What’s Hot in the Metaverse For Consumers
What’s Hot in the Metaverse For Consumers
Consumers engaging with metaverse-style virtual environments are interested in a number of industries and activities. Topping the list of interests is music, according to a new study by Reach 3 Insights.
The findings explain some of the live events and tie-ins that brands are launching in the metaverse on platforms like Decentraland and Roblox.
For marketers still in the wait-and-see or planning phases of their metaverse debut, this might help focus the effort based on where the interest is. Earlier this year, a MarTech survey found that over half of marketers are planning a metaverse activation either in the upcoming year (26%) or in the next five years (25%).
Hot metaverse topics. Consumers were asked what topics they would be interested in related to virtual experiences or products. Here are the top 7 topics in descending order:
- Music, 68%
- Travel/ tourism, 58%
- Shopping/virtual stores, 53%
- Live events, 53%
- Gaming, 52%
- Training/learning, 52%
- Social/virtual get-togethers, 51%
The high interest in music explains why iHeartMedia recently launched a hub in the popular 3D game Fortnite. And the interest in gaming shows some crossover appeal with game audiences who are early adopters of metaverse experiences.
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