If augmented reality (AR) doesn’t make the dressing room virtual, AI will. It’s likely we will see some combination of the two. Walmart already has an AI-powered virtual dressing room, which allows users to visualize products on different body types.
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| Dec 9, 2022
Meanwhile, QR-launched AR can bring OOH advertising to life, offering consumers exclusive interactive experiences that blend the virtual and real worlds. Customers can see 3D models of products, uncover special deals, or see how a certain product may look in their home.
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| Mar 17, 2023
Navigating complex accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. These laborious and time-consuming processes need to be automated. But first, businesses must transition to digital payments.
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| Mar 11, 2024
Lego has invested heavily in AR-enhanced store displays to create an interactive experience. It’s also investing in the metaverse through a partnership with Epic Games. Build-A-Bear Workshop’s new after-dark program is targeting the kidult audience by offering personalized bears for the older audience.
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| Aug 31, 2023
The company rolled out AR ads to Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and Facebook Stories, providing advertisers with a more engaging way to connect with users. It also made some updates to Reels ads to make them more interactive and engaging, including a larger call-to-action button and a new watch and browse feature.
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| Jun 16, 2023
Brands can use digital tools like AR and VR to give a try-before-you-buy experience to consumers starting their shopping journey online. Social media can extend the digital into the physical (or vice versa). For example, brands can work with a creator to post social content online and then build a curated pop-up shop of the creator’s favorite products in-store.
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| Apr 19, 2023
Shopping in-store gives customers the ability to feel fabrics and try clothing on—a feature for which there is no online equivalent, even as VR and AR technologies allow for visualizations. Although discovery is most popular in-store, retailer websites and apps generate more conversions for clothing, shoes, and accessories purchases.
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| Apr 3, 2024
Part of that I think had to do with the state of VR headsets and AR. But even so, about 90 million people use AR in the US, 70 million just on social media on their smartphones, and an additional 70 million use VR, virtual reality.
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| Jan 8, 2024
The huge surge of new generative AI users will slow. 3 ways beauty brands like Ulta Beauty and Sephora are using technology like AI and AR to engage with consumers. More Chart of the Day:. 8/4 - Programmatic video keeps growing. 8/3 - SVOD success. 8/2 - Meta over YouTube? 8/1 - Keeping it dynamic. 7/31 - Streaming showdown.
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| Aug 4, 2023
In an effort to become the teen favorite again, Snapchat released its My AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to all users and launched new AR experiences. More like this:. Snapchat sees spike in 1-star reviews as users pan the ‘My AI’ feature, calling for its removal. Why marketers are on the hunt for the next TikTok. See how fast TikTok outpaced social media competitors in the US.
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| Apr 24, 2023
Features such as mobile “scan and go,” QR codes, and augmented reality have the potential to deliver seamless and engaging omnichannel experiences. Technology is improving mobile shopping—but slow site speeds are hindering conversion. Smartphone shopping is faster and more secure than ever thanks to powerful mobile processors and 5G.
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| Aug 31, 2023
The company is partnering with Live Nation and musician Kygo, and plans to expand its AR features to 16 additional music festivals. Another new feature is “Instant Games,” which will allow users to play games directly within the Snapchat app. Snap is partnering with over 30 publishers to create a “Stories Marketplace” that will allow advertisers to purchase sponsored content from publishers.
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| Apr 20, 2023
Meanwhile, Snapchat is incorporating generative AI into its platform, allowing developers to use ChatGPT to create AR lenses. Use this chart:. Assess digital media ad investments. More like this:. Social media predictions: Search’s impact on the commerce wars and LinkedIn’s ascent.
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| Feb 21, 2024
More like this:. 3 technologies that take in-store retail media to the next level. 3 ways Poshmark uses AI to grow its business. 3 ways beauty brands like Ulta Beauty and Sephora are using technology like AI and AR to engage with consumers. Exclusive—Retailers rank immersive experiences near the top of their investment priorities.
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| Jan 12, 2024
Yesterday’s Chart of the Day: Mobile AR sets the bar.
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| May 12, 2023
“Snap’s strong association with augmented reality, Apple’s privacy changes, and Snapchat’s small size relative to the social platforms that advertisers bucket the app with have created additional headwinds to its ad business.”. Our take: Social media companies have been hit hard as advertisers consolidate spending in a cautious environment. That’s had an effect on smaller players like Snap.
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| Apr 28, 2023
Article: AR/VR shopping still hasn’t reached 90% of US adults. Article: Roblox is gaining users and brand partnerships—but growing revenue would be great. Methodology: Data is from the October 2022 Sitecore report titled "Perceptions of the Metaverse" conducted by Advanis. 1,000 US internet users ages 18-70 were surveyed during August 15-19, 2022.
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| Jan 10, 2023
One key to these retailers’ success in drawing Generation Z was their use of augmented reality and self-checkout counters. Our July survey of Gen Z uncovered new insights on the group’s engagement with social media. A key point: Brands looking to reach this age cohort need to be present on multiple platforms.
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| Oct 27, 2023
VR- and AR-enabled in-store technology will also give consumers new ways to test drive products prior to purchase. Better CX at the shelf will drive more conversions—and minimize returns. Digital shoppers expect depth of product information and customer insights before making a purchase, and a failure to provide it at the physical shelf adds unnecessary friction.
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| Aug 11, 2023
So like AR and virtual try-ons. Wayfair has some feature where you can make the couch appear in your living room or maybe that's Ikea or maybe that's both. Carina Perkins:. Some of the social media platforms have been experimenting with that as well. So Snap is quite big on AR.
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| Feb 7, 2024
Snapchat claimed it would transform the way users experienced the event, through broad coverage and immersive augmented reality (AR). Snapchat users in over 30 markets could explore AR try-on experiences and dress up a Bitmoji in official team jerseys, for example, as well as access behind-the-scenes content on Snapchat Discover and official highlights from their broadcast partners.
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| Jan 31, 2023
Amazon is working on a mysterious AR smart home product, according to job listings. Apple is working on an iPad docking accessory that will enable users to turn the device into a smart home device. That’s like what Google is doing to the Pixel with its new charging base that allows the tablet to double as a smart screen. What’s next: Companies are embracing media partners.
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| Dec 19, 2022
For example, AR can help users “try on” a product before buying, while AI can help brands do everything from providing more targeted product recommendations to actually creating personalized products. This desire for hyper-personalization will extend beyond just beauty products—we expect health and wellness brands to use similar tactics. 3. More digitally native companies will partner with Amazon.
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| Jan 5, 2024
Prime Day shoppers are more likely to be into tech than the general population, leaning toward purchases of smart watches, smart home devices, and AR/VR products, according to CivicScience. “This helps to explain why electronics sell so well on Prime Day,” said Dick. “It’s a remarkably tech-savvy group of consumers … They are on the front lines of early adoption of new technology.”.
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| Jul 17, 2023
Snap is working with retailers like Goodr, Princess Polly, and Gobi Cashmere to promote their products via the social media platform’s AR try-on lenses. Coach, adidas, and Tommy Hilfiger participated in this year’s Metaverse Fashion Week, showcasing their latest collections in a cross-platform digital fashion show.
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| Apr 26, 2023