Internet
May 5, 2022
The metaverse is the next marketing frontier for many brands and retailers. Image credit: Richard Horvath/Unsplash
By Katie Tamola
The digital world is no longer impending, but rather here, and the metaverse provides a crucial outlet for brands and retailers to bring consumers into the future today.
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