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Jon Leland: AI Creativity Coach | Helping Marketers & Social Media Pros Unleash Creative Content & Video Storytelling 🚀

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Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Creativity Chronicles​
Unlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time

Hey Reader,

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​Empowering AI Trends for Social Media Marketers​
​It’s a quick, insight-packed guide—the slide deck from a recent webinar—that outlines the creative shifts reshaping how we digital creatives work to wow audiences.

(If you recently subscribed to this list and already got this download, welcome to Creativity Chronicles!)

When Play Becomes Proof

Just this weekend, I used ChatGPT 4o to re-imagine myself as an action figure; and then, to my delight, I brought this virtual me to "life" with an AI-generated unboxing video that includes synthetic human hands. 🤯 Check it out 👇

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Yes, this was creative play, but it's also a glimpse into how rapidly AI tools evolve. What felt impossible a month ago is now surprisingly easy! This isn’t just "cool." It’s the future arriving in real time and a clear reminder that:

We’re in a creative revolution.

If you’re in digital or social marketing (for yourself or others), this moment matters. The tools are evolving weekly. The possibilities? Multiplying.

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Inside, you’ll find:

  • A mindset shift: from “AI tool” to creative thought partner
  • Four fast-moving trends: customization, automation, apps, and agentic AI
  • Practical ideas to fuel your next experiment

Next, I’m developing an experiential online course to help you build your AI-enhanced creative skillset—without losing your human touch. More on that soon.

Need help?

Do you have a creative itch that AI might help scratch?

You don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer personal coaching to help you get going.

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This wave is worth riding 🏄‍♀️,

Jon Leland, AI Creativity & Marketing Strategist
​"Spanning the Grand Canyon Gap between people and technology."

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Jon Leland: AI Creativity Coach | Helping Marketers & Social Media Pros Unleash Creative Content & Video Storytelling 🚀

Media innovator for over 50 years

🎯 What I Do: I empower social media and digital marketing professionals to master AI tools quickly, transforming overwhelm and content burnout into streamlined productivity and vibrant creativity.

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