is often more valuable than new software.
Rank AI opportunities by impact and effort. Quick wins: automated reporting, bid optimization, content scheduling. Big bets: predictive models, personalization engines, AI-powered creative.