AI Creativity ChroniclesMaking Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time Prompted. Performed. Unbelievable. What if I told you an AI just helped write, direct, and perform an entire short film that includes a global multi-racial cast and the mind-bending nuance of sci-fi TV like Black Mirror or Twilight Zone? (Not to mention the thought-provoking human creativity of YouTuber āPutchuonā.) Thatās what youāll find in this video made entirely with Googleās next-level AI video & audio generator, Veo...
17 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
AI Creativity ChroniclesMaking Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time Image conjured with Ideogram.ai. Text rendered in Canva. Hey there, You probably didnāt expect finger painting to show up in a conversation about AI. But tapping into that same spirit of childlike curiosityāhands in the color, no rules, just playāis exactly what helped me experience one of the most breathtaking AI creative breakthroughs Iāve seen: Googleās new Veo video AI. To help my friend Vince Casalaina and his...
25 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
AI Creativity ChroniclesMaking Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time Creative Curiosity, Meet Professional Validation Last week, I shared how an AI-generated avatar named Abigail helped me refine messaging, explore personas, and rethink video content. This week?That experiment is now being featured on the National Institute for Social Media (NISM) blog ā a hub for certified social media strategists. šÆ Same creative journey, but with a deeper, more professional lens: How AI tools like...
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AI Creativity ChroniclesMaking Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time AI Avatars: More Than a Trend, A Tool for Marketing Insights Last week, you met Abigail ā my fully AI-generated avatar spokeswoman. This week, I produced a short video that pulls back the curtain on the AI-enhanced creative process that brought her to life ā and what it reveals for marketers and creators. šÆ Learn how AI avatars can: Help clarify your message and tone Bring your ideal audience persona to life Accelerate...
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AI Creativity ChroniclesMaking Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time Sheās Not Real, But the Creativity Is. If AI tools are evolving at lightning speed ā and they are ā then creative marketers have two choices: š Hesitate and get left behind š Or experiment boldly and stay ahead of the curve I chose option 2. Meet Abigail, my new AI-generated spokeswoman: Sheās not just a gimmick. Sheās a living experiment in whatās now possible with: ChatGPT (for script co-writing & image prompt) Ideogram...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Hey Reader, The Creative Edge Today: Human + AI in Sync AI isnāt the enemy ā itās an amplifier. The creative edge comes from being a smarter, more human partner with AI. Thatās not just a theory ā itās what creative leaders are doing right now. Co-created with Ideogram.ai In my latest episode of Video Mojo, I talk with my long-time collaborator Vince Casalaina, a passionate documentary filmmaker with a story that mattersā¦ and a...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Hey Reader, AI is making everything easier. But thatās not what's important.What's important is: What are you doing with that ease? This week, Iām spotlighting two different kinds of innovators who are using AI not as a crutch, but as a creative amplifier. In the fast-moving world of content and marketing, the pros who stand out lead with the vision, taste, and creative skillsāthe "human in the loop" abilities necessary to tell...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Hey Reader, Not Playing with AI Yet? Thatās a Choice ā and Itās Risky. I know it doesnāt look like me exactlyā¦ but I made this image in 60 seconds. Seriously. I simply uploaded my profile avatar image and gave ChatGPT a one-line prompt: āPut this image on a mug that's on a home video studio creator's desk. Warm, positive colors and lighting.ā Boom. This fun, vibrant, creative image showed up. And, I was impressed (again) by the...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Hey Reader, Image conjured with the impressive new Canva AI. š Don't Miss My Latest Free PDF:Empowering AI Trends for Social Media MarketersItās a quick, insight-packed guideāthe slide deck from a recent webinarāthat outlines the creative shifts reshaping how we digital creatives work to wow audiences. (If you recently subscribed to this list and already got this download, welcome to Creativity Chronicles!) When Play Becomes...
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