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Augmented reality ring try-ons: jewellers’ key to increasing sales and reducing returns
The Covid-19 pandemic did not stop people from buying jewellery. If anything, it prompted them to spend more on ornamental pieces. In 2020, a typical US household purchased $475 worth of jewellery, almost 10% more than in 2019. And in a recent survey, three-quarters of consumers said they expect to spend the same or more...
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From virtual try-on shoes to immersive ads: 4 AR and 3D experiences for footwear brands
Here’s a disconcerting fact for online footwear retailers: almost 9 in 10 shoppers prefer to buy shoes in brick-and-mortar shops instead of online. Although this finding comes from a study that looked at Canadian customers specifically, it is more than likely that consumers in other parts of the world feel the same. As attested by...
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Augmented reality marketing: how brands can beat competitors with it
From influencer marketing and SEO-enriched content to podcasting and live streaming, there are a ton of methods proactive marketers could use to promote their brand. However, if there is one tactic that should be in every forward-thinking marketer’s strategy, it is augmented reality marketing (AR marketing). An interactive experience that lets users superimpose visual elements,...
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Immersive advertising: the what, why, and how
Advertisers today have one big problem: people hate ads. A recent research paper surveying consumers across five countries on how they feel about ads found that only 24% of people agreed with the statement “I like it [advertising] generally; it can be enjoyable.” The rest (76%) said they don’t care either way or dislike ads. ...
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Augmented reality cosmetics: 6 experiences to inspire you
As demonstrated by brands such as Sephora, Nordstrom, and Macy’s, augmented reality is quickly gaining traction in the beauty industry. While many beauty companies adopted AR during the pandemic for hygiene and safety reasons, many others are likely to continue experimenting with the technology even when things return to normal. However, it’s not just makeup...
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Facebook AR ads: how to get started creating your own
Capable of engaging more than ten times as many people as traditional search engine ads, Facebook ads are already a powerful tool for attracting customers. Similarly, with the ability to increase conversion rates by over 30%, augmented reality (AR) ad campaigns have also demonstrated tremendous success across multiple industries. With the option to combine Facebook...