When It Comes to Augmented Reality, You Don't Know ムJack'

Submitted by rwimberly@tsnn.com on Sun, 06/09/2013 - 14:38

I had the opportunity to speak with Nick Pintler, CMO at Gravity Jack.  We talked augmented reality (AR) and what AR affects at a trade show.  And it is more than a cool tool to generate engagement.

There is a social connectivity in AR software that has a dual purpose:  generate contact and get your attendees to hang out in the booth.  AR allows you to provide a visual cue for explaining information, collect leads, even go through a qualification process, and can be quite easy to use.

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June 4 article announcing talks breaking down: Contract Talks Break Down Between Chicago Warehouse Carpenters, GES

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