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Feb 10, 2026
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AR Campaigns: Hype or the New Normal?
Lina Haddad
MANkeyz Team
Augmented reality has been 'the next big thing' in marketing for years. But in 2026, it's finally delivering on that promise. Here's why — and how your brand can get ahead.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Our AR retail activation for Samsung generated a 180% increase in foot traffic and a 45% lift in product interaction time. Customers who used the AR feature were 3x more likely to make a purchase.
Why Now?
Three factors have converged: smartphone AR capabilities have reached maturity, consumer comfort with AR has crossed the chasm, and the technology has become affordable enough to deploy at scale.