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Realistic numbers from the marketing teams we've interviewed:
| Activity | Hours/week without AI | With lean AI stack | Saved/week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content writing (4 articles) | 16 hrs | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Ad copy + variations | 6 hrs | 1 hr | 5 hrs |
| Social graphics | 4 hrs | 1 hr | 3 hrs |
| SEO research + briefs | 4 hrs | 1 hr | 3 hrs |
| Video production | 8 hrs | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Total | 38 hrs | 13 hrs | 25 hrs/week |
At $50/hour blended marketing cost: $5,000/month saved vs $200/month tool cost. The math holds up even after editing time.
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