23.02.2026

60 min listen

With & Faezeh Shafiee

Season 4 Episode 59

Creating interview-based content with AI assistance

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Jack Chambers-Ward hosts Search With Candour with guest Faezeh Shafiee, a freelance international SEO content specialist, to discuss how to build an interview-based content campaign with the assistance of AI.

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Show overview

During this campaign, Faezeh used expert interviews to create a multi-channel content campaign, turning an initial plan into interviews with three women leaders in sustainability.

Faezeh explains the end-to-end process from planning, interviewing in both English and Spanish, recording and transcribing, to translating/localising, article structure, keyword research and repurposing into social, email, and other channels.

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Using AI as a content assistant

A significant part of Faezeh's campaign success was leveraging AI tools, particularly a customised GPT model, to manage multilingual content and streamline the editorial process.

This use of AI did not replace the human touch but instead enhanced it, allowing Faezeh to maintain the unique voice of each interviewee while ensuring efficiency and consistency across the campaign.

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The role of authenticity in content

Authenticity was central to the campaign's success.

Faezeh emphasises the importance of maintaining the interviewees' genuine voices, highlighting that authenticity not only differentiates content in a crowded digital space but also resonates deeply with the target audience.

The campaign successfully merged the inspirational stories of women, their challenges, and triumphs, with strategic brand placement, resulting in enhanced visibility and conversions.

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Challenges and lessons learned

The campaign faced challenges, such as ensuring accurate translation and avoiding AI-induced hallucinations.

Faezeh underscores the necessity of human oversight to ensure content quality and integrity.

For future campaigns, she recommends even greater customisation of AI tools and increased budget allocation for broader visibility.

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The power of storytelling

Storytelling remains a powerful tool in content marketing, bridging the gap between business goals and genuine human connection.

Through her campaign, Faezeh demonstrated how well-crafted narratives can enhance brand authority and foster deeper connections with audiences.

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Takeaways

This episode is a testament to the power of storytelling, strategically enhanced by AI, in creating impactful content campaigns.

By focusing on authenticity and leveraging technology responsibly, marketers can craft narratives that not only meet business objectives but also inspire and engage audiences on a profound level.

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