Writing by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal

NotebookLM functions as a grounded analysis tool that allows communications planners to organize and query specific project data.

By uploading internal documents—such as strategy briefs, stakeholder maps, and research papers—users can interact with their own data WITHOUT AI HALLUCINATIONS. This is key.

Here is how it assists in the planning workflow:

• Document Centralization: It allows you to group disparate files (PDFs, Google Docs, text files) into a single “notebook,” creating a unified reference point for a specific campaign or project.
• Automated Summarization: The tool can generate concise summaries of long-form reports, making it easier to extract key takeaways for executive summaries or status updates.
• Fact-Checking and Citations: When you ask the tool a question about your plan, it provides responses with direct citations from your uploaded files, ensuring that your messaging remains consistent with approved source material.
• Drafting Internal Materials: Based on the uploaded strategy, you can generate initial drafts for FAQs, talking points, or internal announcements that adhere to the specific context provided in your documents.

Disclaimer: This overview was written with the help of AI on personal time and premises, using a personal device. The views expressed represent personal opinions and insights; no endorsement is expressed or implied, nor does this constitute a professional recommendation.