PODCAST / EPISODE 53

The closing gap between the virtual world and reality

With Eric Wagatha

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On average, people spend 100 days online in a year. With constant connectivity in the palm of our hands and the roll-out of 5G and VR advancements, online behavior is beginning to blur with real-world engagement. In this episode, trends expert Eric Wagatha explains how we got to today, what consumers want, and how brands should strategically integrate new technologies into their business plans.

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BLOG: How brands can embrace the phygital reality trend

Take a closer look at how brands can follow the phygital reality trend and leverage consumers’ growing openness to new, immersive technologies, creating deeper, more meaningful experiences that merge physical and digital in today’s omnichannel ecosystem.

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