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Every few weeks a new AI tool promises to save a marketing team hours. Some do. Most save minutes and cost a week of setup. A short, repeatable review keeps the decision honest.
Start with the job, not the tool
Write down the one task the tool should improve, in the team's own words. "Draft first-pass ad copy variations for paid social" is a job. "Use AI for content" is not.
- Who does the task today, and how long does it take?
- What does a good output look like?
- What happens if the output is wrong?
Test it on real work
Run the tool on three to five pieces of work the team has already done, so there is something to compare against.
- Pick tasks with a known good answer.
- Time the full workflow, including editing and checking.
- Ask the person who normally does the task to judge the result.
A tool that saves time on the first draft but adds time in review hasn't saved anything.
Score it the same way every time
| Criterion | What to look for | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Output quality | Usable with light edits | High |
| Time saved | Measured end to end, not just generation | High |
| Data handling | Where inputs go, and whether they train the model | High |
| Fit with existing tools | Exports, integrations, logins | Medium |
| Cost at team scale | Per-seat price once everyone uses it | Medium |
Watch for hidden costs
Training time, prompt libraries, review steps and data approvals are all part of the price.
Decide, then revisit
Adopt, trial for a month, or pass. Whatever the call, write down why and check it again in a quarter, because the tools change quickly.
Key takeaways
- Define the job before looking at features.
- Test on past work with a known answer.
- Measure time saved end to end.
- Record the decision and revisit it.
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