Capture sales this spring shopping season and engage shoppers with AR & VR features
Granular analysis and first look
Utilize AR and VR tools to enhance the online shopping experience, reduce return rates and increase customer engagement. Google has rolled out AR tools and best practices for leveraging these technologies in marketing campaigns.
- Introduction: AR and VR can reduce return rates and boost shopper confidence.
- 55% of online apparel shoppers have returned items due to mismatched expectations.
- Spring Shopping Season:
- Influencer-curated editorial content features trending products.
- AR and VR tools for beauty, apparel, home decor, and footwear.
- Key features: AR try-on, style filters, and fast shipping options.
- AR Beauty Tools:
- Virtual try-ons for beauty products increases shopper confidence.
- AR beauty ads capture and engage shoppers.
- Partner with data providers like Perfect Corp. and PulpoAR for AR assets.
- AR Apparel Tools:
- Virtual try-ons for apparel shows clothes on different body types.
- Brands with high-quality imagery are automatically opted in.
- 3D Images and AR:
- 3D visuals for products like sneakers and furniture increase engagement by 50%.
- 360 spins can be generated from high-resolution 2D images.
- Product Studio:
- AI-powered tools for creating high-quality product images.
- Available through Merchant Center Next and Google & YouTube app on Shopify.
- Ad Campaigns and Insights:
- Use AI-powered campaigns to capture seasonal demand and maximize ROI.
- Performance Max for store goals to drive in-store traffic and increase sales.
- Smart bidding for omnichannel optimization.
- Local inventory ads and fulfillment options to cater to local shoppers.
- Seasonal Trends and Deals:
- Analyze seasonal trends with Ads Insights for budget and bidding strategies.
- Best sellers report in Merchant Center for product assortment insights.
- Attract deal-seekers with promotions and sale prices in product feeds.
Helpful links for this Google update
Learn more about past Google updates
- Oct 2024 - October 2024 Google Ads Update – New Performance Max features
- Oct 2024 - October 2024 Google Ads Update – Simplified Video Experiments
- Sep 2024 - September 2024 Google Ad Update – First Position Now available across YouTube in Display & Video 360
- Sep 2024 - September 2024 Google Ad Update – YouTube Studio offers new website visits goal
- Aug 2024 - August 2024 Google Ad Update – New First-Party Data Tools
- Aug 2024 - August 2024 Google Ad Update – New AI Acquisition goals, creative tools & more
- Aug 2024 - Fewer ad breaks and more user engagement on YouTube-connected TVs
- Jul 2024 - Four tips to maximize sales this back-to-school season
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- Jun 2024 - Maximize performance on Search with updates to query matching
- Jun 2024 - Introducing Cross Media Reach
- Jun 2024 - Introducing Brand Recommendations in Google Ads
- May 2024 - Completing the Transition to a New Google Ads Design
- May 2024 - Google Marketing Live 2024: Key Updates and The Impact on Marketers
- May 2024 - Google I/O 2024: Making AI Helpful for Everyone
- Apr 2024 - New ways to steer your Performance Max campaigns to success
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