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What is Virtual Beings

Chapter 19
Handbook of Research on the Global Impacts and Roles of Immersive Media
Are representations of humans that live in digital spaces but cross over into the physical world through interaction on social media, advertising, and others. Unlike computer generated or animated characters, Virtual Beings are so detailed as to appear indistinguishable from humans. Advances in artificial intelligence are fueling the development of “smart” virtual beings, providing the opportunity to interact and co-experience in a highly naturalistic way.
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Immersive Media and Branding: How Being a Brand Will Change and Expand in the Age of True Immersion
Linda Ricci (Decahedralist Consulting, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2433-6.ch019
Abstract
This chapter explores the impact immersive technologies—augmented reality and virtual reality—will have on consumer branding and business in the near- and longer-term future. Weaving multiple use cases and examples throughout, the author discusses the next phase of experiential marketing: how immersive branding will develop as spatial computing becomes more mainstream, and how brands can start thinking about how they can leverage the technology. The author examines the rise of virtual influencers, how they will affect social media marketing—and how artificial intelligence will ultimately enable true one-to-one interaction with customers through virtual avatars. Finally, the author discusses risks, rules, and recommendations for how to successfully proceed as a brand curious about how to best harness the technologies.
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