Words and Music
Henry PowderlyPerspectives on media, writing and content creation -- with some music picks thrown in.
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How AI can help, or hurt, authenticity in content
A few weeks ago, I tried to define what makes content authentic. I identified five pillars: content must be human, honest, have character, be original, and transparent. But now comes the question: Does using AI in the content process risk a...
What's authentic content? You know it when you see it
We’re hearing so much about content authenticity that it’s starting to lose its meaning. With creator content surging and AI tools enabling automated slop in pursuit of cheap audience engagement, it’s worth pinning down what it means to cre...
Why it's too soon to make efficiency the goal of generative AI use
Late last year on EMARKETER's podcast, they asked me where people are missing the point with AI in professional settings.
"The time savings, the productivity, the efficiency side of AI. I think we're still too early to be focused so much o...
Take 5 — Media trends to watch in 2025
Hi everyone, here’s my first prediction of 2025: This is the year my Substack wakes up. The last few years have been interesting in media, and I’ve got perspectives to share on its evolution, especially as AI becomes more embedded into our...
Seven Steps to Prompt Heaven
I recently led a company training on how to write effective ChatGPT prompts, and since it was well-received I thought I’d share those tips here. Prompting skill isn’t going to be crucial forever since platforms will soon bake in these featu...
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