OMD FWD: 3rd September 2020
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3 septiembre 2020

This year we have been catapulted into virtual reality, as our lives have become more virtual than ever before.

Social media platforms and brands are welcoming us with open arms; from Facebook delving into the VR world to Ikea creating a virtual influencer. Read on to find out more about what the «new normal» is in the technology world.

 

News:

  • Something new is on the horizon ? Facebook is stepping into the virtual reality world. Horizon, the new social VR experience platform, will soon enter the closed beta stage. Would you try it?
  • Meet Imma, the virtual influencer ? Imma has just under 250,000 followers. However, she isn’t real. Ikea created her to showcase new products in a way that has not been done before. Genius.

 

Start-up news:

  • Get organized now with Inlo ? Inlo is a smart home unit that links to all the Bluetooth enabled devices in your home. From finding your phone to adjusting your thermostat, Inlo will help.

 

Insights:

  • Between March and July, 56% of the 2,000 adults surveyed said that they had visited their local convenience store for the first time.
  • Globally, people have raised over $100 million for COVID-19 related fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram since January 2020.
  • The video-sharing social network, TikTok, has gained 689 million global users since merging with Musical.ly in 2018.

 

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