The AI Marketing Academy will show you how to use AI to increase your sales.
If you’re feeling left behind by the pace of change with AI, or unsure where to begin, the AI Marketing Academy is designed for you. You can quickly learn what works, skip what doesn’t, and stay confidently ahead of the competition—even if you’re not “techy.”
When you join, you’ll get:
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✅ The AI Digital Marketing Toolbox full of Step-by-Step AI Demonstrations
Clear, practical tutorials showing you to use AI across the important Digital Marketing tasks, saving you hours of trial and error. -
✅ Instant Access to AI Marketing Courses
Master the most important AI tools for digital marketing like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, Flux Kontext, Canva AI (plus lots more) on-demand, at your pace. -
✅ Monthly Live AI Updates (one a month for 12 months)
AI is constantly changing. We’ll keep you up to date on the important new AI tools and features with monthly live training via Zoom—you can ask questions live, or watch recordings whenever suits you. -
✅ AI Prompt Pack – 60 AI Prompts that will transform your Digital Marketing
Download these ready-to-use prompts for ChatGPT and Gemini that will help you increase your sales
1. You get Step-by-Step Demonstrations - How to use AI across the main Digital Marketing tasks
✅ No more guessing how you can use AI for Digital Marketing. You will get a comprehensive list of 30+ tasks
✅ No more wondering how to do things, Watch step by step demonstrations.
Some of the 30+ key tasks AI can help you with are
✅ A digital marketing plan for your business
✅ An analysis of your industry and competitors and ideas on how to grow your sales
✅ Ideas for social media posts or website content that will increase sales
✅ Optimising your site to get found high up in Google results
✅ Tactics that will convert website visitors into sales plus lots more
2. You can watch our latest AI Digital Marketing courses & download detailed course notes
✅ Download very detailed notes for each course (approx 60 pages per course)
✅ New content added each month
Want more detail about each course? Simply click on a training course below to see what is covered on the course
Your AI toolbox for digital marketing
Key Sections of the course
If there is a specific section you would like to catch up on here are the timings within the video.
:00 Welcome and what we will cover
2:10 AI tools for planning and analysing
- 3:05 You can get creative answers (Brainstorm, write, create a plans etc)
- 3: 50 You can now get creative answers far more tailored to you (For Free) by creating projects in Gemini (Gems). These include custom instructions and you can add files.
- 8:35 Get up to date answers using AI search
- 10:20 Get a deep research report on your industry including trends, pricing strategies, competitor analysis and recommendation on what you should be focusing on over the next 12 months (Gemini deep research)
- 14:55 Get a highly detailed DM plan totally tailored to your business and your budget (Gemini Flash thinking experimental)
The Big Picture
- 18:55 How to visualise when to use Chat GPT or Gemini Vs Deep research Vs Advanced reasoning Vs GPT search or Perplexity in your digital marketing. They are each brilliant at helping you with different areas of digital marketing.
- 25:16 – A quick demo of Canvas within Gemini
Tools for analysing web pages or Youtube videos
- 28:02 Analyse any webpage you are on using AI (Harpa)
- 30:38 Get an AI agent to check other sites and notify you if there is a price change or offer change (Harpa)
- 35:14 Get a summary and transcript for any YouTube video you don’t have time to watch (That Needle Gist)
AI Image Tools
- 38:05 Create images by describing them – best free tool is now Gemini
- 40:10 – Where this technology is going – you will be able to descrive the edits you want to make in your image and the Ai will edit your image
- 43:00 Create images by describing them and then add an image that will act as the style – Canva Dream Lab
- 46:25 Go to Midjourney.com to see what prompts people used when creating images – it’s a good way to learn about prompts
- 48:35 Four very useful sites that have lots of AI image tools
- 51:47 – Can you specify a location when asking dreamlab for an image
- 53:50 Create a text graphic – Canva dream lab
- 56:30 Create a text graphic using Ideogram.ai
- 59:50 How to correct misspellings in the graphics and AI creates
- 1:05:10 Old photo restoration – CapCut desktop
- 1:08:54 Remove the background from an image
- 1:11:14 Remove the background from multiple images at once using Pixlr
- 1:13:11 Erase something / someone from an image
- 1:14:10 How to increase the resolution of an image – if you get a low res version from a free tool
AI Video Tools
- 1:16:11 Create a video by attaching a product image and create a video by describing what you want – Sora
- 1:23: 05 One extra thing – you can turn a deep research report in Gemini into an Ai podcast
- 1:26:31 Create product videos simply by providing a url – CapCut desktop
- 1:32:46 Increase the resolution of your video – CapCut desktop
How to use Chat GPT (free version) to improve your digital marketing
Key Sections of the course
If there is a specific section you would like to catch up on here are the timings within the video.
0:00 What is Chat GPT
2:00 Examples of how to use Chat GPT for everyday things
7:40 Context – When did Chat GPT launch and who is behind it?
10:55 Free versus paid version
12:15 Six prompts you should use to get the most out of an AI tool like Chat GPT
- 14:20 Teach me
- 18:35 Act like an expert
- 23:20 What does the popup – “You have hit the free limit” mean?
- 25:50 Brainstorm
- 30:40 Summarise
- 33:16 Write and How to get Chat GPT to write like me
- 39:35 Converse
41:50 My view on how you should use the text that the AI writes for you
43:41 What you need to know about copyright
47:33 Memory – What you need to know about the memory feature
50:35 How to protect your privacy when using Chat GPT
54:50 How to tailor it to you using Custom Instructions
1:04:40 Chat GPT isn’t 100% accurate. It can hallucinate
1:05:50 How to use it for creating content for your website & how to use a Chat GPT detector
1:14:44 How to use Search GPT which is like perplexity.ai
1:31:55 Mobile app – how to use Chat GPT on your phone, including how to speak your prompts
How to use Chat GPT (Paid version) including all the new features such as Sora (text to video)
Key Sections of the course
If there is a specific section you would like to catch up on here are the timings within the video.
0:00 Welcome
0:30 Attach images – and how to use this for your marketing
06:16 Attach files – and how you can use this
08:50 Enhanced voice on mobile app and desktop
11:50 Enhanced voice with video (it can see though your video camera)
18:15 Image creation – How to create images by describing them
20:37 Custom GPTs – what are they and how to create one for your digital marketing
26:45 Scheduled tasks
30:18 Deep research
34:00 Projects
38:50 Sora – how to create videos based on text and image prompts
Search engines - How to get found high up in perplexity, GPT search and Google SGE
0:00 Welcome and what we will cover
3:45 Poll question – Do you use Perplexity?
Perplexity.ai
- 5:10 What is Perplexity
- 6:00 How to use it – examples of personal and Digital marketing searches
- 14:40 How to use it – explanation of the menu structure and how it works
- 20:02 How image attachment works
- 22:00 What is in the Pro version and do you need it?
- 25:45 They have introduced deep research. How does it work?
- 34:10 Important privacy and customisation settings
- 37:35 How does Perplexity get it’s answers
- 42:18 What ways can you get found in perplexity
- 51:37 What should you do to get found
Search GPT on Chat GPT
- 1:08:20 What is Search GPT & how to use it
- 1:11:00 What ways can you get found in Search GPT
- 1:13:25 What should you do to get found
Google Gemini
- 1:14:00 It now has a search GPT that it just launched in February 2025. How does it work?
Google SGE / AI Overviews
- 1:20:40 What is Google SGE / AI overviews
- 1:30:40 What are the implications for SEO
Canva AI tools
0:00 Welcome and what we will cover
1:50 Poll – Do you use Canva?
4:50 Poll – Do you have the Pro or Free version of Canva?
4:30 Canva’s AI features
5:50 Magic design for images – upload an image and it will auto populate templates
9:40 Magic design for videos – Upload 3+ videos / images and Canva will generate a video
23:09 Magic grab – isolate and move anything within an image
25:41 Magic media – Text to image generator
34:40 Magic Media – Text to video generator
38:30 Grab text – isolate and manipulate any text that is in an image
43:05 Magic expand – ask Canva to recreate parts of an image to make it wider or taller
49:14 Magic edit – Highlight part of an image and type what you want to replace it with
51:42 Magic eraser – Highlight people or objects in an image and it will erase it
54:46 Magic write – generate initial drafts of text and alternative copy options
57:51 Magic morph – use AI to turn graphic and text elements into something more eye catching
1:01:50 Magic switch – an upgrade to the resize feature for Pro users
Other new features
1:06:38 How to easily upload images / videos from your phone
1:10:58 How to use the new Canva Assistant
1:13:54 How to use the new Modal image editor
1:17:36 How to use the new colour gradient tool
1:20:40 How to use the photo outline feature
1:22:30 How to use the new layers feature
1:23:41 Overview of the new Apps area and what you need to know about apps
- Demo of the new Mockups app
- Demo of the translate app
- Demo of Instagram app
Google Gemini compares to Chat GPT and why it is better
What is in the course:
Here are key timings / sections within the course
0:00 Welcome
0:55 Poll questions – Have you used Gemini or Chat GPT
3:00 What we will cover
4:50 How to get to Google Gemini and about recent big upgrades
What is the same as the free version of Chat GPT
- 7:50 Prompts: You use the same prompts
- 9:30 Custom instructions: You can now add custom instructions
- 12:25 It has memory
- 14:30 You can ask it to write like you if you give it examples
- 19:35 Search GPT: It now has real-time search
- 21:30 Can analyse content of a web page
What you get for free in Gemini that you don’t get for free in Chat GPT
- 23:30 Fact Check
- 26:30 Unlimited image creation
- 28:40 Unlimited image attachment
- 29:50 Unlimited file attachment
- 31:20 Projects / Gems
- 40:00 Deep Research
- 47:40 Multi-step reasoning
- 54:40 Enhanced voice
- 57:30 Enhanced voice with video
- 1:01:13 Canvas – an area where it will program things for you
What isn’t as good as Chat GPT (Free)
- 1:15:00 Privacy – and why
What isn’t as good as Chat GPT (Paid)
- 1:20:09 Image creation / manipulation (but I’ll explain what is coming soon)
- 1:28:46 Video creation
1:34:40 Side by side comparison of all features in Gemini V Chat GPT
1:35:18 Which Gemini Models should you use for your digital marketing and when?
- Everyday Creative Answers for your digital marketing ( 2.5 Flash)
- Ask it to summarise YouTube videos ( 2.5 Flash)
- Ask it to analyse and recommend trends on YouTube to help your marketing ( 2.5 Flash)
- In-depth research about your industry or a competitor (2.5 flash Deep Research)
- Ongoing more tailored answers about a topic eg. Your website or your social media (Gems within 2.5 Flash)
- Very detailed Digital marketing plan for your business and recommendations that factor in criteria (Multistep reasoning 2.5 Pro
1:39:20 How to visualise all of these features and tools
AI for SEO: How to use Chat GPT and Gemini to improve your SEO
0:00 Welcome and what we will cover
4:05 Recap on some SEO fundamentals – what is involved?
17:30 How to get an SEO plan tailored to your business and website
22:34 Keyword research
- How to use Chat GPT or Gemini for Keyword research
47:01 Tagging and draft content
- Prompts you can use to write Meta titles and descriptions – an OK way and a much better way.
- 1:01:44 Prompts you can use to write headlines focused on your main search term.
- 1:02:58 Prompts you can use to write draft text for sales pages
- 1:08:24 Prompts you can use to write image alt tags and descriptions
1:17:39 Blog post / Article ideas
- Generate a list of blog posts / articles based on common questions people ask
1:32:29 Backlinks
- How to generate ideas for backlinks tailored to your business
- How to then use an AI tool to drill deeper into each idea.
3. Members Can Also Join A Monthly Live Digital Marketing Training Session With Evan
Dates For Your Diary - Upcoming Live Zoom Training Courses for members
You can join Evan on a live on Zoom once a month or catch up with recordings at your convenience. An annual membership covers all these live Zoom courses:
These courses start at 10 am and typically run for 90 mins. For bigger topics it can be 120 minutes.
July 30th 2025
Facebook and Instagram Ads – how to create Instant experience Ads that stand out and get attention
August 27th 2025
Video marketing: Demo of affordable high quality equipment to make professional looking marketing videos
September 24th 2025
How to use Social Media marketing to increase your sales
October 29th 2025
Posting your marketing videos across social networks – Top tips and pitfalls to avoid
November 26th 2025
How to create Christmas marketing videos
December 10th 2025
Update on all the recent changes that impact your digital marketing
January 28th 2026
A digital marketing plan for your business in 2026
February 25th 2026
SEO in 2026 – How to get found high up in search engines
March 25th 2026
How to use the latest AI tools to increase your sales in 2026
April 29th 2026
How to advertise in Google search results
Please note: This schedule will be reviewed every few months. It is possible that we will add a new topic that we think should be covered sooner for members and therefore some topics might get moved forward or backwards in the schedule.
4. You can download our AI prompts for Digital Marketing
✅ Evan has created 60 digital marketing prompts that you can use in Chat GPT or Gemini that he has used for many businesses and these will transform your digital marketing. (A prompt is the term used for asking an AI a question)
✅ These prompts cover SEO, website marketing, optimising your Google profile, social media marketing, Instagram, Facebook, video marketing and much more
✅ Simply copy and paste the prompt into Chat GPT and tailor some of it to your business.
Join Now And Get Immediate Access
12 months membership for just €199 + VAT
Members can easily cancel their annual membership at any time if they do not want to renew it
Members get 12 months access to a members only website which contains the AI Toolbox, 8 of our latest AI digital marketing courses which you can stream at any time and can attend a monthly live training course over Zoom with Evan (for 12 months)
✅ Risk-Free: You can join risk free with our 7-day money back guarantee
You can join risk free. If within 7 days you think it wasn’t what you expected or that it won’t be useful for your business we will give you a no quibble refund. Simply email us to let us know and we will issue a refund.
Join anytime throughout the year and instantly access these powerful tools. Over 20,000 Irish businesses have attended Evan’s Digital Marketing courses delivered for 12 Local Enterprise Offices—so you can trust the advice you receive
You can trust the advice you receive from your trainer, Evan Mangan

Evan Mangan
✅ He has trained over 20,000 Irish Businesses:
Evan has delivered Digital Marketing courses to more than 20,000 businesses across Ireland, earning over 200 Five-Star Facebook reviews and over 100 Five Star Google reviews.
✅ Has been chosen as a Trainer for 12 Local Enterprise Offices:
Evan is a trusted expert delivering digital marketing training for 12 Local Enterprise Offices, including Kerry, Limerick, South Cork, Clare, Galway, Kilkenny, and more.
✅ Has real marketing expertise developed at major brands
Before founding The Marketing Crowd, Evan spent 15 years in London as:
- Head of Direct Marketing at BT
- Head of European Marketing for Yahoo! Mobile
- Head of Customer and New Media Marketing at Orange
✅ With business qualifications:
Evan holds a Master’s Degree in Business Studies (1st Class Honours) from UCD.
Try Before You Buy - You can attend a live Zoom course each month and you can watch a replay of all previous courses. Watch 2 examples from recent Monthly Live Zoom courses
The Digital Marketing School is suitable for ...
Anyone who would like a digital marketing plan for their business and step by step instructions on ``How To`` implement it
Business owners who want to ensure their digital marketing is in good shape heading into a slowing economy.
Anyone who has previously attended one of Evan's digital marketing courses and would like the latest versions - you can watch the video lessons and learn at your own pace.
Anyone who wants to keep up with the latest Digital Marketing tactics by attending Evan's LIVE monthly courses using Zoom
Anyone who wants to learn digital marketing at their own pace at a time that suits them
If you have a colleague or employee who is doing the social media marketing but needs to be trained on how to do it well.
100% Risk FREE - you have nothing to lose
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I get in the Digital Marketing School?
You will be able to login to a members only website where you can access
- A digital marketing plan that you can implement for your business. This will be explained in a video and a printable document.
- Over 25 of our latest Digital Marketing courses which you can watch at a pace that suits when you need it. (Over 40 hours of on demand lessons)
- You can download detailed notes for each training course (Typically 35 – 70 pages per course)
- Join Evan on a live Zoom training course each month which will cover very popular topics in detail (Minimum of 12 courses a year)
Why is it an annual membership?
When you sign up you receive 12 months access to our members only website.
The school is designed to provide you with detailed courses that you can watch at your own pace covering a wide range of Digital Marketing topics plus monthly live training courses via Zoom. However, the nature of digital marketing is that things are constantly changing and we will be keeping the content up to date. This means that a lot of the content that will be on the site in 6-9 months time will be quite different to what you see when you initially join. An annual membership gives you ongoing access to this content.
You do not have to renew your annual membership. If you do not wish to renew simply let us know.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes – if you do not wish to renew your membership you can easily cancel it. When a member logs into the membership site there are details within the Your Account section explaining how you can cancel. When a member cancels the membership will expire at the end of the 12 month period.
Can I get my money back if it wasn't useful?
Yes. We offer a no quibble money back guarantee.
You can join the Digital Marketing School ‘Risk free’. We know you’ll find the online courses and ongoing digital marketing updates very beneficial but we want you to have peace of mind when ordering it. If, within 7 days of purchase you think the Digital Marketing School isn’t useful for you just let us know and we will give you a no quibble refund.
What happens after I order this?
When you click the “join” button and then order the service using your credit or debit card, the next steps are;
- Within a few minutes you will receive an email with your login details
- You will then have access to all of the content in the “members only” Digital Marketing School website.
- You will also start receiving emails each month about upcoming courses for members plus updates on recent changes in Digital Marketing that could impact you.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. You can pay securely using Visa or Mastercard through Stripe.
Join Now And Get Immediate Access
12 months membership for just €240 + VAT
Members can easily cancel their annual membership at any time if they do not want to renew it
Members get 12 months access to a members only website which contains a Digital Marketing Plan, more than 20 of our latest digital marketing courses which you can stream at any time and can attend a monthly live training course over Zoom with Evan (for 12 months)
✅ Risk-Free: You can join risk free with our 7-day money back guarantee
You can join risk free. If within 7 days you think it wasn’t what you expected or that it won’t be useful for your business we will give you a no quibble refund. Simply email us to let us know and we will issue a refund.
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