Client: Erik’s Deli
Crafting 50 Years of Character: Erik’s Delicafé Celebrates Its Legacy with AI-Driven Art
The Challenge
Erik’s Delicafé, a beloved California-based brand celebrating its 50th anniversary, sought a campaign to highlight its rich history and connect with its passionate fanbase. However, the brand had a limited budget, which made the traditional methods of staging elaborate photo sessions or commissioning custom illustrations unfeasible.
The Strategic Solution
E29 Marketing turned to generative AI to create a cost-effective, visually striking campaign called ‘Take Me Back.’ Utilizing Midjourney, our team crafted hyper-realistic, cinematic images that visually represented each of Erik’s Delicafé’s five decades. This innovative solution allowed us to generate nostalgic visuals with AI while our creative team fine-tuned and polished the artwork to meet Erik’s high standards.
The Impact
The AI-generated visuals became the foundation for Erik’s 50th-anniversary celebration, guiding a series of promotions, offers, and deals. This campaign provided a high-quality, ownable visual identity for the brand at a fraction of the cost, turning what could have been a multi-million dollar effort into a $25k campaign. The result was an engaging and innovative journey through Erik’s history, made possible by leveraging AI technology to stretch the budget while maintaining creative excellence.