Local Marketing Beat #30 | Unlocking the Power of Autonomous Marketing With AI Agents

In this episode, Christian Hustle sits down with Gwen Sioson (ActiveCampaign) to unpack autonomous marketing and how frameworks turn ideas into cross-channel campaigns that drive real revenue. We also explore how UB-I and Active Intelligence connect to accelerate local discovery, engagement, and conversion for multi-location brands.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Autonomous marketing shortens time-to-value

• Data integration is essential for accurate targeting and measurement

• Simple tactics like limited-time offers lift conversion

• AI agents create and schedule campaigns, then learn from results

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Unlocking AI-driven growth

02:36 What “autonomous marketing” means at ActiveCampaign

06:01 Imagine → Activate → Validate framework

08:39 How UBI + Active Intelligence work together

11:54 Local engagement that turns visits into revenue

14:21 Pro tips: offers, forms, and smart expiration dates

19:09 Unified data and the HQ control center

23:35 Key takeaways and next steps