Trolling AI is my New Obsession

While many of you were bbq'ing, enjoying pools and lighting fireworks, I was trolling AI. Yup, it was so easy and boy did it prove a point... let's get one thing straight- I do NOT hate or fear AI.

In fact, I'm a fan for many uses. But NOT FOR THIS. 

What's the first thing you think when you see this flyer? Do you think immediately of the BRAND or do you think "oh look, another ai flyer?"

Brand Invisibility is EXACTLY what these ugly AI templates create. The bubble of these cookie cutter shortcuts will burst eventually when people realize that no one stands out when wearing the same uniform as everyone else. I know first hand as a Navy veteran- the GOAL was not to stand out- it was to stand together. Perfect for military training- but not exactly the goal for a brand, amirite?

I GET IT. It's fast, easy and free. 

But at what cost? I understand the temptation and do not judge you- after all:

❗️You have to wear every hat. 

❗️You didn't go into business to become a marketing expert.

❗️You've been programmed to believe any content is better than no content. 

❗️You can get some good ideas from prompts, they aren't TOTALLY useless!

But you need to hear this: check your insights. How well are these flyers performing? Are they converting to clients or flipped past like an ad in a magazine? Does your flyer look just like others in your feed?

And look, they might be working for some of you, and if so, MORE POWER TO YA, congrats! 

But if not- there are incredible professional graphic artists who don't cost a mint who use creativity and talent to make your brand stand out, not basic prompts and unoriginal templated ai formats. The experts don't use or need ai at all- they've been using their brains for years, no ai assistance needed, thankyouverymuch.

My go to? Mahalo Media Solutions- Kara Emmart has made my brands stand out for years. This isn't a paid promotion, she doesn't even know I'm posting this. But knowing how much BETTER she can create professional collateral that represents brands affordably bears sharing. 

Until the bubble bursts, I'll just keep ignoring these flyers, they are too much to read, rinse and repeat, and are officially invisible... and I'm not alone. 

If I already support your brand, don't worry- I would never cancel you over your choice to dilute your brand, no matter how much I disagree. 

But if I don't know your brand...? These flyers will guarantee that it'll STAY THAT WAY, because I can't see you. 

PS, Loudoun Connections isn't a real brand, this is what ai gave me from a simple yet specific prompt. But if it was, would this generic "no shit sherlock" messaging do ANYTHING to attract your interest? Hilarious that the STAND OUT messaging is in the SAME FORMAT it gives everyone... 🤣🤣