Next-Gen Coding Assistant Arrives

Hey AI Enthusiast,

OpenAI just started rolling out Codex, their most capable AI coding agent - changing how developers write software by replacing manual coding with autonomous task execution.

This new system uses codex-1 (a version of o3) to write clean code, creating virtual computer environments that connect directly to GitHub while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Let me share today's power prompt and marketing strategy first, then we'll see what this AI coding breakthrough means for your development workflow...

🔥 Prompt of the Day🔥

Review Request: Use Claude or ChatGPT

Create one review-generating message for product or service users.

Product/Service: [What they used]
Platform: [Where to review]
Customer Experience: [Interaction point]
Business Impact: [Why reviews matter]

Structure:

Thank You Statement: Show genuine appreciation
Experience Reference: Mention recent usage or interaction
Review Value Explanation: Share how reviews help your business
Simple Instructions: Explain how and where to leave the review
Appreciation Close: Reaffirm gratitude

Guidelines:

– Keep under 100 words
– Use friendly, respectful language
– Focus on ease and importance of the review

✅ Marketing Monday ✅

Welcome Sequence Wins

Blasting new subscribers without proper introduction is marketing suicide.

Your audience forms their opinion of you within seconds of the first email.

There's a better path forward.

Start with a warm, personal introduction that builds connection.

Show subscribers exactly what to expect from your communication.

Offer immediate value through a freebie, tip, or exclusive content.

Make each email build on the previous, creating a cohesive journey.

Track early engagement to segment your audience effectively.

Keep dripping value over 3-5 emails before making requests.

When every touchpoint feels intentional, magic happens.

Well-crafted welcome sequences outperform standard emails every time.

Introducing your brand story creates meaningful relationship foundations.

Trust-building increases both open rates and long-term loyalty.

Smart marketers test variable elements within the sequence.

Behavioral data shows proper welcome emails generate higher response rates.

Templates with strategic content progression save relationship-building time.

First impression quality determines future engagement potential.

Properly structured welcome emails dramatically improve subscriber retention.

Over-selling too early creates uncomfortable subscriber experiences.

Balance value delivery with authentic brand introduction.

Email relationship building requires strategic patience.

Welcome sequence optimization continues delivering results rapidly.

Did You Know?

Google's Gemini 2.5, released in March 2025, introduces advanced reasoning capabilities, allowing the AI to "think" before responding, improving accuracy and contextual understanding.

🗞️ Breaking AI News 🗞️

OpenAI just launched their new AI coding agent with improved software engineering capabilities and direct GitHub integration features.

Beyond a simple update - OpenAI made a strategic move to expand its AI ecosystem while offering integration with developers' existing workflow.

We're talking about:

• Direct AI-powered coding using codex-1 (an optimized version of o3) on cloud virtual machines

• Faster processing with iterative testing that runs until passing results are achieved

• Enhanced capabilities for handling multiple software tasks simultaneously

• Dedicated access for ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team subscribers

• Integration with GitHub repositories for accessing existing codebases

But here's what everyone's missing...

This multi-function approach represents a major shift in how AI coding tools get positioned and utilized.

It's a complete change in the development landscape:

• Creates a unified environment for writing features, fixing bugs, and answering codebase questions

• Brings AI capabilities directly into ChatGPT instead of requiring separate coding platforms

• Directly addresses fragmentation in the software engineering experience

• Prevents users from being locked out of their computer while the agent works

• Signals preparation for a more comprehensive AI tools ecosystem

Think about having an AI coding system that functions like a virtual teammate for all your development needs.

Your programming options now tied to proactive assistance rather than just reactive suggestions.

Your development capabilities expanded despite traditional coding limitations.

The AI programming relationship just dramatically evolved.

Over to You...

What coding tasks would you delegate to this new AI agent first?

Hit reply and share how you'd integrate it into your development workflow.

To smarter software creation,

Jeff J. Hunter & Valentin Molina
Founders, AI Persona Method | World's Largest AI Community (3.4M)