About this episode

This episode explores the advancements in AI image tools and their applications in marketing for local businesses.

Something a little more fun this week. AI image tools have improved a lot, so we tested a custom GPT we built that runs color and hairstyle analyses on a selfie. In this episode of Get Digital Marketing Results, we cover what's getting better with AI image generation, where it still slips, and how local businesses can use these tools in marketing without crossing into "fake your business" territory. AI image tools like Nano Banana in Gemini and ChatGPT's Image 2.0 handle text, detail, and instructions much better than they used to. They're showing up in everyday tools like Google Photos and Google TV. And they're useful for thumbnails, carousels, and concept work, as long as you're not trying to fake the proof of your business. You'll learn: ✅ What's noticeably better in the latest AI image tools (text, faces, instruction-following) ✅ How AI image features are showing up in mainstream consumer tools ✅ What we learned testing a custom color and hairstyle GPT on our own photos ✅ Where AI images still slip (consistency across multiple shots) ✅ How to use AI images in your business without crossing the proof line ✅ Three things to try this week Key takeaways: AI images are worth a…

People in this episode

Host: Donna Botti

Topics covered

• AI image tools
• color analysis
• hairstyle analysis
• digital marketing
• local business marketing
• AI image generation

Keywords

• AI image generation
• color analysis
• hairstyle analysis
• digital marketing
• local business
• marketing tools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google Photos, Google TV

Products: Nano Banana, Gemini, ChatGPT's Image 2.0

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