Virgin Media rolls out VR campaign
April 8, 2016
Virgin Media, in partnership with Manning Gottlieb OMD, has unveiled its first virtual reality campaign. An extension of the VIVID 200 house party TV ads and 360 digital campaign, the virtual reality film invites consumers to step inside a Virgin Media party and uses narrative techniques to involve the viewer as they move through the crowd.
The 2.5 minute film has been produced for use with Samsung Gear but can also be experienced using Google Cardboard as a 360 extension within YouTube. The film can also be experienced in 3D using the dedicated Jaunt Smartphone application and in 2D using YouTube and Google Cardboard.
As well as driving online interaction with the brand, Virgin Media is using the Virtual Vivid House Party to boost in-store customer experiences, making the video and specially made headsets available throughout 20 high street stores across the UK including its flagship White City store at Westfield London.
Kerris Bright, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Media said: “With 360 video and 3D virtual reality technology we’re taking our communication to the cutting edge and creating immersive experiences we know resonate with our audiences. Virtual reality will play a huge part in the future of advertising helping customers do more and experience more with our brands and our products.”