Hey, welcome
So you found this page. That’s cool.
Here’s what’s actually happening. We run The Marketing Icons because the social media marketing space is exploding with AI tools, and most people have no idea what actually works versus what’s just hype.[attached_file:1] Everyone’s talking about AI for social media marketing, but very few people actually explain how to use it well, what it’s good for, and where it actually fails.
Our readers? They’re marketers trying to stay ahead. They want to understand how social media marketing with AI actually moves the needle. They want to know which AI tools are worth the money and which are just fancy but useless. They’re looking for honest advice from people who’ve actually tested this stuff—not vendor marketing or theoretical nonsense.[attached_file:1]
If you know social media marketing with AI, if you’ve actually used these tools in real campaigns, and you can explain it in a real way without the hype, we want you writing here. Whether you’re a marketing strategist using AI, a content creator experimenting with AI tools, a data analyst, or you’ve just spent time learning what AI can and can’t do for social media, there’s definitely space for you.
This isn’t about selling AI tools or promoting SaaS companies. It’s about actual social media marketing with AI that helps businesses and creators get real results.
Who we’re looking for
Real talk? We’re selective, but not in a gatekeeping way. We just need people who actually know their stuff.
If you fit any of these, we’d love to hear from you:
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Social media managers using AI tools – You run campaigns with AI and see the real results
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Content creators experimenting with AI – You’ve tested AI for content creation and scheduling
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Marketing strategists with AI experience – You understand how AI fits into social media strategy
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AI specialists in marketing – You know the technology and the limitations
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Data analysts studying AI marketing trends – You track what’s actually working
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Entrepreneurs using AI for social media – You’ve grown with AI-powered strategies
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Marketing agency pros – You’ve implemented AI across multiple client campaigns
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Anyone seriously studying social media marketing with AI – And can back it up with real knowledge, not just hype
You don’t need some fancy AI degree (though they help). Some of the best knowledge about social media marketing with AI comes from people who’ve just spent time actually using these tools, breaking them, learning what works and what doesn’t. What matters is that you genuinely know this stuff. Like, really know it. We can tell when someone’s just repeating vendor claims, and so can our readers.
Topics we’re genuinely hungry for
Look, I could list forever, but here’s what would actually resonate with The Marketing Icons readers:[attached_file:1]
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AI for content creation on social media – Writing, ideation, optimization, what actually works
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Chatbots and AI customer service on social platforms – Real implementation and results
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Predictive analytics for social media marketing – Understanding audience behavior with AI
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AI-powered content scheduling and optimization – Timing, frequency, personalization
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Personalized marketing with AI – Targeting diverse audiences effectively (like your existing content!)
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AI for social media video creation – Scripts, editing, captions, automation
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Sentiment analysis with AI – Understanding what people actually think about your brand
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AI for influencer identification and partnership – Finding the right creators with data
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Ad optimization with AI – Making paid social work better and cheaper
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AI tools for social listening – Monitoring trends and conversations in real time
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Hashtag strategy powered by AI – What actually gets discovered
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Competitor analysis with AI – What they’re doing and how you can do it better
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ROI tracking with AI – Measuring what actually matters in social media marketing
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Common AI mistakes in social media marketing – What people get wrong
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Future of social media marketing with AI – What’s actually coming next vs overhyped
If you’ve got an angle that actually helps people understand or implement social media marketing with AI, pitch it. We’re not going to be difficult about it.
What we actually need from your article
Alright, so here’s what makes an article work for The Marketing Icons:
Length: Aim for somewhere around 1,500 to 2,500 words. Shorter tactical guides? 1,000–1,200 is totally fine. Just don’t pad it with garbage to hit numbers. That’s lazy.
Talk like a real person: Write like you’re explaining social media marketing with AI to a colleague. Short sentences. Normal paragraphs that don’t go forever. No AI jargon overload. If you use a technical term, explain what it actually means.
Keep it original: Your article has to be actually yours. Avoid copying from AI vendor websites, rewriting other marketing blogs, or stealing case studies. We want what’s in your brain. Your experience. Your real perspective on social media marketing with AI.
Back your claims up: If you’re saying something about social media marketing with AI works, show why. Use real examples, screenshots, metrics, and your own testing. Just be honest about how you know what you know. Our readers appreciate transparency.
Make it readable: Use headings so readers can skim. Start with something that hooks them. End with actual action steps they can take. Don’t bury the good stuff in the middle.
Keywords should feel natural: Use “social media marketing with AI” in your intro, in a heading or two, and somewhere near the end. But don’t force it. If it feels weird, it IS funny.
Link to our other content: When appropriate, link to other The Marketing Icons posts. Talking about personalized marketing? Reference Personalized Marketing with AI Video Captions. Discussing social media strategy? Link to Social Media Marketing content. Talking about business growth? Connect to relevant pieces.[attached_file:1] Helps readers find more and helps us too.
Give us your SEO title and description: Tell us what you’d call it in Google (under 60 characters) and write something short that makes people click (under 155 characters).
How to format your article
I know formatting sounds boring, but it actually matters when people are reading on their phones:
Headings: Use H2 and H3. That’s it. Don’t go deeper. People need clear markers to know what section they’re in.
Keep paragraphs short: 2–4 sentences max. Long paragraphs just don’t work. People read on mobile now.
Use lists: Bullets for tips, benefits, or lists. Numbers for step-by-step processes. People love lists. Easy to scan.
Bold the important stuff: If there’s something people really need to remember, bold it. Just don’t overdo it.
Use real examples and screenshots: Talk about actual AI tools, real social media marketing campaigns, results. Show what the interfaces look like. Make it visual. People learn better with pictures.
Real stories help: Tell what worked, what didn’t with social media marketing with AI. Way more interesting than theory.
The link rules (keeping it honest)
Here’s the deal:
Our articles: YES. Link to other The Marketing Icons posts when relevant. Helps readers explore and helps us.[attached_file:1]
Legit marketing and AI resources: YES. Official tool docs, research reports, trusted marketing and AI resources.
Your own AI products or tools: NO. Don’t link to your AI marketing tool or your consulting business. We can tell.
Affiliate links: NO. No commissions disguised as helpful social media marketing advice. People see through it.
Promotional spam: NO. Random links to random marketing AI platforms you don’t actually use? Nope.
Your website in your bio: YES. One link. Keep it professional and relevant.
Simple rule: If this link actually helps the person reading understand or implement social media marketing with AI better, include it. If it’s just promotional? Don’t do it.
Write us your author bio
At the end of your article, include a short bio about yourself. Keep it real. 50–100 words. Tell us:
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Your name and what you actually do in social media marketing or AI
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Your experience with social media marketing with AI
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What you specialize in or what you’re known for
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Where people can find you online
Here’s an example:
Jamie’s been experimenting with AI for social media marketing for like 4 years now. They’ve tested basically every tool and knows what actually moves the needle versus what’s just pretty. They’ve helped brands scale faster using AI without losing the human touch. They share real results and honest takes on what works. Find them on LinkedIn or their marketing AI blog.
How to actually submit your article
You wrote something solid. Now what?
Step 1: Email us your pitch first. Don’t send the whole article yet. Subject line: “Guest Article Pitch – Social Media Marketing with AI”
Tell us what the article’s about (few bullet points), why our readers would care, and why you’re qualified to write it. Keep it short—one paragraph max.
Step 2: Wait for us to get back to you. Usually takes like 5–7 business days. If we like your idea, we’ll say yes. If it’s not quite right, we’ll be honest.
Step 3: Write the full article. Follow what I mentioned above. Ensure it is high-quality, genuine, and truly beneficial.
Step 4: Send it as a Google Doc or Word file. Include your SEO title, meta description, author bio, and notes about where internal links should go.
Step 5: We review it. Might be small edits, might be bigger changes. We’ll let you know what’s happening and when it goes live. Then you can share it everywhere.
That’s it. Pretty straightforward.
Why we actually need you
Here’s the honest part. The Marketing Icons exists because people like you share what they actually know. Every article helps someone. Perhaps it helps them finally understand how to use AI effectively without sacrificing authenticity in their social media marketing. It might prevent them from wasting money on ineffective tools. It could also give them the confidence to experiment with new approaches.
Social media marketing with AI information is everywhere right now, but a lot of it is either overhyped vendor marketing, outdated, or just not practical. We’re trying to be different. Honest. Actually helpful. Actually practical.
If you care about helping people understand and implement social media marketing with AI effectively, and you want an audience of people who will actually listen and take action, this is the place. I genuinely think what you know could change how someone approaches social media marketing in the AI era.
Ready to write for us about social media marketing with AI? Send your pitch over. We’re actually excited to see what you’ve got.