In this episode of Coffey & Code, host Ashley Coffey interviews Nathan Bowser, founder of Awesome Future, discussing the evolution of augmented and virtual reality in marketing, the importance of user experience, and the intersection of AI and XR technologies. Nathan shares insights on community engagement in the metaverse, the accessibility of AR experiences, and the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy in marketing. The conversation also touches on the future of AR in fashion and retail, as well as Nathan's vision for Awesome Future and predictions for the technological landscape ahead.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Nathan Bowser and Awesome Future
04:50 The Journey of AR and VR in Marketing
09:57 User Experience and Technology Adoption
15:04 The Intersection of AI and XR Technologies
19:56 Community Engagement in the Metaverse
25:02 Augmented Reality: Accessibility and Affordability
29:57 The Future of AR in Fashion and Retail
35:00 Ethics and Data Privacy in Marketing
40:13 Awesome Future and Nathan's Vision
44:57 Predictions for the Future of Technology
EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.
Headshot by Brandlink Media
Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey
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