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Staying on top of online marketing trends requires looking ahead to see how technology, Internet usage, and online services are changing. With 2016 fast approaching, there are several big changes on the horizon that will change the way content is marketed online.
Here are the five biggest online marketing trends to look out for in 2016:
- Virtual reality: Virtual reality technology is set to make its debut in 2016. The Oculus Rift, a system which immerses users into virtual worlds for gaming, social media, and other applications, will be released in early 2016, with several competing virtual reality systems to follow. The unprecedented technology will open up an entirely new realm of online marketing. Oculus has been acquired by Facebook in a deal worth $2 billion. Given the focus Facebook has placed on monetization and marketing with its previous acquisitions, it is safe to assume that there will be plenty of opportunities for marketing with virtual reality.
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