{"id":10683,"date":"2024-06-26T07:19:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T06:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startupvalley.news\/uk\/?p=10683"},"modified":"2024-06-28T07:05:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T06:05:25","slug":"ai-generated-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startupvalley.news\/uk\/ai-generated-images\/","title":{"rendered":"AI is Transforming Small Business Marketing: How to Use it Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
iStock<\/a>, a leading e-commerce platform offering images, videos, and illustrations to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises (SMEs), today unveiled new data-backed tips to help businesses of all sizes navigate the use of generative-AI in marketing to customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n iStock\u2019s VisualGPS<\/a> insights platform has released a new study which captured the sentiment of over 30,000adults in 25 countries to understand the impact for small businesses of using generative AI visuals in their marketing. A key finding is that people expect transparency, with nearly 87% of British respondents saying they want to know whether an image has been created using AI<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The research also revealed a significant trust gap in social media, with 73% of Brits expressing distrust in social media content<\/strong>. For small businesses, this distrust presents a challenge: how to connect authentically with their audience in an environment rife with skepticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: Global Stats<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBusinesses across all industries are grappling with the integration of generative AI into their creative workflow and it’s crucial for businesses to understand both the risks and rewards here\u201d, <\/em>said Dr. Rebecca Swift, Getty Images\u2019 Global Head of Creative Content at iStock.<\/strong> \u201cOur VisualGPS insights provide small businesses with a clear understanding of consumer expectations around AI generated visual content, empowering them to confidently incorporate these tools into their marketing strategies and drive meaningful customer engagement.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider the type of imagery (AI-generated, user generated content, stock), including the format (image or video) that best aligns with your audience, message, and goals. VisualGPS revealed, 97% of consumers agree that ‘authentic’ images and videos are pivotal in establishing trust<\/strong>, indicating that where building trust is the key aim, user generated content or stock content may perform better to engage your audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Human creativity, when applied to prompting AI images and visual concepts, can result in endless possibilities, getting you to the image you want faster. However, high-quality images or videos crafted by expert creators may answer your content needs and save you time and money. AI technology can also modify existing stock imagery<\/a> by adding, replacing or removing any elements to further customize the image for your project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Transparency is key, especially if authenticity is a key part of your online strategy. Use images and videos showing real people in real places to connect with your audience. Clearly label AI-generated content to avoid your audience feeling misled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ensure that the AI image generation tools you do use do not produce images with legally protected elements that could pose a risk to your business. Opt for commercially safe AI image generators that offer legal indemnification, such as Generative AI by iStock<\/a>, to ensure your marketing materials are safe and cleared for commercial use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\niStock\u2019s visual content experts have identified several crucial questions that business owners should consider when incorporating AI-generated images into their marketing: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Are AI-generated images the right assets for this project?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Will AI-generated images help my business stand out?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
When should I label AI-generated imagery?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Are AI-generated images legally safe for marketing materials?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n