The French football club Paris Saint-Germain is making history with the launch of what it claims to be the first fully AI-generated campaign. Departing from traditional marketing methods, Paris Saint-Germain harnessed AI-generated images to showcase its players sporting the new 2024-2025 home kit.
Led by Benjamin Benichou from Drop, the campaign employed advanced AI technologies such as LoRA models for training and Midjourney and Stable Diffusion models for image generation. Additional tools like Magnific and Topaz were used for upscaling, while Photoshop provided the final touches.
The AI-generated campaign launched in May across Paris Saint-Germain official platforms. The initiative featured prominent players like Marquinhos and Warren Zaire-Emery with creative backdrops that fused reality and dream. The response from fans and experts has been overwhelmingly positive.
Image Credit: Paris Saint-Germain
What's Driving This Trend
- AI-driven Marketing Campaigns
- Using AI for creating complete marketing campaigns can significantly reduce costs and time, offering a fresh approach to sports marketing.
- AI-enhanced Image Generation
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- Fan Engagement Through AI
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Who This Affects Most
- Sports Marketing
- The integration of AI in sports marketing can revolutionize how sports clubs connect with their audience and promote their brand.
- Advertising Technology
- Adopting AI-driven technologies in advertising can streamline the creative process and deliver highly personalized content.
- Visual Content Creation
- The use of AI tools for visual content production holds the potential to transform creative industries, offering new levels of quality and efficiency.
