Mindshare UK, in partnership with AR technology company Zappar, has launched ‘Layered’ – a report identifying how brands must adapt to the rise of augmented reality (AR). • The report reveals that a third (33%) of consumers believe AR would help them to narrow down choices when shopping. • Increasingly, consumers are expecting products […]
Adverty, the next generation advertising platform, has announced the release of the world’s first programmatic AR & VR advertising platform for native in-app ad inventory. The platform will be available at some of the world’s largest SSPs (supply-side platform) and allows global agencies, brands and DSPs (demand-side platform) immediate access to a new type of […]
New single malt scotch whisky The Glenlivet Code is coming to market with an intriguing AR tasting experience created in conjunction with Shazam. The whisky, inspired by British Code breakers, promises a “labyrinth of flavours that will test the senses of even the most discerning whisky drinker”. As part of this test, the bottle will […]
CreativeDrive has acquired 3D visualisation and augmented reality tech startup, Decora. CreativeDrive, the global content creation company which operates over 150 production studios around the world, is expanding its service capabilities with the addition of Decora’s scalable CGI and augmented reality content production services. Decora, founded in Brazil in 2012, is an accelerated CGI […]
The digital creative agency Hex has been appointed by England’s Historic Cities to promote the consortium of the country’s premier heritage locations to a younger audience through the use of new and emerging technology, including AR and VR. The appointment, which followed a competitive pitch, will build on previous work delivered by Hex, which comprised […]
The PGA Tour introduced PGA Tour AR, a brand new augmented reality (AR) app bringing live AR tournament coverage to life for fans around the world on their iPhone and iPad. Live AR coverage on PGA Tour AR will begin in conjunction with the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard on […]
O2 has unveiled the evolution of its galvanising #FollowTheRabbit campaign, created by VCCP. Building on the success of 2017’s launch and the mantra that life doesn’t come with catch up, 2018’s campaign focuses on the power of shared life experiences that only live music can offer. At the heart of the campaign is that in […]
Britain’s much-loved charity, The Royal British Legion, has taken its first steps into augmented reality (AR) to bring to life powerful stories from the Battle of Passchendaele to connect with young audiences. Karl Turley, Geometry UK’s Business Director explains that by blending sharp human behaviour insight with popular technology, stories from a century ago are […]
Brand design consultancy Elmwood, announces that it has acquired digital design agency, Framework Creative. The London-based agency specialises in the design and production of virtual brand experiences using the latest immersive, simulation technologies, including augmented reality and virtual reality. The acquisition underpins Elmwood’s continued investment in design innovation and boosts its immersive experience design capability. […]
Deezer, the world’s most diverse, dynamic and personalised music streaming service, has launched its first ever fully immersive augmented reality (AR) music experience, leveraging a new and specially created Snapchat lens. With AR usage expected to increase to 200 million this year, Snapchat influencer platform, Fanbytes, created a bespoke piece of content based on […]