In honor of March Madness - we`re throwing it back to the 2023 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four Championship Fan Experience for LG we did with Cogent World and Allied Sports! https://pulse.ly/ravsj3ssk2
The NCAA Men’s & Women’s Final Four Championship went next-level with LG`s immersive fan experiences. In Houston & Dallas, fans became the stars of their own slam dunk videos, thanks to cutting-edge XR & GrooveTech FanScan technologies. 🏀💥 A unique blend of sports, tech, and fun—check out how we transformed fan engagement!
Agency Spotter released their Top 100 Marketing Agencies Report on January 25, 2024, and Groove Jones was ranked #1 at the top of the list. https://www.groovejones.com/groove-jones-ranked-1-in-agency-spotter-top-100-marketing-agencies-report/
The Top Marketing Agencies report evaluates more than 3,400 marketing agencies based on Agency Spotter`s proprietary research methodology. This report takes a look at marketing agencies across marketing strategy, experiential marketing, promotions, shopper marketing, influencer marketing, multi-cultural marketing, word-of-mouth marketing, events, direct marketing, content marketing, Search (SEO and SEM), and marketing automation.
As we prepare for the clock to strikes midnight, we bid farewell to the past and step into a brand new chapter filled with endless possibilities.
🌟🎆 Groove Jones is thrilled to welcome the New Year with open arms and a heart full of excitement. In this new year, we`re dedicated to delivering even more captivating and innovative solutions that ignite imaginations, spark connections, and leave a lasting impact. 🚀💡
Delve into the truths of history with Groove Jones` Zion Cemetery VR Experience. https://pulse.ly/l08ompqbni
Guided by the powerful spoken word poetry of Ebony Payne-English, this VR experience unveils the untold stories of lost souls. Original artwork and scarce documents transport you through the 20th century, offering a visceral understanding of racism`s impact on sacred land.
What sets this VR experiece apart? Hand-tracking technology, eliminates the need for controllers, allowing you to interact seamlessly with the history.
The VR experience is a poignant confrontation with the harsh realities of life in the Jim Crow South. It invites reflection on the enduring impact of Jim Crow on our society today and serves as a solemn memorial for the individuals interred at Zion Cemetery.
Embark on a virtual journey like no other with the Zion Cemetery VR Experience 🌟
https://pulse.ly/uue1mkqoge Powered by the latest in immersive technology, this VR adventure brings to life the rich history and stories of Zion Cemetery. Learn more about how this groundbreaking project was created and see how history and technology merge to revive the past in a way you`ve never experienced before.
Available now through the @META VR App Lab! 🕶️ Dive in here:https://www.oculus.com/deeplink/?action=view&path=/app/9739772016097395
#MeetTheGroovers - This week we’re spotlighting our amazing UX/UI Designer, Bipassana Shrestha, who’s been with GJ for 3 years!
Bip brings her unique blend of creativity and user-centric design to the GJ team. Her passion lies in crafting seamless and visually captivating digital experiences while also prioritizing usability and accessibility.
Prior to Groove Jones, Bip illustrated and designed board games for Goliath and Pressman Games where she designed for clients like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Paddington and many more.
Her favorite project she’s worked on was Medtronic where she and the team were able to create a larger-than-life, fully interactive gamified experience that demonstrated the potential of a computer aided polyp detection system powered by AI! Check out the case study: https://pulse.ly/60zx7a51tf
In her free time, Bip enjoys hiking in nature, playing with her dog friends, drawing, playing games on Switch and watching anime.
3M worked with Groove Jones to demonstrate the hanging capabilities of Command™ Brand, in a captivating manner. Check out the case study: https://pulse.ly/tq5uqvhsyz
The goal was to use augmented reality to help inspire consumers with what they can hang from Command™ Damage-Free Hanging Solutions, highlighting the hook’s strength and utility. The desired outcome was to enable users to virtually hang various items on different surfaces using the Command™ 10 lb X-Large Utility Hook, and be demonstrated at CES.
Groovers being Groovers. We had a fun time at the Groove Jones studio - recording audio today for one of our latest experiences. No AI here, just real people making as much noise as humanly possible! (Plus a dog.) 🐕🦺...
Our Personalization Engine is an innovative turnkey platform we license to our clients to create generative art campaigns and programs. Learn more about our cutting-edge platform here: https://pulse.ly/lagrp0zrdt
So, what are the top 5 Reasons Generation Art is great for campaigns?
1. Personalized & Dynamic Content: AI-driven art tailors content to individual preferences, making it more relevant and engaging for each viewer.
2. Scalability: With AI, thousands of unique designs can be created quickly and cost-effectively, allowing customization without breaking the bank.
3. Novelty & Innovation: Generative art stands out compared to an AR facial effect, uniquely capturing the audience`s attention.
4. Cost-Effective: Brands can save on long-term design expenses by leveraging AI-generated content through platforms like our Personalization Engine™.
5. Pressworthy Innovation: Innovative campaigns using generative art and AI attract media attention, demonstrating a brand`s commitment to staying ahead of the curve.
Let`s talk holograms 💫 Check out how Groove Jones utilized Holograms: https://pulse.ly/syzzqtwfwn
In 1947, physicist Dennis Gabor pioneered holography while aiming to enhance electron microscope resolution. The invention gained momentum with the emergence of lasers in the 1960s, crucial for producing stable holograms.
Despite early limitations, holography evolved into a powerful tool for captivating audiences. Today, marketers seek impactful methods to seize attention in a crowded landscape.
Holograms serve to showcase the extraordinary, drawing attention with their mesmerizing magic and awe-inspiring visuals.
Today, marketers harness holographic techniques such as Pepper`s Ghost, Holoscrim projection, and hardware devices like Proto and Holofans to captivate and entertain audiences.
Groove Jones boasts extensive expertise in holograms, 3D effects, and holographic techniques, and we`re excited to share some insights in this article. ✨
Honored to be recognized by @clioawards for our Motivotter campaign with Baylor Scott & White Health and the Dallas Stars! 🏒✨ Huge shoutout to Launch Agency for trusting us to bring their vision to life! 🚀
We are thrilled to be shortlisted in two categories: Social Media Influencer and AR. Check out our case study at the link below and dive into the immersive AR experience launched on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook!
In our newest Groove Jones Sandbox Article, we explore the synergy between the Apple Vision Pro, spatial video, and how it is set to revolutionize how we experience digital content. https://pulse.ly/t5mefsohue
Coupled with the advent of spatial video recording capabilities on select iPhones, this technology is not just a step but a leap into the future of immersive multimedia 💥
#MeetTheGrovers - This week we’re spotlighting our amazing 3D Asset Lead, Elliott Johnson, who`s been with GJ for over 5 years!
Elliott brings varied experience and a scrutinous eye to the GJ team and loves finding the intersection between visual appeal and optimal performance.
Prior to Groove Jones Elliott worked as a fabricator, puppet builder, sculptor and painter whose work has been shown in galleries and museums across the country.
His favorite project he worked on was League of Legends 5G MEC Virtual Production where he was able to help art direct a virtual environment in the striking style of Netflix`s Arcane series for a fascinating and unique experience.
In his free time, Elliott enjoys books, travel with his wife and creating the occasional difficult object.
🐂 ❤️ ⚽ Tex Hooper, the FC Dallas mascot, stepped into the Groove Jones Volumetric Scanner https://pulse.ly/1upqirkfja the match this past weekend.
Soccer fans got scanned and joined the team on the pitch at Toyota Stadium. Everyone who was scanned received a custom video that they could share with friends. Even sports mascots want to join in on the fun. 🐂 ❤️ ⚽
At Groove Jones, we elevate your reality with our cutting-edge Mobile Web AR experiences!
Our seasoned dev team excels in creating custom iOS and Android apps tailored for AR adventures. From 2D/3D image recognition to SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and ML (Machine Learning) enhancements, we`ve powered experiences for global giants. Let`s turn your vision into an immersive reality!
Check out some of our AR work: 💥BS&WH Motivotter AR Experience: https://pulse.ly/r6oncg1ocz 💥Crunchroll My Hero Academia Experience: https://pulse.ly/4amcdfc5lx 💥Target Holiday AR: https://pulse.ly/uqezokt052
@groovejones will be at @SXSW this week. Jeff Kreinik will be speaking at the @8thwall @ninantic Fireside Chat event on March 12 at Ellis Bar on 111 Congress Ave. Austin TX. Jeff will be speaking about how we help brands with Digital Innovation and Experience Strategy leveraging AR, AI, and Spatial Computing. If you will be at SXSW, contact Jeff or the Groove Jones team directly so we can meet up.
Learn more about the event here - https://pulse.ly/vdfawme2df
Engaging Customers with AR Scavenger Hunts (Treasure Hunts): A New Era of Brand Interaction, with the help of Groove Jones!! https://pulse.ly/ysmtrxsvzr
Discover a fresh way to engage with brands through the magic of AR-powered treasure hunts! These hunts create a unique bridge between the real and digital worlds, offering an exciting twist on traditional marketing tactics. It`s an innovative blend of technology and adventure that taps into our natural curiosity for exploration and discovery. 🌐🔍
How It Works:
-Interactive Maps & Clues: Customized maps and clues lead participants through specific locations, whether it`s a store, an event, or a nationwide adventure.
-Virtual Rewards & Challenges: As you navigate the hunt, conquer challenges and gather digital tokens for exclusive discounts, offers, or insider brand info.
-Real-World Interaction: Explore physical locations, boosting foot traffic and engaging directly with the brand`s real-world presence.
-Scan & Play: Easily join in by scanning a QR code at physical spots or accessing an online map with GPS for a virtual adventure!
WebGL brings the power of hardware-accelerated 3D graphics to standard web browsers, enabling developers to create visually stunning and interactive websites like never before.
Groove Jones has become a leader in WebGL development by developing numerous award-winning sites for brands like Toyota, IBM, ExxonMobil, and Elkay.
WebGL allows developers to harness the capabilities of a user’s devices to render complex 3D graphics directly within the browser. This capability opens up possibilities for creating lifelike and immersive visual experiences.
Check out our site to discover how WebGL is reshaping the digital landscape! 🚀🖥️ https://pulse.ly/cym8wr20ey
🎃✨ Groove Jones collaborated with Bigsley Event House and Howell Farms to take the annual Pumpkin Nights event in Dallas/Fort Worth to new heights! 🌟 Case Study: https://pulse.ly/4ovln2y2il
Pumpkin Nights, brought to you by Bigsley is all about celebrating artistry and the enchantment of Halloween minus the fright. Thousands of guests join in across various U.S. cities every October.
For Dallas, GJ added an innovative digital twist, offering attendees a one-of-a-kind digital keepsake. Our XR Avatar Scanner brought Pumpkin Nights` theme and characters to life in an unprecedented way. Guests got personalized dance videos featuring their digital selves grooving alongside animated pumpkin skeletons - a nod to MJ`s legendary "Thriller" video! 🕺🎃
Exciting news! An amazing Adweek feature highlights Groove Jones` dynamic collaboration with General Mills and VMLY&R Commerce. Get ready for a thrilling dive into the world of Carmella Creeper, the latest addition to the iconic Monster Cereal family.
For over three decades, the General Mills monster trio—Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry—have reigned supreme. Now, introducing Carmella Creeper, an undead DJ and the first female character in the lineup. Look out for her on the caramel apple cereal and the Monster Mash Remix cereal box.
In a partnership with Walmart, shoppers can experience the `Creep to a New Beat` shoppable AR experience, inspired by Carmella’s electrifying remix of the Halloween classic `Monster Mash`. Don`t miss out on this spine-tingling game!
To make all this magic happen, our team at Groove Jones harnessed the power of 8th Wall`s SDK, bringing consumer activation to life in a whole new way. 🌟👻
Discover Volumetric Stages – the ultimate immersive storytelling experience!
Imagine individuals performing in a studio while a stunning 3D world unfolds behind them on a LED wall. Volumetric Stages use cutting-edge tech like LED walls and motion tracking to transport talent into any imaginable space – real or fantastical.
Ready to transform your storytelling? Groove Jones specializes in unlocking the magic of Volumetric Stages. From concept to execution, we craft captivating experiences using LED walls, motion tracking, and 3D innovation. Elevate your content with us today!
#MeetTheGroovers - This week we’re spotlighting one of our Digital Innovation and Experience Strategists, Jeff Kreinik!
Jeff has been with Groove Jones for a year and a half and brings experience on the agency, event production, and event technology side of things to the GJ team.
Prior to Groove Jones, Jeff spent time as VP of Business Development at NVE Experience Agency, COO at HUKA Entertainment, and VP of Sales and Marketing at Front Gate Tickets (now Live Nation/Ticketmaster).
In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and woodworking.
🌱💡 Groove Jones teamed up with FuelCell Energy to bring you an immersive WebGL experience showcasing the incredible potential of carbonate fuel cells. https://pulse.ly/zeiuwj7zav
Discover how these innovative cells not only generate electricity but also play a vital role in recycling CO₂! This self-supplying process guarantees reliable pricing, availability, and quality for a crucial ingredient.
With state-of-the-art purification modules, the final product can meet a wide range of quality standards, from industrial-grade to ISBT Beverage-grade CO₂.
Kudos to FuelCell Energy for pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy solutions! 🌿🔧
This week we’re spotlighting our amazing Sales Executive, Bobby Ennis, who has been with GJ since day one and helped get the whole party started back in 2015 - back when it took three suitcases full of gear to show an ad agency a VR experience!
Bobby brings his love of creative technology and strategic mind to many long-term clients and the GJ team and loves watching each and every project grow from a simple conversation into an award-winning experience.
Before Groove Jones Bobby worked for Arthur Andersen`s technology consulting group, and for years in the experiential marketing world as a consultant, trusted advisor, contractor, and freelancer.
In his free time, Bobby enjoys music, Eastern philosophy, and his very deep passion for pickleball and destroying his opponents, no matter the age or gender, he`s in it for utter destruction and competition. And when he`s not destroying pickleball opponents he loves hanging out with his wife and two daughters and watching them play soccer.
Advantage Unified Commerce came to Groove Jones to help them create an AI-powered experience for their client, Keebler®, as part of the Open for Magic campaign for Fudge Stripe Cookies 🍪
The result is a custom-branded AI Generative Art campaign that turns cookie fans into their own unique Keebler Elf!🧝♂️
The Keebler sELFie Studio represents a unique blend of fun and technology, leveraging customAI algorithms to transform customers into delightful Keebler elves. Users access the experience through a QR code printed on the Fudge Stripe Cookies packaging, leading them to the enchanting Open for Magic campaign website.
Happy Super Bowl Sunday!! At Groove Jones, we`re reminiscing on some of our favorite Super Bowl projects! 🏈✨
We transformed game day, letting fans throw the ultimate touchdown from the 50-yard line and step into the feet of a football player. 🎮 For Sleep Number - 6,000 participants stepped into their QB dreams, proving that with great sleep and cutting-edge VR, you`re always ready to play your best game. For Kaiser Permanente, we helped them with a VR experience at Super Bowl 50 - check out those oversized Football helmet heads. Ready to elevate your fan experience? Click the link in our bio to get in touch.
For more on these projects, check out: https://pulse.ly/ozx8pmrobv https://pulse.ly/nwfzcxago8 https://pulse.ly/zqpdn0a4pi #SuperBowl #VR #GrooveJones #FanEngagement...
Groove Jones is thrilled to have collaborated with the @spirithalloween creative team for the fourth time, bringing holograms to life in their newest in-store displays! Check out the case study - https://pulse.ly/bynfk6ktug
Our team used cutting-edge holofan technology to make this spine-tingling experience possible. These high-end holofans use LED fans to conjure up astonishing 3D images. The fan spins at lightning speed, while LED lights on the blades create images that seem to materialize as floating holograms—truly a sight to behold! 🌀👻
✨🎃 Dive into a supernatural dance adventure courtesy of Groove Jones, Bigsley Event House, and Howell Farms, as they transform the annual Pumpkin Nights event in Dallas/Fort Worth! Guests can witness the magic as the XR Avatar Scanner brings you front and center in a thrilling dance video! Case Study: https://pulse.ly/9htzuqq2yh
Pumpkin Nights is an annual event where thousands of guests venture along a half-mile walking path to discover seven fantastical lands, including the Forbidden Pumpkin City and Pumpkin Pirate’s Cove - built using over 3,000 artistically hand-carved natural and synthetic pumpkins.
Groove Jones installed its XR Avatar Scanner to create personalized dance videos featuring the guests` digital double alongside animated dancing pumpkin skeletons.
A few weeks ago, Groove Jones had the pleasure of hosting an inspiring group of college students from the DFW area, all majoring in media arts. We dove into the heart of what we do here at Groove Jones, exploring the exciting world of emerging tech, marketing, communications, technology, business development, and more.
Alliance for Women in Media is an incredible organization dedicated to mentoring university students. Together, we’re opening doors for these talented young minds, connecting them with professional contacts, and helping them find internships to kickstart their careers.
Here’s to empowering the future of our industry, one student at a time! 🚀
Celebrating 8 Years of Creativity and Innovation with Groove Jones! 🥳🎉
Today marks a significant milestone for Groove Jones as we celebrate our 8th birthday! 🎂✨ It`s been an incredible journey filled with groundbreaking projects, unforgettable experiences, and remarkable growth.
Over the past 8 years, we`ve had the privilege of collaborating with extraordinary clients, partners, and a talented team that continuously pushes the boundaries of immersive technology. Together, we`ve crafted experiences that ignite imaginations and leave a lasting impact. 🌟
As we reflect on our journey, we express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been a part of our story. Your support, trust, and belief in our vision have been the driving force behind our success. We`re truly humbled and honored to have shared this incredible journey with you. ❤️
This week we`re spotlighting Marina Bonilla! Marina is a Senior Producer and has been with Groove Jones for 4 months! Marina brings her infectious happy attitude and organizational skills to their team and loves seeing the client`s smiling face at the end of a project. Prior to Groove Jones Marina was a Project Manager, Application Support Analyst, and IT Analyst.
Her favorite project she worked on was the Perot Museum Tournament of Flight where she was able to launch a motion-tracking bird simulation game.
In her free time, she enjoys reading manga, going to conventions, playing video games, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and motorcycles.