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Adobe Firefly
Explore visual directions and generate image, video and audio assets.
AI-assisted app
Research only
Canva AI
Turn a starting idea into editable designs, copy and presentations.
AI-assisted app
Research only
Runway
Develop moving-image ideas with generative video and media tools.
AI-assisted app
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HeyGen
Create presenter-led videos using AI avatars and voice tools.
AI-assisted app
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Descript
Edit spoken video and audio through a transcript-based workflow.
AI-assisted app
Research only
Profound
Explore brand visibility and marketing opportunities in AI search.
AI platform
Research only
HubSpot Agent Hub
Explore AI agents within an existing marketing, sales and service stack.
Agent platform
Research only
n8n
Build connected workflows and agent steps with visible execution logic.
Automation platform
Research only
Make
Connect marketing apps through visual automations and agent workflows.
Automation platform
Research only
Zapier
Link existing apps and explore AI assistants for repetitive tasks.
Automation platform
Research only
Clay
Research accounts and connect data enrichment with growth workflows.
Agent platform
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