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IVES 9 IVES Conference Series 9 OIV 9 OIV 2024 9 Orals - Economy and law 9 Where the sky is no limit – the transformation of wine marketing through text-to-video generation AI models

Where the sky is no limit – the transformation of wine marketing through text-to-video generation AI models

Abstract

The introduction of ai-driven tools in digital content creation represents a significant shift in the landscape of marketing, particularly for industries reliant on rich visual storytelling such as the wine sector. The development of ai models like openai’s sora, runway’s gen-2 or google’s lumiere, which can generate realistic video content from textual descriptions, offers promising new avenues for enhancing brand narrative and consumer engagement. This research explores the potential of text-to-video (t2v) ai models to revolutionize wine marketing by creating dynamic, engaging content that captures the essence of vineyards and their products without the need for traditional video production processes. The wine sector with its unique characteristics and needs lends itself well to the deployment of t2v created content for various reasons: wine as a complex product with variations in grape varieties, terroir, and vinification processes that significantly influence its final taste and quality, requires detailed storytelling to effectively market each unique aspect; wine marketing heavily relies on sensory appeal—taste, smell, sight—which must be conveyed indirectly through marketing materials, making visual content especially important in the wine sector; as consumers often seek information about wine types, production processes, and pairing suggestions there is a significant educational component to wine marketing; and since building brand loyalty involves not just quality products but also creating memorable experiences, often through events like tastings and vineyard tours, they need to be effectively promoted through marketing. At the same time the importance of video content as a marketing tool in the age of digital consumption cannot be understated, accounting for more than 82% of all internet traffic. Videos engage consumers at a deeper level—cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally—thus playing a critical role in the consumer decision-making process at various points throughout their customer journey, enhancing brand trust, and improving brand attitudes. Traditional video production, however, involves considerable time, expertise, and financial investment, which can be a barrier for many wine producers. The introduction of ai-generated video content promise to provide a cost- and time-efficient alternative.  However, the use of ai in video production is not without challenges. Issues of authenticity and the potential for creating unrealistic or misleading content pose significant risks, particularly in an industry where authenticity and trust are paramount. Moreover, the current capabilities of ai models, while impressive, still show limitations in handling complex human behaviors and subtle nuances that are often crucial in storytelling. Our study analyses the application of the technology for the purpose of wine marketing. We explore use cases including the increased personalization of wine marketing, wine education and virtual tours and tastings to enhance consumer experience and engagement. By doing so, we will also examine benefits challenges in implementation and deployment of this technology for the purpose of wine marketing. As a result, our work provides valuable insights into the viability of ai tools in enhancing brand narratives, improving consumer engagement, and ultimately driving sales. Due to the novelty of these tools in the remit of wine marketing the significance of this study lies in its potential to guide wine marketers and technologists in harnessing ai technology to its fullest potential while navigating the pitfalls associated with digital innovation. As the technology evolves, understanding its impact on consumer behavior and marketing effectiveness will be crucial for developing strategies that are not only innovative but also ethical and effective in promoting genuine brand values.

Dove non ci sono limiti – la trasformazione del marketing del vino attraverso modelli ia text-to-video
L’adozione di strumenti basati sull’intelligenza artificiale nella creazione di contenuti digitali rappresenta un cambiamento significativo nel panorama del marketing, soprattutto per i settori che si affidano a una ricca narrazione visiva, come l’industria del vino. Lo sviluppo di modelli di intelligenza artificiale come sora di openai, gen-2 di runway o lumiere di google, in grado di generare contenuti video realistici da descrizioni di testo, promette nuove strade in termini di costruzione del marchio e fidelizzazione dei clienti. Questo articolo esplora il potenziale dei modelli ai text-to-video (t2v) per rivoluzionare il marketing del vino creando contenuti dinamici e coinvolgenti che catturano l’essenza della produzione del vino senza i tradizionali processi di produzione video. Il settore del vino, con le sue caratteristiche uniche, è adatto all’utilizzo di contenuti creati da t2v per diversi motivi: il vino, in quanto prodotto complesso con diversi vitigni, terroir e metodi di produzione che influenzano in modo significativo il suo gusto finale e la sua qualità, richiede uno storytelling dettagliato per coprire ogni singolo aspetto per commercializzare in modo efficace. La grande importanza degli stimoli sensoriali per il marketing del vino deve essere veicolata attraverso i materiali di marketing, ecco perché i contenuti visivi sono particolarmente importanti nel settore vitivinicolo. I consumatori sono sempre più alla ricerca di informazioni sul vino, sulla sua produzione e sulle possibilità di personalizzazione. Dopotutto, la fedeltà alla marca non riguarda solo prodotti di qualità, ma anche la creazione di esperienze indimenticabili attraverso eventi come degustazioni e visite ai vigneti, che devono essere promosse attraverso il marketing. Rappresentando oltre l’82% di tutto il traffico internet, nell’era digitale, l’importanza dei contenuti video come strumento di marketing non può essere sopravvalutata: i video coinvolgono i consumatori a un livello più profondo e svolgono quindi un ruolo cruciale nel consumatore. Processo decisionale in vari punti del percorso del cliente e rafforzare la fiducia nel marchio. Tuttavia, la produzione video tradizionale richiede molto tempo, denaro e competenze, il che può rappresentare un ostacolo per molti produttori di vino. L’introduzione di contenuti video generati dall’intelligenza artificiale promette un’alternativa efficiente in termini di costi e tempo. Tuttavia, si consiglia cautela quando si utilizza l’intelligenza artificiale nella produzione video. Contenuti errati o fuorvianti comportano rischi significativi, soprattutto se si considera l’importanza dell’autenticità e della fiducia nel settore vitivinicolo. Inoltre, i risultati attuali dei modelli di intelligenza artificiale, sebbene impressionanti, hanno ancora i loro limiti quando si tratta di comportamenti umani complessi e di sfumature sottili che sono cruciali nella narrazione. Il nostro studio analizza l’uso della tecnologia per il marketing del vino. Stiamo esplorando casi d’uso tra cui una maggiore personalizzazione del marketing del vino, sforzi di educazione al vino e tour virtuali e degustazioni progettati per migliorare l’esperienza e il coinvolgimento del cliente. Esaminiamo i vantaggi e le sfide derivanti dall’implementazione di questa tecnologia per il marketing del vino, il che significa che il nostro lavoro fornisce preziose informazioni sull’idoneità di questo strumento per il marketing del vino e quindi sull’aumento delle vendite il nostro studio è tanto più importante perché aiuta le diverse parti interessate a comprendere e sfruttare il potenziale dei modelli di intelligenza artificiale t2v ed evitare possibili insidie. A causa del costante sviluppo tecnologico, questa comprensione è essenziale non solo per sviluppare misure di marketing efficaci, innovative e anche eticamente giustif.

Nach oben offen– die transformation des weinmarketings durch text-to-video-ki-modelle

Die einführung ki-gesteuerter tools bei der erstellung digitaler inhalte stellt einen bedeutenden wandel in der marketinglandschaft dar, insbesondere für branchen, die auf reichhaltiges visuelles storytelling angewiesen sind, wie etwa die weinbranche. Die entwicklung von ki-modellen wie die entwicklung von ki-modellen wie openais sora, runways gen-2 oder googles lumiere, die aus textbeschreibungen realistische videoinhalte generieren können, verspricht neue wege hinsichtlich der markenbildung und der kundenbindung. Dieser artikel untersucht das potenzial von text-to-video (t2v)-ki-modellen zur revolutionierung des weinmarketings durch die erstellung dynamischer, ansprechender inhalte, die das wesen der weinproduktion ohne herkömmliche videoproduktionsprozesse. Der weinsektor mit seinen einzigartigen eigenschaften eignet sich aus verschiedenen gründen für den einsatz von t2v-erstellten inhalten: wein als komplexes produkt mit unterschiedlichen rebsorten, terroir und herstellungsmethoden, die seinen endgültigen geschmack und seine qualität erheblich beeinflussen, erfordert detailliertes storytelling, um jeden einzelnen aspekt effektiv zu vermarkten. Die hohe bedeutung sensorischer reize für das weinmarketing muss durch marketingmaterialien vermittelt werden, weshalb visuelle inhalte im weinsektor besonders wichtig sind. Verbraucher suchen verstärkt informationen über wein, seine herstellung und anpassungsmöglichkeiten. Schließlich geht es bei markenbindung nicht nur um qualitätsprodukte, sondern auch um das schaffen unvergessliche erlebnisse wie durch veranstaltungen wie verkostungen und weinbergtouren, was durch marketing gefördert werden muss. Mit mehr als 82 % des gesamten internetverkehrs aus kann im digitalen zeitalter die bedeutung von videoinhalten als marketinginstrument nicht genug betont werden: videos sprechen verbraucher auf einer tieferen ebene an – kognitiv und emotional – und spielen so eine entscheidende rolle im entscheidungsprozess der verbraucher an verschiedenen punkten ihres customer journey und stärken das markenvertrauen. Traditionelle videoproduktion jedoch erfordert viel zeit, geld und fachwissen, was für viele weinproduzenten ein hindernis darstellen kann. Die einführung von ki-generierten videoinhalten verspricht eine kosten- und zeiteffiziente alternative. Allerdings ist beim einsatz von ki in der videoproduktion vorsicht geboten. Fehlerhafte oder irreführende inhalte stellen erhebliche risiken dar, insbesondere aufgrund der hohen bedeutung von authentizität und vertrauen im weinsektor. Darüber hinaus sind die aktuellen ergebnisse von ki-modellen zwar beeindruckend, stoßen aber bei komplexen menschlichen verhaltensweisen und subtilen nuancen, die beim storytelling entscheidend sind, noch an ihre grenzen. Unsere studie analysiert den einsatz der technologie für das weinvermarktung. Wir untersuchen anwendungsfälle, darunter die stärkere personalisierung des weinmarketings, der weinschulungsmaßnahmen sowie virtuelle touren und verkostungen, die das kundenerlebnis und -bindung verbessern sollen. Dabei untersuchen wir die vorteile und herausforderungen bei der implementierung dieser technologie für die weinvermarktung, wodurch unsere arbeit wertvolle einblicke hinsichtlich der eignung dieses instruments für das weinmarketing und damit der umsatzsteigerung liefert unsere studie ist dadurch umso bedeutender, als dass sie den verschiedenen stakeholdern hilft, das potential der t2v-ki-modelle zu verstehen, einzusetzen und dabei mögliche fallstricke zu vermeiden. Wegen der ständigen technologischen fortentwicklung ist dieses verständnis unerlässlich, um nicht nur wirksam innovative marketingmaßnahmen zu entwickeln, die auch ethisch angemessen sind.

Publication date: November 18, 2024

Issue: OIV 2024

Type: Article

Authors

Jochen Heussner¹, Jon Hanf²

¹ Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Germany
² Hochschule Geisenheim University, Germany

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