14 examples of augmented reality brand experiences
The global AR market is forecast to reach a value of $70.01 billion by 2023.
Could Ikea dominate the smart home market?
When you think of bookcases or bedding, Ikea is naturally one of the first retailers that springs to mind – a testament to the brand’s domination of the home furnishings retail market.
18 companies with brilliant digital strategies
Amongst the Econsultancy blog team, we certainly have our favourite companies as far as digital ambition and execution are concerned.
The week in digital transformation: IKEA’s evolution, digital leaders behind on mobile & hacker CIOs
Welcome to The Week in Digital Transformation, our weekly round-up of news, ideas, research and trends from the realm of digital transformation.
What is micro-retailing and why is it a growing trend?
Some of the biggest retail brands in the world are downsizing.
Ikea – known for its large and expansive physical stores – is the latest name to announce an investment in small outlets. It follows on from the likes of B&Q and Target, which have also experimented with small, super-targeted micro-stores.
The best social media stories and campaigns from August 2017
Like most workplaces, the world of social media was slightly subdued throughout August. We assume most people were busy sunning themselves, or desperately trying to avoid yet more Trump-related controversy.
Anyway, let’s journey back and take a look at the best of the rest, shall we?
Four websites that have reduced their primary navigation options
In 2017, more websites will be reducing their primary navigation options.
But why, and who has done this already?
Ikea renames products for new SEO-focused Retail Therapy campaign
Ikea is frequently cited as a master of branding, marketing and advertising, and it has a portfolio of campaigns and creative to justify the compliment.
The latest: the company’s Retail Therapy website, which is part of its Where Life Happens campaign.
Three innovative examples of Instagram UX hacks
How can brands create interactive experiences on Instagram by ‘hacking’ the existing UX?
Here are three clever examples…
Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality: where should brands focus?
Augmented reality and virtual reality are the source of growing buzz.
For brands interested in exploring them, which is the more worthy technology?