Going beyond AI Slot Machines

The emergence of AI image generation is transforming the way e-commerce marketers and designers work, granting them powerful tools to enhance their productivity and creativity. This groundbreaking technology doesn't intend to replace jobs, but instead aims to augment and remove tedious tasks, empowering professionals to focus on the bigger picture.

The Magic of Image Generation

The first wave of AI image generation tools has unlocked the potential for marketers and designers to create and edit images using natural language.

By simply inputting a phrase like “Show me my product in a rainforest” or "Show me Elvis, alive and well, hiding out on the moon," the system can generate a corresponding image. The limiting factor is the human imagination. This remarkable feature allows users to produce various iterations with ease, making it an essential tool for creative projects.

The Slot Machine Effect

AI image generation models provide an element of excitement and unpredictability, much like a slot machine. With each "pull of the handle" or re-run query, the system generates different results, which can be both entertaining and useful for brainstorming ideas. However, to truly harness the power of these tools, marketers and designers must have a clear vision of their objectives and desired outcomes.

The Importance of “Knowing What You Want”

As creating images gets more affordable, it's crucial to know which ones to make and why. Combining AI-generated images with tools that evaluate image performance helps eComm professionals identify the best visuals.

DTC marketers can use this new technology to develop ad creatives that perform better in metrics like CTR and CPA, making their campaigns more effective.

Treat's Data Driven Approach

Treat is at the forefront of utilizing AI image generation to revolutionize marketing and design. Our mission is to answer the question, "Based on the data we have available to us, what ad should we make next that has the highest probability of achieving our goals?"

To achieve this, we employ AI to analyze all images and videos a brand has ever used, extracting visual and emotional elements and correlating them with performance and demographic data.

This data-driven approach allows Treat's AI tool to make recommendations on creative angles and themes to explore next. It even generates initial concepts, empowering marketers and designers to prioritize creative strategies and allocate resources and ad spend more effectively.

The Future of AI Image Generation in Marketing and Design

As AI image generation continues to develop and improve, it will become an indispensable tool for e-commerce marketers and designers. By enabling professionals to focus on strategy and execution rather than busywork, this technology will ultimately drive increased efficiency and better results.