FIRST MOVER: 'The Voice' Makes Its Way to the Metaverse
May 18, 2024
auto_awesome
Justin Hochberg, founder of Virtual Brands Group, and Amit Kumar, The Sandbox CMO, discuss integrating The Voice into the metaverse, engaging fans with rewards, onboarding popular IPs in the metaverse, and revenue opportunities with celebrity avatars and show sponsorships.
The collaboration between The Voice and the Sandbox aims to bridge entertainment and culture in the metaverse through interactive experiences for fans.
The partnership focuses on revenue generation in the metaverse by selling avatars, offering sponsorships, and planning future collaborations.
Deep dives
The Voice Partnership with Sandbox in the Metaverse
The podcast discusses the partnership between The Voice and the Sandbox in bringing a virtual experience to fans in the metaverse. The Voice, known globally, partnered with the Sandbox to engage its vast fan base in new and creative ways. By allowing fans to experience being celebrity coaches in a unique interactive platform, the collaboration aims to bridge entertainment and culture between real and digital worlds. This initiative has garnered high engagement levels and positive feedback, offering fans the opportunity to earn rewards such as NFTs and real-life show tickets.
Enhancing Fan Engagement Through Interactive Experiences
The collaboration between The Voice and the Sandbox focuses on enhancing fan engagement by providing interactive experiences within the metaverse. Fans are offered the chance to participate actively in the virtual world by completing quests and casting votes that influence the actual show. Incentives like earning sand tokens, exclusive NFT collections, and real-world rewards such as show tickets contribute to the immersive blend of virtual and real-life experiences, driving high levels of engagement among players.
Revenue Opportunities and Future Partnerships in the Metaverse
The podcast explores the business model behind bringing big intellectual properties (IPs) into the Web3 space and generating revenue through metaverse activations. The discussion emphasizes the shift towards revenue-generating opportunities in the metaverse beyond brand-building exercises. By leveraging successful revenue strategies like selling avatars and incorporating sponsorships, The Voice and the Sandbox aim to capitalize on the metaverse's potential for long-term revenue growth. Additionally, hints at upcoming partnerships and future announcements indicate a continued focus on expanding collaborations and enhancing immersive experiences in the metaverse.
Virtual Brands Group founder and CEO Justin Hochberg and The Sandbox CMO Amit Kumar discuss the debut of The Voice Coach Battle.
To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.
Justin Hochberg, founder and CEO of the Virtual Brands Group, joins The Sandbox CMO Amit Kumar on "First Mover" to discuss the debut of The Voice Coach Battle and how a renowned IP like The Voice could accelerate the adoption of Web3.
-
Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.
-
This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.