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- 1. Virtual Worlds & Second LifeMKTG 6226Prepared By: Alison Hoy @AHoy09
- 2. Virtual WorldsBased on postmodernist concept of hyperrealities “The idea that reality is constructed, and therefore it is possible to construct things that are more real than real” – Venkatesh et al.Existing virtual worlds include:
- 3. Second LifeFounded by Linden Labs in 2003Over 20 million registered residents, 800,000 actively usedUsers can construct alternative identities & environments$1 USD = Approx L$265
- 4. Virtual Worlds vs. Other Social MediaInteract with users in real-timeCreate fully customized virtual self-presentations in avatarsWorlds are 3-D versus 2-D
- 5. Corporate OpportunitiesAdvertising & communicationsSelling virtual productsMarket researchHuman resourcesInternal process management
- 6. 5Cs of Success in Virtual WorldsCatch trafficCompensate presenceConsider InnovativenessCreating a learning environmentCare about avatars
- 9. Questions?