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Michelin Adds Drama to its Virtual Product Launch with AR and a Dynamic 3D Set
Launch events typically involve a little drama—not an easy task to accomplish in the virtual space. For the launch of its CrossClimate 2 product, Michelin wove in augmented reality and 360-degree ride-and-drive demo videos to raise the virtual roof. On the main stage, presenters stood within an ever-changing 3D virtual set via the Unreal Engine...
Pandora gets (pop-) up and personal at their concert
WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: When it comes to Pandora’s annual pop-up concert, extending the program’s reach is a critical piece of the strategy. This year, Pandora designed an interactive experience built for organic social sharing to make it happen. The brand asked concert attendees a series of questions, with topics ranging from their perception...
NBA’s official healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente makes a swish
WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: As the NBA’s official healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente wanted to get consumers’ blood pumping for its All-Star Weekend sponsorship. Enter: Be Like Steph, a digital three-point shootout game that let fans step in front of a screen and into the shoes of NBA icon Steph Curry. Infrared motion-tracking cameras created...
McDonald’s Turns NASCAR Fans into a Pit Crew with VR
McDonald’s redefined “drive thru” over the summer with a high-octane racing experience that helped the brand capitalize on its NASCAR presence and connect with the property’s biggest fans. Leveraging the HTC Vive virtual reality system, the fast food behemoth’s Pit Crew Experience popped up at 10 race locations throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Armed...