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New Leisure Rules Through Tribalism

Instructor: Courtney Scharf
Future of Entertainment
Download the Future of Entertainment Trend Report
This module explores how consumers' need for connection has changed over the course of the pandemic, and
how our drive to be with community has evolved in a more digitally focused way.

This module includes a look at how popular in-person experiences have shifted online, how nostalgia has impacted this landscape, and what we can learn from the businesses that have been most successful in moving toward a more digital future.
Related Trend Report: Future of Entertainment
Workshop Questions:
1. What are some ways your brand could leverage Nostalgia to create a sense of togetherness?
2. What are some ways in which you could bring people together safely? What would it look like if that experience were touchless?
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Featured Insights

Mainstream Metaverse
Brands are placing more of an emphasis on metaverse experiences
Trend - Mainstream brands are now investing in metaverse technology to develop a range of shared social experiences online. While the concept has yet to become a mainstay among consumers, technology brands are seeing the potential in creating extensive online worlds where individuals share immersive virtual spaces.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage the metaverse to expand consumer reach?
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Everyday Web3
Web3 is integrated into everyday routines
Trend - Though the introduction to Web3 has had a shaky start, it's adoption in everyday routines and business practices is showcasing the real impact of the decentralized web. Customer service, online shopping, and even health care are enhanced by Web3 services when they're seamlessly integrated.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make new tech more digestible for its customers?
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Metaverse Pharmacies
Metaverse Pharmacies
MAG and the Pharmacy Group are Developing a Virtual Pharmacy in Decentraland
iMining Technologies, a leading publicly-traded Web3 tech company, has announced that its subsidiary Metaverse Advisory Group (MAG) has entered a partnership with Noman Qureshi, owner of the... MORE
play_circle_filledDigital Footwear Experiences
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Futureverse, a leader in artificial intelligence and metaverse technologies, is teaming up with Reebok to launch Reebok Impact in 2024. This digital shoe experience is aimed at allowing mass... MORE
Customer Loyalty Partnerships
Customer Loyalty Partnerships
tokenproof and adidas Announce a Strategic Long-Term Partnership
tokenproof and adidas are “ushering a new era of loyalty and rewards for all consumer brands with a strategic three-year partnership. The collaboration began with the integration of tokenproof&#... MORE
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Denny's New Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet is Part of Its AR Menu
Denny’s has just unveiled a new augmented reality (AR) menu, which includes mouthwatering new offerings like the Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet and Oven-Baked Mac N’ Cheese. As part of... MORE
Virtual Sneaker Try-Ons
Virtual Sneaker Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion Officially Debuts 'Virtual Try-On for Shoes'
Amazon Fashion, a recently launched service that aims to make purchasing clothing online more interactive, has announced that it will be introducing ‘Virtual Try-On for Shoes.’ The new... MORE
Sports Metaverse
Sports brands are launching web3 experiences for community engagement
Trend - Sports brands are entering the metaverse with web3 experiences such as virtual reality (VR) worlds, collectible NFTs, and online events. These services deepen community involvement in sports, providing a convenient and accessible way for fans to connect with athletes and each other.
Workshop Question - How could your industry make its customers feel more involved?
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Boating Metaverse
Boating companies are adapting to the Web3 landscape with metaverse programs
Trend - Companies in the boating space have begun entering the metaverse through virtual reality experiences and collectible NFTs. These brands are adapting to the changing Web3 landscape either through the launch of their own metaverses, or by partnering with established metaverses.
Workshop Question - How is your brand leveraging the metaverse to engage the modern consumer?
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Senior Metaverse
Companies are leveraging virtual reality to enhance elderly peoples' daily lives
Trend - Due to mobility issues and/or other age-related disabilities, senior citizens find it more difficult to connect, travel, exercise, and enjoy outdoor activities. Brands are leveraging the accessibility of the metaverse to create tailored experiences that address these problem areas. Services emphasize social interaction and immersion in the metaverse.
Workshop Question - How could your brand take advantage of the metaverse to improve accessibility services for customers?
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Metaverse Weddings
Brands use blockchain-based experiences for wedding ceremonies and themes
Trend - As the metaverse becomes a space in which both recreational and professional events can take place, wedding ceremonies and digital products are now being offered by brands in this space. These virtual events offer users affordable and novel ways to mark this milestone.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize customer engagement through digital means?
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Virtual Billboards
Brands are experimenting with 'virtual out-of-home' ads in the metaverse
Trend - As metaverse platforms gain popularity, various brands are integrating virtual out-of-home (VOOH) ads into their campaigns. Like traditional out-of-home advertising, VOOH formats consist of billboards and signage. However, with VOOH, these ads are on display in completely virtual worlds.
Workshop Question - How could your brand integrate a more passive advertising strategy?
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Digital Twin
Companies are using digital twins to test virtual counterparts of their products
Trend - Numerous companies, especially those in the automotive, engineering, and architecture space, are using IoT and VR-based systems to create precise digital representations of their products and systems. These lifelike models are then tested virtually as a way to guide product development.
Workshop Question - How could your company save costs on product development by implementing digital twin technology?
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AI Character
Developers are equipping non-player characters with AI for entertainment
Trend - Companies that develop metaverse experiences have begun adopting machine-learning artificial intelligence systems in order to increase the quality of virtual worlds. Non-player characters are being augmented with AI to increase interactivity, immersion, and entertainment for players.
Workshop Question - How could your company leverage AI to increase consumer retention?
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Metaverse Banking
Banks are entering the metaverse to create more immersive consumer experiences
Trend - Banks, small and large, are embracing the Web3 revolution and reinventing the customer experience by setting up shop in the metaverse. Examples of metaverse banking range from virtual crypto ATMs to full-fledged institutions aimed at replicating real-world branches.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage new technologies to create more meaningful consumer experiences?
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QSR Metaverse
Fast food chains are creating experiences within the metaverse
Trend - As brands across a range of industries experiment with products, services and marketing in the metaverse, QSRs are also getting involved. Fast food restaurant brands are now creating virtual experiences and NFTs in order to stay up-to-date with Web3 innovations.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better engage its customers virtually?
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