Jolting jaded consumers with out-of-home displays, events

SAN FRANCISCO - Brands are leveraging innovative in-store and out-of-home tactics to educate, build awareness and stoke sales, according to a session March 27 at ad:tech San Francisco.

The "Overstimulated: Winning over the Jaded Audience" session explored emerging tactics such as a virtual spokesmen, body sensor in-store installations and interactive subway displays. When seeking to create memorable experiences in a crowded retail space, luxury brands are increasingly turning to new technologies to appear innovative.