09/17/2026
You know what’s funny? I made this flyer to talk about AI slop… but I actually kind of like it. 😂
It’s aesthetically pleasing. The colors are good. The shading on certain elements looks good. Overall, it’s a pretty decent-looking flyer.
So what’s the problem?
So much of marketing is perception.
And when people see AI-generated flyers and images, fair or not, they might think a few things:
1. I can’t really tell the difference between this business and the next.
2. This feels a little lazy.
3. They aren’t putting much time or energy into their marketing… are they cutting corners somewhere else, too?
4. They know how much water AI uses, right? 😂
I’m not saying any of those perceptions are fair. I’m not even saying everyone thinks that way.
But those perceptions can and do exist.
And here’s the best part…
You don’t HAVE to use AI for this.
Crazy, right?
There are so many tools you can use to make awesome marketing materials for your business: Canva, Photoshop, Affinity, Photopea, Figma, and plenty more.
Does it take more time? Yes.
Do most good things take time? Also yes.
And I know a TON of local business owners around here. The vast majority of you have really good things going on at your businesses. You’re doing cool things, serving people well, creating great products, and building businesses worth paying attention to.
I just want your marketing to reflect how awesome you and your business actually are.
AI can absolutely be part of that. I use it all the time.
Just don’t let it become a replacement for you.
And if you read all of this and thought, “Okay, cool… but I still have absolutely no desire to make all of this myself,” 😂
That’s where I come in.
Shoot me a message and we’ll get you sorted out.