A Digital Marketing Revolution: How AI is Transforming the Landscape and Why Embracing It Is Key
AI's Here to Stay, and It's Pretty Cool
AI seemed to be on the horizon for so long. I remember being a young kid watching StarWars and thinking that the future was right around the corner; that every boy and girl would have their own personal AI droid to help with the chores. Honestly, it took a lot longer than I expected. I don't know if I just had the highest of hopes, or I just paid attention to the exponential growth of technology and innovation around me. I mean, when I was a kid, flip phones were just taking off and the fact that we could put Snake on a phone was both iconic and mind-blowing.
Then, along came the internet.
I won't pretend I was around before Tim Burners Lee (and others) helped pioneer the internet as we know it, but I did grow up in the 90s and witnessed the first connected devices in the home go from dial up, to today's Fiber Optics and WiFi 6. Incredible. AI has gone from a daydream about "what ifs" to an actualized "wow, it's actually happening" in no time.
I have news for you... It's not a trend.
AI is fundamentally changing our reality in front of our very eyes and there's a real chance you might hop on the stern and miss the real good stuff. The innovation.
AI is changing the game when it comes to marketing
...and beyond; thanks to crazy advances in computing power. And guess what? We can totally make this tech work to our advantage. Think about the cost and time savings alone. I'd like to highlight some of that for you today. Not only is marketing about to be come cheaper and faster, it's about to push past previous creative limits in ways we never thought possible. It's about being smart and ethical with this powerhouse tool, really making our marketing efforts shine.
Marketing can seem like a mountain of a project for small businesses too. I'm here to introduce small business owners to a new era of marketing. One that doesn't break the bank when you're on a tight budget. One that enables you to continue to chase down those leads, and promote via work-of-mouth, but still empowers you to set new objectives that are actually achievable. Using AI, both large corporations, and sole-member LLCs alike can share in the beauty of efficient marketing tactics. By leveraging this new technology, you can reach new heights that weren't previously available at your stage gate. So let's talk about how...
Photoshop Who? Welcome to the AI Era
Jumping into AI for marketing is like the moment we all first got our hands on Photoshop. It's that big of a deal. We're talking about cutting down on those hefty costs and long waits, all because AI can whip up and refine ideas faster than you can say "deadline." It's not just about speed and saving money, though. It opens up a whole new playground for creating digital assets that used to be just a dream with traditional tools. Integrating AI means we can outpace the old ways and connect with our audience like never before.
I'm doing it now. Mixing old skills with new tricks.
After 12 years juggling marketing, project management, and a side business in photography, I've thrown Photoshop skills and AI into the mix. This combo is my secret sauce for cooking up next-level creative marketing assets that compliment my strategies (which are also changing, BTW). It's not just slapping AI onto the process for the heck of it. It's about blending decades of know-how with the freshest tech to rethink digital marketing's possibilities. Together, they're a dynamic duo that boosts strategy effectiveness and keeps us in tune with the digital beat.
That enables me to streamline asset creation - like a boss
Pairing my marketing know-how and Photoshop wizardry with AI has totally revolutionized asset creation. We're talking about cutting down the grind without cutting corners on quality. This teamwork makes the dream work, speeding up the creation process and dialing up the impact of our marketing materials. It means more time for brainstorming and less time bogged down in the nitty-gritty. This shift is huge, making our asset development more nimble and letting us quickly adapt to whatever the market throws our way.
There's Still No Room for Lazy Marketing Here
Bringing AI into the mix isn't about taking shortcuts. It's about supercharging our marketing toolkit, helping us hit our targets faster and reach even further. AI's shaking up the stock image game and how we picture real-life stuff in marketing, making everything more real, more relatable. It's not just about meeting goals; it's about expanding what we think we can do, pushing past the usual limits of creativity and storytelling in marketing.
To show what AI can really do, take a peek at my profile pic and this article's header—both AI masterpieces made in a cool 30 minutes. Seriously. The image you think is me? The header to this article? They're both AI-generated from scratch with a total bake time of 30 minutes (give or take a bathroom break).
Back in the day, that would've been unheard of. But here we are, breaking new ground without breaking a sweat. I remember lugging camera gear around to different photo shoots and just trying to capture professional headshots was a headache. I need my bulky camera, tripod, reflectors/diffusers, lights, and other equipment. It was also expensive (glass isn't cheap). This isn't just about making things cheaper or easier; it's about reimagining our creative approach and making our marketing resonate more than ever.
I'm Here to Learn. I'm Here to Stay.
It's an amazing time to jump into the AI scene. Through my journey, I'm all about exploring, sharing, and getting everyone as psyched as I am about embracing this change. AI's not just the future; it's the now, and it's packed with opportunities to boost our creativity, efficiency, and impact. So, let's dive in together and see where this AI wave takes us in redefining digital marketing. Come along for the ride—it's going to be epic!
Follow me on X at @coreyisyourguy to watch these AI adventures, and let's get excited about what's next in both Marketing and AI, together!
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