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HOW TO USE AUGMENTED REALITY MARKETING TO BOOST BRAND ENGAGEMENT​

HOW TO USE AUGMENTED REALITY MARKETING TO BOOST BRAND ENGAGEMENT​

HOW TO USE AUGMENTED REALITY MARKETING TO BOOST BRAND ENGAGEMENT

In today’s ultra-competitive marketing landscape, businesses must find new ways to stand out and get their target audience’s attention. That’s why more brands are turning to cutting-edge marketing tools like augmented reality (AR) to achieve this goal.
Thanks to AR, marketers can combine digital assets with real-world environments as if they existed there in the first place. It’s called “augmented reality” because the technology expands on existing realities with virtual elements. It is a technique that combines digital information with the user’s world, typically through a device camera or screen.
In this blog post, we’ll explain how you can use AR for your next brand marketing campaign.

WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY MARKETING?

Augmented reality (AR) is a technique in which digital content is combined with a real-world environment. This includes live environments, physical objects, and images. The goal of AR is to enhance one’s perception of reality, either by expanding upon a person’s current conditions or by providing a virtual experience that simulates a physical one.
With AR, businesses can promote their products in a truly innovative and engaging way. In fact, augmented reality is a revolutionary marketing tool that gives businesses a chance to engage with consumers on an entirely new level. With AR, marketers can superimpose their products or advertisements into the real world. This means that consumers can use their smartphones to view virtual images or 3D models that appear to be part of their everyday surroundings.

HOW DOES AUGMENTED REALITY MARKETING WORK?

With augmented reality marketing, brands can build more intimate relationships with their audience by superimposing their products or advertisements into spaces or onto faces. This means that consumers can use their smartphones to view virtual elements that appear to be part of their everyday surroundings or try on digital fashion before making a purchase decision. To help get your AR experience into the hands of your target audience, brands can create AR advertisements.
To create AR advertisements, brands need to use some sort of AR software along with an AR ad platform integration. This allows businesses to design and develop AR advertisements for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, 8th Wall WebAR, and more. Once you’ve created your AR advertisement, you can promote it on social media, your website, and any other marketing channels you use. When people access your ad, they can view the AR experience using their smartphone.

5 WAYS TO USE AUGMENTED REALITY FOR BRAND MARKETING

When it comes to augmented reality marketing, there are many different ways brands can use this technology. Some of the most common ways include:
AR advertisements: An ad unit that superimposes virtual objects or 3D models of products or game characters onto a real world environment using a smartphone camera is referred to as “AR advertising”. Once these images appear on the screen, they look as if they’re actually part of the user’s environment.
When designing AR advertisements, brands need to take their target audience’s preferences into account. Consumers want to experience products and advertisements that relate to their lives and interests. Once you’ve designed your AR ad, you can distribute it on social media, your website, and other marketing channels where your customers are likely to find it.
AR app marketing: When it comes to augmented reality marketing, app marketing is one of the most popular ways brands use this technology. This type of marketing allows businesses to superimpose their products or advertisements within an app.
To create augmented reality app marketing, brands need to create an AR app. This app allows consumers to view AR content within their smartphone. There are many different types of apps you can create. For example, you can create an AR educational app to teach children about various subjects. Alternatively, you can create an AR app that lets users try out a product before purchasing it.
AR content marketing: With augmented reality content marketing, brands can create virtual content that users can view using their smartphones. This virtual content can take many different forms. For example, you can create virtual events, product demonstrations, or virtual tours of your business.
When designing augmented reality content, you should consider your target audience. Consumers want to learn more about your business, products, and services. But they also want to have fun with their AR app. That’s why you should create engaging, yet entertaining, content.
AR live-streaming: Live-streaming allows brands to engage with their customers in real time. It’s a great way to build trust, loyalty, and brand awareness. With augmented reality live-streaming, you can superimpose virtual elements into your live broadcast.
Live-streaming is a growing trend in the marketing industry. It’s a great way to engage with customers, build brand awareness, and increase sales. When designing your live-stream, you should create content that’s relevant to your customers. You can also use special AR effects to enhance your broadcast.

CONCLUSION

Augmented reality marketing allows brands to promote products in an entirely new way. Consumers are able to visualize how products look and fit into their home or work environment before purchasing them.

WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY? A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO AR

WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY? A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO AR

WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY? A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO AR

WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY? LEARN WITH ME IN MY NEW WEEKLY VIDEO SERIES THAT COVERS AUGMENTED REALITY, WEB3, AND THE METAVERSE.

For my first video, I created what I’m calling “A Beginner’s Guide to AR” to give you a high-level understanding of the technology.

The topics I discuss in this video are:

  • What is Augmented Reality [AR]?
  • How does AR work?
  • How many people use AR?
  • What are the different types of AR?
  • Where & how can I try AR?

*Bonus* AR Best Practices & Tips

Watch the full video here or by search in YouTube: “Augmented Marah” or “What is Augmented Reality? A Beginner’s Guide to AR”.

GETTING STARTED WITH SPARK AR STUDIO

GETTING STARTED WITH SPARK AR STUDIO

GETTING STARTED WITH SPARK AR STUDIO

When I first started learning Spark AR it was a lot to take in. I was super overwhelmed because I had 0 experience with 3D modelling software, photoshop, or augmented reality development. The Spark AR Studio is created using many similar concepts of the softwares that I just mentioned above, so for anyone with any graphic design, gaming, or 3D background its quite easy to get started as an AR Creator. For everyone else, there is a big learning curve!

I learned Spark AR online thanks to many helpful YouTube tutorials and Spark AR courses [I’ll share YouTube channels & courses at the end of this article]. I created this video because I thought it would be valuable to run you through the entire Spark AR Studio from start to finish whilst sharing my knowledge and tips that I learned from personal experience along the way.

Before filming this video, I honestly thought it would only be 5-6 minutes long, and it turned out to be almost 40 minutes! Whoops…😅 but I think everything mentioned in this video is important for any aspiring AR creators. This video walkthrough is for anyone who is completely new to augmented reality and Spark AR. This high-level overview of the software focuses on navigating the interface and getting comfortable using the software. I hope this video walkthrough will help you overcome any doubts or fears that you may have of beginning your AR journey. 🙂

As augmented reality becomes more mainstream, and brands begin to allocate funds for AR marketing, AR advertising, and AR commerce, the demand for AR creators and developers is going to increase dramatically. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in this exciting industry but don’t really know where to start, Spark AR is a great place to begin.

This walkthrough tutorial is for anyone new to augmented reality that is interested in learning how to become an AR Creator. This tutorial will help you get familiar with navigating the interface and comfortable creating using the software.

In this video, we will cover:
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:40 How to download Spark AR Studio
  • 02:49 How to create a new project
  • 03:50 How to use the video simulator
  • 06:05 Scene panel, Layers, & Asset panel
  • 09:18 How to add and edit an object
  • 23:53 How to use the patch editor
  • 26:38 Previewing your project
  • 31:02 Exporting and uploading to Spark AR Hub

Video Resources: Linking Accounts for Previewing and Effect Attribution on Instagram

Spark AR Youtube Channels
Spark AR Courses:
WHAT CAN AUGMENTED REALITY BE USED FOR?

WHAT CAN AUGMENTED REALITY BE USED FOR?

6 AR PRODUCT VISUALIZATION EXAMPLES FOR COMMERCE | WHAT CAN AUGMENTED REALITY BE USED FOR?

Augmented reality is a great utility for many different things, but one of my favourite use-cases is using AR for product visualization as a tool for shopping.

If you’re like me, then going to the mall to try on clothes or shopping for home decor and having to guess what it will look like in your space is more of a chore than anything. But with the power of AR, we are able to solve these inefficiencies.

AR product visualization includes experiences like virtual try-ons and digital twins – which is the AR equivalent of an existing item in the real world. With AR product visualization, you are able to instantly view, explore, and shop all about your favourite products, from anywhere in the world.

In this video, you will learn:

  • The business value of AR for 6 product visualization use-cases
  • How you can achieve your own business and marketing objectives using AR
  • Examples of big brands using AR to use for inspiration for your own brand

Links to try all of the AR examples we discussed can be found below:

1 – LV Bags: https://www.instagram.com/ar/3809016355830061/

2 – AR Shop Portal: https://www.instagram.com/ar/455051425525681/

3 – Furniture AR Commerce: https://www.instagram.com/ar/666695797803826/

4 – Tom Ford Glasses: https://www.instagram.com/ar/2892495314400851/

5 – AR Branded Hats: https://www.instagram.com/ar/3746114828778706/ || https://www.instagram.com/ar/3714872305295225/

6 – Pizza AR: https://www.instagram.com/ar/232179204488415/

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