Have you heard of a famous name that went booming through
the rise of the digital age till now? 

A name that rings when you talk about big social media companies
such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc... 

The person behind all these platforms is Mark Zuckerberg, whose name appears in every conversation,
website, magazine, etc... a business owner evolving on a daily basis. 

In 2020,  

Zuckerberg showed interest in the topic of the metaverse, and ever since he delved into that digital
realm, he made more billions than ever.  

In 2021,  

Zuckerberg created the “Meta” world, combining both digital marketing and the metaverse.  

By 2022, 

Zuckerberg owned all three major social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp and
unified them under one tagline known as “Meta”. Meta's mission is to "connect the world" through
the development of technologies that enable the metaverse. 

Do you aspire to be like Mark Zuckerberg but are afraid of integrating
your business in the metaverse? 

Well, perhaps let's start off by introducing what the metaverse really is:

The metaverse is a digital world, a virtual 3-dimensional realm where people can meet using their VR
(Virtual Reality) or AR (Augmented Reality) devices to connect with each other, travel, shop easier, and
grow their businesses!  

Yes! You can take your business to another level in the metaverse! 

If you are a digital marketer, here is why the metaverse will be valuable to you, to consumers, and to the
wellbeing of your business:

   1. Continuous Development: 

It is normal to have your doubts about the future of the metaverse but remember that it is always
growing and has become evolutionary in the space of internet, so that means it is good. 

Evolution in the digital world is evolutionary! 

For instance, the adoption of 5G networks enables mobile devices to access the Metaverse with lower
latency, while decreasing costs of augmented and virtual reality hardware make the market more
accessible, allowing more users to engage through affordable Metaverse-supported devices
(Kiplangat, 2022). 

   2.  Accessibility and Inclusivity:  

If you own a large business with employees coming from all around the world, you can now do most
meetings, trainings, conferences, events, and much more in the metaverse.  

This allows every to access the meetings from their own homes and still receive an immersive learning
experience as though they are working on site (Kiplangat, 2022). 

Let the digital disco begin! 

  3.  Online Commerce: 

Money is being made and paid online. You carry your debit or credit card and walk into stores
who now ask you to tap the card and pay immediately through a sensor. All transactions have switched
from stamping on paper to dollars on a screen. 

In the metaverse, everyone can have their own crypto wallet allowing easy payment and smooth transfers.
The Metaverse's presence within the economy will persist, simplifying and enhancing operational
efficiency for businesses (Kiplangat, 2022). 

Cha Ching! $$$ 

Despite the magic that the metaverse brings,
nothing comes without challenges: 

  1.  Social Issues and Trust Concerns:  

Concerns about user safety and virtual crimes, combined with the evolving nature of user needs, pose
hurdles for user trust, brand reputation, and marketing effectiveness (Kiplangat, 2022). 

   2.  Data Privacy and Targeted Advertising:  

Data privacy concerns inhibit targeted advertising, potentially eroding audience trust due to worries about
personal data misuse (Kiplangat, 2022). 

But, if you want to succeed in Metaverse marketing,
adopt these effective strategies:

  1.  Gamification: 

Introduce mini games to engage users, offering rewards like gaming cards or
brand assets to foster user loyalty. 

2.  Live Immersive Environments:  

Utilize immersive technology for live events such as video shopping, concerts, and parties to enhance user
interaction and brand visibility. 

3.  Replicate Real-life Marketing:  

Adapt successful real-life marketing techniques to the Metaverse, leveraging existing tools for ads and
product testing. 

4.  Sell Digital Products:  

Tap into the direct-to-avatar (D2A) economy by selling virtual retail products for avatars, utilizing
augmented reality to enhance the shopping experience. 

Incorporating these techniques will empower your digital marketing strategy
in the evolving landscape of the Metaverse. 

Finally, you must know that nothing comes without risks and the thrill of taking them. It is
important to be open to new possibilities as the metaverse is growing beyond the scope of marketing alone.  

The metaverse is a world that helps you and your business grow; it will open portals of profit and success and other
portals of downfalls.  

Success does not exist without downfalls. 

"Metaverse isn't a thing a company builds. It's the next chapter of the internet overall."   (Zuckerberg, Forbes, 2022) 

So, are you ready to market your way into the metaverse? 

Reach out to us for guidance! 

Works Cited  

https://www.globalxetfs.com/social-media-the-next-chapter-of-growth/ 

https://dataslayer.ai/blog/effective-digital-marketing-in-the-metaverse-six-techniques-to-adopt 

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/21/mark-zuckerbergs-metaverse-vision-is-over-can-apple-save-it