AI Tools Every Marketer Should Try in 2026

AI isn’t just a trend anymore, it’s a toolbelt. And the marketers who know how to use it properly will save hours, boost creativity, and stay one step ahead in 2026.

At Serviced, we’ve tested hundreds of tools across PPC, design, videography, web design, and personal branding. These are the ones worth your time (and budget).

1. ChatGPT: For Smarter Strategy and Content Creation
Still the most versatile AI tool on the market, ChatGPT helps marketers brainstorm campaign ideas, refine tone of voice, and write everything from ad copy to emails.
It’s perfect for anyone managing their own marketing, especially small business owners without an in-house team.

2. Jasper: For On-Brand Copy at Scale
If you’re juggling multiple clients or projects, Jasper’s brand voice feature lets you set tone, style, and key messages for each. It’s especially handy for businesses managing personal branding or all-in-one marketing internally.
Use it to power up your content consistency across every platform: social, blog, and email.

3. Canva Magic Studio: For Quick, Branded Design
Canva’s new Magic Studio combines AI-powered templates, image generation, and video editing, meaning you can design and publish assets faster than ever.
Ideal for social media managers, graphic designers, or small teams without access to Adobe Suite.

Bonus: You can instantly resize your creative for PPC ads, reels, and web banners with one click.

4. Descript: For Video Editing Made Simple
Video content remains king in 2026, and Descript makes it easy. This tool lets you edit videos by editing text, automatically removing filler words and background noise.
Perfect for teams producing videography, social clips, or thought-leadership content.
Pair it with ChatGPT for scripting and you’ll cut your production time in half.

5. Surfer SEO: For Smarter Search Optimisation
If your goal in 2026 is visibility, you’ll need to invest in SEO. Surfer analyses top-performing content in your niche and helps you optimise your blogs, landing pages, and web design structure for search.
It’s a must-have for agencies and brands looking to drive traffic through organic reach instead of relying solely on ads.

6. AdCreative.ai: For PPC That Converts
Running paid ads? This one’s a game changer. AdCreative uses machine learning to generate ad visuals and copy that are statistically more likely to convert, based on data from millions of campaigns.
It’s ideal for business owners managing their own PPC campaigns, or agencies like Serviced that combine human creativity with data-driven precision.

7. Looka: For Branding in Minutes
AI can’t replace a full creative team, but Looka is great for early-stage branding or inspiration. It generates logo ideas, colour palettes, and font pairings instantly, giving you a strong starting point for your brand identity.
If you’re rebranding or need consistency across visuals, pair Looka’s ideas with Serviced’s in-house design and web services to bring it to life professionally.

8. OpusClip: For Short-Form Video Gold
If you’re repurposing long-form video content into short, scroll-stopping clips, OpusClip does the heavy lifting. It automatically finds the most engaging moments, adds captions, and formats them for each platform.
A must-try for anyone creating videography or personal branding content on LinkedIn, TikTok, or Instagram.

9. HubSpot AI: For Smarter Marketing Automation
From email workflows to predictive lead scoring, HubSpot’s new AI suite helps you automate without losing the human touch.
It’s ideal for all-in-one marketers managing multiple channels and wanting data-led insights in one dashboard.

10. Midjourney: For Visual Concept Design
Whether you’re working on branding, ad visuals, or web design mock-ups, Midjourney is the creative’s dream tool. It helps visualise concepts before going into full production, cutting down revision time and boosting creative flow.
Just remember, AI visuals are a starting point. Your designer’s eye makes it market-ready.

Final Thoughts: AI Won’t Replace Marketers, It’ll Reward the Smart Ones
AI can’t replace empathy, originality, or strategy, but it can make you faster, sharper, and more efficient.
The marketers who’ll thrive in 2026 are those who embrace AI as a creative partner, not a shortcut.

At Serviced, our team blends human creativity with cutting-edge AI to deliver real results across PPC, videography, web design, branding, and full-service marketing.
If you’re ready to simplify your strategy and scale your impact, let’s chat.