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AI agents are outcome-focused tools that act across platforms to automate tasks, unlike chatbots or rule-based workflows that require constant direction. Agents start with a clearly defined role, a specific task, and are built and refined using real outputs. In marketing, agents can handle competitive intelligence, content repurposing, or growth analytics. For example, a competitive intelligence agent scans LinkedIn, YouTube, and G2 to generate weekly reports on competitors. A content repurposing agent turns webinar transcripts into draft social posts while referencing brand guides and past content. Tools like Relay.app and Mutiny enable automating and delivering these agents' outputs.
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