A year in web3: a reckoning for NFTs and the metaverse
This briefing is part of our Digital Transformation Monthly 2022 in Review, which looks back over the trends that defined the past year and considers how they might impact the year to come.
Quick Guide to Augmented Reality
AR technology proved its utility during the Covid-19 pandemic, entertaining and engaging customers and enriching digital experiences. This quick guide provides an entry point for marketers looking to use the technology in their own campaigns, covering potential applications, business considerations and steps to implementation.
A metaverse reality check: What role for brands?
Many companies are eager to explore investments in the metaverse, but what is the best way to go about this? We conclude our three-part series, ‘A metaverse reality check’, by looking closely at the practical considerations behind metaverse investment, and consider what some major brands have been doing in this space.
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A metaverse reality check: Defining the metaverse
Businesses are rushing to get in on the ground floor of the metaverse – but what is it really? What do we mean when we talk about ‘the metaverse’?
Lessons from John Lewis on bringing together the digital and physical at Christmas
John Lewis Customer Director Claire Pointon discusses experiential retail at Christmas and customers’ expectations of a ‘connected’ brand.
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AR, NFTs and the metaverse: How luxury brands innovated for China’s Singles Day shopping festival
With a huge opportunity in the offing to target Chinese consumers when they are in a prime shopping mindset, and competition higher than ever, what have luxury brands been doing to stand out?
Impero’s Michael Scantlebury on brand fame, hard seltzer and AR portals
Today’s ‘Day in the Life’ features Michael Scantlebury, the Creative Director and Founder of creative agency, Impero. I chat with Michael about advertising for alcohol brands – (a particular area of expertise for Impero) – as well as the value of augmented reality, and why understanding cultural trends is the key to brand longevity. Talk […]
Digital Shift Report Q3 2021 Chapter 2 – AR, VR and wearables
Exploring how holograms, advertising and premium content are used in VR experiences, this chapter also looks at the integration of AR into social media and the intersection of wearables and AR.
What innovations in 3D and AR technology could mean for ecommerce
New technology is opening up further opportunities within ecommerce, as AR and 3D sizing solutions help online retailers to solve challenges around size and fit. Consumers are already shopping online more than ever before, of course, but these solutions could further accelerate the shift to ecommerce – particularly within fashion. The EY Consumer Index recently […]
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14 examples of augmented reality brand experiences
The global AR market is projected to grow from $6.12 billion in 2021 to reach $97.76 billion by 2028. The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated investment of late, driven by the greater need for companies to deepen customer relationships via digital platforms. Within the context of marketing, augmented reality allows brands to offer unique and […]
Digital Shift Q2 2021 Chapter 2 – Real-world/digital integration
A look at how new functionality is enhancing real-world experiences, with Google Maps introducing more than 100 AI-driven improvements, and Disney trialling facial recognition technology at its Magic Kingdom.