{"id":1725,"date":"2020-11-23T05:34:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T00:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/?p=1725"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:38:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T09:08:45","slug":"marketing-enablement-through-xr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/marketing-enablement-through-xr\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing Enablement Through Extended Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hear the tagline <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\">XR<\/a><\/span>, you probably picture the famous Apple phone. While you\u2019re not wrong, you should know that there\u2019s a lot more to the term than just that. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">XR solution<\/span><\/a><\/strong> is shaping up to be a powerful avenue that will redefine how the market thinks of sales cycles and marketing funnels. Are you still scratching your head as to what this all means? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to lay it out for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A New Dimension<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put simply, XR is the culmination of all the \u2018R\u2019 technologies we\u2019ve developed so far. You could call it an umbrella term of sorts, but that would be an injustice to its immense potential. It\u2019s more than just a term to incorporate AR, VR, and MR. The allure when these concepts and technologies come together is unparalleled. If XR isn\u2019t an umbrella term, then what is it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-549 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AR-VR-Augmented-Reality-Virtual-Reality.jpg\" alt=\"AR VR Augmented Reality &amp; Virtual Reality\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-549\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AR-VR-Augmented-Reality-Virtual-Reality.jpg\" alt=\"AR VR Augmented Reality &amp; Virtual Reality\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; XR is short for <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/augmented-reality-cube-for-sales\/\">extended reality<\/a>. It\u2019s a comprehensive amalgamation of different types of reality coming together to form a holistic experience for the viewer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Right off the bat, you can see the apparent potential for this method to redefine the average consumer\u2019s perspective of products on sale. When you put things on a different plane with interactive elements, you\u2019re giving your ROI a much-needed boost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Note that while<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\"> XR<\/a><\/span> is a combination of all the reality technologies, it does not mean <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of them at once under any given context. XR is about adapting the perfect strategies and solutions to streamline the project at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; All this may sound whimsical to you, but XR is slowly but surely becoming a force to reckon with in terms of marketing enablement in the mainstream space. The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\">XR<\/a><\/span> arena is projected to grow around seven times in net worth (up to 200 billion USD) within just the next 3 years!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-719 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Augmented-reality-live-broadcast.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality in Marketing\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-719\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Augmented-reality-live-broadcast.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality in Marketing\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Marketing enablement<\/span> is the process through which marketing-related aspects are made more efficient. These aspects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Content creation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The creative process of generating promotional content for a brand. Through the power of XR, content gains a whole new dimension, going beyond just words and pictures on a screen. This freedom offers more versatility for marketing enablement. More interactive the content, greater the marketing possibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Content storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Positioning and pitching of the marketing content associated with a product. The role XR plays in assisting with this is that of modification. With more XR options available in our toolkit, content can be pitched in more creative ways, including holograms and <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/augmented-reality-solutions-immersive-customer-experience\/\">AR experiences<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sales communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The team effort that goes into <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/power-the-festive-season-marketing-with-extended-reality\/\">marketing campaigns<\/a>. Thanks to the potential of XR, waiting for every team member to connect on a Zoom call will be a thing of the past. XR will empower marketers to connect seamlessly with one another and discuss strategy with a new layer of functionality. After all, one of XR\u2019s primary benefits is facilitating communication!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Content analytics.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The statistical side of assessing how marketing campaigns are perceived by the target audience. XR comes with the power to present concepts in a unique fashion, through holographic elements and similar elements. Put simply, it can redefine the way we view metrics associated with marketing campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these aspects can be made far more efficient through XR, for greater marketing and sales alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4.png\" alt=\"Augmented Reality In Entertainment Industry\" width=\"842\" height=\"448\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4.png 842w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-840x448.png 840w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-292x155.png 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4.png\" alt=\"Augmented Reality In Entertainment Industry\" width=\"842\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4.png 842w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-840x448.png 840w, https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Blog4-292x155.png 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, marketing enablement isn\u2019t just about fancy tech. As a consumer, don\u2019t you seek out quality in all the products you are exposed to? XR has the potential to shape public perception of products and take marketing <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\">solutions<\/a> <\/span>to a higher plane. How? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Marketing, Sales, and XR: The Current Scenario<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reality technology has pretty much become a household name nowadays. From your Instagram filters to the travel agencies\u2019 interactive tours, altered reality is everywhere nowadays. Naturally, marketing specialists across the globe are sitting up and taking notice of this phenomenon. Why not? After all, if you leverage it correctly, it\u2019s a golden goose in terms of ROI!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-609 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ad.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality in marketing\" width=\"846\" height=\"525\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-609\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ad.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality in marketing\" width=\"846\" height=\"525\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get into the specifics of what XR can do FOR your brand, let\u2019s understand the mechanics of how it works. From a marketing standpoint, what does XR bring to the table?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Interactive campaigns\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XR is all about creating an immersive experience for the consumer. Thankfully, the caliber of hardware available to the average customer has improved vastly, thanks to digital transformation. Every smartphone out there is capable of processing AR tech, which has empowered marketing strategists to target it as a viable strategy for the mainstream market<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 lazyload\"><iframe title=\"Live Augmented Reality Broadcast at Mayajaal, Chennai\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-O16j8ac0H4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/augray.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Product Showcasing\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\">XR<\/a><\/span>, you can bid adieu to mundane product selections based solely on outdated pictures and reviews. Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/the-silent-game-changer\/\">augmented reality<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/the-real-story-of-virtual-reality\/\">virtual reality<\/a>, consumers can experience new products in the market in ways like never before. Imagine getting to try out a shoe or a smartwatch before you even sign the cheque for it! That\u2019s the pulse that marketing enablement strategists want to target.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 lazyload\"><iframe title=\"Titan Raga&#039;s Augmented Reality event powered by Augray\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hGbkwaraTKE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/augray.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>The Service Advantage\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current marketing trends with eCommerce and the like work well for products with tangible value. Services, however, get the short end of the stick. How can you get a clear perspective about services without actually forking over the cash for them? <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virtual_reality\">Virtual reality<\/a> has the power to make this hurdle a thing of the past. If you\u2019re in the mood to get a haircut but don\u2019t know what you want, hit up your local salon for an AR-empowered <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/the-pinnacle-of-digital-transformation\/\">XR experience<\/a>! By means of digital transformation, XR can be a game-changer for service-based marketing companies targeting smoother sales cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1295 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Retail-1.png.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality Campaign, Augmented Reality Solutions, Augray, Extended Reality, Healthcare, Immersive Technology, Pharma, Pharma Industry, Pharmaceutical, Virtual Reality, XR, XR Campaign\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1295\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Retail-1.png.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality Campaign, Augmented Reality Solutions, Augray, Extended Reality, Healthcare, Immersive Technology, Pharma, Pharma Industry, Pharmaceutical, Virtual Reality, XR, XR Campaign\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods are just the tip of the iceberg for the marketing <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">enablement<\/span> of companies through the potential of XR.\u00a0 Now, let\u2019s take a look at what these marketing avenues can do for the marketing companies across <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/augmented-reality-in-tourism-industry\/\">industrial sectors<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/ecommerce-to-ar-commerce-the-next-phase-for-eretailers\/\">retail<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/extended-reality-is-rapidly-changing-the-pharmaceutical-audits\/\">pharma.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>XR Across Sectors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>The Retail Sector\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers of products such as tech gadgets and accessories stand to benefit greatly from the presence of XR. One notable example of furniture manufacturers riding the XR wave is IKEA. The furniture maker has leveraged VR to give customers the opportunity to experience furniture before purchase. This feature has become a cornerstone of IKEA\u2019s marketing campaigns worldwide<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 lazyload\"><iframe title=\"The Future of Furniture is Omni-Channel &amp; Omnipresent | Augray\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YHPmODgrKXo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/augray.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/xr-for-movie-promotion\/\"><b>Promotional Campaigns\u00a0<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of marketing <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\">solutions<\/a> <\/span>as a profession is the promotional campaign. XR can give many flagship products the boost they need to touch every individual in the target audience. Thanks to augmented XR, marketing gurus can directly reach out to potential customers through dedicated interfaces and establish a connection with them regarding the product. This step can guarantee ROI for these flagship products.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 lazyload\"><iframe title=\"COCA-COLA &quot;SHARE MORE HAPPINESS&quot; Augmented Reality Campaign | Augray\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XteOAhgzO8A?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/augray.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Pharma Sector\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering drugs is an intricate process that requires precision on a cellular level. XR swoops to the rescue in this avenue. With an augmented perception, you can gain a clear picture of the nature of particular bio-compounds in <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/marketing-enablement-through-xr\/\">pharma manufacturing<\/a>. This technology can also be leveraged to educate the public about the efficacy of new drugs on a deeper level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-856 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Augmented-Reality-in-Healthcare.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality in Healthcare\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-856\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Augmented-Reality-in-Healthcare.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality in Healthcare\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Digital Transformation of Entertainment\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The video game and console manufacturing industry have evolved in leaps and bounds in recent times. One of the avenues that the sector has explored includes the integration of XR functionality into their products. From gameplay to physical controllers, everything in the business is getting an XR spin to it. Naturally, this becomes a major marketing USP for any gaming company once implemented successfully!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-741 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Augmented-Reality-Games-AR-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality Games - AR game company India\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-741\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Augmented-Reality-Games-AR-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Augmented Reality Games - AR game company India\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Marketing Power Of XR<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no denying it: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/signup\/xr-solutions\/\">XR<\/a><\/span> is shifting the entire playing field for marketing enablement across the board. You\u2019ve seen the impact of XR across every sector in the market. Let\u2019s look at the horizons and seek out new marketing options for a smarter market!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">When you hear the tagline XR, you probably picture the famous Apple phone. 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