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Cracking Copy

Cracking Copy

By: Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride
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Cracking Copy Is a marketing and copywriting podcast where we lift the lid on writing for business and read between the lines of effective copy. This is a podcast for creative entrepreneurs and savvy business owners who understand the value that great copy can bring to their bottom line. We dive into a different aspect of writing for business in each episode, debunk the myths about how we *should* write, and explore the ways that writing can be fun, conversational, and creative while also being high-impact for serious results. Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are freelance copywriters with 30+ years of copywriting, PR and marketing experience between them. Focusing on relevant topics and giving you useful hints and tips, we aim to help you become better writers for your business.Ella Hoyos & Minnie McBride Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • The AI Detection Tool that Makes Sure You’ll Never Pay For Fake Copy Again
    Jul 3 2025

    Today we're talking to the innovative Jon Gillham about the unavoidable buzz of AI and whether it has an honourable place in marketing and copywriting.

    AI’s dramatic increase in global use across many industries is resulting in more AI generated copy than ever before. How can we be sure the copy we’re reading is original and authentic?

    This is where AI detection tools come in. Jon Gillham is the CEO and founder of Originality.AI, a tool that detects if you are a copy writer or an authentic talent.

    In this episode, Jon gives his valuable insights on:

    • How Origniality.AI is used to check for plagiarism via a confidence score
    • Issues that come with passing off AI generated content as if it were original work
    • The risk of factual accuracy when using AI tools
    • Whether AI is endangering the craft of copywriting
    • How important is it that the content we read online is 100% original anyway?

    With AI on the rise, this isn’t one to miss! Tune in, pick a side and make sure to continue the conversation with friends, family and colleagues.

    See our contact deets below to get in touch about your thoughts and feelings on AI generated copy, we’d love to know!

    Resources

    The AI tools mentioned in this episode include Jasper.AI, ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Grammarly and, of course, Originality.AI.

    Contact us

    Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.

    Twitter @cracking_copy

    Facebook @crackingcopy

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    29 mins
  • The Must Have Skills For Writing With AI So You Don’t Get Left Behind
    May 30 2025

    In this episode, episode 4 of our AI series for copywriters or anyone who writes business copy, we’re cutting through the jazz hands and hype to talk about the real skills copywriters need to stay sharp in an AI-assisted world. Spoiler: tools are only half the story.

    Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

    • The 4 must-have skills to future-proof your copy career (yep, beyond prompt-engineering) if you’re a copywriter or skills you need to develop fast if you write copy for your own business

    • Why average AI copy doesn’t cut it – and how to inject actual emotional punch

    • How to work with AI without losing your voice, strategy or spark

    • Practical ways to upskill and stay ahead (without burning out or turning robotic)

    Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or still side-eyeing it from afar, this episode is your no-fluff guide to writing better for your business – not replacing and outsourcing it to robots.

    Resources

    World Economic Forum - Emerging and Core Skills in 2030:

    See Extract from Future of Jobs 2025 Report by WEF

    Contact us

    Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.

    Twitter @cracking_copy

    Facebook @crackingcopy

    ➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful

    You can also find us at:

    Instagram:

    Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing

    Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes

    LinkedIn:

    Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos

    Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride

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    44 mins
  • AI & Copywriting: AI vs Authenticity. How To Keep Your Brand Voice Real
    May 15 2025

    Listen up as Minnie and Ella discuss the challenges and opportunities of using AI in copywriting. This episode is for you if you are figuring out how to maintain your authentic brand voice while leveraging AI for efficiency.

    You'll hear a working example as they demonstrate specific case study to highlight the differences of human writing vs AI text. You'll also get the hot take from two pro copywriters on the strengths and weaknesses of AI in capturing emotional connections and unique brand identities.

    Is AI simply a tool to assist you in writing first drafts for your business, or is it strong enough to be a complete replacement for a copywriter?

    In this episode, you get to decide.

    But in our opinion? It's a no-brainer! There's a non-negotiable need for skilled human input to refine AI-generated content so that it truly resonates with customers. Listen in to find out why.

    Resources:

    World Economic Forum - Emerging and Core Skills in 2030:
    See Extract from Future of Jobs 2025 Report by WEF

    Contact us

    Please drop us a voice note at memo.fm/crackingcopy and let us know what you think or what topics you want us to cover.

    ➡️ Share this podcast with someone who’ll find it useful

    You can also find us at:

    Instagram:

    Ella Hoyos - @flurrymarketing

    Minnie McBride - @minnie__writes

    LinkedIn:

    Ella Hoyos - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos

    Minnie McBride - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minniemcbride

    Ella Hoyos and Minnie McBride are co-hosts of this podcast. We are professional copywriters and marketers. We deep dive into a different aspect of copywriting in each ‘snack-sized’ episode so that we can help you become better writers for your business.

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    If you found this episode helpful you can show your appreciation by making a donation! This helps offset the costs of producing the show and we’ll love you for it :)

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    28 mins
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