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Creating an AI Intro in Gmail

 

Propel's AI Intro feature allows you to create custom, tailored introductions for your emails. Our AI references the most recent articles or industry topics related to your desired journalist contact, making your pitch more relevant and impactful.


Here's a video walkthrough of the entire process:

 

Steps to create personalized AI intro in Gmail:

  1. Log into your Gmail account and ensure the Propel plug-in has been enabled.

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  2. Select "Compose".

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  3. Select your desired  "Pitching Initiative".

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  4. Hover over "Select Media List" then select "This Media List".

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  5. Select the desired contacts you want to send your pitch to.

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  6. Add the desired messaging (including variables if applicable).

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  7. Then select "Insert AI Intro".

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  8. Move the placeholder to the desired location in your email.

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  9. Click "Generate Drafts".

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  10. Click "Continue".

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  11. Fill in any placeholder values (if applicable), then click "Submit". 

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  12. Do not close your window yet.

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  13. Go to the "Drafts" section and verify the drafts with the personalized AI introductions that Propel has created.

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    That's it! You're now ready to send your pitches to your contacts.

An intro will not be created if there are no recent articles by the contact or the industry detailed in our database.