Augmented reality

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 pale-skinned avatar with brown hair and glasses, wearing colourful pink, blue, purple and green clothing, hovers in front of a giant BMW iX which is floating at a slant. The two are suspended amidst a psychedelic landscape of strange shapes and jungle-like plants.

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.

3D commerce

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 […]