[Marketing Seed 140: URL and IRL ⑦]

The hands of an audience member holding up a smartphone to record a video amidst the excitement of a live concert
The hands of an audience member holding up a smartphone to record a video amidst the excitement of a live concert

— The New “Third Place” Created by URL x IRL — The relationship between URL and IRL is not merely coexistence; they are already deeply intertwined. Digital and real have become entities that shape people’s lives and culture while complementing each other. What is particularly noteworthy is the concept of the “Third Place” pointed out by Kotler.

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[Marketing Seed 139: URL and IRL ⑥]

A woman diving deep underwater, representing a fully engaging immersive experience
A woman diving deep underwater, representing a fully engaging immersive experience

— “Immersive Experiences” and the Re-evaluation of Real Spaces — Even as the virtual world continues to expand, people continue to seek experiences in real-world settings. Philip Kotler, a master of marketing, states in Marketing 6.0 that Generation Z strongly desires “Immersive experiences.” This means not just online interactions, but experiences where all five senses can be fully utilized. Experiences accompanied not only by sight but also by hearing, touch, smell, and taste lead to “memorable marketing” that cannot be obtained digitally alone. 📱👂👀👃👅

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