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A Week in WebAR: Ally + MONOPOLY Transform Cities into a Live Board Game and Adidas Surprises Commuters

Nov 4, 2019 12:48:00 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Week in WebAR

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We’re sensing a growing trend of brands using web-based AR to bring an element of surprise and delight to their customers’ daily routines, with entertaining games that truly augment their realities. Check out how these companies took over trains and sidewalks to gamify commutes around North America:

Ally Bank Transforms Cities into a Live MONOPOLY Game

In October, Ally turned six American cities into a giant MONOPOLY board game scavenger hunt with the launch of the WebAR campaign: Ally + MONOPOLY®. The game gave passersby the chance to win up to $50,000 in cash, a new Jeep Wrangler, and up to $1 million in other prizes.

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Introducing 8th Wall’s Cloud Editor & Built-in Hosting

Oct 29, 2019 12:46:00 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Announcements, For Developers

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It’s finally time for us to share what we’ve been busy working on and we couldn’t be more excited!

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Teleport to Bangkok with EVA Air’s augmented reality experience

Oct 14, 2019 2:59:00 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Image Targets, Travel

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International airline EVA Air takes us to Thailand with its latest WebAR activation, which transforms a simple print ad into a portal to a busy Bangkok waterway. The full page advertisement appears in the September issue of Fast Company and was created by agencies MullenLowe US and Tool.

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Immerse yourself in the House of Clarins with in-store WebAR experience

Oct 14, 2019 11:48:00 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Beauty & Wellness, Retail

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Cosmetics and skincare brand Clarins is known for the premium plant-based formulas behind its popular line of makeup and serums. With its House of Clarins pop-up in Singapore, visitors had the opportunity to explore activities, learn about products and play an interactive WebAR game.

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A Week in WebAR: London’s Waterloo Station, Porsche, Clarins, EVA Air and a Spider-Man: Far From Home Activation

Oct 14, 2019 12:44:00 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Week in WebAR

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A Week in WebAR is a new 8th Wall blog series that highlights innovative brand experiences created by our customers and partners.

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New Integration: Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios brings lifelike holograms to the web

Oct 7, 2019 7:12:00 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Hologram, Announcements, For Developers

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Our latest integration will allow you to bring realistic holograms to life in WebAR. Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios generates high res, low latency volumetric videos which can now be imported into your 8th Wall Web project. Check it out:

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Sony Pictures launches WebAR experience for release of "Spider-Man: Far From Home"

Oct 4, 2019 11:40:00 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Arts & Entertainment

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In partnership with Walmart, Sony Pictures launched a WebAR activation for the DVD and VUDU release of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Produced by agency Ignite, the activation initially uses the front camera to apply a face filter to the user, then switches to the back camera where 3D drones appear.

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A Year in WebAR: celebrating the first anniversary of 8th Wall Web

Sep 18, 2019 7:11:00 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Luxury, Announcements, Fashion & Apparel, Retail

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Wow, we can’t believe it’s already been one year since we rolled out 8th Wall Web! Since its debut in September 2018, our partners and customers have developed some pretty amazing augmented reality activations using 8th Wall’s entirely web-based solution. We’ve seen everything from super heroes scaling walls to cheers-ing leprechauns to flight attendants inviting you to step onboard a Transatlantic flight.

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Adidas takes ARCommerce to Finish Line

Sep 11, 2019 7:10:00 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Fashion & Apparel, Retail

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If you happen to be at a Finish Line store this week, you might notice a display in the center of the shop advertising Adidas’ latest line of kicks. But with this in-store centerpiece there’s more than meets the eye. It’s actually a WebAR installation containing hidden 3D content, all part of its latest campaign: Forever the Future.

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General Mills’ transforms cereal boxes into interactive WebAR puzzles

Aug 31, 2019 10:47:00 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Food & Beverage

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General Mills launched a new brand of cereal this year: Fillows, with Hershey’s Cookies N’ Creme and Pillsbury’s Cinnamon Roll creme filling. Using WebAR image targets, Fillows takes cereal box games to the next level by transforming their packaging into interactive puzzles with multiple levels and activities. The experience was developed by EyeKandy using 8th Wall. Check it out:

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