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From Idea to Viral: Boost Your Creativity with Generative AI

Written by Drew's editorial team | Sep 18, 2025 11:00:00 AM

In the fast-paced universe of digital marketing, speed and originality make the difference between content that goes unnoticed and content that goes viral. Today, generative AI stands out as the ideal ally to shorten the gap between an idea and its execution, offering creative possibilities once thought impossible. From generating persuasive copy to producing realistic images and videos, its impact is transforming the work of agencies and communication teams.

In this article, we explore how generative AI in marketing campaigns not only speeds up production but also increases engagement. We’ll review concrete cases, leading tools, and ethical challenges, and propose a roadmap for implementing it in your agency.

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How Generative AI Is Revolutionizing Content Creation

Unlike other technologies, generative AI doesn’t just automate tasks—it creates. Trained on massive volumes of data, it can produce text, images, videos, music, or original designs from simple natural language prompts.

This radically changes creative processes:

  • Speed: what once took weeks of production can now be developed in hours.
  • Scalability: it’s possible to generate multiple variations of a single concept to test and optimize campaigns.
  • Accessibility: there’s no need for large technical teams; today’s interfaces are intuitive and allow creatives without coding knowledge to use them.

 

 

Real Cases: Cutting Time and Boosting Engagement

Several agencies and brands are already reaping measurable results.

  • Creative Agency XYZ (Spain): adopted Midjourney and ChatGPT to generate concept boards and campaign copy. Pre-production time dropped by 60%, and social media engagement rose 35% thanks to more personalized and visually appealing assets.
  • Digital Studio in Mexico: used Runway to produce short videos for TikTok and Reels from written creative briefs. They went from producing 4 videos a week to 15, without increasing staff. Interaction rates climbed 40%.
  • Fashion Brand in Latin America: launched a seasonal “lookbook” campaign fully generated with AI, combining Midjourney visuals with ChatGPT descriptions. The campaign went viral on Instagram, surpassing 1 million organic views in 10 days.

These examples show that generative AI in marketing campaigns is not a lab experiment, but a tangible tool with real impact on key metrics.

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Leading Tools for Text, Images, and Video

The generative AI ecosystem grows daily, but a few tools have become benchmarks in marketing and advertising:

ChatGPT (Text)

Ideal for brainstorming, writing copy, scripts, and adapting content for different formats and audiences. Its ability to understand context and tone makes it a versatile creative partner.

Midjourney (Images)

Produces high-quality images and visual compositions from text prompts. Perfect for mood boards, social media graphics, design proposals, or illustrations that previously required hours of design team work.

Runway (Video)

Enables editing and generating videos from text, images, or existing clips. Ideal for campaigns needing quick production for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts. Its “text to video” feature opens creative possibilities without the need for filming sets.

 

 

Governance and Ethics: Avoiding the Risks

With great potential comes great responsibility. Generative AI also poses significant challenges around ethics, intellectual property, and credibility.

One of the most pressing risks is the misuse of technology to create “deepfakes”—hyper-realistic fake content that can damage reputations or spread misinformation.

For responsible use, agencies should:

  • Establish clear policies on how and for what AI is used.
  • Verify usage rights for generated images and audio, especially when mixed with real material.
  • Be transparent about AI use when relevant, to maintain public trust.
  • Train teams to detect and prevent deepfakes.

A clear governance framework not only protects the brand but also strengthens its image as an ethical and innovative player.

 

 

Roadmap to Launching an AI Pilot in Your Agency

If your agency isn’t yet working with generative AI, a controlled pilot is the best way to start. Here’s a practical 5-step framework:

1. Define a clear objective

Choose a concrete goal, such as reducing the time for graphic idea production or increasing social media engagement rates.

2. Select tools

Pick one text tool, one image tool, and—if relevant—a video tool. ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Runway are a strong starting trio.

3. Train the team

Dedicate at least one session to explore features, commands, and best practices for each tool.

4. Run a test campaign

Use AI for a low-risk pilot project, such as a seasonal campaign or content for internal social networks.

Measure results and adjust

Analyze key metrics: production time, costs, engagement, and ROI. Refine processes before scaling up.

This approach lets you experiment without compromising critical projects and learn quickly.

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Redefining the Limits

Generative AI in marketing campaigns is redefining the limits of creativity. It’s no longer just about imagining an idea, but about materializing it in hours with professional quality—testing multiple versions and optimizing on the fly.

Agencies that strategically integrate these tools will not only gain in speed and output but also deliver more relevant and personalized experiences to their audiences. The challenge lies in balancing innovation with responsibility—avoiding ethical and legal pitfalls while fostering a creative culture where AI amplifies, rather than replaces, human talent.